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Oncolog, Volume 57, Number 02, February 2012, Don Norwood, Bryan Tutt Feb 2012

Oncolog, Volume 57, Number 02, February 2012, Don Norwood, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Pediatric and Adult Cancer Patients Face Different Issues in Care, Survivorship: The challenges faced by children and adults with cancer can differ markedly, even when they have the same type of cancer
  • Palliative Care May Offer Survival Benefits: Recent studies indicate that palliative care, which has been shown to improve quality of life in patients with advanced cancer, may also help patients live longer
  • INBRIEF: Targeted Therapy Causes Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Remission/Study Finds Acupuncture Can Prevent Radiation-Induced Chronic Dry Mouth
  • HOUSE CALL: Understanding the risks, benefits, and purpose of a trial can help cancer patients decide whether to participate


Oncolog, Volume 57, Number 01, January 2012, Joe Munch, Sunni Hosemann Jan 2012

Oncolog, Volume 57, Number 01, January 2012, Joe Munch, Sunni Hosemann

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Meeting Needs of Cancer Survivors: Thanks to new treatments and early detection, many types of cancer can be cured or managed, and more cancer patients are surviving than in the past. These long-term survivors have unique health care needs that are just beginning to be understood.
  • Compass: Locally Advanced Squamous Cell carcinoma of the Tonsil- Advances in surgical techniques may broaden treatment options for some patients.
  • HOUSE CALL: Sex after Cancer Treatment- Many cancer-related sexual problems can be solved