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Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 02, February 2018, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt Feb 2018

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 02, February 2018, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt

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

  • Radiation Therapy for Liver Cancer: Clinical trials expand treatment options for patients with primary liver cancer
  • Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer May Avoid Heart Damage: Trial compares cardiotoxicity of proton-and photon-based radiation therapy to the breast/chest wall and lymph nodes
  • New targeted Therapies for Leukemia: New treatments target CD123, BCL2 proteins in acute myelogenous leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm
  • HOUSE CALL: Supportive Care for Cancer Patients- Supportive care treats the whole patient, not just the cancer

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Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 02, February 2017, Jill Deisigne-Russell, Christina Bennett, Laura Russell Feb 2017

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 02, February 2017, Jill Deisigne-Russell, Christina Bennett, Laura Russell

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

  • Fallopian Tube Removal May Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk: Alternative approach to prophylactic surgery for women with BRCA mutations averts early menopause.
  • Highlights from the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: MD Anderson researchers present findings regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment.
  • INBRIEF: Locoregional Restaging of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer with Mammography and Ultrasonography May Help Detect Additional Lesions
  • HOUSE CALL: Stem Cell Transplant Terms: Helpful definitions for patients and families
  • USEFUL RESOURCES: Algorithms for Managing Treatment-Related Conditions

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Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 03, March 2016, Bryan Tutt, Sarah Bronson, Jill Deisigne, K Werner Mar 2016

Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 03, March 2016, Bryan Tutt, Sarah Bronson, Jill Deisigne, K Werner

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

  • Innovations Decrease Toxic Effects of Radiation Therapy for Mediastinal Tumors from Hematological Malignancies: Anterior mediastinal masses caused by lymphoma or leukemia can be difficult to treat because sensitive tissues in the area are vulnerable to damage from radiation therapy. To treat these tumors while sparing healthy tissue, radiation oncologists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center use a combination of advanced technologies and new techniques.
  • Transoral Robotic Surgery Enables Less Toxic Treatment of Early Throat Cancers: For decades, many patients with hard-to-reach throat cancers received high-dose radiation and chemotherapy, with their often severe toxic effects, because conventional surgery …

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Oncolog Volume 55, Number 08, August 2010, Bryan Tutt, John Lebas Aug 2010

Oncolog Volume 55, Number 08, August 2010, Bryan Tutt, John Lebas

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

  • Therapeutic Vaccines against Cancer: Clinical trials of thrapeutic vaccines in cancer patients yield positive results
  • Findings Could Altere Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment: Phase III trials show newer drugs yield better responses than imatinib
  • INBRIEF: Vandetanib Shows Benefit When Combined with Docetaxel for Lung Cancer/ HPV-Positive Tumor Status Indicates Better Prognosis in Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer
  • HOUSE CALL: Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Massage

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Oncolog Volume 55, Number 06, June 2010, John Lebas Jun 2010

Oncolog Volume 55, Number 06, June 2010, John Lebas

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

  • The BATTLE Results Are IN: Phase II trial reveals molecular signatures in lung cancer that may guide treatment decisions.
  • Endoscopic Repair of Colon Perforations: Nonsurgical techniques for closing gestrointestinal defects may yiels benefits for patients undergoing colonoscopy.
  • INBRIEF: Stem Cells Seen Repairing Heart Attack Damage Over Time/Additional Blood Data May Improve Pediatric Leukemia Predictions/Pediatric Patients with Rare Tumor May benefit from Heated Chemotherapy/New Findings Refute Link Between UVA, Melanoma.
  • HOUSE CALL: Skin Cancer Screening: What is It and Who Should Get It ?: Types of skin cancer/Who should be screened ?/What to expect/Self-examination: Check your skin regularly and tell your …

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Oncolog Volume 55, Number 03, March 2010, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch Mar 2010

Oncolog Volume 55, Number 03, March 2010, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch

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

  • Benign Tumors That Cause Big Problems:Fortunately, parathyroid tumors can be removed with minimally invasive surgery.
  • Preventing Bone Loss nad Fractures in Cancer Patients
  • INBRIEF: Leukemia Cells Observed Burning Fat to Evade Death/Assesment Tool Takes Aim at Graft-versus-Host Disease
  • House call: Immunotherapy:Boosting the Body's Fight Against Cancer

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Oncolog Volume 51, Number 02, February 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Ellen Mcdonald Phd Feb 2008

Oncolog Volume 51, Number 02, February 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Ellen Mcdonald Phd

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

  • Emergency Care for Cancer Patients
  • Bringing Clinical Trials to the Community
  • House Call: Understanding the Immune System
  • DiaLog: Cognitive Dysfunction in Cancer, by Christina Meyers, PhD, Professor and Chief, Section of Neuropsychology

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Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 06, June 2007, Don Norwood, Diane Witter Jan 2007

Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 06, June 2007, Don Norwood, Diane Witter

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

  • Advances in Stem Cell Transplantation
  • More Is Better, But How Much Is Enough?
  • House Call: Save a Life by Donating Stem Cells
  • Project FAROS Enrolling Local Hispanics in Study of Health Care Access

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Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 01, January 2007, Dawn Chalaire, Don Norwood, Robert Buckman Md, Phd Jan 2007

Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 01, January 2007, Dawn Chalaire, Don Norwood, Robert Buckman Md, Phd

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

  • Toward Personalized Medicine
  • Making Strides in Esophageal Cancer
  • House Call: Eat Well, Live Longer
  • DiaLog: The Secret of Good "Person-Doctoring", by Robert Buckman, MD, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Neuro­-Oncology, M. D. Anderson Professor, University of Toronto

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Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 12, December 2007, Sunni Hosemann, Diane Witter, Huong Le-Petross Md Jan 2007

Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 12, December 2007, Sunni Hosemann, Diane Witter, Huong Le-Petross Md

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

  • Worth More than a Thousand Words\
  • A Step Forward for Stents
  • House Call: Getting the Most From Your Doctor Visit
  • DiaLog: Is MRI Better for Breast Screening?, by Huong Le-Petross, MD

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Oncolog Volume 51, Number 04, April 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Martha Morrison, Therese B. Bevers Md Apr 2006

Oncolog Volume 51, Number 04, April 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Martha Morrison, Therese B. Bevers Md

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

  • Redefining Unresectable Disease: Strategies for Treating Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer
  • Cancer Screening Guidelines Revised: One on One with Dr. Therese Bevers
  • House Call; What Is "Breast Self-Awareness"?
  • DiaLog: The Revolutionary Cervical Cancer Vaccine, by Therese B. Bevers, MD, Medical Director, Cancer Prevention Center

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Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 04, April 2005, Rachel Williams, Ellen Mcdonald, Michael Fisch Md, Mph Apr 2005

Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 04, April 2005, Rachel Williams, Ellen Mcdonald, Michael Fisch Md, Mph

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

  • Harnessing the Immune System: The Promise and Potential of Cancer Vaccines
  • Considering Prophylactic Surgery
  • House Call: Chemotherapy and Hair Loss
  • DiaLog: Redefining Success in Cancer Care, by Michael Fisch, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Community Clinical Oncology Program

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Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 11, November 2004, Rachel Williams, Steve C. Stuyck Mph Sep 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 11, November 2004, Rachel Williams, Steve C. Stuyck Mph

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

  • The Youngest Cancer Patients
  • Meeting the Rising Demand for Outpatient Care
  • House Call: Going Beyond the Headlines: Tips to help you evaluate cancer stories in the news media
  • DiaLog: Cancer Information in the Media, by Stephen C. Stuyck, MPH, Vice President for Public Affairs

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Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 04, April 2003, Katie Prout Matias, Karen Stuyck Apr 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 04, April 2003, Katie Prout Matias, Karen Stuyck

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

  • Study of Epigenetic Changes Leads to Treatment Advances in Adult Leukemias
  • Protocols: Studies Examine Treatment of Leukemia
  • The Cost of Caring: Dealing with the Stress of Being an Oncologist
  • Excerpts from Focus Groups Featured in Video to Help Oncologists Cope with Stress
  • House Call: Chemoprevention: Preventing Cancer with a Pill

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Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 05, May 2001, Kate O'Suilleabhain, Roy S. Herbst Md, Phd, Kerry L. Wright May 2001

Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 05, May 2001, Kate O'Suilleabhain, Roy S. Herbst Md, Phd, Kerry L. Wright

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

  • Antiangiogenic Agents: Changing the Nature of Cancer Treatment
  • DiaLog: Angiogenesis Research: Looking for New Ways to Measure Success, by Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology
  • House Call: Overcome Fears of Cancer Recurrence by Taking Action
  • Recognition Spurs Prevention of Osteoporosis in Patients with Cancer
  • Protocols: Clinical Trials of Antiangiogenic Agents

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Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 02, February 2001, Sunni Hosemann, Kerry L. Wright, Janet M. Bruner Md Feb 2001

Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 02, February 2001, Sunni Hosemann, Kerry L. Wright, Janet M. Bruner Md

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

  • Specialized Training and Techniques of Pathologists Lead to Targeted Therapies
  • Protocols: Studies Examine High-Dose Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
  • High-Dose Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: Completion of Clinical Trials Necessary
  • DiaLog: Many Specialties, One Goal, by Janet M. Bruner, MD, Chairman, Department of Pathology
  • House Call: Support Groups Offer Patients a Helping Hand
  • Study Reveals Types of Diagnostic Errors and Their Costs

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Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 01, January 2001, Kerry L. Wright, Dawn Chalaire, Emil J. Freireich Md Jan 2001

Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 01, January 2001, Kerry L. Wright, Dawn Chalaire, Emil J. Freireich Md

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

  • New Melanoma Staging System Reflects Key Prognostic Factors
  • House Cell: Preventing Cancer: Food for Thought
  • Educational Conferences Explore Issues Related to Cancer Care and Research
  • DiaLog: Leukemia: Setting the "Stage" for Effective Treatments, by Emil J. Freireich, MD, Professor, Department of Leukemia
  • Updated M. D. Anderson Website Designed to Meet the Online Needs of Patients and Physicians

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Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 11, November 2000, Rebecca Gershenson Smith, Kerry L. Wright, Kris Muller, Sima Jeha Md Nov 2000

Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 11, November 2000, Rebecca Gershenson Smith, Kerry L. Wright, Kris Muller, Sima Jeha Md

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

  • Program Addresses Medical, Psychosocial Needs of Young People with Cancer
  • DiaLog: Coming of Age ... with Cancer, by Sima Jeha, MD, Medical Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Program
  • House Call: Cancer Screening: Early Detection Does Make a Difference
  • Endostatin: Phase I Trial Yields Promising Preliminary Results
  • Molecular Radiosensitizers Target Proliferation and Apoptosis Pathways in Tumor Cells

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Oncolog, Volume 40, Number 01 January-March 1995, Stephanie P. Deming, Kathryn L. Hale, Linda N. Eppich Jan 1995

Oncolog, Volume 40, Number 01 January-March 1995, Stephanie P. Deming, Kathryn L. Hale, Linda N. Eppich

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

  • Genetic testing: a new paradigm for medullary thyroid carcinoma
  • Bone marrow transplantation now available as an outpatient procedure
  • Adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer: 20 years of progress at M. D. Anderson

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Oncolog, Volume 39, Number 03 July-September 1994, Kimberly J. T. Herrick, Sunita Patterson Jan 1994

Oncolog, Volume 39, Number 03 July-September 1994, Kimberly J. T. Herrick, Sunita Patterson

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

  • Familial cancer syndromes a focus of cancer genetics research
  • New test identifies Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemias

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Oncolog, Volume 30, Number 03, July-September 1985, Fernando F. Cabanillas Md Jan 1985

Oncolog, Volume 30, Number 03, July-September 1985, Fernando F. Cabanillas Md

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

  • Natural Killer Cells: Research Shows They Are Early Destroyers of Malignancy
  • Better Classification and New Drug Regimens Have Advanced Treatment for Lymphoid Cancer
  • Rural Science Park is Laboratory for Basic Work on Carcinogenesis
  • New Book: Candidiasis

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Oncolog, Volume 28, Number 03, July-September 1983, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center, Hwee-Yong Yap Md, George R. Blumenschein Md, Brian C. Barnes Md, Frank C. Schell Md, Gerald P. Bodey Md, Herbert A. Fritsche Jr., Phd Jan 1983

Oncolog, Volume 28, Number 03, July-September 1983, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center, Hwee-Yong Yap Md, George R. Blumenschein Md, Brian C. Barnes Md, Frank C. Schell Md, Gerald P. Bodey Md, Herbert A. Fritsche Jr., Phd

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

  • Cellular Studies Guide Scheduling of Ara-C Treatment for Patients with Acute Leukemia
  • Potent Noncardiotoxic Drug Proves Effective for Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Factors Affecting Accurate Reading Of CEA Tumor Marker Levels Detailed

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Newsletter, Volume 11, Number 03, November 1966 Nov 1966

Newsletter, Volume 11, Number 03, November 1966

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas

  • Ninth International Cancer congress Held in Tokyo
  • Houston Selected for 1970 Congress
  • Surgical Management of Pharyngeal Cancer
  • Replication and Inhibition of Polyoma Virus
  • Studies on a 3’-MeDAB-Induced Transplantable Hepatoma
  • New Technique for Recovery of Malignant Cells from Blood
  • Calcium Dynamics in Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Rehabilitation of the Cancer Patient
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Studies
  • Direct Isolation of Mycoplasma
  • Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer at MDAH
  • Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
  • Diagnosis of and Treatment for Bone Tumors
  • Comparative Therapeutic Trial in Cancer Patients
  • Radionuclide Imaging Techniques
  • Anatomy and Therapy for Liver Tumors
  • Solid Carcinoma of Thyroid Gland: Analysis of 50 Cases
  • U.S. …

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Newsletter, Volume 11, Number 02, August 1966 Aug 1966

Newsletter, Volume 11, Number 02, August 1966

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas

  • Physicists in Medicine
  • LBJ Names Copeland
  • 20th Symposium on Fundamental Cancer Research
  • Sixteenth Berner Award
  • Associate Internist is Vice-President
  • New Staff
  • Domiciliary Care Unit Aids Leukemia Research and Therapy
  • Developmental Therapeutics
  • Pavilion Houses MDAH Research
  • Virologist Is Lecturer
  • Germ-Free Environment
  • 11th Clinical Conference
  • Fallout and Pediatrics
  • Cell Nucleus to Be Studied
  • ACS Fellowships
  • Staff Members Tour for GSBS
  • Computer Science Symposium
  • Grants Support Research
  • Textbook Translated
  • Foreign Speakers
  • Consultant Named
  • Writer Speaks
  • Associate Director is Lecturer
  • Two Books Off the Press
  • R.T. Receives Trophy
  • Book Review
  • Resident Wins James Ewing Award
  • Staff Publications

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Newsletter, Volume 11, Number 01, March 1966 Mar 1966

Newsletter, Volume 11, Number 01, March 1966

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas

  • Geiger Counter Diagnostic Aid
  • Twentieth Annual Symposium on “Carcinogenesis: A Broad Critique”
  • Mead Johnson Award
  • Book Review
  • Grants for Research And Education
  • U.S. Public Health Service Awards
  • Other Awards
  • Director on New NCI Committee
  • Tenth Annual Clinical Conference
  • Murine Leukemia Conference
  • Science Review of The Nineteenth annual Symposium
  • Society Member
  • Chemotherapy for African Lymphosarcoma
  • New Staff
  • Staff Publications
  • Internist Speaks in Argentina
  • Exhibit Wins Honorable Mention Awards

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Newsletter, Volume 09, Number 03, July 1964 Jul 1964

Newsletter, Volume 09, Number 03, July 1964

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas

  • MDAH Director receives Presidential Appointment
  • New board of Visitors Members
  • Virus Particles Found in Human Papilloma by MDAH Researchers
  • Year Book of Cancer In Press
  • Mike Hogg Lecture for 1964
  • New Staff
  • Grants Awarded to MDAH Researchers
  • Signs of Progress
  • Research Award to Radiotherapist
  • Biomathematics and Computer Science Symposium
  • New Teaching Aid
  • Staff Publications
  • Derrick Named President-Elect

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Newsletter, Volume 09, Number 01, February 1964 Feb 1964

Newsletter, Volume 09, Number 01, February 1964

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas

  • 18th Annual Symposium Topic “Cellular Radiation Biology”
  • A Child and A Clown
  • Virologist Isolates Viruslike Particles In Human Blood Plasma
  • MDAH Honors Its Volunteers
  • One-Man Symposium
  • Grants Support MDAH Research and Education
  • Diagnostic Us
  • Further Applications
  • Foreign Cancer Authorities Visit MDAH
  • New Book Off the Press
  • 8th Annual Clinical Conference
  • New Staff
  • Computers and Investigators Team to Stimulate Research
  • Staff Publications

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