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Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 05-06, May - June 2018, Joe Munch, Sunita Patterson, Bryan Tutt May 2018

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 05-06, May - June 2018, Joe Munch, Sunita Patterson, Bryan Tutt

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

  • Breast Cancer Treatment without Surgery: New approach may let certain breast cancer patients who respond to systemic therapy forgo surgery
  • INBRIEF: Targeted Drug BLU-667 Shows Promise against Solid Tumors with RET Alterations
  • Diet May Improve Gut Microbiome in Colorectal Cancer Survivors: Trial tests whether adding beans to diet affects markers of cancer risk, metabolic health
  • TRK Inhibition Shows Activity in Solid Tumors: Early results of clinical trials for adult, pediatric patients with NTRK gene fusions show promise
  • HOUSE CALL: Preparing for Natural Disasters-People with cancer or other chronic illnesses should take extra precautions

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Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 11-12, November - December 2017, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt Nov 2017

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 11-12, November - December 2017, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt

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

  • Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy: Neuromodulation, pharmacological treatments show promise against peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients.
  • Treating Tobacco Addiction: MD Anderson provides pharmacotherapy, counseling to help smokers quit plus cessation education, resources for community practitioners
  • HOUSE CALL: Smoking-Related Cancers- Cancer risks from tobacco are not limited to the lungs, but quitting reduces these risks

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Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 10, October 2017, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt Oct 2017

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 10, October 2017, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt

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  • Organ-Sparing Therapy for Esophageal Cancer: Endoscopic surgery, ablation treat early-stage cancer, dysplasia while avoiding esophagectomy.
  • INBRIEF: Surgeons Perform Unique Allogeneic Soft Tissue Transplant Between Identical Twins
  • Advances in Breast Reconstruction: New reconstruction techniques increase breast cancer surgical options, improve cosmetic outcomes.
  • HOUSE CALL: Facing the Financial Burden of Cancer Treatment-Talking to care team, seeking out resources are important steps in managing cancer-related financial stress
  • INBRIEF: Proton Therapy plus Chemotherapy Shows Promise in Lung Cancer Trial

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Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 03, March 2017, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch, Brandon C. Strubberg Mar 2017

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 03, March 2017, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch, Brandon C. Strubberg

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

  • Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma: Clinical trials test innovative immunotherapy approaches against brain tumors.
  • Virus-Specific T Cells Treat Posttransplant Infections: Banked T cells offer "off-the-shelf" therapy for patients with BK virus, JC virus, Cytomegalovirus infections after stem cell transplant.
  • Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy for Oropharyngeal Cancer: Clinical trial compares outcomes of intensity-modulated proton therapy, standard radiation therapy.
  • HOUSE CALL: Lung Cancer Screening-Low-dose computed tomography can detect lung cancer early

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Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 01, January 2017, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch, Z Ahmed Jan 2017

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 01, January 2017, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch, Z Ahmed

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

  • Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Melanoma: Trial investigates immune checkpoint blockade in patients with respectable stage III or oligometastatic stage IV disease.
  • Radiation May Enhance Immunotherapy for Solid Tumors: Clinical Trials combine immune checkpoint inhibitors with radiation therapy against lung cancers, other solid tumors.
  • INBRIEF: Nivolumab Plus Azacitidine Shows Promise in Relapsed Acute Myelogenous Leukemia/ Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome Study Questions Standard Exclusion Criteria for Conventional Trials
  • HOUSE CALL: Social Media Groups for Cancer Patients-Twitter chats, online groups for patients, caregivers
  • USEFUL RESOURCES: Resources to Aid Referring Physicians

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Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 11-12, November - December 2016, Brandon C. Strubberg, Sarah Bronson, Stephanie Deming, E Nielsen Nov 2016

Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 11-12, November - December 2016, Brandon C. Strubberg, Sarah Bronson, Stephanie Deming, E Nielsen

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

  • Innovative Trial Investigates Molecular Drivers of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A new clinical trial focusing on molecular biomarkers of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is attempting to advance targeted therapy against the deadly disease.
  • Smac Mimetics Show Activity against Myelofibrosis: Not all cases of myelofibrosis respond well to ruxolitinib, the only drug approved for this disease. However, early studies indicate that a new class of drugs, Smac mimetics, can achieve a response in some patients with myelofibrosis.
  • Urothelial Cancer Subtypes Predict Treatment Response: Subtypes of urothelial cancer identified through gene expression profiling predict which patients are most likely to respond to neoadjuvant …

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Oncolog, Volume 56, Number 03, March 2011, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch Mar 2011

Oncolog, Volume 56, Number 03, March 2011, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch

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

  • Glioblastoma Cure Remains Elusive Despite Treatment Advances: Aggressive surgery followed by radiation therapy and chemo-therapy offers hope of long-term survival for some patients with glioblastoma, but for most glioblastoma patients, the prognosis is poor
  • Assessing and Addressing the Biological Effects of Stress in Cancer Patients: Stress has long been linked to cancer progression. But the precise mechanisms by which stress exacts its pro-tumor effects are not fully understood
  • MD Anderson One of Four Centers to Test Cancer Cell Detection Chip: A new test that could monitor the effectiveness of cancer treatment
  • HOUSE CALL: Yoga and Tai Chi: Two distinct disciplines …

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Oncolog Volume 55, Number 02, February 2010, Joe Munch, John Lebas Feb 2010

Oncolog Volume 55, Number 02, February 2010, Joe Munch, John Lebas

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

  • Risk-Based Cancer Screening: M.D. Anderson's revised guidelines offer more precise individualized recommendations on screening for common cancers.
  • Screen Guidelines INBRIEF
  • Electronic Navigatin Biopsy for Peripheral Lung Lesion Diagnosis
  • House Call: Couples and Cancer: Cancer-Related Issues Can Disrupt Relationships
  • INBRIEF: Researchers Find Glioblastoma's Resistance to Treatment Rooted in Immunosuppression

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Oncolog Volume 54, Number 11/12, November/December 2009, Dawn Chalaire, Joe Munch Nov 2009

Oncolog Volume 54, Number 11/12, November/December 2009, Dawn Chalaire, Joe Munch

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

  • Treating Neurofibromatosis
  • Personalized Therapy for Lung Cancer
  • House Call: Genetic Screening for Cancer Risks Gives Patients Options

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Oncolog Volume 54, Number 05, May 2009, John Lebas May 2009

Oncolog Volume 54, Number 05, May 2009, John Lebas

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

  • Targeting Inflammation in Cancer Prevention
  • Treating Radiation Necrosis of the Brain
  • Preclinical Studies Reveal Effectiveness of Therapies for Pediatric Cancers
  • House Call: Protect and Check Your Skin

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Oncolog Volume 54, Number 02, February 2009, Maude Veech, Joe Munch, Don Norwood Feb 2009

Oncolog Volume 54, Number 02, February 2009, Maude Veech, Joe Munch, Don Norwood

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

  • Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: A Promising Adjuvant to Lumpectomy Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Pediatric Regimens for Adolescents and
  • House Call: Think About Your Medical Needs When Preparing for Natural Disasters
  • Young Adults Yield Survival Advantages
  • A New Biomarker for Bladder Cancer?

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Oncolog Volume 53, Number 03, March 2008, John Lebas, Gordon B. Mills Md, Phd Jan 2008

Oncolog Volume 53, Number 03, March 2008, John Lebas, Gordon B. Mills Md, Phd

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

  • In Search of the Answer
  • DiaLog: Mapping the Cancer Genome, by Gordon Mills, MD, PhD, Director, Kleberg Center for Molecular Markers, Chair, Department of Systems Biology
  • House Call: The Basics of Biopsies

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Oncolog Volume 51, Number 01, January 2006, Stephanie P. Deming, Diane Witter Jan 2008

Oncolog Volume 51, Number 01, January 2006, Stephanie P. Deming, Diane Witter

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

  • Fertility After Cancer
  • Improving the Odds in Lung Cancer
  • House Call: Understanding the Basics of Melanoma

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Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 02, February 2007, Diane Witter Feb 2007

Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 02, February 2007, Diane Witter

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

  • New Findings on Aspirin and Heart Attacks
  • Kicking Off a Trend: Cancer-Related Deaths Decline
  • House Call: Working Out How to Lower Your Risk of Cancer

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Oncolog Volume 51, Number 10, October 2006, Ellen Mcdonald Phd Oct 2006

Oncolog Volume 51, Number 10, October 2006, Ellen Mcdonald Phd

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

  • Robotic Surgical System Lends a Hand (Actually, 4 Hands)
  • House Call: Q&A: Should You Take Part in a Clinical Trial?

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Oncolog Volume 51, Number 05, May 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Kathryn Carnes, Patrick Hwu Md May 2006

Oncolog Volume 51, Number 05, May 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Kathryn Carnes, Patrick Hwu Md

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

  • A Better Kind of Brain Surgery
  • Raloxifene Effective for Breast Cancer Prevention
  • House Call: The Many Benefits of Massage
  • DiaLog: Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy, by Patrick Hwu, MD, Professor and Chair, Melanoma Medical Oncology

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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 11, November 2005, Vickie J. Williams, Karen Stuyck, James D. Cox Md Nov 2005

Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 11, November 2005, Vickie J. Williams, Karen Stuyck, James D. Cox Md

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

  • Cancer in Young Adults
  • Do Mind/Body Techniques Work?
  • House Call: Tapping into Local and Online Resources
  • Phytoestrogen Consumption May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
  • DiaLog: Radiation Therapy and Lung Cancer, by James D. Cox, MD, Professor and Head of the Division of Radiation Oncology

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Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 05, May 2005, Dawn Chalaire, Jonathan M. Kurie Md May 2005

Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 05, May 2005, Dawn Chalaire, Jonathan M. Kurie Md

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

  • Filling the Void
  • House Call: Understanding Your Blood Counts
  • DiaLog: Celebrex Trials Resume, by Jonathan M. Kurie, MD, Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology

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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 49, Number 09, September 2004, Ellen Mcdonald, Ann Sutton, David Galloway, Rena Sellin Md Sep 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 09, September 2004, Ellen Mcdonald, Ann Sutton, David Galloway, Rena Sellin Md

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

  • New Approaches to Managing Tumors of the Pituitary Gland Offer Patients Hope
  • Needleless Chemotherapy: Safety and Efficacy of Aerosolized Chemotherapy Being Studied in Young Patients with Cancer
  • M. D. Anderson Physician Honored for Inventing an Antimicrobial Catheter That Prevents 25,000 Infection-Related Deaths a Year
  • House Call: How Cancer Happens and Ways to Lower Your Risk
  • DiaLog: Cancer-Related Neuroendocrine Dysfunction, by Rena V. Sellin, MD, Professor, Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders

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Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 07/08, July/August 2004, Dawn Chalaire, David Galloway, Ellen Manzullo Md Jul 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 07/08, July/August 2004, Dawn Chalaire, David Galloway, Ellen Manzullo Md

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

  • Proton Therapy Comes into Its Own
  • Treating Patients with Cancer Requires Looking Beyond the Tumor
  • House Call: Protecting Yourself Against Skin Cancer
  • DiaLog: Treating Cancer-Related Fatigue, by Ellen Manzullo, MD, FACP, Department of General Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Treatment, and Emergency Care

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Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 06, June 2003, Dawn Chalaire, Sunni Hosemann, Kate O'Suilleabhain, Kerry L. Wright, Daniel J. Booser Md Jun 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 06, June 2003, Dawn Chalaire, Sunni Hosemann, Kate O'Suilleabhain, Kerry L. Wright, Daniel J. Booser Md

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

  • Largest-Ever NCI Trial to Study Lung Cancer Screening
  • “What Choices Do I Have?” Breast Reconstruction Book and CD-ROM Help Patients Make Complicated Decisions
  • House Call: Coping with the Adverse Effects of Cancer Treatment
  • New Proton Therapy Center to Deliver Radiation with Precision, Few Side Effects
  • DiaLog: Treating Breast Cancer with Hormone Therapy: Past, Present, and Future, by Daniel J. Booser, MD, FRCPC, Associate Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology

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Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 02, February 2003, Sunni Hosemann, Dawn Chalaire, Michael J. Miller Md, Facs Feb 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 02, February 2003, Sunni Hosemann, Dawn Chalaire, Michael J. Miller Md, Facs

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

  • Tissue Engineering: Several Avenues of Research Lead Toward a Single Goal
  • Researchers Design a Unique Stereotactic Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery System to Treat Patients with Paraspinal Metastases
  • House Call: Women and Lung Cancer: News You Can Use
  • DiaLog: Applying Tissue Engineering Techniques in the Clinic and the Laboratory, by Michael J. Miller, MD, FACS, Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery

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Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 05, May 2002, Kerry L. Wright, Ann Sutton, Carmelita Escalante Md May 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 05, May 2002, Kerry L. Wright, Ann Sutton, Carmelita Escalante Md

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

  • Tobacco Research and Treatment Progra Studies Include Ways to Prevent and Treat Nicotine Dependence in Special Populations
  • Emergency Center Provides Specialized Care for M. D. Anderson Patients Experiencing Oncologic Emergencies
  • DiaLog: M. D. Anderson's Emergency Center, by Carmelita Escalante, MD, Associate Professor and Ad Interim Chair, Department of General Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Treatment, and Emergency Care
  • House Call: Depression and Cancer
  • Smoking Cessation Studies Blend Computer Technology with Behavioral Therapy

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Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 02, February 2002, Kerry L. Wright, Charles F. Leverbeck Md Feb 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 02, February 2002, Kerry L. Wright, Charles F. Leverbeck Md

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

  • Molecular Therapies Target Bone Metastasis
  • "I'm Here to Help You" Patient Advocates Serve as Liaisons Between Patients and Care Centers
  • DiaLog: Patient Advocates: Solving Problems and Building Bridges, by Charles F. Leverback, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology
  • House Call: Keeping the Heart Healthy in Patients with Cancer

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Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 01, January 2002, Dawn Chalaire, Mariann Crapanzano Jan 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 01, January 2002, Dawn Chalaire, Mariann Crapanzano

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

  • Preserving and Restoring the Ability to Swallow in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Requires a Team Approach
  • Modified Barium Swallow Helps Speech Pathologists Determine What Patients Are Able to Eat
  • House Call: Common Cancers, Common Symptoms
  • Portal Vein Embolization Offers More Pateints an Opportunity for Potentially Curative Hepatic Resection

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Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 06, June 2000, Kerry L. Wright, Margaret E. Goode, Jack Roth Md, Gary S. Clayman Md, Dds Jun 2000

Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 06, June 2000, Kerry L. Wright, Margaret E. Goode, Jack Roth Md, Gary S. Clayman Md, Dds

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

  • Newly Organized Ophthalmology Section Expands Treatment of Ocular Malignancies
  • Turning Knowledge Into Effective Gene Therapies, by Jack A. Roth, MD, Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and Gary S. Clayman, MD, DDS, Associate Professor, Head and Neck Surgery
  • Microarrays Reduce Time, Labor, and Cost of DNA Analysis
  • New DNA Microarray Technology Could Speed Up Discovery of the Genetic Causes of Lung Cancer
  • House Call: Virtual Health: Finding Reliable Medical Resources on the Internet
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines: Case Report: Ovarian Cancer
  • Protocols: Studies Aim to Detect and Treat Ocular Malignancies

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Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 01, January 2000, Dawn Chalaire, Kerry L. Wright, Rena Sellin Md Jan 2000

Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 01, January 2000, Dawn Chalaire, Kerry L. Wright, Rena Sellin Md

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

  • Pediatric Brain Tumor Studies Focus on Reducing Side Effects, Locating Biological Targets
  • Retinoid Chemoprevention Trial Aims to Reverse Genetic Changes Caused by Smoking
  • DiaLog: Surviving Cancer and Staying Healthy, by Rena Sellin, MD, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine Specialties
  • House Call: From Biopsy to Diagnosis: Understanding the Process
  • Protocols: Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinical Trials
  • Protocols: Chemoprevention Studies Feature a Variety of Agents

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Oncolog, Volume 44, Number 10, October 1999, Dawn Chalaire, Alison Rufffin, Vickie J. Williams Oct 1999

Oncolog, Volume 44, Number 10, October 1999, Dawn Chalaire, Alison Rufffin, Vickie J. Williams

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

  • Stereotadic Unit Expands Treatment Options for Patients with Brain Tumors
  • New Center Teams With Community Physicians to Treat Patients With Advanced Cancer
  • IRS Deduction Gives Smokers One More Reason to Quit
  • Accuracy Essential in Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • House Call: Vitamins and Cancer Risk: Why You Should Eat Your (Fruits and) Vegetables
  • Protocols: Brain Tumor Protocols Include Stereotactic Treatments, Surgery, and Radiation Therapy

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