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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

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Oncolog Volume 55, Number 07, July 2010, Joe Munch, Sunni Hoseman Jul 2010

Oncolog Volume 55, Number 07, July 2010, Joe Munch, Sunni Hoseman

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

  • Refining Approaches to Thyroid Cancer: Time-proven treatments and newer biologic agents offer hope, particularly for patirnts with advanced disease.
  • Thyroid Cancer in Children.
  • Compass Summer 2010: Locoregional Cancer of the Esophagus: Timimg Surgery and Other Therapies for Resectable Disease.
  • HOUSE CALL: Understanding Clinical Trials

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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 54, Number 03, March 2009, Joe Munch Mar 2009

Oncolog Volume 54, Number 03, March 2009, Joe Munch

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

  • Rare Tumors: Finding Common Ground
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • House Call: How You Can Help a Seriously Ill Friend

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Oncolog Volume 53, Number 02, February 2008, Joe Munch, Diane Witter, Guillermo Garcia-Manero Md Jan 2008

Oncolog Volume 53, Number 02, February 2008, Joe Munch, Diane Witter, Guillermo Garcia-Manero Md

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

  • Assessing Symptom Burden in Cancer
  • DiaLog: Making Headway in Hematology, by Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Leukemia
  • Helping Kids Make Smart Food Choices
  • Expanding Therapy Options for Advanced Cancer

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Oncolog Volume 53, Number 09, September 2008, Maude Veech, Dawn Chalaire Jan 2008

Oncolog Volume 53, Number 09, September 2008, Maude Veech, Dawn Chalaire

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

  • Deciphering Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma
  • House Call: Planning Ahead with Advance Directives
  • A Child-Centered Approach to Anesthesia for Proton Therapy

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Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 10, October 2007, Diane Witter, Vickie J. Williams, Michael Fisch Md, Mph Jan 2007

Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 10, October 2007, Diane Witter, Vickie J. Williams, Michael Fisch Md, Mph

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

  • Cancer Chemoprevention: A Prescription for Health?
  • Clinic Targets Oral Cancer at Early Stages
  • Customized Cancer Care for Kids
  • Hotline Consultation Available for Suspected Cancer Cases
  • House Call: Cancer Stages: Understanding the Basics
  • DiaLog: Rethinking the Standard of Care, by Michael Fisch, MD, MPH

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Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 03, March 2004, Beth Notzon, Katie Prout Matias Mar 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 03, March 2004, Beth Notzon, Katie Prout Matias

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

  • Translational Research Speeds the Journey from Lab Results to Clinical Outcomes
  • New Tests Could One Day Predict Response to Chemotherapy and Presence of Metastatic Disease in Patients with Breast Cancer
  • House Call: Mind-Body Approaches for Patients with Cancer

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Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 12, December 2003, Karen Stuyck, Dawn Chalaire, Martha A. Askins Phd, Martha Aschenbrenner Dec 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 12, December 2003, Karen Stuyck, Dawn Chalaire, Martha A. Askins Phd, Martha Aschenbrenner

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

  • On the Move: Efforts Under Way to Improve Outcomes for Patients with Renal Cancer
  • Protocols: Studies Examine Treatments for Renal Cell Carcinoma
  • Art Therapy Helps Children Affected by Cancer Express Their Emotions
  • Children's Art Project Has Been Improving the Lives of Children with Cancer for 30 Years
  • DiaLog: When a Parent Is Sick: Talking to Children about Cancer, by Martha A. Askins, PhD, Division of Pediatrics, and Martha Aschenbrenner, Director, Child Life Services

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Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 03, March 2003, David Galloway, Ann Sutton, Katie Prout Matias, Donna R. Copeland Phd Mar 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 03, March 2003, David Galloway, Ann Sutton, Katie Prout Matias, Donna R. Copeland Phd

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

  • Pediatric Oncologists Search for More Effective Drugs to Treat an ‘Orphan Disease’
  • Collaborative Studies Lead to Better Survival Rates in Young Patients with Rhabdomyosarcoma
  • Protecting the Heart and Gastrointestinal Tract from Treatment-Associated Damage Is an Important Element of Cancer Care
  • House Call: Conquering the Pain of Cancer
  • DiaLog: Recognizing and Treating Cognitive Dysfunctions in Survivors of Childhood Cancers, by Donna R. Copeland, PhD, Professor, Department of Pediatrics

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Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 06, June 2002, Kate O'Suilleabhain, Dawn Chalaire, Shellie M. Scott Bs Jun 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 06, June 2002, Kate O'Suilleabhain, Dawn Chalaire, Shellie M. Scott Bs

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

  • Drug Development Program Paves the Way for FDA Approval of New Agents
  • Pediatric New Agents Working Group Advances the Study of Novel Treatments in Young Patients
  • DiaLog: Patients and Physicians: Partners in Health Care, by Shellie M. Scott, BS, Physician Assistant, Department of Urology
  • House Call: Taking a More Active Role in Your Own Health Care
  • As Population of Cancer Survivors Grows, Studies of Long-Term Health Effects Become More Critical, Researchers Say

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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 38, Number 04 October-December 1993, Staff Jan 1993

Oncolog, Volume 38, Number 04 October-December 1993, Staff

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

  • Rotationplasty: an alternative that approaches limb salvage Patient Advocacy nurtures partnership between caregivers and patients
  • Chemoradiation protocol maintains control rates, has fewer toxic effects

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Oncolog, Volume 32, Number 04, October-December 1987, Cheryl Mokrzecky Jan 1987

Oncolog, Volume 32, Number 04, October-December 1987, Cheryl Mokrzecky

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

  • Patients with Highly Invasive Cutaneous Melanoma Need Selective, Focused Evaluations Before Surgery\
  • Diagnostic Radiologists Use Expandable Metallic Stents for Symptom Relief in Selected Patients
  • Nutritional and Psychological Aspects of Feeding Children Who Have Cancer
  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy Improves Survival of Patients with Stage II and III Breast Cancer

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Oncolog, Volume 29, Number 03, July-September 1984, Jesus E. Medina Md Jan 1984

Oncolog, Volume 29, Number 03, July-September 1984, Jesus E. Medina Md

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

  • Clinician Relates Thickness of Stage I Melanoma to Prognosis and Treatment
  • Researcher Associates High Potassium, Low Sodium Intake with Decreased Cancer Rates
  • Gene Probes Used in Leukemia Diagnosis
  • MOPP Chemotherapy Proves Effective for Infants and Children with Brain Tumors

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Oncolog, Volume 28, Number 02, April - June 1983, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center, Donna R. Copeland Phd, Jorge R. Quesada Md, David A. Swanson, Antonio Trindade, Jordan U. Gutterman Md Apr 1983

Oncolog, Volume 28, Number 02, April - June 1983, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center, Donna R. Copeland Phd, Jorge R. Quesada Md, David A. Swanson, Antonio Trindade, Jordan U. Gutterman Md

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

  • Advanced Staging Procedures Promote Survival in Patients with Hodgkin's Disease
  • Implantable Pump Allows Unlimited Treatment Without Extended Periods of Hospitalization
  • Hypnotherapy Offers Relief from Discomfort and Anxiety for Receptive Pediatric Patients
  • Leukocyte Interferon Potential Therapy for Patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

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Newsletter, Volume 05, Number 04, December 1960 Dec 1960

Newsletter, Volume 05, Number 04, December 1960

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas

  • Lifetime Award
  • Symposium Speakers Announced
  • Conferees Meet
  • Childhood Cancer Symposium Topic
  • Grants for Leukemia Research
  • Staff Activities
  • Lectures in South America
  • Staff Appointments
  • Staff Publications

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Newsletter, Volume 05, Number 03, October 1960 Oct 1960

Newsletter, Volume 05, Number 03, October 1960

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas

  • New Technique 98% Accurate in Breast Cancer Detection
  • Clinical Symposium
  • Clinical Conference Plans Scheduled
  • New Direct Reading silicon Photovoltaic Detector
  • Clinic Visits and Hospital Admissions During Year
  • New Method for Lung Cancer Detection
  • Grants Announced
  • Retiring Employees Honored
  • Fifteenth Annual Symposium
  • Guest Speakers at MDAH
  • Staff Activities
  • Training Completed
  • Presidential Address to Alumni
  • Staff Publications

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