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Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 05, May 2004, David Galloway, Dawn Chalaire, Emil J. Freireich Md May 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 05, May 2004, David Galloway, Dawn Chalaire, Emil J. Freireich Md

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

  • Experts Recommend Treating Cancer Pain in the Context of Other Symptoms
  • Protocols: Studies Examine Treatment for Cancer-Related Pain
  • Participation of Elderly Patients in Clinical Trials: Looking Beyond Age
  • House Call: From Cancer Research to Clinical Practice
  • DiaLog: The Next 20 Years: The Changing Face of Cancer Treatment, by Emil J. Freireich, MD, Director, Adult Leukemia Research Program


Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 04, April 2004, Katie Prout Matias, Karen Stuyck Apr 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 04, April 2004, Katie Prout Matias, Karen Stuyck

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

  • Gastric Cancer Studies Focus on Prolonging Survival and Finding Molecular Markers for Targeted Therapies
  • Clinical Ethicists Help Patients, Families, and Staff Resolve Difficult Dilemmas
  • An Unexpected Finding: Male Breast Cancer Is Rare and Often Overlooked
  • House Call: Getting Screened for Oral Cancer


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) Archives

  • 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


Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 02, February 2004, Sunni Hosemann, Aurelio Matamoros Feb 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 02, February 2004, Sunni Hosemann, Aurelio Matamoros

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

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening: Encouraging Compliance Today and Looking to the Future
  • Despite Its Drawbacks, Mammography Is Still Recommended
  • Communication Is Essential When Guiding Patients through the Maze of Genetic Breast Cancer Screening
  • House Call: Cancer Epidemiology, Step-by-Step
  • DiaLog: On Being a Volunteer, by Anderson Network volunteer


Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 01, January 2004, David Galloway, Katie Prout Matias, Karin M.E.H. Gwyn Md, Richard L. Theriault Do Jan 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 01, January 2004, David Galloway, Katie Prout Matias, Karin M.E.H. Gwyn Md, Richard L. Theriault Do

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

  • Pregnancy and Cancer Treatment Often Are Not Mutually Exclusive
  • Studies of the Viral Origins of Some Cancers Lead to New Prevention, Treatment Strategies
  • House Call: Cancer and Your Weight
  • DiaLog: Treating Breast Cancer during Pregnancy, by Karin M.E.H. Gwyn, MD, Assistant Professor, and Richard L. Theriault, DO, Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology


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

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

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

  • 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


Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 11, November 2003, Sunni Hosemann, Don Norwood Nov 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 11, November 2003, Sunni Hosemann, Don Norwood

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

  • Laparoscopy Shows a Benefit in a Growing Number of Oncologic Procedures
  • Collaboration and Creativity Lead to a New Approach to Spinal Surgery
  • Protocols: Studies Test New Surgical Procedures
  • House Call: Telling Fact from Fiction on the Internet


Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 10, October 2003, Katie Prout Matias, Mariann Crapanzano, Leslie R. Schrover Phd Oct 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 10, October 2003, Katie Prout Matias, Mariann Crapanzano, Leslie R. Schrover Phd

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

  • 'Hitting Bladder Cancer on All Fronts': Researchers Focus on Improving Therapies and Identifying Biomarkers Restoring Erectile Function in Patients Treated for Prostate Cancer: Efforts across Disciplines Address Physical, Psychological, and Emotional Factors Related to Sexual Potency
  • House Call: Note to Self: Get Screened for Colon Cancer
  • DiaLog: Sexual Function and Prostate Cancer: The Importance of Realistic Expectations, by Leslie R. Schover, PhD, Professor, Department of Behavioral Science


Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 09, September 2003, Katie Prout Matias, David Galloway, Jeffrey E. Lee Md Sep 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 09, September 2003, Katie Prout Matias, David Galloway, Jeffrey E. Lee Md

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

  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Detection of Micrometastases Leads to More Precise Staging of Breast and Melanoma Tumors
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Shows Promise in Eye and Colon Cancers
  • New Research Promotes a More Dynamic View of Adult Stem Cell Differentiation: Hematopoietic Stem Cells May One Day Be Used to Repair Tissue Damage Caused by Radiation Therapy or Chemotherapy
  • House Call: Understanding the Buzz over Stem Cells
  • DiaLog: Directed Parathyroid Surgery, by Jeffrey E. Lee, MD, Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology


Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 07/08, July/August 2003, Ann Sutton, Karen Stuyck, Gayle Nesom Jul 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 07/08, July/August 2003, Ann Sutton, Karen Stuyck, Gayle Nesom

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

  • Researchers Explore Possible Applications of Nanotechnology in Cancer Treatment
  • Sharing the Burden: Palliative Care Team Helps Patients, Families Through Difficult Times
  • UPDATE: Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) Nearing Completion Recruitment Efforts Focus on Women in Minority, Medically Underserved Populations
  • House Call: Getting the Best Treatment


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) Archives

  • 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


Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 05, May 2003, Katie Prout Matias, David Galloway, Ryuji Kobayashi Phd May 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 05, May 2003, Katie Prout Matias, David Galloway, Ryuji Kobayashi Phd

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

  • Proteomics May One Day Revolutionize Cancer Detection, Staging, and Prognosis
  • Depression in Patients with Cancer Is a Separate—and Treatable—Illness
  • House Call: Facing Fatigue When You Have Cancer: What Can You Do?
  • DiaLog: Proteomics: The Creation of a New Field of Study, by Ryuji Kobayashi, PhD, Professor, Department of Molecular Pathology, Director, Proteomics Program


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) Archives

  • 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


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) Archives

  • 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


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) Archives

  • 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


Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 01, January 2003, David Galloway, Stephanie Deming, Heather Russell Jan 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 01, January 2003, David Galloway, Stephanie Deming, Heather Russell

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

  • Putting an End to the Waiting: Diagnosis Clinic Finds Answers for Patients When Cancer Is Suspected
  • The Center for Research on Minority Health: Working with the Community to End Health Disparities
  • Collaboration Between M. D. Anderson, University of Puerto Rico to Address Cancer in Minority Populations
  • House Call: Diagnostic Imaging Tests: How They Work and What to Expect


Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 12, December 2002, Dawn Chalaire, Karen Stuyck, Raymond Sawaya Md Dec 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 12, December 2002, Dawn Chalaire, Karen Stuyck, Raymond Sawaya Md

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

  • Advances in Imaging Lead to More Targeted Radiation Treatments
  • Imaging Techniques Follow the Movements of Tumors During and Between Radiation Treatments
  • Evolution of Conformal Radiation Therapy Continues: IMRT Called 'the Next Level of Conformality'
  • DiaLog: The Caregiver: An Unsung Hero, by Raymond Sawaya, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery
  • Support Groups, Classes Teach Caregivers How to Care for Patients and Themselves


Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 11, November 2002, Mariann Crapanzano, Kerry L. Wright, Frank A. Morello Jr. Md Nov 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 11, November 2002, Mariann Crapanzano, Kerry L. Wright, Frank A. Morello Jr. Md

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

  • Diagnosis Based on Nonsurgical Biopsy: A Cooperative Effort
  • Benign Care: Young Patients with a Variety of Noncancerous Conditions Find Treatment at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
  • Cognitive Interventions Are Crucial for Many Patients with Neurofibromatosis
  • FNA Clinic Streamlines Biopsy Diagnosis of Palpable Lesions
  • "Is This Going to Hurt?", by Frank A. Morello Jr., MD, Assistant Professor, Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
  • House Call: Answers to Common Questions about the Use of Radioisotopes for Diagnosis


Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 10, October 2002, Sunni Hosemann, Mariann Crapanzano, Stephen P. Tomasovic Phd Oct 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 10, October 2002, Sunni Hosemann, Mariann Crapanzano, Stephen P. Tomasovic Phd

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

  • A Natural Progression: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Promotes the Study and Integration of Complementary Therapies
  • New AJCC Staging System for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Reflects Patient Prognosis After Surgical Resection
  • DiaLog: Complementary Medicine: Research, Education, and Communication, by Stephen P. Tomasovic, PhD, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Vice President for Educational Programs
  • House Call: Making the Cancer Journey Easier


Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 09, September 2002, Kerry L. Wright, Dawn Chalaire, Karyn Hede, Martin L. Smith Std, Anne J. Flamm Jd Sep 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 09, September 2002, Kerry L. Wright, Dawn Chalaire, Karyn Hede, Martin L. Smith Std, Anne J. Flamm Jd

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

  • Is Hormone Replacement Therapy an Option for Women with a History of Breast Cancer?
  • Breast Cancer Survivor Devotes Life to Helping Those at High Risk for Hereditary Cancers
  • "I Have Something to Tell You." Counselors Support Family Communication about Genetic Susceptibility to Cancer
  • DiaLog: Bigger than a Blood Test: Ethical Cautions about Genetic Testing, by Martin L. Smith, STD, and Anne J. Flamm, JD
  • House Call: Just a Phase: Understanding Clinical Trials
  • Discovery Sheds Light on How Breast Cancer Cells Progress to More Aggressive Forms


Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 07-08, July-August 2002, Don Norwood, Sunni Hosemann, Martin N. Raber Md Jul 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 07-08, July-August 2002, Don Norwood, Sunni Hosemann, Martin N. Raber Md

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

  • New Agents and Strategies Help Oncologists Balance Benefits and Risks of Chemotherapy
  • House Call: Exercise Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Cancer
  • Intravenous Administration of Busulfan Reveals a Therapeutic Window
  • Studies Look for Better Ways to Treat Infections in Patients with Cancer
  • DiaLog: Why Refer Patients to a Major Cancer Center?, by Martin N. Raber, MD, Professor of Medicine
  • Prevention, Early Diagnosis, and Effective Therapies Are Keys to Controlling Infections in Patients with Cancer


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) Archives

  • 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


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) Archives

  • 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


Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 04, April 2002, Beth Notzon, Karen Stuyck, Felipe Samaniego Md Apr 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 04, April 2002, Beth Notzon, Karen Stuyck, Felipe Samaniego Md

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

  • Researchers Focus on Bioimmunotherap for Treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas
  • Protocols: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Studies
  • House Call: The First Cancer Prevention Vaccine
  • DiaLog: The Viral Origins of Lymphomas, by Felipe Samaniego, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma
  • Research Consortium Recruiting Volunteers to Study the Role of Genetics in Cancer Development and Patient Care


Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 03, March 2002, Vickie J. Williams, Michael Worley, Noelle Heinze, Richard J. Babaian Md Mar 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 03, March 2002, Vickie J. Williams, Michael Worley, Noelle Heinze, Richard J. Babaian Md

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

  • Largest-Ever Cancer Prevention Study to Examine the Effects of Selenium and Vitamin E on Prostate Cancer Occurrence
  • Protocols: Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials
  • House Call: Understanding Metastasis
  • DiaLog: The Prostate--Specific Antigen Test: Reliability and Recommended Use, by Richard J. Babaian, MD, Professor, Department of Urology
  • Trouble Spots: Early Detection Is Key to the Successful Treatment of Melanoma


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) Archives

  • 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


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) Archives

  • 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


Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 11/12, November-December 2001, Karen Stuyck, Kerry L. Wright Nov 2001

Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 11/12, November-December 2001, Karen Stuyck, Kerry L. Wright

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

  • Multidisciplinary Team Helps Patients with Cancer Overcome Cognitive Problems
  • Protocols: Studies Focus on Cognitive Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
  • House Call: Simple Steps Can Put Patients on the Road to Well-Being
  • Highly Selective Synthetic Binding Agents Target Different DNA Conformations


Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 10, October 2001, Dawn Chalaire, Kerry L. Wright, Mary K. Hughes Ms, Rn Oct 2001

Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 10, October 2001, Dawn Chalaire, Kerry L. Wright, Mary K. Hughes Ms, Rn

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

  • Surgical Techniques, New Agents Target Breast Disease with Increasing Accuracy
  • Undiagnosed Breast Clinic Provides Answers for Concerned Patients
  • House Call: Tips for Coping with the Cosmetic Effects of Breast Cancer
  • DiaLog: Breast Cancer and Body Image, by Mary K. Hughes, MS, RN, Department of Psychiatry
  • New Screening and Diagnostic Techniques Are Changing the Practice of Breast Imaging


Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 09, September 2001, Beth Notzon, Kerry L. Wright, Renato Lenzi Md Sep 2001

Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 09, September 2001, Beth Notzon, Kerry L. Wright, Renato Lenzi Md

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

  • Completing the Job: Multidisciplinary Effort Restores Form and Function, Improves Patients' Quality of Life
  • House Call: Denial and Cancer
  • Protocols: Studies Examine Treatments for Glioma
  • DiaLog: Addressing the Problem of Patients' Denial, by Renato Lenzi, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
  • New Replication-Competent Adenovirus Shows Promise against Gliomas in Preclinical Studies