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Oncolog, Volume 59, Number 11-12, November-December 2014, Bryan Tutt, Sunita Patterson, S. Moreau Nov 2014

Oncolog, Volume 59, Number 11-12, November-December 2014, Bryan Tutt, Sunita Patterson, S. Moreau

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

  • Striving to Improve Treatments for Uveal Melanoma: Although primary uveal melanoma can be effectively treated with radiation or surgery, patients with metastatic disease-or those at high risk for metastases-have few proven options. But specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology, ophthalmology, surgery, and traditional research are working to improve those options
  • Beyond Diabetes: Metformin May Have Broad Utility in Cancer: Metformin, an inexpensive drug that has been prescribed for diabetes for decades, may also be useful in preventing or treating several types of cancer
  • HOUSE CALL: Smoking Cessation-Medications help smokers quit
  • INBRIEF: Vaccine Explored to Reduce Risk of HER2-Positive Breast Cancer …


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 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 …


Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 10, October 2000, Jude Richard, Dawn Chalaire, Kerry L. Wright, Alfred A. Merwald Dmin Oct 2000

Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 10, October 2000, Jude Richard, Dawn Chalaire, Kerry L. Wright, Alfred A. Merwald Dmin

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

  • Early Consultations with Specialists Increase Patients' Voice Restoration Options After Total Laryngectomy
  • Protocols: Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trials
  • House Call: Unconventional Cancer Treatments: Many Promises but Little Evidence
  • Reunions Give Lung Cancer Survivors an Opportunity to Celebrate
  • DiaLog: Treating Mind, Body, and Spirit, by The Rev. Alfred A. Merwald, D. Min., Director of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Education
  • Experience Leads to More Effective Treatment for Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer


Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 07/08, July/August 2000, Kerry L. Wright, Dawn Chalaire, Rebecca D. Pentz Phd Jul 2000

Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 07/08, July/August 2000, Kerry L. Wright, Dawn Chalaire, Rebecca D. Pentz Phd

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

  • Advances Allow Expanded Use of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Use of Umbilical Cord Blood Expands Option of Transplantation to More Children
  • House Call: Meeting Your Own Needs While Caring For Someone Else
  • Protecting the Interests of Young Donors, by Rebecca Pentz, PhD, Clinical Ethicist
  • Protocols: Clinical Trials of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplants


Oncolog, Volume 43, Number 01, January 1998, Sunita Patterson, Stephanie Deming, Therese Bevers Md Jan 1998

Oncolog, Volume 43, Number 01, January 1998, Sunita Patterson, Stephanie Deming, Therese Bevers Md

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

  • Taking Mammography on the Road
  • Reassurance and Education Foster Rehabilitation After Colorectal Surgery
  • Protocols: Protocols focus on chemoprevention, improving preoperative radiotherapy, and treating advance-stage colorectal cancer
  • Sphincter-Preserving Surgery Improves Outcome for Patients with Rectal Cancer
  • House Call: Stopping Cancer Before It Occurs: Spell P-r-e-v-e-n-t-i-o-n
  • Dialog: Reaching Out and In by Therese Bevers, MD, Cancer Prevention Center Director
  • Protocols: Protocols focus on chemoprevention, improving preoperative radiotherapy, and treating advance-stage colorectal cancer


Oncolog, Volume 39, Number 01 January-March 1994, Sunita Patterson, Maureen E. Goode, Kathryn L. Hale Jan 1994

Oncolog, Volume 39, Number 01 January-March 1994, Sunita Patterson, Maureen E. Goode, Kathryn L. Hale

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

  • Liposomal muramyl tripeptide kills bone cancer cells by stimulating the immune system Gene therapy at M. D. Anderson
  • Researcher studies the hemopreventive power of garlic


Oncolog, Volume 33, Number 03, July-September 1988, C. Stratton Hill, Jr. Md Jan 1988

Oncolog, Volume 33, Number 03, July-September 1988, C. Stratton Hill, Jr. Md

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

  • Narcotics and Cancer Pain Control
  • For Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Combinations of Surgery, Chemotherapy, and Radiotherapy
  • Shared Research Resources Provide Expertise and Cost Savings