MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'OncologySTAT Journal Scans' source. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:50:23 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045816&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FRadiotherapy_Plus_Cetuximab_for_Locoregionally_Advanced_Head_and_Neck_Cancer.html 5-year results from this randomized phase III study of 424 patients with locoregionally advanced, nonmetastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx showed that radiotherapy... Background:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045816 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:47:55 +0100 3045816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3040853&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FNeoadjuvant_Chemotherapy_Shows_Similar_Response_in_Patients_With_Inflammatory_or_Locally_Advanced_Breast_Cancer_When_Compared_With_Operable_Breast_Cancer.html Among patients with inflammatory and locally advanced breast cancer, the pattern of response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy is not significantly different from that in patients with operable breast cancer.... Related... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3040853 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:06:43 +0100 3040853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3040852&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FCytoreductive_Surgery_and_Hyperthermic_Intraperitoneal_Chemotherapy_for_Malignant_Peritoneal_Mesothelioma_Multi_Institutional_Experience.html Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM) is a rare disease that carries a poor prognosis. In this retrospective study of 405 patients cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal... Related... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3040852 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:06:43 +0100 3040852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3040851&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FInhibition_of_Syk_with_fostamatinib_disodium_has_significant_clinical_activity_in_non_Hodgkins_lymphoma_and_chronic_lymphocytic_leukemia.html Disruption of BCR-induced signaling by inhibition of spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) represents a novel therapeutic approach to the treatment of indolent non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs). In this phase I/II clinical... Certain... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3040851 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:06:43 +0100 3040851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3040850&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAbnormal_expression_of_TRIB3_in_colorectal_cancer_a_novel_marker_for_prognosis.html This study of 202 patients who underwent surgery for CRC, correlation of tumoral gene expression with clinical parameters showed that high TRIB3 expression was associated with shorter overall– and metachronous... Background:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3040850 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:06:43 +0100 3040850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3040849&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FInternational_Patterns_of_Practice_in_Palliative_Radiotherapy_for_Painful_Bone_Metastases_Evidence_Based_Practice.html Despite equivalence of multi-fraction and single-fraction RT for palliation of bone metastases, single-fraction schedules remain underutilized. A survey of 3 global radiation oncology organizations found... Purpose:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3040849 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:06:43 +0100 3040849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023951&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FQuantitative_DNA_Methylation_Predicts_Survival_in_Adult_Acute_Myeloid_Leukemia.html Eight lymph nodes need to be removed at radical nephroureterectomy to achieve a 75% probability of finding >1 positive nodes in patients with upper tract urothelial cancer. More accurate LN staging may... Acute... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023951 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:46:49 +0100 3023951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3019992&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDose_Dense_Adjuvant_Doxorubicin_and_Cyclophosphamide_Is_Not_Associated_With_Frequent_Short_Term_Changes_in_Left_Ventricular_Ejection_Fraction_Revised.html Treatment with dd-AC with or without bevacizumab was not associated with a significantly increased incidence of cardiac toxicity. Access this article » ... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3019992 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:52:29 +0100 3019992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3013632&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAnalysis_of_Factors_Influencing_Outcome_in_Patients_With_In_Transit_Malignant_Melanoma_Undergoing_Isolated_Limb_Perfusion_Using_Modern_Treatment_Parameters.html In this single-center study of 91 patients with stage III in-transit extremity melanoma, operative isolated limb perfusion (ILP) was associated with high response rates and long-term survival. ILP treatment... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3013632 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:47:36 +0100 3013632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3005320&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FLymphoproliferative_Disorders_in_Patients_Receiving_Thiopurines_for_Inflammatory_Bowel_Disease_A_Prospective_Observational_Cohort_Study.html Patients receiving thiopurines for inflammatory bowel disease have an increased risk of developing lymphoproliferative disorders. Background: Reports of an increased risk of lymphoproliferative disorders... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3005320 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:50:50 +0100 3005320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3001181&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FClinical_Experiences_With_Bisphosphonate_Associated_Osteonecrosis_of_the_Jaws_Analysis_of_21_Cases.html The majority of the cases affected the mandible and were associated with IV zoledronate treatment for bone metastasis. Dentoalveolar trauma to the mandible appeared to be a contributing factor. Conservative... Purpose:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3001181 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:50:11 +0100 3001181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2996762&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FComparative_Survival_With_Diverse_Chemotherapy_Regimens_for_Cancer_of_Unknown_Primary_Site_Multiple_Treatments_Meta_analysis.html No type of chemotherapy has been solidly proven to prolong survival in patients with cancer of unknown primary site. However, some analyses favour platinum- or taxane-based regimens. Objectives: To synthesize... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2996762 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:48:49 +0100 2996762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2996761&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FFluorouracil_Epirubicin_and_Cyclophosphamide_With_Either_Docetaxel_or_Vinorelbine_With_or_Without_Trastuzumab_as_Adjuvant_Treatments_of_Breast_Cancer.html In this open, phase III, prospective, multicenter trial of adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with node–positive or high-risk node-negative breast cancer, docetaxel was more effective than vinorelbine in... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2996761 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:48:49 +0100 2996761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2996760&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FBortezomib_and_High_Dose_Melphalan_as_Conditioning_Regimen_Before_Autologous_Stem_Cell_Transplantation_in_Patients_With_de_Novo_Multiple_Myeloma.html In this phase II study of 54 patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, pre-transplant conditioning with bortezomib plus high-dose melphalan was safe and effective, resulting in a post-transplant... Autologous... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2996760 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:48:49 +0100 2996760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2996759&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FRelapse_Risk_After_Umbilical_Cord_Blood_Transplantation_Enhanced_Graft_Versus_Leukemia_Effect_in_Recipients_of_2_Units.html UCB transplant with 2 partially HLA-matched units enhances graft-vs-leukemia effect and lowers the risk of relapse. Umbilical cord blood (UCB) transplantation is potentially curative for acute leukemia.... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2996759 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:48:49 +0100 2996759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2996758&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAdjuvant_Capecitabine_in_Combination_With_Docetaxel_and_Cyclophosphamide_Plus_Epirubicin_for_Breast_Cancer_An_Open_Label_Randomised_Controlled_Trial.html Recurrence-free survival at 3 years was superior for treatment with a capecitabine regimen over standard agents (93% vs 89%). Adverse effects frequently caused discontinuation of capecitabine, but most... Background:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2996758 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:48:49 +0100 2996758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2990310&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FClinical_Relevance_of_HER2_Overexpression_Amplification_in_Patients_With_Small_Tumor_Size_and_Node_Negative_Breast_Cancer.html In this retrospective analysis of 150 patients with HER2-positive pT1a/bN0M0 breast cancer and 229 matched controls, HER2-positive status was associated with a significantly higher risk of recurrence than... Related... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2990310 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:48:11 +0100 2990310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2990309&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FHigh_Risk_of_Recurrence_for_Patients_With_Breast_Cancer_Who_Have_Human_Epidermal_Growth_Factor_Receptor_2_Positive_Node_Negative_Tumors_1_cm_or_Smaller.html In this retrospective study of 935 patients, T1a/T1b HER2-positive breast cancer was associated with more aggressive biology and higher risk of recurrence. The results were validated in a separate cohort... Related... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2990309 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:48:11 +0100 2990309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982457&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FA_Prospective_Cohort_Study_Shows_Unique_Epigenetic_Genetic_and_Prognostic_Features_of_Synchronous_Colorectal_Cancers.html Synchronous CRC tumors were more likely than solitary cancers to have BRAF mutations, high microsatellite instability, and CIMP. Background & Aims: Synchronous colorectal neoplasias (2 or more primary... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982457 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:49:43 +0100 2982457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982456&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FCalibration_and_Discriminatory_Accuracy_of_Prognosis_Calculation_for_Breast_Cancer_With_the_Online_Adjuvant_Program_A_Hospital_Based_Retrospective_Cohort_Study.html Large-scale Dutch study validated Adjuvant! as accurately predicting 10-year outcomes in patients with breast cancer. Background: Adjuvant! is a web-based program that calculates individualised 10-year... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982456 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:49:43 +0100 2982456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982455&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FNeurocognition_in_Patients_With_Brain_Metastases_Treated_With_Radiosurgery_or_Radiosurgery_Plus_Whole_Brain_Irradiation_A_Randomised_Controlled_Trial.html Patients with newly diagnosed brain metastasis who were randomly assigned to SRS plus WBRT (28) were more likely to show a significant drop in HVLT–R total recall at 4 months than were patients randomly... Background:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982455 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:49:43 +0100 2982455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974808&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FVMP_Bortezomib_Melphalan_and_Prednisone_Is_Active_and_Well_Tolerated_in_Newly_Diagnosed_Patients_With_Multiple_Myeloma_With_Moderately_Impaired_Renal_Function.html Cohort analysis of the VISTA data showed that VMP was well tolerated and was superior to MP in patients with moderate renal impairment, reversing impairment in 44%. Related Links: Access this article... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974808 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:13 +0100 2974808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974807&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FLong_Term_Outcome_of_EBV_Specific_T_Cell_Infusions_to_Prevent_or_Treat_EBV_Related_Lymphoproliferative_Disease_in_Transplant_Recipients.html EBV-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes safely prevented or treated lymphoproliferative disease in SCT recipients. T-cell immunotherapy that takes advantage of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-stimulated immunity... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974807 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:13 +0100 2974807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974806&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FHigh_Dose_Cytarabine_Plus_High_Dose_Methotrexate_Versus_High_Dose_Methotrexate_Alone_in_Patients_With_Primary_CNS_Lymphoma_A_Randomised_Phase_2_Trial.html The complete remission rate was 46% with high-dose cytarabine plus high-dose methotrexate compared with 18% for high-dose methotrexate alone in patients with in CNS lymphoma. Background: Chemotherapy... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974806 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:13 +0100 2974806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974805&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDevelopment_and_Validation_of_a_Prognostic_Nomogram_for_Recurrence-Free_Survival_After_Complete_Surgical_Resection_of_Localised_Primary_Gastrointestinal_Stromal_Tumour.html Nomogram based on tumor size, location, and mitotic index predicts RFS after resection of localized primary GIST. Background: Adjuvant imatinib mesylate prolongs recurrence-free survival (RFS) after resection... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974805 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:13 +0100 2974805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2968560&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FEpidemiological_Study_on_Survival_of_Chronic_Myeloid_Leukemia_CML_and_Ph_Acute_Lymphoblastic_Leukemia_ALL_Patients_With_BCR_ABL_T315I_Mutation.html In patients with BCR-ABL–positive (Ph+) leukemia, the T315I mutation is associated with a high degree of resistance to imatinib, dasatinib, and nilotinib. Little published information exits regarding the... The... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2968560 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:48:11 +0100 2968560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2968559&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAdvances_in_Imaging_in_the_Work_Up_of_Head_and_Neck_Cancer_Patients.html Current roles of CT and MRI in diagnosing HNSCC are discussed, along with the value of FDG-PET-CT in detecting occult LN metastases. Accurate staging at the time of the diagnosis of head and neck squamous... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2968559 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:48:11 +0100 2968559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2960403&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FSurgical_Management_of_Liver_Metastases_From_Uveal_Melanoma_16_Years_Experience_at_the_Institut_Curie.html R0 surgical resection almost doubled survival, to 27 months, in this single-institution experience. Background: Uveal melanoma is characterised by a high prevalence of liver metastases and a poor prognosis. Aim:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2960403 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:48:51 +0100 2960403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2960402&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPredictive_Value_of_FIGO_and_AJCC_Staging_Systems_in_Patients_With_Uterine_Leiomyosarcoma.html Neither the FIGO nor the AJCC system adequately classifies ULMS patients into clinically meaningful prognostic groups. Background: Cancer staging systems aim to identify patient cohorts with different... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2960402 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:48:51 +0100 2960402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944951&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FCancer_During_Pregnancy_An_Analysis_of_215_Patients_Emphasizing_the_Obstetrical_and_the_Neonatal_Outcomes.html In this observational study of pregnancy outcomes in 215 women with invasive cancer, a substantial percentage of babies (54.2%) were born preterm. The majority of the preterm babies (85.2%) required admission... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944951 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:57 +0100 2944951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944950&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FRandomized_Phase_III_Trial_on_Gemcitabine_Versus_Mytomicin_in_Recurrent_Superficial_Bladder_Cancer_Evaluation_of_Efficacy_and_Tolerance.html Despite adjuvant BCG therapy after transurethral resection for superficial bladder cancer, recurrence often occurs. In this randomized, phase III study of 109 patients with recurrent stage T1/T1a bladder... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944950 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:47:57 +0100 2944950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928368&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FNilotinib_for_the_frontline_treatment_of_Ph_chronic_myeloid_leukemia.html In this phase II study of 73 patients with untreated, Ph+, early-phase CML, nilotinib 400 mg twice daily was associated with a 1-year complete cytogenetic response rate of 96% and a major molecular response... Nilotinib... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928368 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:50:14 +0100 2928368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928367&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FT_cell_acute_lymphoblastic_leukemia_in_adults_clinical_features_immunophenotype_cytogenetics_and_outcome_from_the_large_randomised_prospective_trial.html No standard of care exists for patients with adult T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). In this prospective, randomized trial of 356 patients, Marks et al describe clinical features, cytogenetics... The... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928367 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:50:14 +0100 2928367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928366&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FEvidence_of_serum_immunoglobulin_abnormalities_up_to_9_8_years_prior_to_diagnosis_of_chronic_lymphocytic_leukemia_a_prospective_study.html In this study of 109 patients who were identified during the PLCO Cancer Screening Trial, abnormal free light chain ratio and M-protein level preceded diagnosis of CLL by to 10 years. Hypogammaglobinemia... Immune-related... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928366 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:50:14 +0100 2928366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928365&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAcute_dasatinib_exposure_commits_Bcr_Abl_dependent_cells_to_apoptosis.html In vitro studies conducted in progenitor cells from patients with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia demonstrated that transient Bcr-Abl inhibition using dasatinib or nilotinib induced apoptosis. This... Pioneering... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928365 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:50:14 +0100 2928365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928364&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FClinical_Outcome_of_Dose_Escalated_Image_Guided_Radiotherapy_for_Spinal_Metastases.html Excellent local control of spinal metastases and paraspinal tumors was achieved with dose-escalated irradiation. Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes after dose-escalated radiotherapy (RT) for spinal metastases... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928364 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:50:14 +0100 2928364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2928363&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPreoperative_Intensity_Modulated_Radiotherapy_Combined_with_Temozolomide_for_Locally_Advanced_Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma.html Intensity-modulated radiotherapy plus temozolomide was safe and effective before surgery for soft-tissue sarcoma. Purpose: To evaluate the toxicity and efficacy of preoperative intensity-modulated radiotherapy... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2928363 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:50:14 +0100 2928363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2921383&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAlpha_Fetoprotein_Response_After_Locoregional_Therapy_for_Hepatocellular_Carcinoma_Oncologic_Marker_of_Radiologic_Response_Progression_and_Survival.html AFP response was a prognostic indicator for radiologic tumor response and OS in patients receiving locoregional therapy for HCC. Access this article » ... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2921383 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:47:17 +0100 2921383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2921382&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FLocal_Excision_Alone_Without_Irradiation_for_Ductal_Carcinoma_in_Situ_of_the_Breast_A_Trial_of_the_Eastern_Cooperative_Oncology_Group.html In this prospective analysis, women with low- and intermediate-grade ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast (n = 565) were at low risk (6%) for recurrence at 5 years after excision without radiation therapy.... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2921382 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:47:17 +0100 2921382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2921381&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPegylated_Interferon_Alfa_2a_Yields_High_Rates_of_Hematologic_and_Molecular_Response_in_Patients_With_Advanced_Essential_Thrombocythemia_and_Polycythemia_Vera.html In this prospective, open-label, single-center, phase II trial of PEGIFN-2a in 70 patients with advanced ET or PV, PEGIFN-2a was effective and well tolerated at 90 µg weekly. PEG-IFN-2a was associated... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2921381 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:47:17 +0100 2921381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2909920&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FVenous_Thromboembolism_in_Lymphoma_How_Effectively_Are_We_Treating_Patients.html Warfarin treatment in lymphoma patients was linked with a 30% rate of recurrent thrombosis and a 13% rate of major bleeding. Introduction: Patients with solid tumors and venous thromboembolic episodes... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2909920 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:52:15 +0100 2909920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905957&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FMultinational_Double-Blind_Phase_III_Study_of_Prednisone_and_Either_Satraplatin_or_Placebo_in_Patients_With_Castrate_Refractory_Prostate_Cancer_Progressing_After_Prior_Chemotherapy.html This randomized phase III study of 950 patients with castrate-refractory prostate cancer compared the efficacy of satraplatin plus prednisone with that of prednisone alone. Satraplatin plus prednisone... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905957 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:48:35 +0100 2905957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905956&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPhase_III_Trial_of_Casopitant_a_Novel_Neurokinin_1_Receptor_Antagonist_for_the_Prevention_of_Nausea_and_Vomiting_in_Patients_Receiving_Moderately_Emetogenic_Chemotherapy.html Results of this randomized, controlled, parallel-group, phase III clinical trial of 1933 patients showed that addition of casopitant to ondansetron and dexamethasone was effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905956 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:48:35 +0100 2905956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905955&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAML1_RUNX1_Mutations_in_470_Adult_Patients_With_de_Novo_Acute_Myeloid_Leukemia_Prognostic_Implication_and_Interaction_With_Other_Gene_Alterations.html RUNX1 mutation was an independent prognostic factor for poor overall survival in patients with de novo AML. Somatic mutation of AML1/RUNX1(RUNX1) gene is seen in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) M0 subtype... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905955 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:48:35 +0100 2905955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905954&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FSurgery_With_Curative_Intent_in_Patients_Treated_With_First_Line_Chemotherapy_Plus_Bevacizumab_for_Metastatic_Colorectal_Cancer_First_BEAT_and_the_Randomised_Phase_III_NO16966_Trial.html Two studies, First BEAT and NO16966 Trial, evaluated the safety and survival effect of bevacizumab in patients undergoing surgery for metastatic colorectal cancer. Background: Complete resection of metastases... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905954 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:48:35 +0100 2905954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905953&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAllogeneic_Stem_Cell_Transplantation_After_Reduced_Intensity_Conditioning_in_Patients_With_Myelofibrosis.html The prospective multicenter phase II study evaluated the use of reduced intensity conditioning (RIC) with busulfan plus fludarabine in patients with primary myelofibrosis. RIC was followed by allogeneic... From... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905953 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:48:35 +0100 2905953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900230&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FRisk_of_Bleeding_With_Vascular_Endothelial_Growth_Factor_Receptor_Tyrosine_Kinase_Inhibitors_Sunitinib_and_Sorafenib_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta_analysis_of_Clinical_Trials.html In this meta-analysis of nearly 7000 patients, sunitinib and sorafenib significantly increased the risk of bleeding. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of increased bleeding, especially in patients... Background:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900230 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:46:50 +0100 2900230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900229&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAML_With_Mutated_NPM1_Carrying_a_Normal_or_Aberrant_Karyotype_Show_Overlapping_Biologic_Pathologic_Immunophenotypic_and_Prognostic_Features.html Results of this study of 631 patients with AML strongly suggest that the NPM1 gene mutation, which is present in 30% of adult AML cases, is at the root of the underlying disease mechanism in AML. Concomitant... Acute... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900229 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:46:50 +0100 2900229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900228&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FSentinel_Lymph_Node_Surgery_After_Neoadjuvant_Chemotherapy_Is_Accurate_and_Reduces_the_Need_for_Axillary_Dissection_in_Breast_Cancer_Patients.html In this study of 3746 women with node-negative T1-T3 breast cancer, sentinel lymph node surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy had similar detection rates and false-negative rates when compared with surgery... Objective:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900228 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:46:50 +0100 2900228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2887839&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FA_Population_Based_Analysis_of_the_Rate_of_Cytoreductive_Nephrectomy_for_Metastatic_Renal_Cell_Carcinoma_in_the_United_States.html Although cytoreductive nephrectomy improves survival in patients with mRCC, racial and geographic variability in its use is worrisome. Objective: To examine temporal, geographic, socioeconomic, and clinical... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2887839 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:48:11 +0100 2887839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2887838&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAbnormal_Serum_Free_Light_Chain_Ratio_in_Patients_With_Multiple_Myeloma_in_Complete_Remission_Has_Strong_Association_With_the_Presence_of_Oligoclonal_Bands.html The correlation between abnormal FLC ratio and oligoclonal bands in patients with MM in complete response may have implications for the current definition of stringent CR. The prevalence of an abnormal... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2887838 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:48:11 +0100 2887838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2887837&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FChronic_Myeloid_Leukemia_A_Prospective_Comparison_of_Interphase_Fluorescence_in_Situ_Hybridization_and_Chromosome_Banding_Analysis_for_the_Definition_of_Complete_Cytogenetic_Response.html Interphase-FISH is more sensitive than chromosome banding analysis and can be used to monitor complete cytogenetic response. The cut-off value of Interphase-FISH may be established at 1%. In chronic myeloid... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2887837 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:48:11 +0100 2887837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2887836&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FHigh_Id1_Expression_Is_Associated_With_Poor_Prognosis_in_237_Patients_With_Acute_Myeloid_Leukemia.html In patients with AML, especially those age 60 years, high Id1 expression independently predicted shorter DFS and OS. Id1 expression may thus be a new molecular marker useful in risk classification. Inhibitors... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2887836 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:48:11 +0100 2887836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2883872&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FCan_Chemotherapy_Be_Discontinued_in_Unresectable_Metastatic_Colorectal_Cancer_The_GERCOR_OPTIMOX2_Study.html The results of the OPTIMAX2 study showed that maintenance therapy with simplified LV5FU2 between induction and reintroduction with mFOLFOX7 reduced the risk of oxaliplatin failure by 29% when compared... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2883872 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:53:53 +0100 2883872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870141&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDefining_Prior_Therapy_in_Myelodysplastic_Syndromes_and_Criteria_for_Relapsed_and_Refractory_Disease_Implications_for_Clinical_Trial_Design_and_Enrollment.html The recent approval of 3 drugs for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) has resulted in a revolution in therapeutic options that was absent a decade ago. At the same time, the changing MDS... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870141 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:02:56 +0100 2870141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870140&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FFactors_Associated_With_Clinical_Benefit_From_Epidermal_Growth_Factor_Receptor_Inhibitors_in_Recurrent_and_Metastatic_Squamous_Cell_Carcinoma_of_the_Head_and_Neck.html Older age, better performance status, and rash were related to clinical benefit from EGFR treatment for head and neck cancer. Single agent epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870140 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:02:56 +0100 2870140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870139&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAssociation_of_Age_and_Survival_in_Patients_With_Gastroesophageal_Cancer_Undergoing_Surgery_With_or_Without_Preoperative_Therapy.html In this retrospective analysis of 600 patients with esophageal cancer, patients >60 years of age and especially those >70 years had shorter long-term OS and DFS and more postoperative complications than... Background:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870139 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:02:56 +0100 2870139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2863595&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDasatinib_Treatment_of_Chronic_Phase_Chronic_Myeloid_Leukemia_Analysis_of_Responses_According_to_Preexisting_BCR-ABL_Mutations.html In this study of 1043 patients, dasatinib was associated with durable responses in patients with chronic phase CML who had progressive disease after prior imatinib treatment, regardless of BCR-ABL mut... Dasatinib... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2863595 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:17:51 +0100 2863595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2839890&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FCost_of_a_5-Year_Lung_Cancer_Survivor_Symptomatic_Tumour_Identification_vs_Proactive_Computed_Tomography_Screening.html The cost per 5-year survivor was considerably lower with CT screening than with the symptom-detected approach, especially for patients over age 60, and the number of 5-year survivors was greater. Background:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2839890 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:16:49 +0100 2839890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2839889&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FInterim_Positron_Emission_Tomography_PET_Scans_in_Diffuse_Large_B-Cell_Lymphoma.html Scoring of interim PET scans by nuclear medicine experts showed only moderate consistency (16% to 34% range for PET+ scans). Positive interim-PET scans are thought to be associated with inferior outcomes... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2839889 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:16:49 +0100 2839889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2839888&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FCombined_Liver_Surgery_and_RFA_for_Patients_With_Gastroenteropancreatic_Endocrine_Tumors_Presenting_With_More_Than_15_Metastases_to_the_Liver.html Use of a 1-step approach in patients with 23 liver mets (median) permitted upgraded therapy and yielded improved prognosis. Aim: The aim of this study was to report the feasibility and early survival... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2839888 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:16:49 +0100 2839888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2833128&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAnthracycline_Dose_Intensification_in_Acute_Myeloid_Leukemia.html In this randomized phase III study of 657 patients (age, 17 to 60 years) who had treatment-naïve acute myeloid leukemia, induction therapy with cytarabine plus high-dose daunorubicin (90 mg) was associated... Background:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2833128 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:14:51 +0100 2833128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2825771&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPositron_Emission_Tomography_for_Monitoring_Response_to_Neoadjuvant_Therapy_in_Patients_With_Oesophageal_and_Gastro_oesophageal_Junction_Carcinoma.html Review of 22 studies reveals variations in the ability to predict pathologic response and survival outcomes using PET data. Aims: The aim of this review is to consolidate our knowledge on an important... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2825771 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:14:56 +0100 2825771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2815756&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2F5_Year_Survival_in_Patients_With_Relapsed_or_Refractory_Chronic_Lymphocytic_Leukemia_in_a_Randomized_Phase_III_Trial_of_Fludarabine_Plus_Cyclophosphamide_With_or_Without_Oblimersen.html In this randomized phase III trial of FC with or without oblimersen, the addition of oblimersen to therapy was associated with a significant survival benefit in a subgroup of patients with relapsed or... Related... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2815756 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:16:18 +0100 2815756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2815755&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FVH4_34_Hairy_Cell_Leukemia_a_New_Variant_With_Poor_Prognosis_Despite_Standard_Therapy.html VH4-34 status relates to poorer response to cladribine and shorter survival among patients with HCLv. Hairy cell leukemia variant (HCLv) presents with high disease burden, lack of typical antigens like... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2815755 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:16:18 +0100 2815755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2815754&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FChronic_Myeloid_Leukemia_CML_With_P190BCR_ABL_Analysis_of_Characteristics_Outcomes_and_Prognostic_Significance.html Although P190BCR-ABL transcript in CML is rare (1%), it is associated with inferior outcome to tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The most common BCR-ABL transcripts in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) are e13a2(b2a2)... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2815754 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:16:18 +0100 2815754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2798022&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPreirradiation_Sinus_Mucosal_Disease_in_Patients_With_Nasopharyngeal_Carcinoma.html The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and the possible... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2798022 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:13:10 +0100 2798022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2794274&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FLong_Term_Outcome_of_Patients_With_Chronic_Myeloid_Leukemia_Treated_With_Second_Generation_Tyrosine_Kinase_Inhibitors.html For patients in chronic-phase CML who were treated with second generation tyrosine inhibitors after failure with imatinib, hematologic and cytogenetic response rates correlated with BCR-ABL mutation score... Secondary... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2794274 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:14:39 +0100 2794274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2794273&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FProspective_Comparison_of_Surgery_Alone_and_Chemoradiotherapy_With_Selective_Surgery_in_Resectable_Squamous_Cell_Carcinoma_of_the_Esophagus.html Comparison of CRT and surgery for resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma showed comparable outcomes. Purpose. Esophagectomy remains the mainstay treatment for esophageal cancer, although retrospective... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2794273 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:14:39 +0100 2794273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2794272&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FApplication_of_Robotic_Stereotactic_Radiotherapy_to_Peripheral_Stage_I_Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_With_Curative_Intent.html Robotic stereotactic radiotherapy was safe and superior to conventionally fractionated radiotherapy for stage I peripheral NSCLC. Aims. To determine the effectiveness of robotic stereotactic radiotherapy... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2794272 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:14:39 +0100 2794272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2791046&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FTamoxifen_Reduces_the_Risk_of_Contralateral_Breast_Cancer_in_Premenopausal_Women.html Adjuvant tamoxifen for 2 years reduced the incidence of contralateral breast cancer by 50% in premenopausal women. Background. Adjuvant treatment with tamoxifen reduces the risk of contralateral breast... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2791046 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:14:34 +0100 2791046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2791045&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FF18_Fluorodeoxyglucose_Positron_Emission_Tomography_in_the_Context_of_Other_Imaging_Techniques_and_Prognostic_Factors_in_Multiple_Myeloma.html Serial PET exams may aid in individualizing therapy, as FDG suppression before first transplant confers superior outcomes. F18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) is a powerful tool... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2791045 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:14:34 +0100 2791045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2776083&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FMaximum_vs_Mono_Androgen_Blockade_and_the_Risk_of_Recurrence_in_Men_With_Localized_Prostate_Cancer_Undergoing_Brachytherapy.html We examined whether maximum androgen blockade (MAB) is associated with a decreased... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2776083 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:13:54 +0100 2776083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2776082&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FRadiation_Dose_Predicts_for_Biochemical_Control_in_Intermediate_Risk_Prostate_Cancer_Patients_Treated_With_Low_Dose_Rate_Brachytherapy.html Prostate brachytherapy seed implant alone, implant with hormone therapy, and trimodality therapy (implant + hormones + EBRT) were equally effective treatment for intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Radiation... Purpose.... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2776082 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:13:54 +0100 2776082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2776081&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FInhibition_of_the_Hedgehog_Pathway_in_Advanced_Basal_Cell_Carcinoma.html In a phase I trial of 33 patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma treated with GDC-0449, an inhibitor of the hedgehog signaling pathway, 18 patients responded (2 CRs, 16 PRs) and 11 patients had stable... Background:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2776081 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:13:54 +0100 2776081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2773281&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDisparities_in_Gastric_Cancer_Outcomes_Among_Asian_Ethnicities_in_the_USA.html Asian patients of differing ethnic backgrounds who have gastric cancer exhibit disparate clinical and pathologic features. Related Links: Access this article » ... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2773281 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:15:15 +0100 2773281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2773280&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPrognostic_Value_of_Vascular_Endothelial_Growth_Factor_Expression_in_Patients_With_Lung_Cancer.html VEGF overexpression indicates a poor prognosis for patients with NSCLC and SCLC. Background. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been implicated in tumorigenesis and metastasis, and it presumably... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2773280 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:15:15 +0100 2773280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2763453&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FComplete_Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma_Resection_Is_a_Viable_Treatment_Option_for_Select_Elderly_Patients.html Properly selected elderly patients can safely undergo extensive resection of soft-tissue sarcomas. Background. Decreased performance status, comorbidities, and disease natural history may erode enthusiasm... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2763453 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:16:03 +0100 2763453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748625&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FOutcome_of_Locally_Recurrent_and_Metastatic_Angiosarcoma.html Locally recurrent AS is treatable, but outlook for metastatic AS is favorable only with isolated lymphatic spread and taxol treatment. Background. Angiosarcoma (AS) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma with... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748625 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:44:34 +0100 2748625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748624&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FComplete_Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma_Resection_Is_a_Viable_Treatment_Option_for_Select_Elderly_Patients.html Properly selected elderly patients can safely undergo extensive resection of soft tissue sarcomas. Background. Decreased performance status, comorbidities, and disease natural history may erode enthusiasm... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748624 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:44:34 +0100 2748624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748623&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FSurvival_Without_Toxicity_for_Cisplatin_Plus_Pemetrexed_Versus_Cisplatin_Plus_Gemcitabine.html Platinum-based chemotherapy doublets have comparable efficacy when used to treat newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Therefore, toxicity is an important factor when making treatment decisions... Background.... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748623 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:44:34 +0100 2748623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748622&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FClinical_Significance_of_Axillary_Microresiduals_After_Neoadjuvant_Chemotherapy_in_Breast_Cancer_Patients_with_Cytologically_Proven_Metastases.html Axillary lymph node metastasis >0.2 mm are clinically significant after neoadjuvant therapy for metastatic breast cancer. Multislice screening is warranted for patients with ALN metastases (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748622 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:44:34 +0100 2748622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748621&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FMean_Cell_Volume_Can_Be_an_Early_Predictor_for_the_Cytogenetic_Response_of_Chronic_Myeloid_Leukemia_Patients_Treated_With_Imatinib.html In this small retrospective study of 84 patients with CML who were treated with imatinib, mean cell volume (MCV) was found to be an independent predictor of cytogenetic response. An early, continued increase... Imatinib-induced... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748621 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:44:34 +0100 2748621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727933&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPrimary_and_Locally_Recurrent_Retroperitoneal_Soft_Tissue_Sarcoma_Local_Control_and_Survival.html This study comparing management of primary and recurrent retroperitoneal soft-tissue sarcomas showed the feasibility of repeat surgery. Survival was comparable for primary and locally recurrent tumors... Aim.... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727933 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:46:01 +0100 2727933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727932&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FCytoreductive_Surgery_and_Intraperitoneal_Chemotherapy_for_Peritoneal_Mesothelioma.html Combining introperitoneal chemotherapy with cytoreduction yielded longer survival (3.7 years) than with palliative debulking (1 year). Aims. Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare disease and traditionally... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727932 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:46:01 +0100 2727932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2721363&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FGefitinib_or_Carboplatin_Paclitaxel_in_Pulmonary_Adenocarcinoma.html Asian study shows gefitinib is superior to carboplatin–paclitaxel as initial therapy for adenocarcinoma, especially if EGFR mutation is present. BACKGROUND. Previous, uncontrolled studies have suggested... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2721363 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:03:35 +0100 2721363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2721362&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FScreening_for_Epidermal_Growth_Factor_Receptor_Mutations_in_Lung_Cancer.html Screening for EGFR mutations in women, neversmokers, and patients with adenocarcinoma may improve outcomes in erlotinib-treated lung cancer. Background. Activating mutations in the epidermal growth factor... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2721362 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:03:35 +0100 2721362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2721361&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FLetrozole_Therapy_Alone_or_in_Sequence_with_Tamoxifen_in_Women_with_Breast_Cancer.html Sequential treatment with letrozole and tamoxifen, vs letrozole alone, did not improve DFS among postmenopausal women. Background. The aromatase inhibitor letrozole, as compared with tamoxifen, improves... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2721361 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:03:35 +0100 2721361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700703&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FFollicular_Lymphoma_International_Prognostic_Index_2.html FLIPI2 is a promising new prognostic index in the current era of immunochemotherapy. FLIPI2 is simple and based on easily accessed clinical information. Access this article » ... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700703 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:03:22 +0100 2700703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700702&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPhase_III_Randomized_Study_of_Bendamustine_Compared_With_Chlorambucil_in_Previously_Untreated_Patients_With_Chronic_Lymphocytic_Leukemia.html This pivotal phase III study showed that bendamustine provides significantly greater efficacy than chlorambucil when used as first-line therapy in patients with advanced CLL. Toxicity with bendamustine... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700702 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:03:22 +0100 2700702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700701&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDenosumab_in_Men_Receiving_Androgen_Deprivation_Therapy_for_Prostate_Cancer.html After 24 months of therapy, denosumab was associated with increased bone mineral density in the lumbar spine, femoral neck, and total hip and reduced the incidence of new vertebral fractures in men receiving... Background.... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700701 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:03:22 +0100 2700701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700700&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FMicrometastases_or_Isolated_Tumor_Cells_and_the_Outcome_of_Breast_Cancer.html The presence of isolated tumor cells or micrometastases in sentinel or axillary lymph nodes was associated with reduced 5-year DFS among women with early-stage breast cancer. Use of adjuvant therapy in... Background:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700700 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:03:22 +0100 2700700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700699&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FTET2_Mutation_Is_an_Independent_Favorable_Prognostic_Factor_in_Myelodysplastic_Syndromes_MDS.html Among patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes, the presence of TET2 mutations (~20% of patients) indicate good prognosis, including better 5-year survival and 3-year leukemia-free survival. Oncogenic... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700699 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:03:22 +0100 2700699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700698&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPatterns_and_Risk_Factors_Associated_With_Aromatase_Inhibitor_Related_Arthralgia_Among_Breast_Cancer_Survivors.html Arthralgia began within 3 months of AI therapy and was most common when the last menstrual period occurred within 5 years. AI-associated arthralgia may be related to estrogen withdrawal. BACKGROUND: Arthralgia... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700698 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:03:22 +0100 2700698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700697&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FEfficacy_Comparison_Between_18F_FDG_PET_CT_and_Bone_Scintigraphy_in_Detecting_Bony_Metastases_of_Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer.html PET/CT was superior to bone scan in detecting bone metastases from NSCLC, yielding fewer false-positives and false-negatives. Background: We compared the efficacies of integrated whole-body 18F-FDG PET/CT... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700697 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:03:22 +0100 2700697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2700696&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPrognostic_Value_of_KRAS_Mutations_and_Ki_67_Expression_in_Stage_I_Lung_Adenocarcinomas.html KRAS mutations and Ki-67 overexpression, and, especially, both together, predicted a higher risk of recurrence of stage I lung adenocarcinoma. The purpose of the present study was to establish accurate... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2700696 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:03:22 +0100 2700696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2689508&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FLate_Outcomes_Following_Hypofractionated_Conformal_Radiotherapy_vs_Standard_Fractionation_for_Localized_Prostate_Cancer.html Comparison of patients with prostate cancer who were treated with either hypofractionation (20 RT fractions in 5 weeks) or standard fractionation showed that biochemical control was not compromised. Late... Purpose:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2689508 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:03:35 +0100 2689508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2679701&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FMetabolic_Tumor_Volume_Predicts_for_Recurrence_and_Death_in_Head_and_Neck_Cancer.html As a direct measure of tumor burden, metabolic tumor volume is an adverse prognostic indicator of disease recurrence and death in head and neck cancer. Purpose: To evaluate the prognostic value of metabolic... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2679701 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:37:53 +0100 2679701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2679700&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FEfficacy_of_Endobronchial_Ultrasound_Guided_Transbronchial_Needle_Aspiration_of_Hilar_Lymph_Nodes_for_Diagnosing_and_Staging_Cancer.html EBUS-TBNA, performed by experienced operators in this study, identified malignant hilar lymph nodes (CT visible or PET-scan positive) with the same accuracy as for central mediastinal nodes. Sensitivity... Introduction:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2679700 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:37:53 +0100 2679700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2668756&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDetermining_the_Rise_in_BCR_ABL_RNA_That_Optimally_Predicts_a_Kinase_Domain_Mutation_in_Patients_With_Chronic_Myeloid_Leukemia_on_Imatinib.html Patients with a 2.6-fold or greater increase in BCR-ABL RNA transcript levels by RQ-PCR should be screened for kinase-domain mutations associated with imatinib resistance. In imatinib-treated CML, secondary... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2668756 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:37:30 +0100 2668756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2668755&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FImage_Guided_Intensity_Modulated_Radiotherapy_for_Biliary_Adenocarcinomas.html Image-guided intensity-modulated RT appears to be feasible for patients with biliary tract tumors. Median survival was nearly double that in the group treated with conventional RT, but about half of the... Purpose:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2668755 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:37:30 +0100 2668755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2668754&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FSurvival_After_Radiotherapy_in_Gastric_Cancer_Systematic_Review_and_Meta_analysis.html Results of this meta-analysis may dispel some of the controversy regarding the role of RT in gastric cancer. Five-year survival was consistently superior with regimens including RT, as compared with surgery... Background... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2668754 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:37:30 +0100 2668754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2668753&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FSurvivin_Expression_as_a_Predictive_Marker_for_Local_Control_in_Patients_With_High_Risk_T1_Bladder_Cancer_Treated_With_Transurethral_Resection_and_Radiochemotherapy.html Survivin was overexpressed in 67% of T1 tumors. Overexpression did not correlate with clinicopathologic features, but it was associated with a higher risk for recurrence in patients treated with TURBT... Purpose:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2668753 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:37:30 +0100 2668753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2668752&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FHigher_Than_Conventional_Radiation_Doses_in_Localized_Prostate_Cancer_Treatment_A_Meta-analysis_of_Randomized_Controlled_Trials.html Meta-analysis showed that high-dose RT was superior to conventional-dose RT in reducing biochemical failure in patients with localized prostate cancer. Patients at all risk levels received benefit. The... Purpose:... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2668752 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:37:30 +0100 2668752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650855&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FInflammation_Associated_Biomarkers_Predict_Breast_Cancer_Survival.html Biomarkers associated with inflammation, C-reactive protein and serum amyloid A, are independent prognostic markers for breast cancer survival. Access this article » ... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650855 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:37:46 +0100 2650855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650854&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FEvaluating_More_Lymph_Nodes_May_Not_Improve_Identification_of_Late_Stage_Colorectal_Cancer.html This single-center study required that a minimum of 12 nodes be excised and examined during resection for colorectal cancer. However, this increased lymph node yield did not identify an increased number... Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650854 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:37:46 +0100 2650854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2646668&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FSafety_and_Efficacy_of_Sunitinib_for_Metastatic_Renal_Cell_Carcinoma_An_Expanded_Access_Trial.html Sunitinib was studied on a compassionate-use basis in RCC patients ineligible for clinical trials. Responses occurred in patients with brain metastases (12%), PS >2 (9%), and older age (17%). Treatment-related... Background.... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2646668 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:38:14 +0100 2646668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2642071&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FFirst_Line_Therapy_With_Fludarabine_Compared_to_Chlorambucil_Does_Not_Result_in_a_Major_Benefit_for_Elderly_Patients_With_Advanced_Chronic_Lymphocytic_Leukemia.html While CLL is a disease of elderly patients, subjects older than 65 years are heavily underrepresented in clinical trials. The German CLL study group (GCLLSG) initiated a multicentre phase III trial for... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2642071 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:37:58 +0100 2642071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2642070&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FFractionated_Stereotactic_Radiotherapy_as_Reirradiation_for_Locally_Recurrent_Head_and_Neck_Cancer.html Fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery induced complete response in 15 of 35 sites. It provided effective short-term, local control, but longer follow-up is needed to characterize late complications. Purpose.... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2642070 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:37:58 +0100 2642070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2635540&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FRisk_of_Death_From_Prostate_Cancer_After_Brachytherapy_Alone_or_With_Radiation_Androgen_Suppression_Therapy_or_Both_in_Men_With_High_Risk_Disease.html Brachytherapy with ADT and RT decreases the risk of prostate cancer–specific mortality in men with high-risk disease. Access this article » ... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2635540 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:38:07 +0100 2635540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2635539&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FHormone_Therapy_and_Ovarian_Cancer.html This nationwide Danish prospective cohort study showed that hormone therapy is associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, regardless of the duration, dose, or formulation of treatment. Access... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2635539 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:38:07 +0100 2635539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2635538&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FCapsule_Endoscopy_versus_Colonoscopy.html CTC and OC have similar rates for neoplasm detection, but CTC was associated with fewer polypectomies and complications. Background: Advanced neoplasia represents the primary target for colorectal-cancer... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2635538 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:38:07 +0100 2635538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2627722&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FSorafenib_for_Treatment_of_Renal_Cell_Carcinoma_Final_Efficacy_and_Safety_Results_of_the_Phase_III_Treatment_Approaches_in_Renal_Cancer_Global_Evaluation_Trial.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Results of TARGET indicate that, after censoring the cross-over group, sorafenib significantly improved in patients with advanced RCC. STUDY... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2627722 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:37:55 +0100 2627722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2617477&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPhase_III_Study_to_Evaluate_Temsirolimus_Compared_With_Investigators_Choice_Therapy_for_the_Treatment_of_Relapsed_or_Refractory_Mantle_Cell_Lymphoma.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Temsirolimus in refractory or relapsed MCL provides a significant benefit in PFS and ORR in heavily pretreated patients. STUDY IN CONTEXT Of... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2617477 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:37:54 +0100 2617477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2617476&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FHypofractionated_and_Accelerated_Radiotherapy_With_Subcutaneous_Amifostine_Cytoprotection_as_Short_Adjuvant_Regimen_After_Breast_Conserving_Surgery_Interim_Report.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Hypofractionated and highly accelerated RT/amifostine showed encouraging efficacy (3.3% in-field relapse). High-dose amifostine (1,000... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2617476 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:37:54 +0100 2617476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2617475&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FEstimating_the_Prevalence_of_Myelodysplastic_Syndromes_in_Patients_With_Unexplained_Cytopenias_A_Retrospective_Study_of_322_Bone_Marrows.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In community-based individuals referred for unexplained anemia or cytopenia, bone marrow examination confirmed MDS in 22.6%, and in... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2617475 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:37:54 +0100 2617475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2612132&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDuration_of_Chemotherapy_for_Advanced_Non_Small_Cell_Lung_Cancer_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta_Analysis_of_Randomized_Trials.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Meta-analysis showed that continuing chemotherapy beyond a standard number of cycles resulted in significantly prolonged PFS, especially... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2612132 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:36:37 +0100 2612132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2612131&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FLong_Term_Outcomes_and_Toxicity_of_Concurrent_Paclitaxel_and_Radiotherapy_for_Locally_Advanced_Head_and_Neck_Cancer.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Late toxicities and functional impairment were the focus of this study of patients treated with chemoradiotherapy using paclitaxel.... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2612131 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:36:37 +0100 2612131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2612130&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FOutcome_of_T1N0M0_Squamous_Cell_Carcinoma_of_the_Larynx_Treated_With_Short_Course_Radiotherapy_to_a_Total_Dose_of_50_Gy_in_16_Fractions.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Radiotherapy to a total dose of 50 Gy in 16 fractions achieved locoregional control and voice preservation comparable to results attained... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2612130 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:36:37 +0100 2612130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2595276&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FA_Risk_Score_to_Predict_Disease-Free_Survival_in_Patients_Not_Achieving_a_Pathological_Complete_Remission_After_Preoperative_Chemotherapy_for_Breast_Cancer.html This study developed a nomogram that predicts DFS in breast cancer patients who fail to achieve a pCR after preoperative chemotherapy. STUDY... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2595276 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:38:50 +0100 2595276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2595275&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FMolecular_Stratification_Model_for_Prognosis_in_Cytogenetically_Normal_Acute_Myeloid_Leukemia.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE A model using 3 molecular markers, ERG, EVI1, and PRAME, can be used for risk stratification in patients with cytogenetically normal... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2595275 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:38:50 +0100 2595275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589379&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FCarcinoma_of_the_upper_urinary_tract_Predictors_of_survival_and_competing_causes_of_mortality.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Tumor stage and grade are the most important predictors of survival in upper urinary tract cancer. STUDY IN CONTEXT Carcinomas of... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589379 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:37:15 +0100 2589379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589378&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FRadiotherapy_Is_Associated_With_Improved_Survival_in_Adjuvant_and_Palliative_Treatment_of_Extrahepatic_Cholangiocarcinomas.html This study helped clarify the role of RT in treating patients with EHC, as the reduction in mortality was only 5% with surgery plus... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589378 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:37:15 +0100 2589378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2581774&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FIncreased_Risk_of_Stroke_and_Transient_Ischemic_Attack_in_5_Year_Survivors_of_Hodgkin_Lymphoma.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This retrospective study identified neck and chest radiotherapy, younger age at treatment, and hypertension as independent risk factors... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2581774 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:37:02 +0100 2581774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2574006&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FGlobal_Lung_Oncology_Branch_Trial_3_GLOB3_Final_Results_of_a_Randomised_Multinational_Phase_III_Study.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Oral vinorelbine alternating with intravenous vinorelbine plus cisplatin was similar in efficacy and safety to docetaxel plus cisplatin... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2574006 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:37:32 +0100 2574006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2574005&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FThe_International_Association_for_the_Study_of_Lung_Cancer_Staging_Project_Prognostic_Factors_and_Pathologic_TNM_Stage_in_Surgically_Managed_Non-small_Cell_Lung_Cancer.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Results of the IASLC Staging Project show that in addition to TNM staging, age, gender, and histologic type are predictive for survival.... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2574005 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:37:32 +0100 2574005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2574004&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FSoft_Tissue_Sarcomas_of_the_Chest_Wall.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Chest wall soft tissue sarcomas exhibit similar behavior to those located in the extremities and are best controlled by wide surgical... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2574004 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:37:32 +0100 2574004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2574003&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDasatinib_early_intervention_after_cytogenetic_or_hematologic_resistance_to_imatinib_in_patients_with_chronic_myeloid_leukemia.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Complete cytogenetic reponses were achieved in 72% of patients treated with dasatanib after loss of major cytogenetic response (MCyR)... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2574003 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:37:32 +0100 2574003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2574002&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FMetastatic_Renal_Cell_Carcinoma_Risk_According_to_Tumor_Size.html We present our experience with renal cell carcinoma. We evaluated... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2574002 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:37:32 +0100 2574002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2574001&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPreoperative_Staging_of_Lung_Cancer_with_Combined_PET_CT.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Although PET–CT staging reduced both the total number of thoracotomies and the number of futile thoracotomies, there was no impact on... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2574001 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:37:32 +0100 2574001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2574000&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FHyperbaric_Oxygen_Therapy_for_Late_Radiation_Associated_Tissue_Necroses_Is_It_Safe_in_Patients_With_Locoregionally_Recurrent_and_Then_Successfully_Salvaged_Head-and-Neck_Cancers.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE HBOT should be used cautiously as necrosis rescue in patients whose recurrent head and neck cancer was successfully salvaged. Patients... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2574000 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:37:32 +0100 2574000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2564073&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPhase_3_Study_of_Dasatinib_140_mg_Once_Daily_Versus_70_mg_Twice_Daily_in_Patients_With_Chronic_Myeloid_Leukemia_in_Accelerated_Phase_Resistant_or_Intolerant_to_Imatinib.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In patients with accelerated-phase chronic myeloid leukemia who are intolerant of or resistant to imatinib, once-daily dasatinib 140... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2564073 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:37:50 +0100 2564073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2564072&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDelayed_Achievement_of_Cytogenetic_and_Molecular_Response_Is_Associated_With_Increased_Risk_of_Progression_Among_Patients_With_Chronic_Myeloid_Leukemia.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Patients not in CCyR after 12 months on imatinib have a higher risk of progression, which can be predicted at 3 months by molecular... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2564072 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:37:50 +0100 2564072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2564071&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPesticide_Exposure_and_Risk_of_Monoclonal_Gammopathy_of_Undetermined_Significance_in_the_Agricultural_Health_Study.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Increased risk of MGUS was found among men occupationally exposed to dieldrin (insecticide), carbon-tetrachloride plus carbon disulfide... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2564071 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:37:50 +0100 2564071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2564070&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FHealth_Related_Quality_of_Life_as_a_Survival_Predictor_for_Patients_With_Localized_Head_and_Neck_Cancer_Treated_With_Radiation_Therapy.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Baseline physical functioning score and change in physical functioning significantly improved OS prediction over that of standard prognostic... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2564070 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:37:50 +0100 2564070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2553838&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPhase_III_Study_of_Dasatinib_Once_Daily_for_Imatinib_Resistant_CML.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In patients with accelerated-phase chronic myeloid leukemia who are intolerant of or resistant to imatinib, once-daily dasatinib 140... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2553838 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:58:25 +0100 2553838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2553837&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPrognostic_Factors_in_Adult_Patients_up_to_60_Years_Old_With_Acute_Myeloid_Leukemia_and_Translocations_of_Chromosome_Band_11q23.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Identification of the MLL fusion partner is critical for risk stratification in patients with t(11q23)-positive AML. STUDY IN CONTEXT Several... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2553837 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:58:25 +0100 2553837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2553836&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FInhibition_of_Poly_ADP_Ribose_Polymerase_in_Tumors_From_BRCA_Mutation_Carriers.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Phase I results show olaparibis safe, rapidly absorbed, and has durable antitumor activity in confirmed carriers of BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. STUDY... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2553836 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:58:25 +0100 2553836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2553835&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FChemotherapy_in_Head_and_Neck_Cancer.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Addition of 24 RCTs to a previous meta-analysis confirmed the benefit of concomitant, as opposed to induction, chemotherapy. The hazard... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2553835 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:58:25 +0100 2553835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2524183&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FRandomized_Phase_II_Trial_of_Chemoradiotherapy_Followed_by_Either_Dose-Dense_or_Metronomic_Temozolomide_for_Newly_Diagnosed_Glioblastoma.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Dose-dense temozolomide in malignant gliomas, yielding an 80% 1-year survival, is a promising therapy that warrants further study. STUDY... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2524183 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:29:53 +0100 2524183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2486093&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FProspective_Minimal_Residual_Disease_Monitoring_to_Predict_Relapse_of_Acute_Promyelocytic_Leukemia_and_to_Direct_Pre_Emptive_Arsenic_Trioxide_Therapy.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Large prospective study shows significantly improved relapse rates using assessment of MRD by real-time qualitative PCR combined with... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2486093 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:20:08 +0100 2486093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2486092&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FMargin_Clearance_and_Outcome_in_Resected_Pancreatic_Cancer.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Patients with margin clearance (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2486092 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:20:08 +0100 2486092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2486091&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FRelapse_Related_Molecular_Signature_in_Lung_Adenocarcinomas_Identifies_Patients_With_Dismal_Prognosis.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE A validated molecular signature effectively identified patients at high risk for relapse and death, even in stage IA lung adenocarcinoma. STUDY... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2486091 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:20:08 +0100 2486091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2486090&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FConnective_Tissue_Activating_Peptide_III_A_Novel_Blood_Biomarker_for_Early_Lung_Cancer_Detection.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE A multimodal risk prediction model combines the CTAP III/NAP-2 and haptoglobin biomarkers with clinical factors for early lung cancer... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2486090 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:20:08 +0100 2486090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2486089&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDuration_of_Androgen_Suppression_in_the_Treatment_of_Prostate_Cancer.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE At 5 years, overall mortality and prostate cancer−specific mortality were higher with short-term vs long-term androgen suppression. STUDY... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2486089 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:20:08 +0100 2486089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2486088&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FThe_Effect_of_Modafinil_on_Cognitive_Function_in_Breast_Cancer_Survivors.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Modafinil in breast cancer patients following chemotherapy was shown to improve several aspects of cognitive function. STUDY IN CONTEXT Following... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2486088 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:20:08 +0100 2486088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2486087&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FDiagnostic_Accuracy_of_Computed_Tomographic_Colonography_for_the_Detection_of_Advanced_Neoplasia_in_Individuals_at_Increased_Risk_of_Colorectal_Cancer.html Supplementary editorial provided by OncologySTAT TAKE-HOME MESSAGE CT colonoscopy may provide a safe, effective, and noninvasive vehicle for screening in patients at increased risk for developing CRC. STUDY... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2486087 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:20:08 +0100 2486087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478956&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FOutcome_of_Primary_Tumor_in_Patients_With_Synchronous_Stage_IV_Colorectal_Cancer_Receiving_Combination_Chemotherapy_Without_Surgery_as_Initial_Treatment.html In patients who present with asymptomatic metastatic colorectal cancer with unresectable metastases, the benefit of primary tumor resection for the prevention of tumor-related complications is unclear.... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478956 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:29 +0100 2478956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478955&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FAllogeneic_Hematopoietic_Stem_Cell_Transplantation_in_Children_and_Adolescents_With_Recurrent_and_Refractory_Hodgkins_Lymphoma.html Ninety-one children and adolescents 18 years who received allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for relapsed or refractory Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) were analyzed. Fifty-one patients... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478955 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:29 +0100 2478955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2478954&cid=s_38624_6_f&fid=38624&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oncologystat.com%3A80%2Fjournals%2Fjournal_scans%2FPlerixafor_and_G_CSF_Versus_Placebo_and_G_CSF_to_Mobilize_Hematopoietic_Stem_Cells_for_Autologous_Stem_Cell_Transplantation_in_Patients_With_Multiple_Myeloma.html This phase 3, multicenter, randomized (1:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the safety and efficacy of plerixafor with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in mobilizing hematopoietic... (Source: OncologySTAT Journal Scans) OncologySTAT Journal Scans journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2478954 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:29 +0100 2478954