Ivor-Lewis vs Sweet Esophagectomy for Esophageal Carcinoma
This randomized trial compares postoperative complications among patients undergoing Ivor-Lewis vs Sweet esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - February 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Bin Li, MD and colleagues Tags: JAMA Surgery Original Investigation Research Source Type: research
BRAF Melanomas
This case report describes a woman who developed BRAF wild-type melanomas, and a BRAF S467L mutation metastasis, while undergoing treatment with dabrafenib for BRAFV600E melanoma. (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - February 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cristina Carrera, MD, PhD and colleagues Tags: Case Report/Case Series JAMA Dermatology Research Source Type: research
Laryngeal Dysplasia, Demographics, and Treatment
This case series used a review of medical records to characterize changes over 20 years in demographics, outcomes and treatment of patients with laryngeal dysplasia ... » (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - February 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Selmin Karatayli-Ozgursoy, MD and colleagues Tags: JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery Original Investigation Research Source Type: research
Race/Ethnicity and Thyroid Cancer Incidence Rise
This population epidemiology study uses SEER database data to characterize changes in incidence of thyroid cancer by race and ethnicity. (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - February 5, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Angelina Magreni, BA and colleagues Tags: JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery Original Investigation Research Source Type: research
MR/Ultrasound Fusion –Guided Biopsy in Prostate Cancer: What Is the Evidentiary Standard?
Although the benefits of prostate cancer screening have come into question recently, for men who are screened and have elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, or those ... »
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Source: JAMA Oncology - January 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD and Ethan Basch, MD Tags: Editorial JAMA Opinion Source Type: research
MR/Ultrasound Fusion–Guided Biopsy in Prostate Cancer: What Is the Evidentiary Standard?
Although the benefits of prostate cancer screening have come into question recently, for men who are screened and have elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, or those ... » (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - January 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD and Ethan Basch, MD Tags: Editorial JAMA Opinion Source Type: research
MR/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy for Prostate Cancer
This diagnostic accuracy study reports that targeted magnetic resonance/ultrasound biopsy, compared with standard ultrasound-guided biopsy, was associated with increased detection of high-risk prostate cancer and ... » (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - January 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: M. Minhaj Siddiqui, MD and colleagues Tags: JAMA Original Investigation Research Source Type: research
Patterns of Hospital Utilization for Head and Neck Cancer Care
Importance The care of patients with head and neck cancer (HNCA) is becoming increasingly regionalized to high-volume, more effective centers. However, it remains uncertain whether ... » (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - January 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Neil Bhattacharyya, MD and Elliot Abemayor, MD, PhD Tags: JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery Original Investigation Research Source Type: research
Angiosarcoma of the Scalp and Face
Importance The etiology and optimal treatment are unknown for angiosarcoma, an aggressive malignant tumor that affects vascular endothelial cells and can be mistaken for benign ... » (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - January 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Samir H. Patel, MD and colleagues Tags: JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery Original Investigation Research Source Type: research
Redefining Dermatologists ’ Role in Skin Cancer Early Detection and Follow-up Care
Early diagnosis of melanoma leads to the best prognosis for patients and may be more likely achieved when those who are at high risk for ... »
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Source: JAMA Oncology - January 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Monika Janda, PhD and colleagues Tags: Editorial JAMA Dermatology Opinion Source Type: research
Redefining Dermatologists’ Role in Skin Cancer Early Detection and Follow-up Care
Early diagnosis of melanoma leads to the best prognosis for patients and may be more likely achieved when those who are at high risk for ... » (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - January 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Monika Janda, PhD and colleagues Tags: Editorial JAMA Dermatology Opinion Source Type: research
Radiation Therapy for Unresectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Approximately 30% of patients present with locally unresectable disease. Although ... » (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - January 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mia Shapiro, MD and colleagues Tags: JAMA Surgery Research Research Letter Source Type: research
BRAF Wild-Type Melanoma in a BRAFV600E Mutant Nevus
This case report describes a man with melanoma in situ and BRAF wild-type DNA sequence, developing within a dysplastic nevus with BRAF wild-type and V600E ... » (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - January 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jean-Marie Tan, MB, BCh, BAO (Hons) and colleagues Tags: Case Report/Case Series Clinical Review & Education JAMA Dermatology Source Type: research
Benefits and Risks of Sharing Clinical Trial Data
In this Viewpoint, the Chair of the Institute of Medicine’s Committee on Strategies for Responsible Sharing of Clinical Trial Data discusses recommendations made in the ... » (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - January 16, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Bernard Lo, MD Tags: JAMA Opinion Viewpoint Source Type: research
Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis and Survival
This population epidemiology study used the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database to characterize stage at breast cancer diagnosis by race and ethnicity, and differences ... » (Source: JAMA Oncology)
Source: JAMA Oncology - January 15, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Javaid Iqbal, MD and colleagues Tags: Featured Research JAMA Original Investigation Source Type: research
