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Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 OBTNLive Only HOT SEARCHES:   diabetes  |  pain management  |  hypothyroidism   E-mail Address     Password     •   Register   Home Issues Advertise Contact Resources Calendar of Events Patient Handouts About Web Exclusives    Network  »  OBTNLive   Specialties    Cardiology    Endocrinology    Finance/Money    Hospital Medicine    Managed Care    Neurology    Oncology    Oncology Nursing    Pain Management    Pediatrics    Pharmacy    Primary Care    Psychiatry   Additional Resources     Current Issues        Subscribe  Subscribe          Subscribe  Subscribe              Subscribe  Subscribe              Subscribe             OBTN Web Exclusives Low Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence 5 and 10 Years Post-Therapy The amount of information available to help identify women at risk for late recurrences of breast cancer is limited. A new study suggests that 10 and 15 years after completing adjuvant therapy, women retain a low risk for breast cancer recurrence.   Elderly with Cancer Have Increased Suicide Risk A new study shows that elderly patients with cancer are at greater risk for suicide than those with other illnesses. This increased risk persisted after accounting for comorbid psychiatric illness and risk of dying within a year.   Oncology Practices Find Various Uses for Computers Donald E. Nease, Jr., MD, and others from the department of family medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor wanted to find out whether primary care practices (PCPs) could use computers to increase the rate of colorectal cancer screening.   Oncologists Question Results of Breast Cancer Treatment Study Is bigger better? When it comes to cancer centers, results of a study published in the August 2008 issue of Annals of Surgery suggest the answer is yes.     Medical News New Technique to Study Genetics of Breast Cancer Cancer Genetic Blueprint Revealed Migraines Cut Breast Cancer Risk 30% Vitamin B Supplements Do Not Prevent Cancer Negative Cancer Messages Backfire With Blacks     Financial News Celldex Announces Licensing Agreement for Novel Cancer Antibody Program Costs plummeting for human genome sequencing research CytoCore Reports Third Quarter Progress TNFerade Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Pancreatic Cancer Physicians Seek to Curb No-Shows        Contemporary Oncology is dedicated to improving patient care through the publication of peer-reviewed, clinical articles that have practical application for today’s oncologists. More info...                       CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT ISSUE   OBTN In Print Editorial: Highlights from Two Key Symposiums Reporting on new research and emerging trends in breast and liver cancer.   Beyond Genetics: Emerging Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer Battle Key findings from the 2008 ASCO Breast Cancer conference; updates on goserelin, capecitabine, docetaxel & lapatinib.   Highlights of 2nd Annual ILCA Conference Cutting-edge treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma, including contrast-enhanced ultrasound, combined CRT/TACE, sorafenib, & LCCRT for patients with PVT.   Anti–Lung Cancer Compound ASA404 Progresses to Phase III A pivotal phase III study is currently underway to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Novartis’ novel anti-cancer compound ASA404 in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).   Flu Vaccination in Patients with Cancer During the 2006–2007 season, influenza circulated at epidemic levels for about 14 weeks and peaked during February, the month most frequently associated with peak activity over the past 31 influenza seasons.   Metastatic Breast Cancer Worldwide: Different Languages, Different Views, Different Goals Breast cancer in general is not openly discussed in Malaysia, but this may be changing.         The Network AJMC   |   CardiologyReviewOnline   |   HCPLive   |   MDNGLive   |   OBTNLive   |   PFNLive   |   PharmacyTimes   |   C & E Politics copyright © MDNG. 2006 - 2008 Intellisphere, LLC    All Rights Reserved.