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President Obama's Great American Smokeout Message
In honor of the Great American Smokeout, the White House released a video of President Obama urging smokers to put down cigarettes for good.
Study Links Diabetes, Colorectal Cancer
New research has found evidence confirming that patients with diabetes have a higher risk of developing colon cancer.
Dr. John Chabot Discusses Coordination of Care for Oncology Patients
Dr. John Chabot summarizes coordination of care and what impact weekly multi-specialty conferences have on patient care.
Obesity Linked To Pancreatic Cancer - Dr. John Chabot
Not only is obesity linked to pancreatic cancer but increased fat correlates to worse prognosis - Dr. John Chabot
Recent Articles for Oncology Nurses on OncLive.com
OncLive publishes articles for Oncology Nurses on OncLive.com
Dr. John Chabot Discusses Poor Results in Pancreatic Cancer
Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer comes too late. 55% of Pancreatic Cancer patients at time of diagnosis already have metastatic disease.
Cerebral Salt Wasting Syndrome in Post-Op Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients
CSWS should be strongly considered in hyponatremic pediatric patients following brain tumor resection.
Oncologic Emergencies: Pathophysiology, Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Outlined methods for prompt identification of and intervention in oncologic emergencies.
Nationwide Decline in Colon Cancer Deaths, Except in One State
According to a report issued yesterday by the CDC, deaths from colon cancer are declining all over the nation, except in one state.
Cigarette Manufactures Sue FDA Over Enforcement of Labeling Rules
Is forcing manufactures to place graphic warnings on cigarette boxes in violation of the First Amendment?
Amgen Seeks to Expand Xgeva's FDA Approval
A pivotal phase III study found that men with castrate-resistant prostate cancer experienced prolonged bone metastasis-free survival with denosumab vs. placebo.
Medicare Will Continue to Cover Avastin
Medicare announced today that it will still continue to cover the drug for breast cancer, despite the ruling of United States health regulators.
Survivors of Childhood Cancer at High Risk for Multiple Tumors as Adults
Roughly 10% of childhood cancer survivors suffer from repeated resurgences of tumors throughout their adult lives.
Guidelines for Interventional Pain Management of Cancer Pain
Panel recommends consideration of several factors when selecting intrathecal drug treatment for patients with cancer pain.
Powerful New Melanoma Awareness Video
New video from the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund explains the dangers of melanoma.
Five-year-old Boy Uses Artistic Ability to Pay for Cancer Treatment
A young boy diagnosed with cancer found a creative way to help his family overcome their financial obstacles.
New Class of Cancer Drugs could Work in Colon Cancers with Genetic Mutation
Researches find that 15 percent of colorectal cancers have mutation that responds to PARP inhibitors.
Can Pomegranate Juice Prevent Metastasis?
Research shows the fruit contains chemicals that appear to inhibit bone metastases.
Most Recent Mammography Recommendations Confuse Public
Recommendations released in 2009 confused women more than they helped them understand when to get a mammogram.
CDC Updates Guidelines for the Prevention of Catheter-Related Infection
CDC guidelines issued in 2002 are now updated.
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