MC1R Variants May Up Melanoma Risk, Even Without Sun Exposure
Variant of gene linked to skin pigmentation tied to higher risk
Increasing Radiation Dose Ups Freedom From Biochemical Fail
But no improvement in overall survival, distant metastases, CA-specific mortality in prostate cancer
Cancer Care and Fertility Program Improves Patient Satisfaction
Almost all males and females who received and read information materials found them helpful
Intraarterial Chemo + Radiation May Up Cerebral Infarctions
Findings from comparison with intravenous chemoradiotherapy
Increasing Radiation Dose Ups Freedom From Biochemical Fail
But no improvement in overall survival, distant metastases, CA-specific mortality in prostate cancer
Autologous HSCT Can Result in Remission in Myasthenia Gravis
Treatment linked to durable, symptom-free, treatment-free remission in seven cases of MG
March 2016 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for March 2016. This roundup includes...
Dose Escalation in IMRT Slows Progression of Thyroid Cancer
Local-regional failure in WDTC mostly occurs outside of 70 Gy volume and in peri-esophageal region
Are Guidelines Needed to Assess Competence of Aging Physicians?
Reps from physician, hospital, patient safety organizations explore need for national guidelines
Inaccurate Life Expectancy in CA Not Usually From Medical Source
Most advanced cancer patients, particularly black patients, have inaccurate life expectancy estimates
