The Molecular Perspective: CisplatinOncologist - Tập 11 Số 3 - Trang 316-317 - 2006
David S. Goodsell
Learning Objective After completing this course, the reader will be able to:
Describe the structure and action of cisplatin. Access and take the CME test
online and receive 1 AMA PRA category 1 credit at CME.TheOncologist.com
Incorporating Tumor Characteristics to the American Joint Committee on Cancer Breast Cancer Staging SystemOncologist - Tập 22 Số 11 - Trang 1292-1300 - 2017
Mariana Chávez‐MacGregor, Elizabeth A. Mittendorf, Christina A. Clarke, Daphne Y. Lichtensztajn, Kelly K. Hunt, Sharon H. Giordano
Abstract Background The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) breast cancer
staging system provides important prognostic information. The recently published
eighth edition incorporates biological markers and recommends the use of a
complex “prognostic stage.” In this study, we assessed the relationship between
stage, breast cancer subtype, grade, and outcome in a large population-based
cohort ... hiện toàn bộ
FDA Approval Summary: Daratumumab for Treatment of Multiple Myeloma After One Prior TherapyOncologist - Tập 22 Số 11 - Trang 1347-1353 - 2017
Vishal Bhatnagar, Nicole Gormley, Lola Luo, Yuan Li Shen, Rajeshwari Sridhara, Sriram Subramaniam, Guoxiang Shen, Lian Ma, Stacy S. Shord, Kirsten B. Goldberg, Ann T. Farrell, Amy E. McKee, Richard Pazdur
Abstract On November 21, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted
regular approval to daratumumab in combination with lenalidomide and
dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of patients
with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. Approval was
based on two randomized, open-label trials in which daratumumab was added to
these backbone the... hiện toàn bộ
Surgical Management of Spinal MetastasesOncologist - Tập 9 Số 2 - Trang 188-196 - 2004
Paul Klimo, Meic H. Schmidt
Abstract Metastatic spread to the spinal column is a growing problem in patients
with cancer. It can cause a number of sequelae including pain, instability, and
neurologic deficit. If left untreated, progressive myelopathy results in the
loss of motor, sensory, and autonomic functions. Except in rare circumstances,
treatment is palliative. Traditionally, conventional fractionated external beam
rad... hiện toàn bộ
Expanding Criteria for Resectability of Colorectal Liver MetastasesOncologist - Tập 13 Số 1 - Trang 51-64 - 2008
Timothy M. Pawlik, Richard D. Schulick, Michael A. Choti
Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be
able to: Identify the criteria for hepatic resection of colorectal
metastases.Describe strategies for expanding the number of patients who may
potentially benefit from hepatic resection.List the factors associated with poor
prognosis following hepatic resection. CME Access and take the CME test online
and receive 1 AMA P... hiện toàn bộ
Efficacy of First-Line Letrozole Versus Tamoxifen as a Function of Age in Postmenopausal Women with Advanced Breast CancerOncologist - Tập 9 Số 5 - Trang 497-506 - 2004
Henning T. Mouridsen, Hilary A. Chaudri‐Ross
Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be
able to: Identify those patients in both age groups who responded most favorably
to first-line therapy with letrozole. Describe the advantages of first-line
treatment with letrozole in older patients with advanced breast cancer. Discuss
the role of first-line therapy with letrozole in the management of advanced
breast ca... hiện toàn bộ
Intravascular Lymphoma: The Oncologist's “Great Imitator”Oncologist - Tập 11 Số 5 - Trang 496-502 - 2006
Dan Sayam Zuckerman, Rania M. Seliem, Ephraim P. Hochberg
Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be
able to: Describe the clinicopathologic features of IVL that distinguish it from
the other large-cell lymphomas.Discuss the diagnostic tests helpful in
evaluating a case of suspected IVL.Explain the rationale for treatment
approaches in patients with IVL, including the role of hematopoietic stem cell
transplantation. Acc... hiện toàn bộ
Current and Emerging Therapies for Advanced Adrenocortical CarcinomaOncologist - Tập 16 Số 1 - Trang 36-48 - 2011
Lyndal Tacon, Ruth Prichard, Patsy S. Soon, Bruce G. Robinson, Roderick Clifton‐Bligh, Stan B. Sidhu
AbstractLearning ObjectivesAfter completing this course, the reader will be able
to: Review the role and describe the limitations of conventional therapies for
adrenocortical carcinoma.Evaluate the current preclinical molecular research
contributing to the rational selection of targeted therapies for adrenocortical
carcinoma.CME This article is available for continuing medical education credit
at ... hiện toàn bộ
Obesity and the Risk for a Hematological Malignancy: Leukemia, Lymphoma, or MyelomaOncologist - Tập 15 Số 10 - Trang 1083-1101 - 2010
Marshall A. Lichtman
Abstract The aggregate of epidemiological studies indicates a significantly
elevated risk for cancer in people with a high body mass index (BMI); a
“dose–response” effect exists with increasing risk as BMI increases from the
normal to overweight to obese categories. Successful sustained weight loss
decreases future risk. The relationship of being overweight to the risk for
leukemia in the aggregat... hiện toàn bộ
Battling the Hematological Malignancies: The 200 Years' WarOncologist - Tập 13 Số 2 - Trang 126-138 - 2008
Marshall A. Lichtman
Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be
able to: Discuss the advances that led to the current state of management of the
hematological malignancies.Describe the remaining major hurdles to curing these
diseases in patients who do not respond to current therapy.Identify the
strategies needed to reach the goal of cure for most (all) patients. CME Access
and take ... hiện toàn bộ