Upland doctor accused of smuggling unapproved cancer drugs into US Aug 16, 2008
According to the , Patwardhan is a board-certified doctor who specializes in oncology and hematology. He is on the medical staff at hospitals in Pomona, Chino, Montclair and Ontario. (Los Angeles Times)
Major Genetic Cause Of Colon Cancer Found, Linked To Unequal Gene Activity Aug 16, 2008
(July 20, 2005) A paper published in this week's Journal of Clinical Oncology says Transforming Growth Factor Beta Receptor 1*6A (TGFBR1*6A) -- a mutated gene present in nearly one in eight people and the. (Mar. (Science Daily)
We need cancer drug rationing Aug 16, 2008
Jonathan Waxman, Professor of Oncology at Imperial College, London, called in The Times for NICE to be abolished, and Professor Karol Sikora, another senior cancer specialist, described the renal cancer decision as a tragedy. Background. (Times Online)
More of this story Aug 16, 2008
They have sent 60 hats to Duke University Medical Oncology for cancer patients. I am a cancer survivor and I want to do something to give back to the community, said 66 year-old Lillian Mitchell as she continued crocheting a hat. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Kaiser becomes full member of Southwest Oncology Group Aug 16, 2008
To become a member, Kaiser had to demonstrate its long-term ability to enroll at least 50 patients a year in trials, its commitment to oncology and its infrastructure for gathering data, among other things. Kaiser, which ranks within the top 10 percent of institutions enrolling patients into SWOG clinical trials, provides at least 30 trials to its patient through the Northern California clinical trial program at any one time. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
AstraZeneca Announces Innovative New Partnership With Singapore Institutions to Develop Anti-Cancer Compounds Aug 15, 2008
(1) Dr. Brent Vose, Vice President of AstraZeneca's Oncology Therapeutic Area said: "AstraZeneca is committed to the research and development of new, targeted anti-cancer therapies in Asia to improve the lives of cancer patients, beginning with those affected by HCC. There is a huge unmet need for treatment of liver cancer in Asia, and particularly East Asia, where there are three-quarters of the world's HCC patients.(2) We have a number of promising candidates in development and look forward to... (PR Newswire)
Glimmer of hope Aug 15, 2008
Curesearch is the nation's largest childhood cancer research organization and includes the Children's Oncology Group and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation. The legislation also makes sure families and patients have access to information about pediatric cancers and treatments, creates a national childhood registry and allows researchers to more accurately study the occurrence of childhood cancers and the long-term effects of treatments. (The News-Herald)
In Vietnam, alongside progress, a battle for life Aug 15, 2008
Last year, PACT negotiated the donation by India of a Bhabhatron II teletherapy machine to the Oncology Hospital in the southern city of Can Tho, which currently has no radiation medicine infrastructure at all. At the beginning of July, a PACT officer was in Vietnam, together with an expert from India, to prepare for the installation of the machine. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Doctors expand cancer centers Aug 15, 2008
The new 20,000-square-foot center in Antioch, opened in January, and a 20,000-square-foot center in Dublin, opened in March, also provide radiation oncology and imaging services ... I can walk down the hall and talk to the radiation (oncology physician and staff) ... In East Contra Costa County, for instance, there was no place for patients to receive radiation oncology before Epic Care opened its Antioch office in January, so patients traveled to Concord s John Muir Health. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Znomics Appoints Mark. A. Philip, Ph.D., as New President and Chief Executive Officer Aug 15, 2008
From 1997 to 2004, Dr. Philip was president and chief executive officer of Zycos Inc., a start-up biotechnology company focused on DNA-based therapeutics for oncology and infectious diseases, where he is credited with raising more than $55 million in capital, developing a technology platform and drug portfolio from inception to lead drug clinical studies, negotiating multi-million dollar deals with big pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and growing staff from six to 60 employees. Zycos was... (Primezone Releases)
Presbyterian builds state-of-the-art Radiation Oncology Center Aug 15, 2008
Presbyterian Hospital of Plano opened phase one of its new Radiation Oncology Center ... Some can handle radiation and some can t. Echt said the center has a newly hired radiation physicist, a radiation dosimetrist, radiation therapy technologist and an oncology nurse, who helps cancer patients plan a course of action, assists with coordinating their care, provides extensive cancer information, identifies and locates needed resources within the hospital and the community, offers emotional and... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Moisturizers Cause Skin Cancer in Mice Aug 15, 2008
Gordon McVie, a senior consultant at the European Institute of Oncology said: "This has no relevance to causation of human skin cancer and does not prove in any way whatever that moisturizing creams are cancer-causing in humans.". The four creams analysed in the study were: Dermabase, manufactured by Paddock Laboratories in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Dermovan, made by Healthpoint Ltd. in Fort Worth, Texas; Eucerin Original Moisturizing Cream, made by Beiersdorf Inc. in Wilton, Connecticut; and... (Newsmax)
SGX - Lilly Merger Offer Receives Positive Opinions From Proxy Advisory Firms Aug 14, 2008
About SGX Pharmaceuticals SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel, targeted therapeutics directed at addressing unmet medical needs in oncology. Our drug development programs target the MET receptor tyrosine kinase, an enzyme implicated in a broad array of cancers, and the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase enzyme for the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, or CML. Our drug discovery activities are focused on a... (PR Newswire)
Scientists Use Old Enemy To K.O. Cancer Aug 14, 2008
13, 2008) Chemists are pulling cancer onto a sucker punch by getting infected cells to drop their guard according to new research. They are using the metal ruthenium as a catalyst to a cancer-busting reaction which calls up an old cellular enemy oxidants as an ally. (Science Daily)
Targeted Radiation Therapy Can Control Limited Cancer Spread Aug 14, 2008
"This was proof of principle in patients who had failed the standard therapies and had few, if any, remaining options," said the study's senior author, Ralph Weichselbaum, MD, professor and chairman of radiation and cellular oncology at the University of Chicago Medical Center ... So in 2004, Weichselbaum organized a clinical trial to test the ability of local radiation therapy to control a limited number of related tumors which colleague Joseph Salama, MD, assistant professor of radiation... (Science Daily)
Nice should be abolished, expert claims Aug 14, 2008
Prof Waxman, the professor of oncology at Imperial College, London, said: Nice should be abolished. It is an unaccountable body that has made some barbaric decisions and is preventing patients getting the care they need. (Telegraph.co.uk)
New Chemotherapy Combo Holds Promise for Lung Cancer Aug 14, 2008
Treatment with chemotherapy drugs is difficult, because the medications can cause side effects and may not add more than a few months to a patient's life, said lead investigator Dr. Isamu Okamoto, an associate professor in the Department of Medical Oncology at the Kinki University School of Medicine in Osaka. But new treatments are needed, Okamoto said, even if they don't greatly extend life spans. (MEDLINEplus)
Soldier and Helena native reports on progress in Iraq Aug 13, 2008
The last program I oversaw was the BCH, a 94-bed pediatric oncology and training hospital, the first of its kind in 28 years in Iraq. As the incidence of pediatric cancer is 8-10 times higher in Iraq than modern countries, this project will fill a desperate need. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Virginia woman donates quilts to comfort local cancer patients Aug 13, 2008
Maureen Kelly, a registered nurse and oncology clinical specialist at the Hallmark Health Cancer Center said Joanne s quilts have helped to really lift the spirits of the patients currently receiving treatment at the facility ... The CHEM Center for Radiation Oncology, the first freestanding radiation oncology site in the state, is an integral part of the Hallmark Health Cancer Center. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Prostate Cancer Drugs May Pose Danger Aug 13, 2008
"Our study is the first to show there may be this increased risk," said Nancy L. Keating of Harvard Medical School, who led the study being published in tomorrow's issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Prostate cancer strikes about 234,000 men each year in the United States and kills more than 27,000. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
New Urine Test ID's Prostate Cancer Aug 13, 2008
The PCA3 gene was discovered by Marion Bussemakers, PhD, while she was working in the laboratory of William B. Isaacs, PhD, professor of urology and oncology at Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute. Isaacs is among the patent holders for the diagnostic use of the PCA3 gene. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Does your child need a cell phone? Aug 13, 2008
The university center's director for environmental oncology, Dr. Devra Davis, repeated the warning on CNN the next night. Since cell phones have only been in widespread use for 10 years or so, the long-term effects of their radiation waves on the brain has yet to be determined, she said. (CNN -- Tech)
Widely Prescribed Anti-parasite Drug Targets Cancer-causing Protein Aug 13, 2008
Because most patients with metastatic melanoma fail to respond to available therapies, the discovery of a viable investigational treatment with an established safety profile could address a serious unmet need in oncology. Effectively sidestepping the prohibitive costs and long lead times typically required to discover new cancer medicines, the NYU team screened a library of already approved drugs for activity against the most deadly form of skin cancer. (Science Daily)
Adherex Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results Aug 13, 2008
STS is also currently being studied in two international Phase III trials, one with the International Childhood Liver Tumour Strategy Group, also known as SIOPEL, and the other with the Children's Oncology Group (COG) ... - In June, at the 2008 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, we presented interim results from our Phase I/II study of ADH-1 in combination with isolated limb infusion melphalan for the treatment of melanoma ... Eniluracil, an oral... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Temple, Fox Chase and Geisinger create Keystone Institute for Translational Medicine Aug 13, 2008
"Fox Chase Cancer Center has strong traditions in basic biomedical research, population science, and clinical trials in oncology. The Institute offers an opportunity to bridge these areas with outstanding partners to complete the cycle of bench-to-bedside-to-bench in many areas of medicine and among the diverse populations we all serve." ... A leader in the nation's electronic health record movement, Geisinger's research strengths include population medicine, genomic medicine, translational and... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
One-Day Breast Cancer Treatment Saves Lives in Less Time Aug 13, 2008
Recent clinical studies, including one from renowned breast surgeon Dr. Umberto Veronesi of Milan's European Institute of Oncology, have shown that a single dose of radiation at the time of surgery could be equivalent to a full six-week course of traditional post-operative radiation treatment ... She met with Ollila, associate professor and surgical director for the multi-disciplinary breast and multidisciplinary melanoma programs at UNC, and Dr. Joel Tepper, professor and former chair of... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Creationists defeated in Kansas school vote on science teaching Aug 13, 2008
are accomplished and maintained through educational programs provided by nursing education --requirements-- experienced pediatric oncology nurse with 3 years. de. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
SLU Cancer Center receives $400K Aug 13, 2008
A $50,000, five-year grant provides the seed money for the only dental oncology program of its kind in St. Louis. The gift is from Deborah Manne, a clinical oncology nurse and dental hygienist at Saint Louis University Cancer Center, and her husband Marshall Manne, a periodontist and clinical faculty member in the periodontics program at SLU's Center for Advanced Dental Education ... "There isn't anything around here that is quite like the dental oncology program we envision," Deborah Manne said... (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Postmenopausal Women With Breast Cancer Face Joint Issues Aug 13, 2008
British researchers publishing in the September issue of The Lancet Oncology, found that previous use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), hormone-receptor positivity, previous chemotherapy, obesity and treatment with anastrozole -- an aromatase inhibitor -- all increased the chances of these women developing joint problems. These increased risks appear to be tied to the significant drop in estrogen levels the patients experience during endocrine treatment. (Health-Finder)
Risk assessment plays key role in long-term treatment of breast cancer Aug 13, 2008
D.; Gabriel N. Hortobagyi, M.D.; Banu K. Arun, M.D.; Aman U. Buzdar, M.D.; Daniel J. Booser, M.D.; Vicente Valero, M.D.; and Shu-Wan C. Kau, B.S.N. of M. D. Anderson's Department of Breast Medical Oncology; Melissa L. Bondy, Ph. D., of M. D. Anderson's Department of Epidemiology; Kristine R. Broglio of M. D. Anderson's Division of Quantitative Sciences; and Cesar A. Santa-Maria of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. (EurekAlert!)
Potential value of PTEN in predicting cetuximab response in colorectal cancer. An exploratory study. Aug 13, 2008
CRC patients treated with cetuximab by the Hellenic Cooperative Oncology group, whose formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tumor tissue was available, were included. Tissue was tested for EGFR and PTEN by IHC and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). (BioMed Central)
Cell Therapeutics Announces that the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Completes Enrollment in Phase II Clinical Trial of Brostallicin as First Line Therapy for Advanced or Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma Aug 12, 2008
About Systems Medicine (SM) In July 2007, CTI acquired Systems Medicine (SM), a privately held oncology company, in a stock-for-stock merger ... About Cell Therapeutics, Inc. Headquartered in Seattle, CTI is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing an integrated portfolio of oncology products aimed at making cancer more treatable. (PR Newswire)
Angiotech receives CE Mark approval of HemoStream(TM) Chronic Dialysis Catheter Aug 12, 2008
About Rex Medical, LP Rex Medical, LP, based in Conshohocken, PA, is a privately held medical device company specializing in developing, manufacturing and marketing of minimally invasive medical devices targeted towards the cardiovascular, venous access, endosurgery and oncology markets. About Angiotech Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company with over 1,500 dedicated employees. (Canada Newswire)
Cancer Drug Costs May Help Doctors Select a Treatment Aug 12, 2008
One is the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ... As he sees it, the task force s overall goal is to make recommendations and develop tools to assist oncologists in dealing with issues of cost as they relate to quality oncology care. (Scientific American)
Prostate Cancer Test 'Bounce' No Worry Aug 12, 2008
Also, the study found, the prostate is no more likely to return in men who have the rise in prostate specific antigen (PSA) -- the so-called PSA bounce -- than in those who do not, says researcher Eric Horwitz, MD, clinical director of the radiation oncology department at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia ... Horwitz's study was presented at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's annual meeting being held in Philadelphia. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Dr. Andrew Zhu Joins Chemokine Therapeutics' Clinical Advisory Board Aug 12, 2008
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 12, 2008) - Chemokine Therapeutics Corp. (the "Company") (TSX: - ; OTCBB: - ), a biotechnology company developing chemokine-based therapies to treat cancer, blood disorders and vascular diseases, today announced that Dr. Andrew Zhu has joined the Company's Oncology Clinical Advisory Board ... "We are pleased to have such an internationally recognized oncologist join our Oncology Clinical Advisory Board," stated Dr. Donald Wong, Vice President of... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
How long is too long to wait for a cancer operation? Aug 12, 2008
Establishing acceptable waiting times on the best available data will be a powerful tool for gynecologic oncologists and their patients to obtain more resources if those wait times are not respected, said Dr. Plante, division chief of the gynecologic oncology unit at Laval University. Ideally, patients who have aggressive ovarian or endometrial cancers should be operated on within two weeks of being seen by a surgeon, Dr. Plante said; others with less aggressive cancers can, in some cases,... (Globe and Mail)
Older Patients With Cancer at Heightened Suicide Risk Aug 12, 2008
(SOURCE: Journal of Clinical Oncology, news release, Aug. 11, 2008) ... The research was published online Monday in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. (Health-Finder)
PDL BioPharma Q2 profit jumps to $33.9M Aug 12, 2008
PDL BioPharma focuses on the discovery and development of novel antibodies in oncology and immunologic diseases. Reader Comments. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Experimental chemotherapy regimen shows promise in treating advanced lung cancer Aug 12, 2008
D., associate professor in the Department of Medical Oncology at the Kinki University School of Medicine in Osaka, Japan. Okamoto says that a direct comparison between this experimental regimen and platinum-based "doublet" chemotherapy should be conducted to confirm what appears to be a survival benefit among patients who used S-1 and irinotecan. (EurekAlert!)
For the Darners, life goes on, 'one hour at a time' Aug 12, 2008
Every Friday, she goes to Nemours oncology clinic in Jacksonville for chemotherapy treatments, which make her nauseous for several days. Last week, she began having double vision. (Florida Times-Union)
Bradmer announces 2008 second quarter operational and financial results Aug 11, 2008
TSX: BMR TORONTO, Aug. 11 /CNW/ - Bradmer Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical oncology company specializing in the development and commercialization of cancer therapies, today announced its 2008 second quarter operational and financial results. Additional information about the Company, including the MD financial results may be found on SEDAR at. (Canada Newswire)
Obese Men Face Twin Threat From Prostate Cancer Aug 11, 2008
" The Duke study measured obesity using body-mass index, which is a ratio of weight to height. Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or more. A second report from Duke in the same issue of the journal found that excess weight influenced the outcome of surgery for prostate cancer. Men with a BMI of 35 or higher were nearly 60 percent more likely to have a recurrence of the cancer than thinner men, the study of 1,434 men found. One reason is "the difficulty of operating on obese men in general," said... (Washington Post)
Chemokine Therapeutics Announces Second Quarter 2007 Financial and Operating Results Aug 11, 2008
- Dr. Andrew Zhu joins the Oncology Advisory Board. "CTCE-9908 has continued to show positive results by our collaborators," stated Walter Korz, President and Chief Executive Officer. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Cancer patients' suicidal thoughts Aug 11, 2008
"But for some patients emotional distress or depression becomes a problem in itself and may lead to suicidal thoughts. Cancer specialists and GPs can provide treatment, with the help of psychiatrists if necessary."The survey is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Also In The News. (InTheNews.co.uk)
Hawaii Teacher's Cure Clears Way for a New Saint Aug 10, 2008
Dr. Richard Schilsky, a University of Chicago cancer specialist who is president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, said it's "highly likely" that the lung had already been seeded with liposarcoma cells when her original tumor was found. Schilsky said it isn't clear that all three lung growths were cancer, since only one was biopsied. (Fox News)
Living with breast cancer: Register editor begins trek to recovery with positive attitude Aug 10, 2008
On July 31, I was sitting in the Hamden office of Medical Oncology & Hematology, emotional and still trying to put off the inevitable. The port-a-cath was still very uncomfortable. (New Haven Register, CT)
New advice stokes debate on test for prostate cancer Aug 10, 2008
"This task force just renews the fiery debate on what is the role of PSA," said Dr. Raj Pruthi, director of urologic oncology at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. "I don't think we understand it enough to write it off and say it's no good. I don't think it's the answer to everything, either."Despite its widespread use, the PSA test remains controversial. (News & Observer)
New Treatment Combination Safe For Pancreatic Cancer Patients Aug 9, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 6, 2008) Treating pancreatic cancer with a combination of chemotherapy, biotherapy and radiotherapy prior to surgery is safe and may be beneficial for patients, according to a University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) study presented at the 44th annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago. See also. (Yahoo News -- Cancer)
High Tech Beteiligungen GmbH & Co. KG Participates in Rights Offering by Lorus Therapeutics Inc. Aug 9, 2008
Life sciences companies in the HighTech portfolio have development programs in neurology, rheumatology and oncology and are managed by professionals with both operational and strategic experience within these areas. For further information, including a copy of the early warning report that will be filed by HighTech pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws, contact. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Arm Swelling After Breast Cancer Surgery Common Aug 9, 2008
SOURCE: Journal of Clinical Oncology, July 20, 2008. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Pharmacyclics Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Year-End Results Aug 8, 2008
The company is leveraging its small-molecule drug development expertise to build a pipeline in oncology and immune diseases based on a wide range of targets, pathways and mechanisms. More information about the company, its technology, and products can be found at. (PR Newswire)
SGX Pharmaceuticals Announces Financial Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Aug 8, 2008
3 million for the three month period was primarily attributable to a decrease in preclinical and clinical costs incurred in connection with the research and development activities of our oncology pipeline ... About SGX Pharmaceuticals SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel, targeted therapeutics directed at addressing unmet medical needs in oncology. (PR Newswire)
In Europe, cancer treatments face price hurdles Aug 8, 2008
"Payers are all wrestling with the same thing: the level of potential demand for these new treatments," said David Twinberrow, director of oncology at IMS Health, an health care information provider. "Affordability is a big issue.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
R4 Vascular relocates to bigger HQ Aug 8, 2008
R4 is broadly targeting chronic diseases, but for now is largely focused on the kidney disease and oncology markets, said CEO Michael Sarajian. The firm, founded in 2006, closed on about $4. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Concessions offered to Nfld. oncology team Aug 8, 2008
Amid an escalating crisis that could put treatment for thousands of cervical and ovarian cancer patients across the country at risk, Newfoundland's Health Minister is rushing to compromise with the oncology team whose resignations last week sparked a national uproar. Days after suggesting on a St. John's radio show that the province's three gynecologic oncology specialists could be inflating their problems to gain leverage in salary negotiations, Ross Wiseman has agreed to immediately address... (Globe and Mail)
PSA screening may be biased against obese men, leading to more aggressive cancers Aug 8, 2008
This suggests that prostate cancer surgery is technically more challenging in obese men, making complete tumor removal harder, according to Jayakrishnan Jayachandran, M.D., a urological oncology fellow at Duke and lead investigator on the second study. "The aggressiveness of obese men's tumors, coupled with the fact that they may be more difficult to remove, is like a double whammy for being obese," Jayachandran said. (EurekAlert!)
ProsCan for Couples: Randomised controlled trial of a couples-based sexuality intervention for men with localised prostate cancer who receive radical prostatectomy Aug 8, 2008
Seventy couples per condition (210 couples in total) will be recruited after diagnosis and before treatment through urology private practices and hospital outpatient clinics and randomised to (1) usual care; (2) eight sessions of peer-delivered telephone support with DVD education; and (3) eight sessions of oncology nurse-delivered telephone counselling with DVD education. Two intervention sessions will be delivered before surgery and six over the six months post-surgery. (BioMed Central)
Robin Hood: Jonas Armstrong to bow out of BBC1 drama Aug 7, 2008
Thursday August 07 2008 07:30 BST. Jonas Armstrong: 'Playing Robin Hood has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. (guardian.co.uk)
Salmonella Is Tested To Fight Cancer Cells Aug 7, 2008
Results published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology in 2002 said Vion's salmonella treatment had no antitumor effects in humans. The article also noted more studies were needed to improve localizing the salmonella into tumors. (Wall Street Journal)
Project Access of Northern Virginia Provides Specialty Health Care to Those in Need Aug 7, 2008
Specialties include dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, infectious disease, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, pulmonology, rheumatology and urology. Buncombe County in North Carolina developed the project access model for providing access to health care in1995. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Physicists Provide 'Guiding Hands' For Proton Therapy Aug 7, 2008
6, 2008) Proton therapy offers great benefits as a treatment modality in radiation oncology for a variety of hard to treat tumors. While physicians manage the treatment of people, behind the scenes, proton physicists play a crucial role, providing support and guidelines for treatment planning for calculation of dose distributions, measurements of radiation delivery, measurements of proton beam data, quality assurance of all measuring equipment and of the proton accelerator, and calibration of... (Science Daily)
Wade German, 43, enjoyed being with his family Aug 7, 2008
Toward the end of his life, he became a patient in the same oncology unit where she worked as a nurse. As she watched her colleagues offer their best care, she barely left his side. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Breaking the News About Breast Cancer Aug 7, 2008
D., M.P.H., medical sociologist, San Francisco State University Biobehavioral Research Center; Lori Worden, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., oncology social worker, Grants Pass, Ore ... This has "documented what we have known instinctively," said Lori Worden, an oncology social worker in Grants Pass, Ore. (Health-Finder)
HHV-6A in Syncytial Giant-Cell Hepatitis Aug 7, 2008
From the Department of Oncology and Hematology (L.P., M.L., P.B., G.T.), the Integrated Department of Diagnostic and Laboratory Services and Legal Medicine (G.R., M. Pecorari, W.G., M. Portolani), the Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (S.C., M.C., G.G.), and the Liver and Multivisceral Transplant Center (M.M., F.D.B., G.E.G.) all at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Azienda Ospedaliera Policlinico, Modena; and the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine,... (New England Journal of Medicine)
