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American Family Physician December 15, 2002	Breast-Conserving Surgery What is breast-conserving surgery?... How does my doctor know if my lump is cancer?... Why does my doctor check my lymph nodes?... What if I cannot have breast-conserving surgery?...
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Nurse Practitioner December 2011 Downs-Holmes & Silverman	Breast cancer: Overview & updates This overview of breast cancer will discuss pathologic features, local and systemic treatment considerations, endocrine therapy, metastatic treatment regimens, and follow-up for optimal breast health.
American Family Physician May 1, 2005 Susan Klein	Evaluation of Palpable Breast Masses Palpable breast masses are common and usually benign, but efficient evaluation and prompt diagnosis are necessary to rule out malignancy.
American Family Physician October 1, 2002 Canavan & Cohen	Vulvar Cancer Vulvar cancer was reported in 3,200 women in 1998, resulting in 800 deaths. Recent evidence suggests that vulvar cancer comprises two separate diseases.
American Journal of Nursing August 2009 Fu et al.	Post Breast Cancer Lymphedema: Part 2 The authors discuss current approaches to risk reduction, treatment and management of the condition, and implications for nurses.
Nurse Practitioner November 2010 Dreadin & Mancuso	Diagnostic breast evaluation: When to refer and what the results really mean Diagnostic breast imaging is an important tool in evaluating abnormal physical examination findings and assessing incomplete screening mammographic results.
American Family Physician July 15, 2005 Rager, Bridgeford & Ollila	Cutaneous Melanoma: Update on Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Melanoma is an increasingly common malignancy, and it affects a younger population than most cancers. Selective screening by physicians ultimately may be most effective at preventing the advance of the disease.
AskMen.com Sabrina Rogers	Can Men Get Breat Cancer? Breast cancer isn't just a chick thing. Although it is about 100 times more common among women and is a rare cause of death in men, the American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2004, approximately 1,450 American men will be diagnosed with this disease.
Nurse Practitioner October 2009 Wallace et al.	Shedding light on prostate cancer This article will discuss the risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis of prostate cancer, and disease staging and grading, as well as necessary lab and diagnostic tests, treatment options and patient education.
American Family Physician March 1, 2004 John C. Layke	Gastric Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment Options Although the overall incidence of gastric cancer has steadily declined in the United States, it is estimated that more than 12,000 persons died from gastric cancer in 2003.
American Family Physician January 1, 2007 Anne D. Walling	Mastectomy vs. Breast-Conserving Therapy for DCIS Breast-conserving therapy has become more common than mastectomies to treat breast cancer. A recent study compared the outcomes of the two treatment strategies.
American Family Physician February 15, 2005 Sunga et al.	Care of Cancer Survivors Cancer survivors are at increased risk for recurrence of their original malignancy. Surveillance following curative cancer treatment generally includes interval history and physical examinations every six months for five years.
American Family Physician April 1, 2001 Beth G. Goldstein & Adam O. Goldstein	Diagnosis and Management of Malignant Melanoma The incidence of malignant melanoma has increased in recent years more than that of any other cancer in the United States....
American Family Physician September 1, 2005 Bowen, White & Gerwels	Mohs Micrographic Surgery Mohs micrographic surgery is a two-step, same-day skin cancer removal procedure aimed to achieve the highest possible rates of cure and to minimize the size of the wound.
Managed Care August 2007 Thomas Morrow	Gene Expression Microarray Improves Prediction of Breast Cancer Outcomes Flash-frozen samples of surgically removed breast cancer tissue are the key to measuring a patient's risk of metastasis.
Nursing April 2008 Edmondson & Schiech	Esophageal cancer--a tough pill to swallow Find out how to help your patient confront the many challenges he faces from this disease and its treatments.
American Family Physician September 1, 2002 Schwetschenau & Kelley	The Adult Neck Mass Family physicians frequently encounter neck masses in adult patients. A careful medical history should be obtained, and a thorough physical examination should be performed.
American Family Physician February 1, 2006 Freelove & Walling	Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis and Management Almost all pancreatic cancers are adenocarcinomas of the ductal epithelium, and symptoms primarily are caused by mass effect rather than disruption of exocrine or endocrine function. The clinical features depend on the size and location of the tumor as well as its metastases.
American Family Physician October 15, 2004 Stulberg, Crandell & Fawcett	Diagnosis and Treatment of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas Rates of squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas have been increasing. Primary care physicians can expect to diagnose six to seven cases of basal cell carcinoma and one to two cases of squamous cell carcinoma each year.
American Family Physician January 1, 2007 Collins et al.	Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Management Smoking cessation remains the critical component of preventive primary care of lung cancer. Treatment and prognosis are closely tied to the type and stage of the tumor identified.
Nursing April 2009 Colwell & Gordon	Helping patients combat colon cancer Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States. In 2008, about 148,810 people received this diagnosis and an estimated 49,960 died of the disease.
American Family Physician June 15, 2006 Layke & Lopez	Esophageal Cancer: A Review and Update Although significant advancements have been made in the treatment of esophageal cancer, this aggressive malignancy commonly presents as locally advanced disease with a poor prognosis.
American Family Physician July 1, 2000 Charles E. Ray, Jr.	Interventional Radiology in Cancer Patients Procedures performed by an interventional radiology specialist are becoming increasingly important in the management of patients with cancer....
American Journal of Nursing October 2010 Amy M. Collins	'Men Get Breast Cancer, Too!' Theron Bell has made raising public awareness of male breast cancer his life's work.
Nursing October 2010 Linda Schiech	HPV-related cancer: An equal opportunity danger Although many people know that HPV infections are the leading cause of cervical cancer, they might be surprised to learn that HPV is also associated with other kinds of cancer, including cancers of the head and neck, and anal and penile cancers.
Nurse Practitioner August 2010 Virginia Sun	Update on Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Pancreatic cancer is the 10th leading type of all new cancer cases and the fourth leading type of cancer death that affects both men and women.
American Family Physician March 15, 2002 James C. Wittig	Osteosarcoma: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment The treatment of osteosarcoma requires a multidisciplinary approach involving the family physician, orthopedic oncologist, medical oncologist, radiologist and pathologist...
American Family Physician August 1, 2000	Screening Yourself for Breast Cancer Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Women more than 20 years of age should know the signs of breast cancer and the best ways to find it early. How do I perform a breast self-exam? When should I have my mammogram? Clinical Breast Exam. Ultrasound exam. Breast Biopsies.
Salon.com June 20, 2000 Naomi Mendelsohn	Choosing the knife Healthy women at high risk for breast cancer are choosing to have both breasts removed, even while doctors are advocating less invasive treatments for those who are already sick
BusinessWeek June 6, 2005 Catherine Arnst	Better Odds Against Breast Cancer New treatments for breast cancer are more effective, and easier to live with
American Family Physician May 15, 2005 Bhatnagar & Kaplan	Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer: Evaluating the Evidence Controversy surrounds the management options for localized prostate cancer-conservative management, prostatectomy, and radiation. Choosing among these options is difficult because of long-term side effects that include sexual, urinary, and bowel dysfunction.
American Family Physician July 15, 2000 Anthony F. Jerant	Early Detection and Treatment of Skin Cancer The incidence of skin cancer is increasing by epidemic proportions...
American Family Physician November 15, 2003 Lucas & Cone	Breast Cyst Aspiration The breast mass is a clinical problem commonly encountered by family physicians. Fine-needle and core biopsy techniques require training and cytopathologist support. In contrast, breast cyst aspiration using a 21- or 22-gauge needle is a simple, cost-effective, minimally invasive procedure.
AskMen.com September 30, 2000 Joshua Levine	Male Breast Cancer Breast cancer is traditionally thought of as a female-related problem. Men, however, are as susceptible to the disease as women are. In many ways, the disease appears similarly in both sexes...
American Family Physician September 15, 2003 Perkins et al.	Serum Tumor Markers Because family physicians are assuming a greater role in caring for patients with cancer, an understanding of tumor markers is becoming increasingly important.
American Family Physician March 15, 2002 Thomas J. Zuber	Punch Biopsy of the Skin Skin biopsy is one of the most important diagnostic tests for skin disorders. Punch biopsy is considered the primary technique for obtaining diagnostic full-thickness skin specimens. It requires basic general surgical and suture-tying skills and is easy to learn...
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BusinessWeek September 5, 2005 Michael Arndt	Fine-Tuning the Attack on Breast Cancer Genentech's Herceptin, the first drug approved for a specific group, helps patients who are genetically susceptible to a virulent form of the disease.
Nurse Practitioner April 2009 Randy M. Gordon	Skin cancer: More than skin deep Skin cancer is the most common carcinoma in the United States, affecting millions. One in five Americans and one in three whites will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
American Journal of Nursing July 2009 Fu et al.	Post-Breast Cancer Lymphedema: Part 1 Lymphedema, which can be a debilitating sequela to breast cancer treatment, is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of lymph in the arm, shoulder, breast, or thoracic area.
Pharmaceutical Executive July 1, 2011 Dickmeyer & Rosenbeck	From Rut to Racetrack Can the pharmaceutical industry deliver on its objective to make cancer a curable, chronic condition?
American Family Physician April 1, 2002 Mea A. Weinberg	Assessing Oral Malignancies Sixty percent of oral cancers are well advanced by the time they are detected, even though physicians and dentists frequently examine the oral cavity. The keys to reducing mortality are prevention and control...
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Salon.com October 12, 1999 Damien Cave	Male mastectomy Not many men get breast cancer, but too few are aware of the risk.
American Family Physician December 1, 2002 Bazemore & Smucker	Lymphadenopathy and Malignancy The majority of patients presenting with peripheral lymphadenopathy have easily identifiable causes that are benign or self-limited. The critical challenge for the primary care physician is to identify which cases are secondary to malignancies or other serious conditions.
BusinessWeek May 23, 2005 Catherine Arnst	If It Works for Breast Cancer... Studies are under way to see if promising strategies used against breast cancer can be used to fight other killers, such as lung, colon, and prostate cancer.
American Family Physician February 1, 2001 Thomas J. Gates	Screening for Cancer: Evaluating the Evidence This article reviews the kind of evidence required to justify screening tests for cancer, with the goal of guiding family physicians through current and future screening controversies...
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