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Pharmaceutical Executive December 1, 2010 Walter Armstrong	Cancer: On Target Once More Over the past year or two, a handful of Phase III failures, including megablockbusters like Avastin and Sutent in trials for all kinds of common tumors, indicate that targeted therapy is generally a blunt instrument.
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 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 March 15, 2004	Breast Cancer Risk Related to Type of Hormone Therapy Although several studies have demonstrated an increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women taking oral hormone therapy, the risk related to each of the various forms of therapy is less clear.
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 December 15, 2002 Lecia M. Apantaku	Breast-Conserving Surgery for Breast Cancer Surgical treatment of breast cancer has changed significantly in recent years. The preferred method of treatment for many women with early breast cancer is conservative surgical therapy.
American Family Physician December 1, 2006 Higdon & Higdon	Treatment of Oncologic Emergencies Family physicians should be familiar with oncologic emergencies because treatment often is necessary before consultation with a subspecialist.
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 August 1, 2000 Lecia M. Apantaku	Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Screening Statistics on breast cancer risk, symptoms and recommended tests.
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, 2004	Penile Cancer What is cancer?... How does my doctor check for cancer?... How is penile cancer treated?
BusinessWeek June 6, 2005 Catherine Arnst	Better Odds Against Breast Cancer New treatments for breast cancer are more effective, and easier to live with
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.
BusinessWeek May 27, 2010 Pettypiece & Gibson	Training the Immune System to Fight Cancer Bristol-Myers' new melanoma drug may be a "game changer."
Nursing Management June 2009 Zimmerman & Britton	Prevention Through Vigilance: Malignant Melanoma Management Nurses can play a critical role in the care of patients with melanoma by offering preventive education and support.
Chemistry World June 12, 2012 Nina Notman	Three pronged approach puts brakes on US breast cancer The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of anti-HER2 therapy Perjeta (pertuzumab) to treat patients with previously untreated HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
BusinessWeek February 12, 2007 Burrows & Saminather	Precision-Guided Cancer Weapons Innovations in radiation therapy are reducing "collateral damage" and saving lives.
Managed Care March 2007 Martin Sipkoff	Managing Cancer Treatment Begins Before Diagnosis Health plans are increasingly involved in promoting the lifestyle changes that help their members avoid cancer, and are increasingly involved in clinical trials if prevention fails.
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.
The Motley Fool April 12, 2005 Brian Gorman	Genentech's Cancer Quest The company's achievements in lung cancer further strengthen its reputation as a cancer fighter. Would-be investors are best served by waiting patiently.
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.
The Motley Fool September 9, 2011 Frank Vinluan	GSK Halts Part of Breast Cancer Trial; Drug Can't Top Herceptin GlaxoSmithKline has halted part of a phase 3 breast cancer clinical study after an independent committee concluded that the GSK drug administered alone is unlikely to work better than a rival cancer drug from Roche.
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 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.
Pharmaceutical Executive May 1, 2007 Patrick Clinton	The Topic of Cancer What will tomorrow's cancer commercialization model really look like? We asked four heavyweights from the world of oncology what they thought.
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 June 2011 Cahill & Armstrong	Caring for an adult with a malignant primary brain tumor Pprimary brain tumors are relatively uncommon, occurring in an estimated 63,000 patients in the united states each year.
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 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.
Scientific American March 2009 Elaine Schattner	A Chip against Cancer: Microfluidics Scrutinizes T Cells With just a blood sample, a device could determine whether cancer is about to spread or monitor the progress of treatment
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.
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.
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.
Chemistry World March 4, 2011 Elinor Richards	Laser treatment for late-stage cancer Scientists from China, the US and Peru claim to have successfully treated late-stage breast cancer patients using laser immunotherapy to stimulate patients' own immune systems to fight the cancer.
The Motley Fool April 8, 2004 Brian Gorman	Genentech's Healthy Showing The company's first-quarter results were impressive, driven by pricey cancer drugs.
American Family Physician May 15, 2005	Early Prostate Cancer: What You Should Know A patient hand-out on the disease, who is at risk, diagnosis and treatment options.
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 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....
Pharmaceutical Executive April 1, 2006 Joanna Breitstein	HBA Woman of the Year: Susan Desmond-Hellman There are people who hope cancer, one day, will become a manageable disease. Then there are those who know it. Meet Susan Desmond-Hellmann.
BusinessWeek June 21, 2004 Catherine Arnst	Cancer Superdrugs, Costly Side Effects New therapies are extending lives, but the prices could weigh down the nation. Oncologists, pharmaceutical companies, and the government will have to focus on the best way to lower prices for these drugs.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2007 Brian Lawler	ImClone Loses an Indication ImClone's lead drug fails in a clinical trial. Investors, take note.
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
Salon.com April 28, 2000 Dawn MacKeen	A disease fueled by testosterone When a politician announces he has prostate cancer, what does it mean?
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Scientific American January 2009 Charles Q. Choi	Do White Blood Cells Make Cancer Deadly? The ability to spread underlies the killing power of cancer. The process occurs, John Pawelek thinks, when tumor cells fuse with white blood cells -- an idea that, if right, could yield new therapies
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American Family Physician April 1, 2002	Protecting Oral Health During Cancer Therapy How is cancer treated?... How do chemotherapy and radiation affect the mouth?... What are some oral problems caused by chemotherapy and radiation?... How can I prevent adverse oral side effects?... What can I do to keep my mouth healthy?...
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