Opinion
Two landmark papers change treatment paradigm for advanced endometrial cancer
The outcomes we have now are remarkably positive for patients and have absolutely changed the standard of care in the management of recurrent or...
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Genetic discrimination arising from cancer risk assessments: A societal dilemma
The right to privacy of one’s most intimate biological secrets must be affirmed.
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The needs of science vs the needs of patients: Ethical concerns in cancer clinical trials
Patients in cancer trials are not data points; they are vulnerable people who often view a clinical trial as their last hope.
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Are we winning or losing the war on cancer?
The news from the cancer front is good and bad.
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Progress in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Our understanding of the pathophysiology of emesis has improved, and we now have drugs that can prevent acute emesis in most patients. Delayed and...
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Assessing cancer clinical trials: Will your patient benefit from a 'breakthrough'?
Pick up a newspaper or turn on the news, and you will see a story about some breakthrough in cancer. So will your patients.
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Treatment of ovarian cancers not of epithelial origin
Some ovarian cancers carry a prognosis quite different from that of epithelial ovarian cancer, and call for totally different treatment.
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Regional delivery of anticancer drugs: Current applications
For some cancers, an option is to deliver anticancer drugs directly to the involved region.
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Epidural spinal cord compression in cancer patients: Diagnosis and management
With prompt treatment, 80% of patients retain the ability to walk.
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The genetics, screening, and treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer: An update
Recent advances have improved survival, and a new blood screening test holds promise.
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Early recognition of spinal cord compression in cancer patients
The only way to preserve ambulatory function in patients with spinal cord compression due to spinal metastases is to recognize and treat it early...
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Diagnosis and management of superior vena cava syndrome
The first manifestations of lung cancer or lymphoma may be due to compression of the superior vena cava.
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Why should cancer patients participate in clinical trials?
Primary care physicians can help their cancer patients decide whether to enter a clinical trial of an experimental treatment by frankly discussing...
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The cruel “cancer cure” hype
The unrealistic hopes raised by recent news reports of an impending cure for cancer were cruel to patients.