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Erbitux Plus FOLFIRI Outperforms Avastin Plus FOLFIRI for First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Longer survival in Phase III trial Some Squamous Cell Skin Cancers Are Deadly
A subsection of patients with squamous cell carcinoma who have certain disease characteristics are more likely to have metastasis and die. ASTRO and AUA Issue Joint Guideline for Radiation After Prostate Surgery
ASTRO and AUA have issued a joint guideline regarding the use of radiation therapy after prostatectomy. Use of Radiation to Treat Axillary Lymph Nodes Reduces Lymphedema Risk in Early Breast Cancer
Compared with lymph node surgery. Nexavar Shows Promise Against Aggressive Thyroid Cancers
Delays cancer progression

Cancer Tips

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Boost Your Balance
Balance is the most overlooked aspect of fitness. We spend a lot of time focusing on strength, cardiovascular...  Cooking for Life
A new cookbook offers recipes bursting with flavor and health-boosting nutrients. Stories about “power...  More Fruits and Veggies
Boost your overall health by adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet. By Paulette Lambert, RD,...  Diabetes: What Should I Eat?
By Laurie Wertich In an era of abundant food choices and endless fad diets, it can be challenging to...  Facing Arthritis Together
Arthritis Introspective provides patients in the prime of life with a welcome network of support and... 

For Oncologists

ASCO 2011
Annual meeting brings together cancer experts from around the world. Kari Bohlke, ScD The 2011 Annual...  Bone Fractures in Breast Cancer Patients More Frequent with Femara than with Tamoxifen
Researchers affiliated with the BIG I-98 Collaborative and International Breast Study Groups... Single Treatment with High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Effective for Localized Prostate Cancer
Researchers from McMaster University in Canada have reported that high-intensity focused... Marital Separation Impacts Cancer Survival
Researchers from the University of Indiana and the Fox Chase Cancer Center... 2009 Oncology Conference Coverage View up-to-date coverage of the 2009 Oncology Conference here.