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Revlimid Provides Benefits—and Risks—in Multiple Myeloma
Three studies show that maintenance therapy with Revlimid improves progression-free survival and time to progression. Approximately 16% of Worldwide Cancers Caused By Preventable Infections
About 16% of cancers worldwide are the result of preventable and treatable infections. Women More Likely to Survive Melanoma Than Men
Women are 30 percent more likely to survive melanoma than men. Revlimid Increases Risk of Some New Cancers
The FDA has released a safety announcement indicating that Revlimid may increase the risk of new cancers. Overall Health, Not Just Age, is an Important Factor in Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overall health is an important factor when considering treatment of older people with non-small cell lung cancer.

Cancer Tips

Men, Fertility, and Cancer
Men who confront a cancer diagnosis before beginning or completing their families may have many questions...  Women, Fertility and Cancer
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Pancreatic cancer is considered a “silent” disease because it does not always cause early symptoms... 

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Demystifying DCIS Breast Cancer
Test seeks to predict prognosis and guide treatment decisions. By Kari Bohlke, ScD Ductal carcinoma in...  Start with Style
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An ongoing series highlighting complementary therapies By Barrie R. Cassileth, MS, PhD Complementary...  Fertility Q&A Ovarian Tissue Freezing
An emerging method of fertility preservation offers hope for women with cancer. By Karine Chung, MD,...  Meet Our Friends!
Most survivors will tell you that a cancer diagnosis can impose a sense of isolation. No matter the level... 

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.