Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines

World Cancer Day Emphasizes Prevention

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:37:35 EST

World Cancer Day 2012 will focus on preventing cancer and emphasize that up to one third of common cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes.

Lawmaker Calls for Bipartisan Support for Cancer Research

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 13:02:52 EST

According to one researcher, cancer is having its AZT moment.

EMR: Efficiency Mauled Repeatedly

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:56:10 EST

Dr. John Marshall says that his efficiency as a clinician is undermined as he spends more and more time entering data into the EMR with less and less administrative support. Is there a way out?

Lung Tumor Grows, but Must Chemo Change?

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:49:43 EST

Dr. Mark Kris discusses cancer progression, as defined by RECIST criteria, and the situations in which increased tumor size in NSCLC need not prompt a change in standard chemotherapy.

Abiraterone for Prostate Cancer Gets a 'No' in the UK

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:48:23 EST

The news has sparked outrage because the drug was developed in the United Kingdom in research funded by public donations.

Drug Shortages Are Speeding Cancer Deaths, Survey Says

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:20:17 EST

A survey of American oncologists indicates that drug shortages are not a benign commercial problem.

2012 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium (GUCS)

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:44:49 EST

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.

Hyperbaric O2 Helps Most Chronic Radiation Injuries: Study

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:11:56 EST

Hyperbaric oxygen improves most cases of chronic radiation tissue injury, according to a large single-center report.