Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines

Chemotherapy During Pregnancy Appears Safe for Offspring

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 19:01:00 EST

Children exposed to chemotherapy during the prenatal period appear to develop as well as those in the general population, without increased cardiac or neurologic morbidity.

Slow-Growing Prostate Cancer Is Still 'Real Cancer'

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:48:30 EST

Two prostate cancer experts put forward a strong argument against taking the emotionally charged term "cancer" out of the diagnosis.

Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Benefits Overblown?

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:47:30 EST

A society for radiation oncologists touts new studies on the benefits of proton radiation therapy in prostate cancer, but is the evidence really solid? Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses the issue.

Individual-Mandate Foes Warn of Affordable 'Car' Act

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:34:01 EST

In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, state officials opposed to the Affordable Care Act said the individual mandate to obtain health insurance presages mandates to buy cars and other goods.