Hematology-Oncology CME/CE

A Cryptic Reason for Shortness of Breath in a Young Man

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT

A 24-year-old man with Down syndrome presents to the ED with a history of flank pain, hematuria, and shortness of breath. He has a history of bilateral cryptorchidism that was corrected. What is the diagnosis?

Vaginal Brachytherapy Instead of EBRT for Endometrial Cancer

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT

For women with endometrial cancer of high-intermediate risk, adjuvant therapy should be vaginal brachytherapy instead of external beam radiation therapy.

Preoperative Systemic Therapy in Breast Cancer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Dr. William Sikov explores the latest understanding of the uses of preoperative systemic therapy in breast cancer.

ASH 2009 Conference Brief: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Dr. Moshe Talpaz reviews recent progress in applying TKI therapies in patients with CML and looks ahead to emerging treatment options.

ASH 2009: Community Perspectives on Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

In this discussion with Dr. John Leonard, community hematologist-oncologists share their thoughts about the impact of key data from ASH 2009 on the treatment of patients with NHL or CLL.

The Role of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant in Follicular Lymphoma

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Autologous HCT prolongs disease-free interval, but allogeneic HCT lowers relapse rate in follicular lymphoma. The choice between the 2 approaches is guided by disease history, progression, and patient profile.

Prostate Cancer Screening Guideline Updated by ACS

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Informed decision-making has gained prominence in the new prostate cancer screening guideline from the American Cancer Society.

NCCN-MedscapeCME Oncology: Multiple Myeloma Tumor Board

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Drs. Bensinger, Chanan-Khan, and Medeiros discuss how numerous factors, both host- and tumor-related, influence treatment strategies for patients with multiple myeloma.

ASH 2009: Community Perspectives on Multiple Myeloma -- Translating Cutting-Edge Data Into Practice

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Dr. Sagar Lonial, along with community oncologist-hematologists, discusses the latest data from ASH 2009 on the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma, and how it may change clinical practice.

Expert Highlights and Clinical Perspectives From San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) 2009

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Drs. Clifford Hudis and Jenny Chang discuss breast cancer highlights from SABCS 2009 that have implications for practitioners.

B-Cell Malignancies: Updates on Current and Novel Treatment Strategies -- Issue 2

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

In this ASH 2009-focused issue, experts review and discuss the latest treatment strategies and emerging therapies for B-cell malignancies including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Highlights and Wrap-Up: Current Trends for Individualizing Treatment of Advanced and Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

The treatment of NSCLC is increasingly based on the clinical pathohistologic features of a patient's tumor. Dr Mark Kris highlights many of the recent changes in NSCLC care.

Study Does Not Support HPV Vaccine in Older Women

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

A new natural-history study of human papillomavirus (HPV) looks at age, persistence of infection, and cervical cancer precursors.

Survival and Relapse in Patients With Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Although the diagnosis and management of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) have advanced, morbidity and mortality rates remain high. Reviewers describe modern therapeutic approaches to TTP.

To Their Detriment, HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancer Patients May Also Be Smokers

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx who test positive for human papillomavirus (HPV) have different outcomes based, in part, on tobacco use.

COMICE Results on MRI Before Breast-Conserving Surgery

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Adding magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to the work-up of breast cancer patients scheduled for wide local excision did not reduce the need for repeat surgery.

Interactive Case Study: Treatment of a Male Former Smoker With Stage IV NSCLC and Squamous Histology

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Update your knowledge of optimal first- and second-line therapies based on tumor characteristics in advanced NSCLC.

Aspirin May Boost Survival in Breast Cancer

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Regular aspirin use was associated with a decreased risk for distant recurrence and cancer-related death among breast cancer survivors.

New Boxed Warning for Deferasirox

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

The prescribing information for deferasirox has been updated to describe risks for kidney and liver failure and gastrointestinal hemorrhage and includes a new black box warning.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Adolescents and Young Adults: Strategies for Improved Patient Care

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Review and apply evidence-based treatment strategies for adolescents and young adults to improve the otherwise inferior outcomes for these age groups in this primarily pediatric disease.