Markman on Oncology Index

Maurie Markman, MD, Professor, Department of Gynecologic Medical Oncology; Vice President for Clinical Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

HPV Vaccine Is Most Cost Effective for Preadolescent Girls The results of a cost analysis regarding efficacy of the HPV vaccine may have been oversimplified and even misinterpreted by the lay press.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, September 2008
Stand Up to Cancer Dr. Maurie Markman highlights the upcoming "Stand Up to Cancer" event, a novel project designed to raise money to finance cancer research that might otherwise never find support.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, August 2008
Single-Agent Topotecan Still Best for Recurrent or Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer A new study confirms that combination chemotherapy is more toxic and not more effective than single-agent topotecan for recurrent or platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, July 2008
What Is the Risk of Osteonecrosis in Long-term Survivors of Cancer? In this videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman discusses findings from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, which highlight the importance of long-term studies.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, July 2008
Control Viral Infection, Prevent Cancer? In this videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman reports that public health measures taken in Japan to control hepatitis C viral infection directly reduced the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, June 2008
Unraveling the Mysteries of Unknown Primary Carcinomas In this videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman describes research that seeks to replace "one-treatment-fits-all" regimens for carcinoma of unknown primary with more tailored approaches based on molecular profiling.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, June 2008
Is Obesity A Barrier to Cancer Screening for Women? In his latest videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman describes recently published results of a meta-analysis suggesting that larger body size may prevent women from seeking important cancer screening tests.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, June 2008
Predicting recurrence in patients with high-risk early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer In this VideoBlog, Dr. Maurie Markman notes that the findings of this study may be particularly useful in discussions with patients about the advisability of further treatment.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, May 2008
What Is the Value of Recommended Cervical Cancer Screening? Dr. Maurie Markman discusses an important study demonstrating the utility of recommended cervical cancer screening, not only for identifying early lesions but also for discovering advanced disease.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, May 2008
Can A Topical Immunomodulating Agent Obviate Need for Surgery in Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia? Results of a small placebo-controlled study suggest that a topical cream may serve as an alternative to surgery for some patients with vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, May 2008
Combination Chemotherapy May Be A Reasonable Alternative to Pelvic Radiation in High-Risk Endometrial Cancer Dr. Maurie Markman describes the somewhat controversial work of investigators who explored the relative role of chemotherapy vs. pelvic radiation in intermediate- or high-risk endometrial cancer.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, April 2008
What is the Value of Comprehensive Surgical Staging in Women With Early Stage Ovarian Cancer? In this first video commentary for Medscape Hematology-Oncology, Dr. Maurie Markman discusses findings from an important study that sought to evaluate the need for comprehensive surgical staging in women with early stage ovarian cancer.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, April 2008

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