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Medscape Conference Coverage, based on selected sessions at the: American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) 49th Annual Meeting October 28, 2007 - November 1, 2007, Los Angeles, California This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
Conference ReportConference News- Innovative Program Helps Low-Income Cancer Patients Receive CareA pilot program using volunteers to help patients navigate through cancer care and treatment is showing promising results.
Medscape Medical News, November 22, 2007 - Steroids Fail to Lower Urinary Retention After Prostate BrachytherapyA phase 3 randomized trial has shown that steroids do not decrease the rate of catheterization after prostate brachytherapy and likely are not necessary.
Medscape Medical News, November 16, 2007 - Smoking Does Not Lead to More Aggressive Breast CancersCigarette smoking, which is linked to a variety of other cancers, might also affect response to treatment, but a new study shows smokers do not present with a more advanced stage or more aggressive breast cancer.
Medscape Medical News, November 15, 2007 - Black Women Have More Aggressive Breast Cancers, Study ShowsThe largest cohort study to date suggests that black breast cancer patients have biologic differences that affect outcome.
Medscape Medical News, November 13, 2007 - Monoclonal Antibody May Prevent Radiation-Induced FibrosisResearchers say that the integrin-transforming growth-factor beta axis is involved in the development of fibrosis and that by blocking integrin beta 6, pulmonary toxicity can be prevented and possibly even reversed.
Medscape Medical News, November 9, 2007 - Standardizing Radiation Dose in 4D-CT Imaging Can Reduce Lung InjuryFour-dimensional computed tomography tracks lung motion and helps clinicians minimize and better target radiation.
Medscape Medical News, November 8, 2007 - CME Boosting Radiation to the Breast Prevents Recurrence in Young WomenLong-term data confirm that a radiation boost of 16 Gy significantly improves local control in breast cancer patients who have had a complete excision.
Medscape Medical News, November 2, 2007 - CME Young Age Not a Deterrent for Prostate Brachytherapy, Study ShowsYoung men can achieve excellent 5-year biochemical control rates after prostate brachytherapy, researchers say, and this alternative to surgery should be offered.
Medscape Medical News, November 2, 2007 - CME Statins Appear to Bolster Radiotherapy for Prostate CancerProstate cancer patients taking statins appear to have better outcomes after high-dose radiotherapy. Could popular cholesterol-lowering agents also have a role in oncology?
Medscape Medical News, November 1, 2007 - Better Survival for Localized Prostate Cancer PatientsA population-based study found better survival for localized prostate cancer patients who received curative therapy than for those who underwent watchful waiting.
Medscape Medical News, November 1, 2007 - Combined Treatment Effective for Head and Neck CancerA 10-year study finds that concurrent chemotherapy with hyperfractionated radiotherapy improves overall survival.
Medscape Medical News, October 31, 2007 - Cancer Patients Not Receiving Vital Flu and Pneumococcus VaccinesOncologists are reportedly not recommending key vaccines, assuming primary care or other docs are taking care of it, and patients are slipping through the cracks.
Medscape Medical News, October 31, 2007 - Women With NSCLC Fare Better Than MenA new study lends weight to anecdotal observations but questions about sex differences remain.
Medscape Medical News, October 31, 2007 - High-Dose Focal Radiotherapy to Treat Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Liver MetastasesHigh-dose focal radiotherapy is safe for treating hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastases, according to a new study.
Medscape Medical News, October 30, 2007 - Survival Benefit of Glioblastoma Therapy Persists at Longer Follow-upThe new numbers are in: adding temozolomide to radiotherapy can extend survival in some patients even longer than was once thought possible. This deadly form of brain cancer is starting to see some long-term survivors.
Medscape Medical News, October 30, 2007 - CME Exercise Prevents Bone Loss From Prostate Cancer TherapiesWalking exercise programs appear to slow and might even reverse bone loss from androgen deprivation therapy and radiation for prostate cancer, a surprise finding shows.
Medscape Medical News, October 29, 2007 - CME Advanced Bronchoscopic Techniques Significantly Improve Diagnosis and Staging of Lung CancerBesides autofluorescence, several other techniques that improve the diagnostic yield in lung cancer are endobronchial ultrasound and transbronchial needle aspiration.
Medscape Medical News, October 29, 2007
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