Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 13th, 2002
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Cancer - Glioma remission promoted by combining vaccination and radiation
Head and Neck Cancer - Retinoic acid locks out macrophage and monocyte-linked tumor stimulation
Cancer Mortality - Cause of death misclassified in some cancer patients
Chemotherapy - Drug wrecks the power plants of cancer cells
Colon Cancer - Measuring a specific immune response may aid in diagnosis
Uterine Cancer - Aspirin's target, the COX-2 enzyme, linked to cancer of the uterus
Breast Cancer - Postsurgery chemotherapy questioned for certain patients
Breast Cancer - Reduced breastfeeding in Western countries makes major contribution to incidence
Breast Cancer - Task force addresses use of drugs to reduce breast cancer risk
Cancer Therapies - Study suggests MDA-7/interleukin-24 protein plays key role in activating immune system against cancer
Chronic Hepatitis B - Doctors inclined to test for cancer when hepatitis B core antibody present
Drug Development - Preclinical data support broad oncology applications for Panzem
Gene Characterizing - Search for marker leads investigators to new liver cancer gene
Gynecology - Modified interferon and paclitaxel partner to hammer ovarian cancers
Head and Neck Cancer - Novel surgery helps patients
Implantable Ports - HMP announces launch of LifeGuard safety infusion set
Lung Cancer - Patient reaches 5-year survival mark after treatment with Advexin
Lung Cancer - Studying genes may aid treatment decisions
Multiple Myeloma - Data demonstrate Actimid well tolerated, active
Ovarian Cancer - Increased risk linked to estrogen replacement therapy
Prostate Cancer - Scientists develop unique tracking system that seeks out metastases
Renal Cell Carcinoma - Study links von Hippel-Lindau mutations with angiogenesis in kidney cancer
Symptom Management - Panel calls for greater attention to cancer patients' pain, depression, and fatigue
Technology - Temple and Fox Chase developing interactive program to assist prostate cancer patients
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