Clinical Oncology Week

Cancer Therapy - Adjuvant chemotherapies evaluated in locally advanced bladder cancer

Cancer Therapy - Chemoradiation deemed tolerable therapy for older adults with esophageal cancer

Cancer Therapy - Doxorubicin/fluorouracil compared with streptozocin/fluorouracil or dacarbazine

Pediatric Cancer - Childhood cancer seen to follow neonatal oxygen supplementation

Rectal Cancer - Alternative to abdominoperineal resection proposed

Acute Care - Independent nursing actions in cooperative care discussed

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Acute-leukemia sign may signal need for different therapy

Adenocarcinoma - Local endoscopic therapy treated early-stage small-bowel adenocarcinoma

Allograft Rejection - Compound targeting CCR5/CXCR3 prevents acute and chronic allograft rejection

Apoptosis - 53BP2S-mediated apoptosis inhibited by nuclear factor kappa B and Bcl-2 proteins

Apoptosis - Findings advance knowledge in apoptosis research

Breast Cancer - Reports add new data to breast cancer research

Apoptosis - PUMA protein coordinates the cell-suicide activities of p53

Apoptosis - Radiation sensitizing effect of estramustine is not dependent on apoptosis

Appendicitis - Postoperative mortality rate did not indicate efficiency of surgical team

Awards - Cancer Research UK awards BKP11M to researchers in Dundee

Bile Duct Cancer - Radiation, chemotherapy with liver transplant improves cancer survival

Biomedical Engineering - Biodegradable devices support endothelial cell activity after implantation

Breast Cancer - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer

Bladder Cancer - Intra-arterial chemotherapy with mitomycin C in gallbladder cancer evaluated

Bladder Cancer - Nuclear hTERT immunohistochemical expression associated with survival

Blood Clotting - Factors contributing to recurrence after radiofrequency coagulation identified

Brain Cancer - Drug efflux transporters play role in drug resistance in brain diseases

Brain Cancer - Evidence-based review on brain tumor radiation consolidates research information

Brain Cancer - Mortality reported in U.S. Army Gulf War veterans exposed to nerve agents

Breast Cancer - Researchers' work adds to breast cancer body of knowledge

Brain Cancer - Novel tumor-specific isoforms of BEHAB/Brevican identified in malignant gliomas

Breast Cancer - Age factor affects treatment decisions for women diagnosed with breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Association studied between anxiety, depression, and breast disease

Breast Cancer - Benefit of radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery assessed

Breast Cancer - Breast cancer controlled by breast-conserving surgery with nipple resection

Breast Cancer - Bystander effect of INGN 241 increases cancer-killing activity in breast cancer

Colon Cancer - Research add new data to colon cancer body of knowledge

Breast Cancer - CAD technology finds difficult-to-identify breast cancers, study shows

Breast Cancer - Center calls on San Diego breast cancer survivors to inspire others

Breast Cancer - Clinicopathological features of glioblastoma multiforme and breast cancer listed

Breast Cancer - E-cadherin and fibronectin expressions lacked prognostic value in breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Effectiveness of a mammography screening service assessed

Breast Cancer - Effectiveness of breast cancer therapies evaluated

Colon Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in colon cancer research

Breast Cancer - Efficacy of chemotherapy treatments compared

Breast Cancer - Endocrine therapies tested against treatment side-effects in premenopausal women

Breast Cancer - Factors influencing outcomes of women following breast cancer surgery studied

Breast Cancer - Gene expression profiling vs. clinical guidelines for cancer therapy compared

Breast Cancer - Handbag company partners with breast cancer foundation in fundraising efforts

Breast Cancer - Information needs of women with early breast cancer diagnosis identified

Leukemia - Researchers describe findings in leukemia studies

Breast Cancer - Markers associated with the invasive character of breast ductal carcinomas

Breast Cancer - Mattress company donates $295,000, partners with Komen foundation

Breast Cancer - Need for culturally relevant breast cancer education programs investigated

Breast Cancer - P-glycoprotein inhibited by natural products in human breast cancer cells

Breast Cancer - PBC hormone receptor status did not predict CBC hormone receptor status

Breast Cancer - Patent issued for methods using the NMP66 protein in detection of breast cancer

Leukemia - Studies advance knowledge in leukemia research

Breast Cancer - Quality of life issues studied for women with breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Racial disparities considered in the treatment of women with breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Recent studies add new data to breast cancer research

Breast Cancer - Relationship between polymorphism lle655Val and breast cancer risk studied

Breast Cancer - Relationship of sulfotransferase1A1 to postmenopausal breast cancer examined

Lung Cancer - New findings in the area of lung cancer described

Breast Cancer - Researchers evaluate criteria for decisions on breast conservation therapy

Breast Cancer - Researchers zero in on estrogen's role in breast-cancer cell growth

Breast Cancer - Study shows women recall breast cancer treatment data with accuracy

Lung Cancer - New research in the area of lung cancer detailed

Breast Cancer - Support activities benefit patients during the year following cancer diagnosis

Breast Cancer - Tamoxifen compared with anastrozole for treatment of early breast cancer

Breast Cancer - Treatment for breast cancer evaluated as a cause for other mortality

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Hormone therapy-associated increases in breast density evaluated

Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Link between blood leptin levels and breast cancer risk explored

Breast Cancer Screening - Factors leading to inaccuracies in mammography reading studied

Oncology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of oncology

Breast Cancer Support Groups - Factors affecting women's participation in cancer support groups identified

Bronchogenic Cancer - Occupational asbestos exposure in India analyzed

Business Update - CAD systems company announces partnership agreement with MagView Systems

Business Update - Mobile radiation therapy company retains New York-based investor relations firm

Cancer Research - Efficient synthesis of fluorothiosparfosic acid analogues achieved

Cancer Research - Mathematical modeling of cancer offers prognosis and treatment future

Oncology - Studies advance knowledge in oncology research

Cancer Research - Pharma company successfully concludes therapeutic antibody project

Cancer Research - Results from Efaproxyn study published in journal

Cancer Research - Transferrin receptor's role in activation of apoptosis article published

Cancer Risk Factors - Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors may prevent colon cancer in people who smoke

Cancer Risk Factors - Studies describe new findings in cancer risk factors research

Cancer Screening - Language barriers hinder access to cancer screening tests

Prostate Cancer - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of prostate cancer

Cancer Support Groups - Effectiveness of cancer support groups assessed

Cancer Therapy - Alendronate may control cancers propelled by new vessel growth

Cancer Therapy - Analysis of gliosarcomas intimated the existence of two subtypes

Cancer Therapy - Bcl-xL and c-FLIP genes affected chemosensitivity of MCF-7 breast cancer cells

Cancer Therapy - Caffeine-potentiated chemotherapy examined for metastatic carcinoma and lymphoma

Cancer Therapy - Clinical testing of HuN901-DM1 initiated for treatment of multiple myeloma

Cancer Therapy - Computer-aided detection applied to breast MRI

Cancer Therapy - Fodosine phase II trial initiated in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Cancer Therapy - Gemcitabine inhibits viability, growth, and metastasis of osteosarcoma cells

Cancer Therapy - Gene expression in chemoresistant variants of three unique cell lines studied

Cancer Therapy - Links between mitosis, cancer, and chemotherapy decoded

Cancer Therapy - Listeria cancer vaccine shows strong safety profile in toxicology studies

Cancer Therapy - Liver metastases treated effectively with paclitaxel, cisplatin

Cancer Therapy - Long-term-survival results compared outcome of two treatments for bladder cancer

Cancer Therapy - Melanoma treatment discussed at oncology meeting

Cancer Therapy - New findings in cancer therapy described

Cancer Therapy - Novel naphthoquinone derivatives evaluated

Cancer Therapy - Patient enrollment completed for ozarelix phase II trial in prostate cancer

Cancer Therapy - Portal vein-delivered adjuvant floxuridine has low hepatotoxicity

Cancer Therapy - Preliminary results on ablative efficacy and tolerability revealed

Cancer Therapy - Scheduling altered effect of HDIs on camptothecin-treated cells

Cancer Therapy - Supplemental Biologics License Application filed for head, neck cancer treatment

Cancer Therapy - The antiangiogenic domain of thrombospondin-1 battles pancreatic cancer

Cancer Treatment - Epigenetics used in search and destroy approach with cancer cells

Cancer Treatment - Study results of trimodality therapy for cancer using BSD technology published

Carcinogenesis - Cellular mechanisms for perturbation of breast tissue microenvironment described

Carcinogenesis - Chromium-damaged cells killed by mismatch repair

Carcinogenesis - Mechanisms in alcohol-associated carcinogenesis discussed

Carcinogenesis - Occupational exposure to carcinogens in a Paris suburb studied

Cell Biology - Research discovery sheds light onto how cells held together

Cervical Cancer - Do gynecological tumors in families increase risk for cervical cancer?

Cervical Cancer Risk Factors - Connection between cervical cancer, smoking and oral contraceptives explored

Chemotherapy - Neoadjuvant and concurrent hormonal therapy impacted acute GI toxicities

Cirrhosis - Growth rate of HCC evaluated with either serial CT or MRI

Clinical Trials - Enrollment in trial of ozarelix in hormone dependent prostate cancer complete

Clinical Trials - Minority participation in cancer clinical trials increased

Clinical Trials - Ongoing or planned clinical trials in Europe reviewed

Clinical Trials - Phase 1 cancer safety studies under-reported in journals, Texas researchers find

Clinical Trials - Randomized clinical trials in localized and locoregional prostate cancer updated

Clinical Trials - Understanding measured among participants in oncology clinical trials

Collaborations - Aventis extends anticancer antibody research collaboration, commits more funding

Colon Cancer - Data advance knowledge in colon cancer research

Colon Cancer - Hepatic arterial infusion of FUDR and Dex plus high-dose Mit-C evaluated

Colon Cancer - ISurg Corp. introduces colorectal surgery care program for care providers

Colon Cancer - Metastatic colorectal cancers show minimal response to bortezomib

Colon Cancer - Nuclear features aided prognosis of advanced colorectal cancer

Colon Cancer - Survival benefit in resectable colon cancer increased by adjuvant treatment

Colorectal Cancer - Researchers' findings advance colorectal cancer research

Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Mechanisms of phytoestrogens in cancer prevention and therapy studied

Dental Research - Children facing bone marrow transplant may risk infection due to dental problems

Dermatology - New findings in the area of dermatology detailed

Diagnostics - Computerized texture analysis of mammograms may aid in detecting women at risk

Diagnostics - DNA testing for breast, ovarian cancers only recommended for women at risk

Diagnostics - Novel PCR assay predicts MYCN status from serum DNA

Diagnostics - Procedures for preoperative chemotherapy in breast cancer compared

Diagnostics - Screening test developed for cells that activate immune system

Diagnostics - Tests for diagnosing breast cancer compared

Diet & Nutrition - Behavior change among working class, multiethnic workers promoted

Diet & Nutrition - Patient-controlled dietary schedule improved clinical outcome after gastrectomy

Drug Delivery - Convection-enhanced drug delivery evaluated

Drug Delivery - Coupled carriers provide a way to inspect or abate vessel formation

Drug Delivery - Initiative grant awarded to develop skin cancer prevention, gene repair agents

Drug Development - Clinical trial initiated for IPdR in various cancers

Drug Development - Collaboration expanded with license agreement for developing cancer treatment

Drug Development - Health Canada grants clearance to start phase I trial for actinic keratosis drug

Drug Development - IND filed for drug to treat patients with non-small-cell lung cancer

Drug Development - Pharmaceutical company selects development candidate for Aurora kinase program

Drug Development - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of drug development

Drug Development - Update provided on Onconase malignant mesothelioma phase IIIb trial

Drug Resistance - New data illuminates research in drug resistance

Endocrinology - Patient with recurrent cardiac myxoma and endocrinopathy analyzed genetically

Endocrinology - Reports advance knowledge in endocrinology research

Endocrinology - Tyrosine kinase inhibitor and gemcitabine launch pancreatic cancer apoptosis