The use of an antiangiogenesis agent provides clinical benefit in patients with advanced or recurrent cervical cancer, as evidenced by a study described by Dr. Maurie Markman. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Communication among nurses regarding patient education can be disconnected between inpatient and outpatient oncology settings. This team worked to improve communication by using the nursing process. Oncology Nursing Forum
Perceived stress factors and their correlation to perceived self-efficacy for inpatient versus home hospice nurses are reviewed. Which work setting is more stressful for nurses? Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing
Experimental strategies used for determining circulating tumor cells are analyzed with respect to accuracy, sensitivity and reproducibility. Future Oncology
A biomarker that can complement or surpass PSA in assessing prostate cancer status would be immensely valuable. Can D-dimer levels serve as a useful prognostic indicator? American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Conjunctive interpretation of p16-immunostained slides could significantly improve the routine interpretation of cervical histopathology. American Journal of Clinical Pathology