In this Expert Interview from SABCS 2007, Dr. Clifford Hudis comments about adjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer, with particular emphasis on when and for whom treatment should be offered. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Measurement of platelet counts using automated hematology analyzers is usually quite accurate, but in the case of acute leukemia or DIC, erroneous counts may be reported. American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Transperineal insertion of a balloon to provide protection to the rectum during prostate cancer radiotherapy proved to be safe and quick and reduced exposure of the rectum to radiation by nearly 70%. Medscape Medical News
Imatinib is being tested in a clinical trial after compassionate use in a critically ill child with plexiform neurofibroma showed a dramatic response. Medscape Medical News
Scary and emotional media reports about misdiagnosis and overtreatment of DCIS may keep women from getting recommended screening. Is it time for DCIS to be revisited? Medscape Medical News