Variation in margin status and treatment patterns by surgeon are examined. How might diagnosis/treatment discrepancies affect health outcomes? Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Commentary on a pilot human study on the potential diagnostic utility of the combined administration of F-18-fluoride and F-18-FDG in a single PET-CT study for the detection of malignant lesions. Medscape Radiology
Patients may experience delays in the administration of adjuvant chemotherapy for a variety of reasons. How much delay can occur before the survival benefit is affected? Clinical Colorectal Cancer
The procedure offers an option for patients who cannot undergo surgery but is also being chosen by patients as an alternative to surgery. Medscape Medical News
Initial studies of HPV vaccines were conducted in very young subjects. Now, a trial confirms that infection can also be prevented in those older than 25, says Dr. Maurie Markman in this video blog. Medscape Hematology-Oncology