A risk evaluation and mitigation strategy informs healthcare professionals of the serious risks associated with newly approved ipilimumab and recommended management strategies. Medscape Medical News
Cancer is often considered to be a disease of wealthy nations, but in reality, it is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in poor countries. Action is needed on a global level, say experts. Medscape Medical News
Pharmacologic agents that are showing promise in the treatment of childhood acute leukemia, including monoclonal antibodies, kinase and protease inhibitors, and more are reviewed in this article. Expert Review of Hematology
The Institute of Medicine has drafted a list of 100 health topics as priorities in comparative research; $400 million are earmarked to conduct the studies, which include a variety of oncology-related topics. Medscape Medical News
Among patients with early-stage operable nonsmall-cell lung cancer, stereotactic radiation appears to be effective and safe, and might be an alternative treatment option. Medscape Medical News
