Decision-Making Tools in Early-Stage Breast CancerCMEDrs. Gradishar and Cianfrocca describe novel prognostic and predictive tools that are showing promise for refining and improving adjuvant treatment decisions for patients with early breast cancer.
Risk Stratification in Hematologic MalignanciesCME/CEDrs. Kanti R. Rai and Steven E. Coutre address the latest risk stratification strategies for patients with a variety of hematologic malignancies.
Statins May Reduce Cancer Deaths in COPD Patients: StudyCMEIn a Dutch study, treatment with statins in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was associated with a reduced mortality risk from extrapulmonary cancer.
Risk Stratification in Hematologic MalignanciesCME/CEDrs. Kanti R. Rai and Steven E. Coutre address the latest risk stratification strategies for patients with a variety of hematologic malignancies.
November 2009
NCCN - MedscapeCME Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Tumor BoardCME/CEIn this video roundtable, Drs. Alan Venook, Mary Mulcahy, and Michael Choti illustrate the process of treatment decision making as they "think through" 2 complex patient cases.
NCCN-Medscape Oncology Breast Cancer Tumor BoardCME/CEWatch and learn as a multidisciplinary panel of experts discusses treatment decisions for 2 patients: one with early, high-risk breast cancer and one with recurrent, metastatic disease.
Life After Breast Cancer Treatment: The "New Normal"CMELearn from this expert roundtable discussion about how to recognize and address the concerns and needs -- medical, emotional, and psychological -- of women after breast cancer treatment.
Dose-Dense Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Ovarian CancerA weekly regimen provided longer progression-free survival and overall survival than standard treatment in patients with ovarian cancer. Dr. Maurie Markman summarizes the Sept. 20 Lancet article.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, November 2009
The Value of Final ExamsIn his latest video blog, Dr. John Marshall compares the work involved in writing successful grant proposals to the preparations necessary for final exams.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology, November 2009
How Safe Is the HPV Vaccine?Dr. Maurie Markman highlights the results of a surveillance study on the safety of the HPV vaccine in his latest video blog.