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American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 51st Annual Meeting
November 1 - 5, 2009; Chicago, Illinois

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  • Will There Ever Be a Big Brown Ribbon Outside the White House? Will There Ever Be a Big Brown Ribbon Outside the White House?   In his latest video blog, Dr. John Marshall questions why the pink ribbon/breast cancer awareness promotion attracts more publicity than any other disease campaign.
    Medscape Hematology-Oncology, November 2009
  • Can Doctors Ever Tell Patients They Are Cured of Cancer? Can Doctors Ever Tell Patients They Are Cured of Cancer?   In her first Medscape video blog, Dr. Kathy Miller asks whether doctors should avoid using the term “cured” to describe patients who have been in remission for several years.
    Medscape Hematology-Oncology, November 2009
  • Using SERMs to Prevent Breast Cancer Using SERMs to Prevent Breast Cancer   What are the benefits and risks of SERMs in the primary prevention of invasive breast cancer in high-risk women? Dr. Andrew Kaunitz discusses the results of a systematic review in this video blog.
    Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health, October 2009
  • The Value of Final Exams The Value of Final Exams   In 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, October 2009
  • Dose-Dense Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Ovarian Cancer Dose-Dense Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Ovarian Cancer   A 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, September 2009
  • PET Scan vs CT Scan in NSCLC Staging and Genetic Testing for Warfarin PET Scan vs CT Scan in NSCLC Staging and Genetic Testing for Warfarin   In this video blog, Dr. Andy Shorr discusses a study on the use of the PET scan and the CT scan in the staging of NSCLC. He also provides insight into the pharmacogenetics of warfarin.
    Medscape Pulmonary Medicine, September 2009
  • How Safe Is the HPV Vaccine? 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.
    Medscape Hematology-Oncology, August 2009
  • Tweaking Adjuvant Strategies for Pancreatic Cancer Tweaking Adjuvant Strategies for Pancreatic Cancer   In this video blog, Dr. John Marshall explains how administration of available drugs, plus or minus radiation, might be modified to improve prognosis for patients with resected pancreatic cancer.
    Medscape Hematology-Oncology, August 2009
  • Colon Cancer Screening: Is It Only a Swallow Away? Colon Cancer Screening: Is It Only a Swallow Away?   Will colon capsule endoscopy replace colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening? David A. Johnson, MD, discusses the pros and cons of this emerging technology in his latest video blog.
    Medscape Gastroenterology, August 2009
  • Safety, Efficacy, and …Value?? Safety, Efficacy, and …Value??   In this video blog, Dr. John Marshall suggests that cancer specialists should help “set the bar” with respect to incorporating the value of a therapy into the decision-making process.
    Medscape Hematology-Oncology, July 2009
  • Efficacy of HPV Vaccine Confirmed for Women Over 25 Years of Age Efficacy of HPV Vaccine Confirmed for Women Over 25 Years of Age   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, July 2009
  • ASCO 2009: Oncology Insights ASCO 2009: Oncology Insights   In this fascinating exclusive video interview, Dr. Maurie Markman talks with Dr. David Alberts about some of the greatest challenges facing oncologists in the current environment.
    Medscape Hematology-Oncology, July 2009

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