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Letter from the Editor |
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The rules of engagement The West Clinic, Memphis, TN If you want to know whether we’re winning the war against cancer, you need look no further than the pages of this month’s issue of Community Oncology. In it, we report on the most striking developments against kidney cancer, an illustration of how, for the first time, we can design agents that target central processes in tumor cells. We’re beginning to turn the tide by launching precision raids that disrupt the enemy’s basic structure. This issue also contains several articles on “winning the peace” as well—treating patients and their families holistically, taking into account their special needs and emotions.
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Community Dialogue |
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Championing transparency in clinical trials With nearly one third of scientists surveyed admitting that they might have changed the reporting of their data based on a funding source, it becomes more important than ever to regain public trust in medical research. Dr. Pizzo has made that his mission.
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Community Translations |
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Targeted therapy of renal cell carcinoma Treatment with two recently approved tyrosine kinase inhibitors is offering new hope to patients with metastatic disease. Work on renal cell carcinoma is at the forefront of new targeted therapies and new classes of pharmaceuticals.Because many patients have experienced prolonged stable disease and partial responses, these results may soon call into question the endpoints of clinical trials.
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Improving survival of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma: a new paradigm Nevada Cancer Institute, Las Vegas, NV
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Challenging Cases/Rare Cancers |
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Treatment update for metastatic pancreatic cancer Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA The treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer continues to be a major unresolved health problem and a therapeutic challenge, with a poor median survival averaging 3–6 months. Early study results with gemcitabine indicate a potential survival benefit in patients with this disease, illustrated here in a case report of a 75-year-old man who defied the odds.
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Economics/Practice Management |
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Emergency preparedness for cancer clinics—a necessity The West Clinic, Memphis, TN In the wake of disasters, both man-made and natural, from the horrors of 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina, the need for emergency preparedness has become all too evident. This article compiles practical advice from cancer clinics in eight states on how to respond to seriously disruptive events.
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Psychosocial Oncology |
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Modesty and healthcare for women: understanding cultural sensitivities Alvin and Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute, Northwest Hospital Center, Randallstown, MD Across diverse cultures and ethnicities, many women have named modesty as the reason they do not obtain cervical screening or mammography. Based on research that explored and defined modesty among Jewish women from Baltimore, MD, the author presents a series of studies related to modesty and healthcare utilization. Understanding these phenomena, she says, will significantly impact intervention design and treatment practices.
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Nursing Management |
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Educational and emotional support of patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Cancer Outpatient Treatment Clinic, Hoag Cancer Center, Newport Beach, CA, and Hoag Cancer Center, Newport Beach, CA Patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma experience a roller-coaster ride of care. Nurses can guide these patients through difficult decisions about treatment options during the various stages of the disease and help them become knowledgeable partners in their own care.
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Controversies in Patient Management |
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Strategies for improving end-of-life care Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, GA By helping patients distinguish between palliative and hospice care and by using a screening tool to identify those who may benefit from a palliative care consultation, community oncologists can dismantle some of the barriers to providing appropriate end-of-life care.
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Having Your Say |
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Prove that community oncologists put patients before profits Center for Practical Health Reform, Baton Rouge, LA
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Good point; here’s what we’re doing Community Oncology Alliance, Washington, DC
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Technology |
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Tablet PCs: getting to the heart of the matter With tablet PCs asking the time-consuming questions, doctors and nurses can focus on the most important patient issues that need to be addressed during all-too-short office visits.
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Washington Update |
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The pressure is on for full disclosure in clinical trials reporting Posting trials data on an independent results database is an “ethical imperative.”
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Cancer legislation roundup The latest cancer-related bills.
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Legal Matters |
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Ask your lawyer: e-mailing patients: how to reduce the legal risks Philadelphia, PA Strategies to protect your patients and practice.
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