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Individualized therapy for patients with non-small cell lung cancer: Emerging trends and challenges
27 January 2012
Corey J. Langer
Abstract: Non-small cell lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Efforts to improve outcomes have led to a greater understanding of the predictive and prognostic value o...
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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for elderly chronic myeloid leukemia patients: A systematic review of efficacy and safety data
27 January 2012
Massimo Breccia, Mario Tiribelli, Giuliana Alimena
Abstract: The impact of age as a poor prognostic factor in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) has been well described. In the interferon era, elderly patients diagnosed as having chronic phase chronic mye...
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Octreotide for malignant bowel obstruction: Twenty years after
25 January 2012
Sebastiano Mercadante, Giampiero Porzio
Highlights: ► We presented the original idea regarding the rationale of using octrotide in maligant bowel obstruction. ► We presented the subsequent literature supporting the efficacy of octreotide. ►...
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Tumour response prediction by diffusion-weighted MR imaging: Ready for clinical use?
24 January 2012
Linda Heijmen, Maartje C.H.M. Verstappen, Edwin E.G.W. ter Voert, Cornelis J.A. Punt, Wim J.G. Oyen, Lioe-Fee de Geus-Oei, John J. Hermans, Arend Heerschap, Hanneke W.M. van Laarhoven
Highlights: ► DWI shows potential for response prediction and monitoring. ► Some studies show that low pretreatment ADC is related to response to therapy. ► An increase in ADC during/after treatment i...
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Malnutrition in childhood cancer patients: A review on its prevalence and possible causes
24 January 2012
Aeltsje Brinksma, Gea Huizinga, Esther Sulkers, Willem Kamps, Petrie Roodbol, Wim Tissing
Abstract: Purpose: To perform a systematic literature review for critical evaluation of prevalence and factors contributing to malnutrition in childhood cancer. Methods: A systematic search resulting ...
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