Medscape Hematology-Oncology HeadlinesLatest medical news, articles, and features from Medscape Hematology-OncologyPituitary Apoplexy Within a Macroprolactinoma- September 16, 2008 Review this case involving A 61-year-old lady who was admitted to hospital with sepsis due to a urinary tract infection. Three days after admission, an MRI scan revealed a huge pituitary adenoma containing hemorrhage. Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolismhttp://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/17269?src=rss Temozolomide No Better Than Dacarbazine in Advanced Melanoma- September 16, 2008 One of the largest trials to date of advanced melanoma found no improvement over standard dacarbazine treatment; a separate study reveals a gene variant that increases the for melanoma by 80%. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580568?src=rss Docetaxel Added to Anthracycline Regimens Improves Outcomes in Early Breast Cancer- September 16, 2008 Incorporating docetaxel into a sequential regimen of epirubicin followed by cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and fluorouracil improved recurrence-free and overall survival in women with node-positive early-stage breast cancer. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580563?src=rss Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Major Chronic Diseases- September 15, 2008 Strictly following the diet reduces all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality, as well as reduces the risk of developing Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580506?src=rss Dermoscopy May Help Distinguish Melanoma Lacking Significant Pigment From Benign Lesions- September 15, 2008 Dermoscopy may help distinguish melanoma lacking significant pigment from benign lesions, though its diagnostic accuracy in these cases is inferior to that of more pigmented lesions. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580503?src=rss Gefitinib for First-Line Therapy in Certain Asian Lung Cancer Patients- September 15, 2008 A large study from Asia shows that gefitinib was superior to chemotherapy in selected patients, and so could be considered a potential first-line treatment. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580524?src=rss Pazopanib Shows Encouraging Activity in Early-Stage Lung Cancer- September 15, 2008 Pazopanib used as preoperative monotherapy reduced tumor size in 86% of early-stage lung cancer patients, and was well tolerated and had limited toxicity. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580517?src=rss IV Iron Added to ESAs Improves Results in Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia- September 15, 2008 Another study has shown that adding intravenous iron to an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent can improve on the results, with potential cost savings, and the researcher urges all oncologists to consider such treatment. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580507?src=rss Alternating Treatment Regimen Shows Promise in Head and Neck Cancer- September 15, 2008 An alternating treatment regimen of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer has fewer toxicities than a concurrent regimen, and was associated with a high rate of response. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580497?src=rss Gardasil Approval Expanded to Prevention of HPV-Related Vulvar, Vaginal Cancer- September 13, 2008 The FDA has approved the vaccine Gardasil for the prevention of vaginal and vulvar cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 in girls and women aged 9 to 26 years. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580469?src=rss |