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Does depression influence survival?

Posted by on Nov 6, 2013 in Lung cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the quality of life and prognosis of non-small cell lung cancer patients suffering from anxiety and depression. Some background Many cancer patients experience anxiety and depression following diagnosis or treatments. It is estimated that 25% of lung cancer patient suffer from depression. Depression and anxiety...

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Current therapy and ongoing advances

Current therapy and ongoing advances

Posted by on Nov 2, 2013 in Lung cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This review discusses current therapy as well as ongoing advances in the treatment of non small-cell lung cancer. Some background Many advances have been made in recent years in the treatment of non small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). New technologies used in radiation therapy are allowing for a more targeted and precise delivery of...

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Can maintenance therapy improve survival?

Can maintenance therapy improve survival?

Posted by on Oct 20, 2013 in Lung cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This phase III clinical trial evaluated the impact continuing pemetrexed (Alimta) therapy in patients with advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) after an initial treatment with pemetrexed plus cisplatin (Platinol).  Some background In patients with advanced NSCLC, when the cancer has begun to spread beyond the lungs, the...

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Promising treatment for carcinoid tumors

Promising treatment for carcinoid tumors

Posted by on Oct 14, 2013 in Lung cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This article reviewed the medical literature about the mTOR protein and the potential treatment of carcinoid tumors using mTOR inhibitors.   Some background mTOR is a protein responsible for cell growth, proliferation and cell survival. A dysfunctional mTOR protein has been found in many types of cancer. Among these types...

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Recurrence after ablative radiotherapy

Posted by on Oct 1, 2013 in Lung cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the patterns of cancer recurrence in non small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated with stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). Some background Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) is a method of treating early stage, small lung cancer tumors, that cannot be removed by surgery. Like all types of...

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Haemoptysis predicts survival and recurrence

Haemoptysis predicts survival and recurrence

Posted by on Oct 1, 2013 in Lung cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the prognostic role of haemoptysis in patient diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of lung and cured after surgery. Some background Haemoptysis, or bloody sputum, is a common symptom of lung cancer. Haemoptysis is thought to occur due to the invasion of the cancer into the small blood vessels of the lung. Therefore,...

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What Should You Ask Your Doctor About Your Cancer Diagnosis?

What Should You Ask Your Doctor About Your Cancer Diagnosis?

Posted by on Sep 23, 2013 in Blog, Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma, Leukemia, Lung cancer, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Prostate cancer | 6 comments

Or Patient-Centered Cancer Care:  IOM’s recommendations Last week, we looked at the recent Institute of Medicine’s report and wrote the post about “How the US Got Its Cancer Care Crisis“. This week we get more practical. With specific recommendations you can use! The general recommendations include: (1) becoming engaged patients. (2)...

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Can beta blockers slow cancer?

Can beta blockers slow cancer?

Posted by on Sep 22, 2013 in Lung cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined whether use of beta-blockers could slow the progression of non small-cell lung cancer. Some background Treatment of non small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is often limited due to the rapid progression of the cancer and high recurrence rates. The mechanisms responsible for the rapid spread of NSCLC are unclear, but the...

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If It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It? OR How the US Got Its Cancer Care Crisis

If It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It?  OR How the US Got Its Cancer Care Crisis

Posted by on Sep 17, 2013 in Blog, Breast cancer, Colorectal cancer, Lung cancer, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Prostate cancer |

Did you know… In a study conducted in 2012, 69% of patients diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and 81% of those diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer did not understand that chemotherapy was not at all likely to cure their cancer? That a national survey showed physicians asked patients what they want in their care only ½ the time? That patients ask...

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