ASCO Audio Journal of Oncology – June 15th 2006

Arlene Forastiere

Everett Vokes

Michael Skinner

Mark Chambers

Larynx Cancer: Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy: Best for Larynx Preservation

REFERENCE: Abstract 5517Arlene Forastiere, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, BaltimoreIn patients with larynx cancer, Arlene Forastiere of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore says that the best way to treat the cancer and preserve the larynx is to give radiation and chemotherapy concurrently – and not to use “induction” chemotherapy.Everett Vokesfrom the University of Chicago adds his comments and recommendations.

ZD6474: New Treatment Avenue in Thyroid Cancer?

REFERENCE: Abstract 5533Michael Skinner, Duke University Medical Center, DurhamPatients with hereditary metastatic medullary thyroid cancer could have a new treatment on the horizon, in the form of ZD6474, an inhibitor of the RET receptor. Michael Skinner from Duke University Medical Center in Durham had the data at ASCO.

New Remedy for Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis

REFERENCE: Abstract 5523Mark Chambers, MD Anderson Cancer Center, HoustonPatients with oral mucositis induced by radiation for head and neck cancer may soon be able to turn to a new drug called RK-0202. Mark Chambers of the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston told ASCO delegates about his new study.