ASCO Audio Journal of Oncology – June 1st, 2006 – In the company of Gordon McVie

Bevacizumab: New Option for Breast Cancer

REFERENCE: 5th European Breast Cancer Conference, Nice, 21st – 25th March 2006Robin Zon, Michiana Hematology Oncology, South Bend, IndianaBevacizumab could be a new treatment option in metastatic breast cancer, according to a study reported at the 5th European Breast Cancer conference in Nice. Derek Thorne spoke to Robin Zon of Michiana Hematology Oncology, in South Bend Indiana, about the study findings.

Radiation for Young Patients with Prostate Cancer?

REFERENCE: Cancer, 2006, May 8André Konski, Fox Chase Cancer Center, PhiladelphiaDoes age matter when selecting a treatment for patients with early stage prostate cancer? A study reported in the journal Cancer suggests it may not. André Konski told Derek Thorne about a retrospective study carried out at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.

Better Combine Chemotherapy with Radiation for Hodgkins’ Disease

REFERENCE: Journal of Clinical Oncology 2006; 24:605Bridget Koontz, Duke University Medical Center, DurhamIn early stage Hodgkin’s Disease many doctors are now using combined modality therapy, involving chemotherapy and a lower dose of radiation. Bus is it any safer than radiation alone? A retrospective study from Duke University Medical Center suggests that it is. Derek Thorne got the details from Bridget Koontz.