Leslie Burgess, MA

Leslie Burgess is a writer and member of the American Medical Writers Association living in Southern California. She has been working in the fields of science and medicine for more than 20 years and holds a BS in journalism from Monmouth University. Leslie is a volunteer for California State Parks and an avid photographer.

All articles by Leslie Burgess, MA

Aspirin Reduces Colorectal Cancer Risk in Patients With High Levels of 15-PGDH

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Researchers Identify Mechanism by Which NSAIDs Prevent Colon Cancer

Leslie Burgess, MA

November 25, 2014

NSAIDs target stem cells that have accumulated mutations that could lead to cancer development and a biochemical pathway that leads to apoptosis.

Hematologists released recommendations for evaluation and treatment response to HL and NHL.

Lymphoma

Updated Recommendations for Staging, Evaluation of Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Leslie Burgess, MA

November 6, 2014

International group of hematologists released recommendations for evaluation and treatment response to Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

Breast Cancer

CLEOPATRA Reveals New Treatment Option for HER2+ Breast Cancer Patients

Leslie Burgess, MA

October 27, 2014

Addition of pertuzumab to traztuzumab + docetaxel added almost 16 months to overall survival compared to those who didn’t receive pertuzumab.

Prostate Cancer

Primary Androgen-Deprivation Therapy (ADT) for Localized Prostate Cancer: Potential for Harm May Outweigh Benefit in Low-Risk Disease

Leslie Burgess, MA

September 17, 2014

Although ADT remains an important treatment, its use as primary therapy in low-risk prostate cancer seems increasingly ill advised.

General Oncology

AMEN Protocol Designed to Help Clinicians When Patients Hope for Miracles

Leslie Burgess, MA

August 6, 2014

The protocol was developed to guide clinicians who have limited medical intervention options.

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Low-dose Aspirin Use Has Potential to Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Leslie Burgess, MA

July 10, 2014

Daily aspirin doses for cardioprotection also have a preventive effect against pancreatic cancer.

General Oncology

Vaccine Targeting Dendritic Cells Produces Robust Immunity in Advanced Cancer

Leslie Burgess, MA

June 12, 2014

An innovative approach to cancer treatment through dendritic cell vaccination has shown promise in eliciting immune responses to attack cancer cells.

Lung Cancer

Role of Menopausal Hormone Therapy in NSCLC Survival

Leslie Burgess, MA

May 13, 2014

A recent study may shed new light on the effect of menopausal hormone therapy on NSCLC survival in women.

Hematologic Cancers

Idelalisib Plus Rituximab Highly Effective for Relapsed CLL

Leslie Burgess, MA

April 21, 2014

Resistance to initial therapy for patients with CLL may limit treatment options; however, rituximab combined with the PI3K inhibitor idelalisib may offer a tolerable alternative therapy.