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Researcher found an improvement in aromatase inhibitor–associated arthralgia in both omega-3 fatty a

The Power of Placebo in Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgia

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May 14, 2015

Researcher found an improvement in aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgia in both omega-3 fatty acids and placebo treatment.

Pancreatic Cancer

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Using Fiducial Implants for Pancreatic Cancer

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C. Andrew Kistler, MD, PharmD

May 13, 2015

New treatment modalities are being developed for patients with pancreatic cancer aimed at improving efficacy as well as limiting toxicity.

Lymphoma

ABVD, Radiotherapy vs. Stanford V in Stage 1/2 Bulky Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Jason Hoffman, PharmD, RPh

April 30, 2015

ABVD and Stanford V treatment regimens show similar efficacy in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma.

Up to 10 percent of ascites diagnoses are related to cancer.

General Oncology

Malignant Ascites: Diagnosis and Management

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C. Andrew Kistler, MD, PharmD

April 27, 2015

Up to 10 percent of ascites diagnoses are related to cancer.

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Treatment Options for Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Associated with Colorectal Cancer

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C. Andrew Kistler, MD, PharmD

April 8, 2015

As newer treatment options for peritoneal carcinomatosis are developed, more clinical data is needed to support use in patients with colorectal cancer.

Oncology patients with malnutrition clinically do worse with respect to survival, response to treatm

General Oncology

Nutritional Challenges in Oncology Patients

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C. Andrew Kistler, MD, PharmD

March 11, 2015

Oncology patients with malnutrition clinically do worse with respect to survival, response to treatment, and adverse events.

Analysis from phase II ENDEAVOR trial showed Kyprolis and dexamethasone superior to Velcade and dexa

Multiple Myeloma

Carfilzomib Superior to Bortezomib for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma

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Jason Hoffman, PharmD, RPh

March 9, 2015

Analysis from phase III ENDEAVOR trial showed Kyprolis and dexamethasone superior to Velcade and dexamethasone in relapsed multiple myeloma.

The test could represent a previously under-recognized modality leading to the early detection of a

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Anticoagulants and Gastrointestinal Cancer Detection

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C. Andrew Kistler, MD, PharmD

March 5, 2015

The “antigocoagulation gastrointestinal stress test” could represent a previously under-recognized modality leading to early detection of GI malignancy.

Onset of sorafenib-associated hand–foot skin reactions can be delayed by urea-based cream plus best

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Prophylactic Effect of Urea-Based Cream on Sorafenib Skin Reactions

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Jason Hoffman, PharmD, RPh

February 24, 2015

Onset of sorafenib-associated hand-foot skin reactions can be delayed by urea-based cream plus best supportive care in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.