Onclive Team

Joyce A. O'Shaughnessy explores the 8th Annual School of Breast Oncology, an interactive program designed to immerse oncology professionals in the latest science.

The level of C-reactive protein (CRP) expressed in the tumor specimens of patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) may serve as a widely available biomarker for postoperative prognosis of localized disease.

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is trimming its staff by 26% and cutting its infectious disease and virology programs so that it can focus solely on its oncology program.

Analysts are optimistic about Exact Sciences financial losses because they reflect the heavy investment in clinical trials for a new noninvasive colorectal cancer test.

Four commonly prescribed drugs are responsible for most emergency room visits.

On November 14th, World Diabetes Day, a look at the recent diabetes statistics are concerning.

A panel released guidelines to help clinicians identify patients experiencing cancer-related pain who would benefit from an implanted intrathecal (IT) drug delivery systems.

The Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) is a national, joint program of the Disability Rights Legal Center and Loyola Law School Los Angeles.

The use of nonaspirin nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with an increased risk of renal cell carcinoma (RCC).

Global study identifies who people turn to for health advice.

Oncology nurses provide their expert opinions to answer the question of whether a topical anesthetic should be used to prior to noncoring needle insertion.

New data suggest that patients with glioblastoma who are treated with valproic acid, an antiepileptic drug (AED), are likely to outlive patients who receive another type of AED or no AED at all.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network releases newest update.

Older patients with breast cancer who have a history of heart disease and/or diabetes have an increased risk of cardiotoxicity during treatment with trastuzumab.

Women are now advised to have fewer screenings over their lifetime.

This month's collection of trials in progress highlights trials presented at the 2011 American Society of Clinical Meeting.

The 2011 State-by-State Palliative Care Report Card is now available for viewing.

Oncology nursing and vascular access leaders provide their expert opinions to answer the question of whether a blood return needs be establised to administer non-vesicant chemotherapy.

An interview with Neal D. Shore, MD, discussing expanding the scope of cystoscopy and the optical imaging agent Cysview.

The USPSTF releases its new recommendations for public comment.

Nita Maihle, PhD, is a professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and director of a clinically oriented cancer research laboratory at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.

Do you know who has the highest---and lowest---smoking rates in the US?

We may think we're delivering compassionate care, but the public feels otherwise.

Pictures from The 2011 European Multidisciplinary Cancer Congress (EMCC) in Stockholm, Sweden

The 16th ECCO, 36th ESMO, 30th ESTRO Congresses from the 2011 European Multidisciplinary Cancer Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, September 23-27.

The Joint Commission has released this year's list of top-performing hospitals.

CAP is a nonprofit providing information, resource referrals for personal support, and public advocacy for people at risk for or living with lung cancer or hepatitis C.

Combination of CA 19-9 tumor marker level and endoscopic ultrasound may aid in early detection in high-risk individuals.

Offering yoga to children living with cancer is an exciting opportunity for registered nurses to learn about and to practice.

Wrong-site surgery is still occurring despite wide adoption of prevention strategies.