January 2008

The Academy delivers the latest news on biotech and oncoloy research, providing a link between the clinical world of cancer care and the university researchers who are pushing the envelope of knowledge and discovery.

A collection of statistics and facts on skin cancer and melanoma

Physicians' Financial News focuses on news-making and/or notable companies in the oncology/biotech sector. In this issue: 1) Bristol-Myers Squibb: BMS Boasts Bright Oncology Future 2) Infinity Pharmaceuticals and AstraZeneca: Prostate Cancer Partnership Begins to Bear Fruit 3) Genentech: Avastin Shown To Halt Brain Cancer Progress, and more

Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Dosing Patterns and Costs of Erythropoesis-Stimulating Agents in Patients With Cancer 2) New Practice Guideline Updates Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer 3) Large Health Insurer Begins Genetic Risk Counseling for Cancer, and more

The Clinical Trials reported in this issue include: PHASE III: 1) Atamestane Plus Toremifene Compared With Letrozole for Advanced Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment 2) Tamoxifen Superior to Arzoxifene for Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer 3) Head and Neck Cancer Treatment With Cisplatin, Fluorouracil, and Docetaxel, and more

Articles in this issue include: Sweden: What Do Genes Have to Do With Cancer Survival? United Kingdom: 1) New Renal Sarcoma Type Characterized 2) Vinflunine for the Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, and more

Each year, more than 60,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer, which has been linked to a number of risk factors, including cigarette smoking and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

2008's Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium

In this month's issue of Oncology & Biotech News, we report on the Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium, which was held in New York City. This excellent meeting highlighted emerging therapies in cancer treatment and the ways in which these treatments are changing our views and management of cancer.