Current Oncology
2008
Current Oncology Highlights
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Gold P. PhD MD, Chasen, Dippenaar, Batist, Shinder, Nayot, Gien, Drucker, Trinkaus, Amouzegar–Hashemi
Conclusion
This issue covers various important topics in cancer biology and care, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches and recent findings.
Supporting Evidence
- Chasen and Dippenaar emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in cancer care.
- Batist and Shinder discuss the evolution of the McGill University Department of Oncology.
- Nayot et al. indicate that PET-CT does not predict lymph node status in endometrial cancer.
- Gien and associates suggest hormonal therapy may not be beneficial for stage I endometrial cancer.
- Drucker et al. raise concerns about the affordability of targeted therapies in Canada.
- Trinkaus and colleagues report a case of drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia from sunitinib.
- Amouzegar–Hashemi et al. find similar outcomes for single versus multiple fractions of palliative radiotherapy.
Takeaway
This issue of Current Oncology talks about new ideas and studies in cancer treatment and care, showing how different experts work together to help patients.
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