In this Expert Interview from SABCS 2007, Dr. William J. Gradishar details the latest novel drug combinations that may benefit patients with advanced breast cancer. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Gemcitabine, in combination with platinum analogs or fluoropyrimidines, improves survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to results of a meta-analysis reported in the March 28th issue of BMC Cancer. Reuters Health Information
A large Israeli study confirms that, among patients with ovarian cancer, carrying the BRCA1/2 mutation confers a survival advantage. Medscape Medical News
Should stage I non-small-cell lung cancer patients who are unsuitable for surgery receive hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy? How safe is this form of radiation treatment? Nature Clinical Practice Oncology
Toremifene reduces hot flashes and vertebral fractures in men with prostate cancer on androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. Medscape Medical News