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
A phase 3 clinical trial has confirmed the predictive validity of gene-expression signatures and drug responses established in vitro. Medscape Medical News
Toremifene reduces hot flashes and vertebral fractures in men with prostate cancer on androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. Medscape Medical News
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents should continue to have an oncology indication, even though questions about their safety remain. Medscape Medical News
Adjuvant external-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) improves survival in patients with operable, lymph node-negative pancreatic cancer, according to a report in the January 1st issue of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
Carriers of the alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency might have a risk of developing lung cancer that is up to 70% higher than that for noncarriers of the genetic defect. Medscape Medical News