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Featured Bloggers

Below are links to some of our more frequent bloggers, including their latest blog posts and other contributions:

Frederic W. Grannis, Jr., MD
Rebecca Bechhold, MD
David Eagle, MD
Craig R. Hildreth, MD
Paul R. Helft, MD
Richard Rosenbluth, MD

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Starting the End-of-Life Conversation

William S. Breitbart, MD
Blog | July 25, 2014
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End-of-life care is challenging for even the most seasoned oncologist. Here are five suggestions that can help you better navigate this difficult but critical part of your work.

Six Points of Miscommunication Between Oncologists and Pathologists

Juneko Grilley-Olson, MD
Blog | July 16, 2014
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Regardless of where you practice, good communication between you and your pathologist is the best way to ensure that correct testing is done. Here are six common points of miscommunication to watch out for.

Why Did CVS Decide to Stop Selling “Poison?”

Frederic W. Grannis, Jr, MD
Blog | July 11, 2014
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When the media reported earlier this year that giant drugstore chain CVS had announced that it would stop selling tobacco products, it appeared to be a sudden, independent, and ethically responsible business decision. In fact, there is important background and subtext.

Seven Statements Oncologists Should Never Say to Their Patients

Craig R. Hildreth, MD
Blog | June 26, 2014
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We can all agree that communication skills are essential to quality cancer care. Oncologists are expected to explain complex situations clearly. Be on the lookout for doctors who say any of these—it could be a sign that they need an attitude adjustment.

Breaking News!

Rebecca Bechhold, MD
Blog | June 23, 2014
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Is there any truth in advertising? A recent study found that cancer center ads only emphasize positive outcomes, but other than direct-to-consumer marketing of pharmaceuticals that list all possible side effects, are you aware of any ads that state less than optimal outcomes?

The Growing Need for Specific Care of Geriatric Cancer Patients

Elizabeth Kessler, MD
Blog | June 20, 2014 | Blogs from the 2014 ASCO Street Team, ASCO 2014
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Throughout the geriatric sessions we were continually reminded of our aging population, the fact that cancer is a disease of the aging, and of the mismatch in this increasing number of patients and the number of geriatric providers entering the workforce. General oncologists will need to understand the nuances of caring for older patients with cancer.

Using Pharmacokinetics to Optimize Older Chemotherapeutic Agents

Christine M. Walko, PharmD, BCOP
Blog | June 20, 2014 | Blogs from the 2014 ASCO Street Team, Colorectal Cancer, ASCO 2014
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The landscape of cancer therapy is shifting from traditional cytotoxic chemotherapy towards targeted therapy with agents like tyrosine kinase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies. However, these newer agents remain costly, and traditional chemotherapy remains the backbone for treating most malignancies.

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