January 2007 Oncology News International

Cover Story

• BCIRG 006 Update Questions Role of Anthracyclines

Focus on Hematology

• Longer PFS and Manageable Toxicity With First-Line Alemtuzumab vs Chlorambucil in Patients With CLL

• Nilotinib Shows Significant Clinical Activity in CP-CML

• FDA Says No to Genasense for CLL

Focus on Prostate Cancer

• PSA 'Bounce' May Not Indicate Return of Prostate Cancer

Focus on Breast Cancer

• Elasticity Imaging Software for Ultrasound Systems Distinguishes Malignant From Benign Breast Lesions

• Digital Mammography Best for Young Women With Dense Breasts

Oncology Nursing

• Dental Preclearance and Careful Tracking Can Prevent Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Due to Bisphosphonates

Focus on Lung Cancer

• Expression Pattern of Five Genes Predicts NSCLC Outcome

• Annual CT Screening May Overdiagnose Lung Ca in Women

Cancer Care & Economics

• Teleoncology Improves Access to Care for Rural Patients: As Utilization Goes Up, Costs Go Down

• Increase Your Revenue and Avoid Audits: Here's How

• Medicare Fee Poor Proxy in Economic Analyses of Mammography