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American Family Physician
March 1, 2004
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Gastric Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment Options Although the overall incidence of gastric cancer has steadily declined in the United States, it is estimated that more than 12,000 persons died from gastric cancer in 2003.   |
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April 2008
Edmondson & Schiech |
Esophageal cancer--a tough pill to swallow Find out how to help your patient confront the many challenges he faces from this disease and its treatments. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2006
Freelove & Walling |
Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis and Management Almost all pancreatic cancers are adenocarcinomas of the ductal epithelium, and symptoms primarily are caused by mass effect rather than disruption of exocrine or endocrine function. The clinical features depend on the size and location of the tumor as well as its metastases. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2007
Collins et al. |
Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Management Smoking cessation remains the critical component of preventive primary care of lung cancer. Treatment and prognosis are closely tied to the type and stage of the tumor identified. |
Nurse Practitioner
August 2010
Virginia Sun |
Update on Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Pancreatic cancer is the 10th leading type of all new cancer cases and the fourth leading type of cancer death that affects both men and women. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002
Canavan & Cohen |
Vulvar Cancer Vulvar cancer was reported in 3,200 women in 1998, resulting in 800 deaths. Recent evidence suggests that vulvar cancer comprises two separate diseases. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2004
Shalauta & Saad |
Barrett's Esophagus Over time, untreated reflux esophagitis may lead to chronic complications such as esophageal stricture or the development of Barrett's esophagus, a premalignant metaplastic process that typically involves the distal esophagus. |
Nursing
April 2009
Colwell & Gordon |
Helping patients combat colon cancer Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in the United States. In 2008, about 148,810 people received this diagnosis and an estimated 49,960 died of the disease. |
Nurse Practitioner
October 2009
Wallace et al. |
Shedding light on prostate cancer This article will discuss the risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis of prostate cancer, and disease staging and grading, as well as necessary lab and diagnostic tests, treatment options and patient education. |
Nurse Practitioner
December 2011
Downs-Holmes & Silverman |
Breast cancer: Overview & updates This overview of breast cancer will discuss pathologic features, local and systemic treatment considerations, endocrine therapy, metastatic treatment regimens, and follow-up for optimal breast health. |
Nursing
October 2010
Linda Schiech |
HPV-related cancer: An equal opportunity danger Although many people know that HPV infections are the leading cause of cervical cancer, they might be surprised to learn that HPV is also associated with other kinds of cancer, including cancers of the head and neck, and anal and penile cancers. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2002
Lecia M. Apantaku |
Breast-Conserving Surgery for Breast Cancer Surgical treatment of breast cancer has changed significantly in recent years. The preferred method of treatment for many women with early breast cancer is conservative surgical therapy. |
Nursing
June 2011
Cahill & Armstrong |
Caring for an adult with a malignant primary brain tumor Pprimary brain tumors are relatively uncommon, occurring in an estimated 63,000 patients in the united states each year. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2002
James C. Wittig |
Osteosarcoma: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment The treatment of osteosarcoma requires a multidisciplinary approach involving the family physician, orthopedic oncologist, medical oncologist, radiologist and pathologist... |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2005
Bhatnagar & Kaplan |
Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer: Evaluating the Evidence Controversy surrounds the management options for localized prostate cancer-conservative management, prostatectomy, and radiation. Choosing among these options is difficult because of long-term side effects that include sexual, urinary, and bowel dysfunction. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2005
Sunga et al. |
Care of Cancer Survivors Cancer survivors are at increased risk for recurrence of their original malignancy. Surveillance following curative cancer treatment generally includes interval history and physical examinations every six months for five years. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002
Schwetschenau & Kelley |
The Adult Neck Mass Family physicians frequently encounter neck masses in adult patients. A careful medical history should be obtained, and a thorough physical examination should be performed. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2004
Stulberg, Crandell & Fawcett |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas Rates of squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas have been increasing. Primary care physicians can expect to diagnose six to seven cases of basal cell carcinoma and one to two cases of squamous cell carcinoma each year. |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2001
Cheng Her |
Nasopharyngeal Cancer and the Southeast Asian Patient Because of a documented increased incidence, nasopharyngeal cancer should be considered when signs or symptoms of ear, nose and throat disease are present in patients from southern China... |
Nurse Practitioner
April 2009
Randy M. Gordon |
Skin cancer: More than skin deep Skin cancer is the most common carcinoma in the United States, affecting millions. One in five Americans and one in three whites will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. |
Nursing Management
June 2009
Zimmerman & Britton |
Prevention Through Vigilance: Malignant Melanoma Management Nurses can play a critical role in the care of patients with melanoma by offering preventive education and support. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2003
Heidelbaugh et al. |
Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease This article summarizes an evidence-based approach to the cost-effective management of patients with GERD. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
July 1, 2011
Dickmeyer & Rosenbeck |
From Rut to Racetrack Can the pharmaceutical industry deliver on its objective to make cancer a curable, chronic condition? |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2000
Anthony F. Jerant |
Early Detection and Treatment of Skin Cancer The incidence of skin cancer is increasing by epidemic proportions... |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Charles E. Ray, Jr. |
Interventional Radiology in Cancer Patients Procedures performed by an interventional radiology specialist are becoming increasingly important in the management of patients with cancer.... |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003
Perkins et al. |
Serum Tumor Markers Because family physicians are assuming a greater role in caring for patients with cancer, an understanding of tumor markers is becoming increasingly important. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2006
Higdon & Higdon |
Treatment of Oncologic Emergencies Family physicians should be familiar with oncologic emergencies because treatment often is necessary before consultation with a subspecialist. |
AskMen.com
Harold Russell |
The Truth About Lung Cancer Read this article to find out about the causes, symptoms, treatments, and preventive measures of lung cancer. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002
Mea A. Weinberg |
Assessing Oral Malignancies Sixty percent of oral cancers are well advanced by the time they are detected, even though physicians and dentists frequently examine the oral cavity. The keys to reducing mortality are prevention and control... |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2002
Ramsis Benjamin |
Neurologic Complications of Prostate Cancer Neurologic complications continue to pose problems in patients with metastatic prostate cancer... |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2001
Andrew D. Jung |
Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children Gastroesophageal reflux is a common, self-limited process in infants that usually resolves by six to 12 months of age. Effective, conservative management involves thickened feedings, positional treatment, and parental reassurance... |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000
Anne D. Walling, M.D. |
Family Practice International Depression in Young Adults... Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer... Acute Appendicitis in Pregnancy... |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2005
Bowen, White & Gerwels |
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Mohs micrographic surgery is a two-step, same-day skin cancer removal procedure aimed to achieve the highest possible rates of cure and to minimize the size of the wound. |
Managed Care
August 2007
Thomas Morrow |
Gene Expression Microarray Improves Prediction of Breast Cancer Outcomes Flash-frozen samples of surgically removed breast cancer tissue are the key to measuring a patient's risk of metastasis. |
BusinessWeek
February 12, 2007
Burrows & Saminather |
Precision-Guided Cancer Weapons Innovations in radiation therapy are reducing "collateral damage" and saving lives. |
Managed Care
March 2007
Martin Sipkoff |
Managing Cancer Treatment Begins Before Diagnosis Health plans are increasingly involved in promoting the lifestyle changes that help their members avoid cancer, and are increasingly involved in clinical trials if prevention fails. |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
Prostate Cancer Treatment And Prevention Everything you wanted to know about prostate cancer in our three-part Prostate Cancer Guide. |
HHMI Bulletin
Nov 2010 |
Fusion genes that drive solid tumors are a new target for cancer therapies The success of Gleevec and related drugs has inspired researchers to step up their hunt for the molecular defects underlying other cancers. |
Science News
January 14, 2006
Janet Raloff |
Cancer and Soft Drinks? Oops, Never Mind Soft drinks may not constitute a health food, but according to a new study, neither are they the carcinogenic villains that recent media accounts suggested. |
Wired
Thomas Goetz |
Why Early Detection Is the Best Way to Beat Cancer By getting regular blood tests, doctors may be able to diagnose cancer early, giving the patient a 90 percent chance of survival. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2000
Mitchell S. King |
Preoperative Evaluation The purpose of a preoperative evaluation is not to "clear" patients for elective surgery, but rather to evaluate and, if necessary, implement measures to prepare higher risk patients for surgery... |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2000
Gary A. Ratkin, M.D. |
Book Review Current Therapy in Cancer By John F. Foley, Julie M. Vose and James O. Armitage contains useful sections and chapters, but other texts provide this information in a more consistent style... |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000
Ric Koler & Mary Mather |
Photo Quiz Evaluation of an Umbilical Lesion |
Scientific American
March 2009
Elaine Schattner |
A Chip against Cancer: Microfluidics Scrutinizes T Cells With just a blood sample, a device could determine whether cancer is about to spread or monitor the progress of treatment |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
What Should I Know About Stomach Cancer? Stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, is the growth of cells that are not normal in the lining and wall of the stomach. |
BusinessWeek
June 6, 2005
Catherine Arnst |
Better Odds Against Breast Cancer New treatments for breast cancer are more effective, and easier to live with |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2005
Monte C. Uyemura |
Foreign Body Ingestion in Children Because many patients who have swallowed foreign bodies are asymptomatic, physicians must maintain a high index of suspicion. |
Pharmaceutical Executive
December 1, 2010
Walter Armstrong |
Cancer: On Target Once More Over the past year or two, a handful of Phase III failures, including megablockbusters like Avastin and Sutent in trials for all kinds of common tumors, indicate that targeted therapy is generally a blunt instrument. |
AskMen.com
Charles Capuano |
The Truth About Testicular Cancer Almost 9,000 American men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer this year, and 360 of those will die because they didn't take the time to find out more about it. |
American Journal of Nursing
February 2010
Melissa M. Smith |
Emergency: Variceal Hemorrhage from Esophageal Varices Associated with Alcoholic Liver Disease This article describes alcoholic cirrhosis and its complications, discusses the etiology of esophageal varices and the risk factors for hemorrhage, and addresses emergent treatment. |
