Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) Podcast

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Unraveling the Significance of Mismatch Repair Deficiency in Women With Endometrioid-type Endometrial Adenocarcinoma Jun 20, 2016

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This podcast discusses the study by McMeekin and colleagues regarding their analysis of the prognostic and predictive implications of mismatch repair deficiency status among a tissue sample registry cohort of 1,024 endometrioid-type endometrial adenocarcinomas.

Nodal Status After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Determines Prognosis in Localized Gastric Cancer Jun 13, 2016

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A central histopathological analysis of tumor material sampled within the Medical Research Council Adjuvant Gastric Infusional Chemotherapy (MAGIC) Trial shows that lymph node involvement is the only independent predictor of survival following chemotherapy plus resection

Restrictions on Nutrition, Social Contacts, and Pets Are Not Effective Anti-Infective Measures in Children With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Jun 06, 2016

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Restrictions on nutrition, social contacts, and pets are not effective anti-infective measures in children with acute myeloid leukemia.

Current Status of Supplemental Screening in Dense Breasts May 23, 2016

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This podcast will review results from screening ultrasound and tomosynthesis in women with dense breasts and will discuss current and future use of MRI screening which may include average risk women.

Selective Internal Radiation Therapy for Liver-Dominant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Time to Put the Brakes On? May 11, 2016

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In this podcast, Dr. Andrew Ko discusses the SIRFLOX trial evaluating whether the addition of radioembolization to systemic chemotherapy confers any benefit in patients with liver-dominant metastatic colorectal cancer, and whether the results should compel us to rethink our use of this technology for this disease indication.

Prognostication Based on Site of Metastatic Disease in Castration Refractory Prostate Cancer: Implications for Patient Care and Clinical Trial Design May 03, 2016

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Impact of site of metastasis on overall survival in castration refractory prostate, and its implications on patient care and clinical trial design.

IgM-Related AL Amyloidosis: A Rare Form of a Rare Disease Apr 25, 2016

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This podcast This JCO Podcast provides observations and commentary on the JCO article, "A European collaborative study of natural history, outcomes and validation of prognostic and response criteria in IgM related AL amyloidosis."

Quality of Life: A Critical Consideration in Women Diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Apr 12, 2016

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This podcast puts into context the findings from Hart and colleagues, highlighting the clinical care and research implications.

Very Late Outcomes of Wilms Tumor Survivors: British Childhood Cancer Study Mar 29, 2016

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Web-Based Technology Can Improve Patient Understanding and Preparedness to Discuss Cancer Clinical Trials: One Step Towards a Goal of Increased Enrollment Mar 11, 2016

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In this podcast, the article by Meropol et al. describing a randomized trial of a web-based educational tool versus a standard text-based resource is analyzed and placed in context of other challenges that limit the enrollment of adult cancer patients in contemporary clinical trials.

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