Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) Podcast

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The Evolution of the Polycythemia Vera Symptom Burden: Implications for a Changing Treatment Paradigm Dec 30, 2015

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This podcast provides commentary on the importance of symptom assessment in Polycythemia Vera, and how this may impact therapeutic decision-making.

The Emerging Role of Gallium-68 Somatostatin-Receptor PET Imaging in Neuroendocrine Tumors Dec 28, 2015

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This podcast describes the evolving role of Gallium-68 somatostatin-receptor PET imaging in the evaluation of patients with well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors, and compares the diagnostic sensitivity of this imaging modality to conventional scans.

Dexrazoxane for childhood cancer patients – ready for prime time? Dec 23, 2015

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Summarize the paper by Asselin et al and review the risks of therapy-related cardiomyopathy and evidence supporting dexrazoxane use in pediatric oncology.

Uterine lavage: a new approach to gynecologic cancer detection? Nov 09, 2015

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Recent findings represent an important and exciting step in applying the rapid advance of sequencing technologies to generate molecularly-driven approaches towards the detection of gynecologic malignancies. More work is needed to better define and validate where such an approach might add most meaningfully in the search for effective methods of ovarian and endometrial cancer detection and diagnosis.

Hormonal Therapy is Out for Meningiomas: Time to Change Tactics? Nov 02, 2015

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The randomized placebo controlled trial of progesterone receptor blockade showed no difference in survival, finally answering the question about hormonal therapy in this disease and raising new questions about how to move forward quickly.

Defining the Optimal Interval for Colonoscopic Screening in Individuals with a Family History of Colorectal Cancer Nov 02, 2015

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This podcast discusses the study by Hennink and colleagues regarding their randomized controlled trial of a 3-year versus 6-year interval for screening colonoscopies in individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer.

Using the CLIC Study of Outcome in Advanced Stages of Mycosis Fungoides and Sezary Syndrome to Guide Treatment And Clinical Research Oct 05, 2015

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This podcast reviews the current knowledge of staging and prognosis of mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome and evaluates the CLIC study, which aims to develop a prognostic index that can be used with patients who are diagnosed with advanced disease.

Geographic Access as a Barrier to Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Patients with Stage III Colon Cancer Aug 24, 2015

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This podcast summarizes new evidence about the role of travel distance, oncologist density, and insurance in receipt of guideline-based chemotherapy for patients with stage III colon cancer.

Host Factors and Lynch Syndrome Patients: Weighing Role of Obesity and Aspirin and Risk of Colorectal Cancer Aug 17, 2015

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This podcast will discuss the association of obesity and risk of developing colorectal cancer in Lynch syndrome patients based on a manuscript by Mohammad Movahedi and colleagues. In this manuscript, they report an association between obesity and increased risk of colorectal cancer as well as the potential benefit of aspirin to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in obese Lynch syndrome patients.

To Stop or Not to Stop: That is the Question Aug 17, 2015

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Combined analysis of multiple phase three trials in multiple myeloma demonstrates improved outcomes with continued therapy

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