Stem Cell Transplant Procedures Vary Throughout the World (05/09/2008)
Stem cell transplant practices vary substantially among physicians treating adults and children with hematologic malignancies (cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukemias and lymphomas).  These findings were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Genetic Variation Associated with Risk of Neuroblastoma (05/09/2008)
Individuals with a common genetic variation (change in DNA) on the chromosome band 6p22 have a significantly increased risk of developing neuroblastoma, as well as an increased risk for disease relapse and advanced disease. These results were recently published in an early online article in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Colon Cancer Outcomes Differ Between Men and Women (05/09/2008)
Variations within the gene responsible for epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) may be predictive of differing outcomes between male and female patients diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer. Details of the study have recently been published in the Journal of Cancer Research.

PET Scans Often Impact Physicians’ Treatment Decisions (05/08/2008)
A recently published study finds that results from positron emission tomography (PET) scans often influence a physician’s intended management plan among elderly patients diagnosed with cancer. Full details of the study were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Nexavar® Shows Promise for the Treatment of Advanced Melanoma (05/08/2008)
Researchers from the United States have recently reported that, among patients with advanced melanoma, the addition to chemotherapy of the drug Nexavar® (sorafenib) improved progression-free survival. Full details of the study were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.