Fourth Annual Chicago Supportive Oncology Conference

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Pharmacogenomics of Cancer Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity, by C. Ryan Miller and Howard L. McLeod

Role of Chemotherapy for Palliation in the Lung Cancer Patient, by Shannon Stinnett, Laura Williams, and David H. Johnson

Communicating About Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia, by Brad Davidson, Diane Blum, David Cella, et al

Interleukin-1 Genetic Polymorphisms and Their Relationship to the Cancer Anorexia/Weight Loss Syndrome, by Aminah Jatoi, Phuong L. Nguyen, Nathan Foster, et al

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Summaries of Selected Presentations from the 2006 Chicago Supportive Oncology Conference

Issues in Supportive Care • Breast Cancer • Cancer-Related Pain

Gastrointestinal Malignancies • Hematologic Malignancies • Lung Cancer

Malignant Bowel Obstruction • Neuropsychology • Prostate Cancer

Rehabilitation

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Anemia and Cancer in Older Persons, by Brenda W. Penninx, Harvey Jay Cohen, and Richard C. Woodman

Symptom Control Trials: A 20-Year Experience, by Charles L. Loprinzi, Debra L. Barton, Aminah Jatoi, et al

Oncologist-Patient Discussion of Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy in Breast Cancer, by Brad Davidson, Victor Vogel, and Lawrence Wickerham

Use of Warfarin in the Patient With Cancer, by Joanna Maudlin Pangilinan, Percival H. Pangilinan Jr., and Francis P. Worden

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Cancer Cachexia and Targeting Chronic Inflammation: A Unified Approach to Cancer Treatment and Palliative/Supportive Care, by Neil MacDonald

Symptom Clusters in Cancer Patients and Their Relation to EGFR Ligand Modulation of the Circadian Axis, by Tyvin A. Rich

Leveling the Playing Field: The Personal Coach Program, by Joanne Hohenadel, Elizabeth Kaegi, Jack Laidlaw, et al

Dietary Supplement Usage by Patients With Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy, by Aditya Bardia, Edward Greeno, and Brent A. Bauer

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Strategies for Prevention and Management of Xerostomia, by Mary Elizabeth Brosky

Oral Mucositis and Outcomes of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation Following High-Dose Melphalan Conditioning for Multiple Myeloma, by Montserrat Vera-Llonch, Gerry Oster, Colleen M. Ford, et al

A Study of Oncology Fellows' Training in End-of-Life Care, by Mary K. Buss, David S. Lessen, Amy M. Sullivan, et al.

Balloon Kyphoplasty for Multilevel Spinal Metastases from Breast Cancer, by Ronald A. Alberico

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Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis: The Role of Gastrointestinal Microflora and Mucins in the
Luminal Environment, by Andrea M. Stringer, Rachel J. Gibson, Joanne M. Bowen, et al

Use of Heparin-Coated Central Venous Lines to Prevent Catheter-Related Bloodstream
Infection, by Abderrahman Abdelkefi, Wafa Achour, Tarek Ben Othman, et al

Patients’ and Doctors’ Views of Using the Schedule for Individual Quality of Life in Clinical
Practice,by Åsa Kettis-Lindblad, Lena Ring, Elisabeth Widmark, et al.

Achieving Analgesia for Painful Ulcers Using Topically Applied Morphine Gel,
by Quy N.H. Tran and Tonya Fancher

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Endoscopic Therapy for Malignant Bowel Obstruction, by Edward J. Frech and
Douglas G. Adler

Fentanyl Buccal Tablet for Relief of Breakthrough Pain in Opioid-Tolerant Patients With
Cancer-Related Chronic Pain, by Neal E. Slatkin, Fang Xie, John Messina, and Thalia J. Segal

Identifying and Treating Fluoropyrimidine-Associated Hand-and-Foot Syndrome in
White and Non-White Patients, by Muhammad Wasif Saif and Aymen A. Elfiky

Nebulized Lidocaine for Intractable Cough Near the End of Life, by Brian M. Lingerfelt,
Craig W. Swainey, Thomas J. Smith, and Patrick J. Coyne

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2007 Chicago Supportive Oncology Conference Program and Abstracts

Malignant Gastroparesis: Pathogenesis and Management of an Underrecognized Disorder,
by Kavitha R. Donthireddy, Sikander Ailawadhi, Eiad Nasser, et al

Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Breast Cancer Patients, by
Christopher M. Booth, Mark Clemons, George Dranitsaris, et al

An Innovative Symptom Monitoring Tool for People With Advanced Lung Cancer, by
Kimberly Davis, Susan Yount, Katie Del Ciello, et al

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Symptom Clusters in Patients With Newly-Diagnosed Brain Tumors, by John F. Gleason, Jr.,
Douglas Case, Stephen R. Rapp, et al

Measuring Spiritual Quality of Life in Patients With Cancer, by Mary E. Johnson,
Katherine M. Piderman, Jeff A. Sloan, et al

Evaluation of an Oral Patient-Controlled Analgesia Device for Pain Management in Oncology
Inpatients, by Jane Rosati, Mary Gallagher, Beverly Shook, et al

Infusion-Related and Hypersensitivity Reactions of Monoclonal Antibodies Used to Treat
Colorectal Cancer, by Soonmo Peter Kang and Muhammad Wasif Saif

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Adverse Effects of Bisphosphonates: Current Issues, by Ingo J. Diel, Raoul Bergner,
and Knut A. Grötz

Physical Activity in Patients With Advanced Stage Cancer Actively Receiving Chemotherapy,
by Matthew M. Clark, Kristin S. Vickers, Julie C. Hathaway, et al

Screening for Psychosocial Distress: A National Survey of Oncologists, by William F. Pirl,
Anna Muriel, Vivian Hwang, et al

New ASH/ASCO Guidelines on the Use of Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents:
A Chorale Amid Cacophony, by David P. Steensma

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