Volume 6, Number 2 (February 2008) |
The articles in this month’s issue of The Journal of Supportive Oncology are summaries from selected presentations at the Third Annual Chicago Supportive Oncology Conference, held September 27–29, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois. Please see http://www.supportiveoncology.net/chicago for more information on the 2008 Chicago Supportive Oncology Conference, including the conference schedule, call for abstracts, continuing education programs, and registration. |
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Plenary Lectures |
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Dignity-Conserving Care: Challenges and Opportunities
Based on a presentation by Harvey Max Chochinov, MD, PhD
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59 |
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Integrating Palliative Care into Oncology
Based on a presentation by Jamie H. Von Roenn, MD
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Therapeutic Updates |
62 |
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Radiotherapy and Chemoradiation After Effects: Widespread, Systemic, and Often Persistent
Based on a presentation by Barbara Murphy, MD
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64 |
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Challenges and Opportunities for Research in Symptom Management
Based on a presentation by Michael J. Fisch, MD, MPH
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65 |
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Examining and Managing "Chemobrain"
Based on a presentation by Lynne I. Wagner, PhD
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Cancer-Related Pain |
67 |
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Intraspinal Interventions in Pain Management
Based on a presentation by Mark S. Wallace, MD
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68 |
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Methadone: Usefulness and Caveats in Pain Control
Based on a presentation by Judith A. Paice, PhD, RN, FAAN
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70 |
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Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
Based on a presentation by Patrick M. Dougherty, MD, PhD
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Emesis |
71 |
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Evidence-Based Prevention of CINV: What’s New in ASCO Guidelines?
Based on a presentation by Paul J. Hesketh, MD
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73 |
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Preventing Emesis and Nausea Now and in the Future
Based on a presentation by Mark G. Kris, MD
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Toxicities of Targeted Therapies |
75 |
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Understanding Phase I Trials
Based on a presentation by Michael A. Carducci, MD
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76 |
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Dermatologic Toxicities of Biologic Therapies
Based on a presentation by Mario E. Lacouture, MD
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77 |
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Cardiotoxicity and Optimal Treatment
Based on a presentation by Daniel J. Lenihan, MD
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Geriatrics |
80 |
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Assessment of the Older Adult With Cancer
Based on a presentation by Arti Hurria, MD
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81 |
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Special Considerations in Treating the Elderly: Expanding the Therapeutic Index
Based on a presentation by Corey J. Langer, MD
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84 |
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Understanding Depression in the Elderly Cancer Patient
Based on a presentation by Andrew J. Roth, MD
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Neuro-Oncology |
87 |
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Treatment of Brain Metastasis
Based on a presentation by Lisa M. DeAngelis, MD
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88 |
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Management of Spinal Cord Compression
Based on a presentation by Patrick Y. Wen, MD
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90 |
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Supportive Care for Patients With Brain Tumors
Based on a presentation by David Schiff, MD
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Chemotherapy for Palliation |
92 |
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Chemotherapy for the Palliation of Lung Cancer
Based on a presentation by David H. Johnson, MD
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93 |
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Chemotherapy as Palliation in Advanced Colorectal Cancer: When to Use, When to Withhold
Based on a presentation by Patrick J. Loehrer, Sr., MD
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95 |
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Chemotherapy for the Palliation of Advanced Prostate Cancer
Based on a presentation by Robert Dreicer, MD
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