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The OncLive® Conference page includes a listing of all conferences covered by OncLive®, including the ASCO, ESMO, SITC, EHA, ASH, and SABCS annual meetings, as well as the Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium and Miami Breast Cancer Conference, among many others. Conference coverage incorporates articles and interviews in written and video format.
Circulating Tumor Cells Show Promise as Surrogate for Survival in Prostate Cancer Trials
June 5th 2011, 6:31am
Prostate cancer research lacks surrogate biomarkers for survival that could hasten the study and approval of new medications.
Regional Radiation Therapy Improves Outcomes in Early Breast Cancer
June 5th 2011, 6:00am
Radiation therapy directed to the regional lymph nodes of women with early-stage breast cancer reduced distant disease recurrence
Amonafide Plus Cytarabine Fails To Meet Primary Endpoint
June 4th 2011, 10:08am
Amonafide+Cytarabine may not be effective for secondary acute myeloid leukemia, according to ACCEDE trial data
High-Dose Methotrexate Better for ALL
June 4th 2011, 9:54am
High doses of methotrexate increases EFS for children and young adults
Molecular Profiling Boosts Targeted Therapies in Phase I Trial
June 4th 2011, 9:14am
Matching patients with targeted therapies based on molecular profile results in superior clinical outcomes
Dr. Joensuu on the Imatinib for High-Risk GIST Trial
June 4th 2011, 7:51am
Dr. Heikki Joensuu from the Helsinki University Central Hospital Summarizes the Imatinib for High-Risk high-risk gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) Trial
Tim Turnham Discusses Melanoma Treatment Advances
June 4th 2011, 6:13am
Tim Turnham the Executive Director of the Melanoma Research Foundation Discusses Melanoma Treatment Advances
Investors Taking Stock of Key ASCO Abstracts
May 19th 2011, 4:01pm
Oncology specialists, biopharmaceutical analysts and investors all await the latest research news from the upcoming ASCO annual meeting
Genetic Analysis Yields Biomarker for Neuropathy
May 18th 2011, 3:57pm
A genetic analysis resulted in the discovery of the first predictive biomarker for taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy
Cabozantinib (XL184) Demonstrates Antitumor Activity and Reduces or Eliminates Bone Metastases in Multiple Cancers
May 18th 2011, 2:56pm
Cabozantinib (XL184), an investigational oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, demonstrated antitumor activity in multiple types of advanced solid tumors.
Study Results Show Ovarian Cancer Deaths Are Not Reduced by Early-Detection Screening Methods
May 18th 2011, 2:53pm
The risk of dying from ovarian cancer was not reduced when women received CA-125 blood testing and transvaginal ultrasound
Study Confirms Extending Testing to Every 3 Years in Women Who Test Negative for the HPV Virus
May 18th 2011, 2:51pm
A large-scale study of HPV testing and Pap smear for cervical cancer screening confirms that women can safely extend screening intervals from 1 to 3 years.
PSA Found to Be Highly Predictive of Long-Term Risk of Death From Prostate Cancer
May 18th 2011, 2:46pm
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels can accurately predict the risk of developing metastasis or death from prostate cancer up to 30 years later
Among Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer, Study Finds Smoking, Not Moderate Alcohol Use, Increases Risk of Common Cancers
May 18th 2011, 2:37pm
A prospective study analyzed the risk of contracting common cancers based on baseline self-reporting data on smoking, alcohol use, and physical activity
Stay tuned for Live Conference Coverage from ASCO 2011
May 18th 2011, 2:33pm
ASCO 2011, June 3-7, 2011 McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Donna Berry on Winning Researcher Award
May 7th 2011, 1:27pm
Oncology Nursing Society Congress
Donna Berry on the Distinguished Researcher Award and Her Advice to Researchers
ONS President Carl Brown on Key Messages of the Congress
May 7th 2011, 12:43pm
Oncology Nursing Society Congress
Carlton Brown Describes Key Messages of the ONS Congress
Cancer Survivor Charlie Lustman Lives to Tell His Story
May 7th 2011, 11:47am
Oncology Nursing Society Congress
Keynote Presenter Cancer Survivor Charlie Lustman Lives to Tell His Story
Susan Moore on Adapting a Practice for Oral Oncolytics
May 6th 2011, 1:37pm
Oncology Nursing Society Congress
Susan Moore Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Consultant, MCG Oncology on Adapting a Practice for Use of Oral Oncolytics
Addressing the Challenges of Oral Oncolytic Therapy
May 6th 2011, 1:34pm
Oncology Nursing Society Congress
Oral oncolytics are frequently used in cancer treatment and they make up approximately 25% of the medications in the oncology pipeline