Dr. Mark Kris reports on the National Cancer Institute landmark study that found that use of low-dose helical CT scans provides a 20% reduction in mortality in current and previous smokers. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Bevacizumab has received accelerated approval from the FDA for use in metastatic breast cancer in combination with paclitaxel chemotherapy. Medscape Medical News
Current approaches can reduce cardiac damage from these commonly used antineoplastic drugs, and current research is exploring new strategies for early identification and prevention. British Journal of Cardiology
Dr. Mark Kris highlights the therapeutic benefits -- and toxicities -- associated with bevacizumab use in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Medscape Hematology-Oncology