Among women at high risk for breast cancer and who are treated with tamoxifen, a reduction in breast density of 10% or more is an early predictor of which women will benefit from the therapy. Medscape Medical News
Three key areas of genetic susceptibility for lung cancer are found to be similar among Caucasian and Asian populations. Is more genetic heterogeneity among diverse populations to be expected? Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Dr. Bruce Cheson takes issue with a study that supports the use of radiation therapy as an underutilized first-line option for early-stage, low-grade follicular lymphoma. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Private practice oncologists are not to blame for the current cancer drug shortages, according to the Community Oncology Alliance. Medscape Medical News
