Archive: May 2017

Testicular Cancer Update

Nabil Adra, MD, and Lawrence H. Einhorn, MD

  Abstract: The advances seen in the treatment of testicular cancer are among the great achievements in modern medicine. These advances were made possible by the […]

The Role of Radiation Therapy in Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers

David H. Ilson, MD, PhD

  Abstract: Upper gastrointestinal cancers are common and account for a high proportion of cases of cancer-related morbidity and mortality. Combined-modality therapy with surgery, chemotherapy, and […]

Non–Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinomas: Biological Insights and Therapeutic Challenges and Opportunities

Gabriel G. Malouf, MD, Richard W. Joseph, MD, Amishi Y. Shah, MD, and Nizar M. Tannir, MD

  Abstract: The non–clear cell renal cell carcinomas (nccRCCs) are a diverse group of rare-variant renal carcinomas. Each subtype harbors a distinct cell of origin and […]

Recent Advances in Understanding Glucocorticoid Receptor Function in Cancer

Suzanne D. Conzen, MD

  H&O  Are there any new insights into the role of glucocorticoids and/or glucocorticoid receptors? SC  There are several new insights into the role of glucocorticoids, […]

Antifibrinolytic Agents in Acquired Bleeding Disorders

Mark Walsh, MD

  H&O  What are the main causes of acquired coagulopathy? MW  We categorize these based on what can go wrong along the many pathways of coagulation: […]

Common Fungal Infections in Patients With Leukemia

Eunice S. Wang, MD

  H&O  What is the mortality associated with fungal infections in patients with leukemia? EW  Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) constitutes the hematologic malignancy with the highest […]

Letter From the Editor: Buyer Beware!

Brad S. Kahl, MD

I’m writing this column in part as a public service for any young faculty members who might be getting close to purchasing their first home, as […]

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