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Permanent Oncology Job in Ronceverte West Virginia with Community Health Systems
Seeking an Oncologist for Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Offering a one-year income guarantee, a sign-on bonus, and relocation expenses; to either join a private practice or a mult-practice opportunity.
Permanent Oncology Job in Oncologist - Enid, OK Oklahoma with Universal Health Services, Inc.
Oncology Private Practice - Outstanding Personal and Professional Growth Opportunity St. Marys Regional Medical Center is assisting in the recruitment of a new Oncologist to the community. This is
Permanent Oncology Job in Southeast Kansas with Rural Health Education & Services
Medical Oncologist to join busy multi-specialty group. The 190-bed admitting hospital provides full service general acute care including CT, ER, home health, hospice, ICU, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound,
Annals of Oncology - current issue
in this issue
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Prevalence of undertreatment in cancer pain. A review of published literature
Deandrea, S., Montanari, M., Moja, L., Apolone, G. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Background: Pain is a major health care problem for patients with cancer: despite the existence of guidelines for cancer pain management, undertreatment is a widespread problem. Pain Management Indexes (PMIs) evaluate the congruence between the patient's reported level of pain and the intensity/strength of the analgesic therapy. Negative scores indicate inadequate prescriptions. Materials and methods: We conducted a Medline search using terms for ‘pain management’, ‘index’ or ‘measure’ to select studies which measured undertreatment in cancer settings. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression identified associations between independent predictors and high prevalence of undertreatment. Results: Among the 44 studies identified, 26 studies used the PMI as proposed by Cleeland. The range of negative PMI varied from 8% to 82% with a weighted mean value of 43%. In multivariate analyses, factors associated with negative PMI were date of publication before 2001, provenance from Europe or Asia and countries with a gross national income per capita <$40 000 per year and a care setting not specific for cancer. Age was not a significant predictor for undertreatment. Conclusion: Nearly one of two patients with cancer pain is undertreated. The percentage is high, but consists of a large variability of undertreatment across studies and settings.
Primary extranodal lymphomas of stomach: clinical presentation, diagnostic pitfalls and management
Psyrri, A., Papageorgiou, S., Economopoulos, T. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Gastrointestinal lymphoma is the most common form of extranodal lymphoma, accounting for 30%–40% of cases. The most commonly involved site is the stomach (60%–75% of cases), followed by the small bowel, ileum, cecum, colon and rectum. The most common histological subtypes are diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT). Helicobacter pylori infection has been implicated in the pathogenesis of MALT gastric lymphoma, but its role in gastric diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is controversial. The therapeutic approach for patients with gastric NHL has been revised over the last 10 years. Conservative treatment with anthracycline-based chemotherapy alone or in combination with involved-field radiotherapy has replaced gastrectomy as standard therapy in cases with DLBCL. Additionally, MALT lymphomas are mainly treated with antibiotics alone, which can induce lasting remissions in those cases associated with H. pylori infection. Nevertheless, various therapeutic aspects for primary gastric lymphomas are still controversial and several questions remain unanswered. Among others, the role of rituximab, consolidation radiotherapy as well as H. pylori eradication in histological aggressive subtypes warrants better clarification.
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Permanent Oncology Job in Ronceverte West Virginia with Community Health Systems
Seeking an Oncologist for Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Offering a one-year income guarantee, a sign-on bonus, and relocation expenses; to either join a private practice or a mult-practice opportunity.
Permanent Oncology Job in Oncologist - Enid, OK Oklahoma with Universal Health Services, Inc.
Oncology Private Practice - Outstanding Personal and Professional Growth Opportunity St. Marys Regional Medical Center is assisting in the recruitment of a new Oncologist to the community. This is
Permanent Oncology Job in Southeast Kansas with Rural Health Education & Services
Medical Oncologist to join busy multi-specialty group. The 190-bed admitting hospital provides full service general acute care including CT, ER, home health, hospice, ICU, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound,
Annals of Oncology - current issue
in this issue
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Prevalence of undertreatment in cancer pain. A review of published literature
Deandrea, S., Montanari, M., Moja, L., Apolone, G. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Background: Pain is a major health care problem for patients with cancer: despite the existence of guidelines for cancer pain management, undertreatment is a widespread problem. Pain Management Indexes (PMIs) evaluate the congruence between the patient's reported level of pain and the intensity/strength of the analgesic therapy. Negative scores indicate inadequate prescriptions. Materials and methods: We conducted a Medline search using terms for ‘pain management’, ‘index’ or ‘measure’ to select studies which measured undertreatment in cancer settings. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression identified associations between independent predictors and high prevalence of undertreatment. Results: Among the 44 studies identified, 26 studies used the PMI as proposed by Cleeland. The range of negative PMI varied from 8% to 82% with a weighted mean value of 43%. In multivariate analyses, factors associated with negative PMI were date of publication before 2001, provenance from Europe or Asia and countries with a gross national income per capita <$40 000 per year and a care setting not specific for cancer. Age was not a significant predictor for undertreatment. Conclusion: Nearly one of two patients with cancer pain is undertreated. The percentage is high, but consists of a large variability of undertreatment across studies and settings.
Primary extranodal lymphomas of stomach: clinical presentation, diagnostic pitfalls and management
Psyrri, A., Papageorgiou, S., Economopoulos, T. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Gastrointestinal lymphoma is the most common form of extranodal lymphoma, accounting for 30%–40% of cases. The most commonly involved site is the stomach (60%–75% of cases), followed by the small bowel, ileum, cecum, colon and rectum. The most common histological subtypes are diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT). Helicobacter pylori infection has been implicated in the pathogenesis of MALT gastric lymphoma, but its role in gastric diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is controversial. The therapeutic approach for patients with gastric NHL has been revised over the last 10 years. Conservative treatment with anthracycline-based chemotherapy alone or in combination with involved-field radiotherapy has replaced gastrectomy as standard therapy in cases with DLBCL. Additionally, MALT lymphomas are mainly treated with antibiotics alone, which can induce lasting remissions in those cases associated with H. pylori infection. Nevertheless, various therapeutic aspects for primary gastric lymphomas are still controversial and several questions remain unanswered. Among others, the role of rituximab, consolidation radiotherapy as well as H. pylori eradication in histological aggressive subtypes warrants better clarification.
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Regulatory Services, LTD: Innovation in Providing Medical Physics and Treatment Planning to the Radiation Oncology Community. The Leader in On-Line Dosimetry.Research: British Laser Appeal for Surgical Equipment & Research BLASER is a small but very effective medical charity that is committed to improving patient treatment and supports minimally invasive treatments. These procedures cause far less pain and swelling, fewer complications and reduce patients...
RT Tecnincal Services: New, used, and refurbished radiotherapy systems, including linear accelerators, cobalt, simulators, superficial/orthovoltage for the radiation therapy department.
Accuray: Accuray manufactures the CyberKnife, a non-invasive frameless stereotactic radiosurgery system that enables stereotactic radiosurgery anywhere in the body using image-guided robotics. Making Radiosurgery an Option for Every Cancer Patient.
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO): Medical society site for members and non-members provides current and updated information relating to radiation oncology including news releases.
Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology: Provides resident input into professional organizations affecting radiation oncology residents, and to disseminate information to and foster communication among residents.
Beampoint: Product enhances external beam placement during prostate cancer treatment, thereby lowering the risk of radiation complications in adjacent organs.
Brachytherapy Institute of Florida: Radiation Oncology - Brachytherapy information, Prostate cancer & Breast cancer treatment / information. Information on methods of irradiation, ranging from brachytherapy to Gamma Knife radiosurgery.
CancerAblation: American Cancer Ablation Center specializes in the treatment of cancer using thermal ablation techniques.
CancerBACUP : General information on radiotherapy: Cancerbackup - Europe's leading cancer information service, providing accurate, up-to-date and authorative cancer information, resources and support for people affected by cancer.
Cutting Field IMRT: A discussion of the technical merits of a new external beam method, and its use in clinical cases.
CyberKnife Society: Dedicated to the clinical and the academic exchange of radiosurgery / radiotherapy information and provides patient information on treating cancers, tumors and lesions.
Dr. John Gwozdz: A radiation oncologist, Dr John Gwozdz treats and cures many cancers with radiation therapy including breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer and other tumors.
Elaisee Liquid Ionization Chamber: Elaisee stands for high quality liquid ionization chambers for the measurement of ionizing radiation, primarily for the medical field.
Gamma Knife Surgery in Michigan: Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors, AVMs, acoustic neuroma and trigeminal neuralgia. The Gamma Knife at MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland serves Michigan, Western Ontario and the Midwest. Includes information on safety and outcomes, lodging and transportation, and how to get a case revi...
Hyperthermia-based Oncology - Dr. Bogovic: Effects of hyperthermia on specific cancer therapies. Covers theory, holistic, alternative, biologic support for cancer treatment, consultations, news, multidrug resistance (MDR), and chemotherapy modifications.
Johns Hopkins University: Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences: Johns Hopkins Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, a department of The School of Medicine located in Baltimore, Maryland. Dedicated to excellence in cancer treatment, patient care, cancer research and education through radiation therapy.
Maastro: CLINIC | TRIALS | PHYSICS | LAB | SCHOOL | DASHBOARD | PATIENTINFO
Medical Image Display and Analysis (MIDAG): This team at the University of North Carolina researches the uses of medical images in everything from virtual biopsies to radiotherapy to brain surgery.
Netherlands - Institute Radiotherapy: This site describes the research done in the Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center in Rotterdam. Some research projects are described. Parts of the annual report are published here. [English]
NYU Radiation Oncology: Information on the department at New York University.
Prostate Seed Institute - Dr. Gregory Echt: Specializing in Brachytherapy (Prostate seed implants), this practice's site discusses how to choose a treatment, risk factors, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and grading staging, and includes a glossary. [Irving and Dallas, Texas]
Radiation Medical Group, Inc.: Information about radiation therapy for cancer patients in San Diego, California.
Radiation Therapy and What You Need to Know: Considering Radiation Therapy? You need critical information to make the most informed decisions about your medical care. at CancerInfo4U.com. We provide online and VHS videos about what patients can expect from radiation therapy for breast cancer and general cancer to improve understanding and...
Radiation Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers: A fact sheet that defines the different types of radiation therapy and discusses scientific advances that improve the effectiveness of this treatment. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 7.1
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group: RTOG: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group,multi-institutional cooperative organization,National Cancer Institute,radiation therapy,cancer,chemotheraputic drugs
radiationtherapy.tk: Information for radiation therapy students and radiation therapists. Learn about radiation physics, radiation oncology, radiation biology, radiation safety and descriptions of the types of cancers radiation therapists treat.
RadiologyInfo - Radiation Therapy: Radiation Therapy procedure menu
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Clinical Program in Australia: Welcome to a website that will take you through the progress and development of our Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Radiotherapy Clinical Program in Australia.
The Johns Hopkins Radiosurgery Group: The Johns Hopkins Radiosurgery Group includes radiosurgery specialists committed to providing the highest quality radiosurgery treatment for each patient by utilizing the unique expertise, state of the art technologies, and extensive resources available at Johns Hopkins. Find information about br...
University Medical Center in Utrecht, Netherlands: Information for patients and health care professionals [in Dutch], as well as research information with an emphasis on hyperthermia research [in English].
University of Florida Radiation Oncology: RADIATION ONCOLOGY
University of North Carolina Radiation Oncology: This tertiary care clinic is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The site lists staff, resources for cancer patients and their families, clinical treatments, education and training opportunities, research, clinical trials, seminars and events. The clinic is associated with UNC Lineberger Comp...
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology: Vanderbilt researches basic and medical physics science, develops clinical techniques, interacts with industry and develops new radiotherapy facilities throughout the Nashville, Tennessee region.
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