ONCOLOGY & HEMATOLOGY REVIEW (US) – VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 – SPRING 2013
ONCOLOGY & HEMATOLOGY REVIEW (US) – VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1 – SPRING 2013
Welcome to the spring edition of Oncology & Hematology Review (US). This features review articles exploring recent revelations in a broad range of topics across neoplastic diseases including, rectal cancer, lung cancer, melanoma, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, pediatric oncology and supportive oncology. All articles offer an overview of ongoing trials, as well as speculations into the future of potential new therapies within these important subspecialties. Hui and Bruera reiterate the significance of supportive and palliative care in oncology and further stress the importance of broad working knowledge of all major palliative care disciplines in order to optimize diagnosis and the quality of life for cancer patients. Pipas et al. consider the future of individualized therapy given recent rapid advances and novel targeted therapies. Please peruse and enjoy this edition, we have no doubt that it will be of great benefit to our readers.