Encouraging data at ASCO 2014 for survival and fertility in some cancers

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The American Society of Clinical Oncology marked its 50th anniversary at this year’s annual conference in Chicago, where it showcased the latest scientific advances in oncology and explored the translation of research findings into practice under its umbrella theme, Science and Society.

Drug combo extends survival by more than 1 year in metastatic prostate cancer patients
Key clinical finding Adding docetaxel to hormonal therapy at the time of diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer extends survival. Major finding Patients receiving docetaxel and androgen deprivation therapy at the time of diagnoses had median overall survival that was 13.6 months longer than men who received androgen deprivation therapy alone. Data source Randomized trial in 790 men with newly diagnosed metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer...
 

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The Journal of Community and Supportive Oncology - 12(7)
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metastatic prostate cancer, androgen deprivation therapy, ADT, docetaxel, CHAARTED, breast cancer, HR-negative, goserelin, POEMS study, ER-positive, Obesity, premenopausal women, fertility, premature menopause, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL, ibrutinib, ofatumumab
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The American Society of Clinical Oncology marked its 50th anniversary at this year’s annual conference in Chicago, where it showcased the latest scientific advances in oncology and explored the translation of research findings into practice under its umbrella theme, Science and Society.

Drug combo extends survival by more than 1 year in metastatic prostate cancer patients
Key clinical finding Adding docetaxel to hormonal therapy at the time of diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer extends survival. Major finding Patients receiving docetaxel and androgen deprivation therapy at the time of diagnoses had median overall survival that was 13.6 months longer than men who received androgen deprivation therapy alone. Data source Randomized trial in 790 men with newly diagnosed metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer...
 

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The American Society of Clinical Oncology marked its 50th anniversary at this year’s annual conference in Chicago, where it showcased the latest scientific advances in oncology and explored the translation of research findings into practice under its umbrella theme, Science and Society.

Drug combo extends survival by more than 1 year in metastatic prostate cancer patients
Key clinical finding Adding docetaxel to hormonal therapy at the time of diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer extends survival. Major finding Patients receiving docetaxel and androgen deprivation therapy at the time of diagnoses had median overall survival that was 13.6 months longer than men who received androgen deprivation therapy alone. Data source Randomized trial in 790 men with newly diagnosed metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer...
 

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The Journal of Community and Supportive Oncology - 12(7)
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Encouraging data at ASCO 2014 for survival and fertility in some cancers
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Encouraging data at ASCO 2014 for survival and fertility in some cancers
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metastatic prostate cancer, androgen deprivation therapy, ADT, docetaxel, CHAARTED, breast cancer, HR-negative, goserelin, POEMS study, ER-positive, Obesity, premenopausal women, fertility, premature menopause, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL, ibrutinib, ofatumumab
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metastatic prostate cancer, androgen deprivation therapy, ADT, docetaxel, CHAARTED, breast cancer, HR-negative, goserelin, POEMS study, ER-positive, Obesity, premenopausal women, fertility, premature menopause, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL, ibrutinib, ofatumumab
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