July 2008 Oncology News International

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Cover Story

Dr. Larry Norton & the Case of the Recurring Mass

Novel Agents May Overcome Resistance to Trastuzumab

DEPARTMENTS

Focus on Breast Cancer

Lapatinib Plus Trastuzumab Extends Progression-Free Survival in Women With HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

International News

Bevacizumab Improves PFS in Advanced Breast Cancer

Focus on Lung Cancer

RNA Analysis Can Predict Lung Cancer Among Smokers

Focus on Prostate Cancer

Custirsen, an Antisense Oligonucleotide, May Enhance Docetaxel Efficacy in Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer

Vantage Point: Impressive' Pain results; Tolerability Questioned

Focus on Colon Cancer

KRAS Status Predicts Benefit for Cetuximab in Met Colon Ca

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