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General Articles of Special Interest to Surgical Oncologists

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Factors that predict the referral of breast cancer patients onto clinical trials by their surgeons and medical oncologists.
Siminoff, L. A.; Zhang, A.; Colabianchi, N.; Sturm, C. M. S., and Shen, Q. S. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 18(6):1203-1211, 2000 Mar.

Increased risk of second cancers following breast cancer: Role of the initial treatment
Rubino, C.; de Vathaire, F.; Diallo, I.; Shamsaldin, A., and Le, M. G.. Breast Cancer Research & Treatment. 61(3):183-195, 2000 Jun.

Breast cancer: Challenges and opportunities [Review].
Sledge, G. W. and Miller, K. Seminars in Oncology. 26(6 Suppl 18):1-5, 1999 Dec.

Patterns of breast carcinoma treatment in older women - Patient preference and clinical and physician influences
Mandelblatt, J. S.; Hadley, J.; Kerner, J. F.; Schulman, K. A.; Gold, K.; Dunmore-Griffith, J.; Edge, S.; Guadagnoli, E.; Lynch, J. J.; Meropol, N. J.; Weeks, J. C., and Winn, R.. Cancer. 89(3):561-573, 2000 Aug 1.

Autocrine and paracrine growth inhibitors of breast cancer cells
Le Bourhis, X.; Toillon, R. A.; Boilly, B., and Hondermarck, H. (Reprint available from: Le Bourhis X Univ Sci & Technol Lille, Dev Biol Lab, Equipe Facteurs Croissance, UPRES 1033 Bat SN3 F-59655 Villeneuve Dascq France).. Breast Cancer Research & Treatment. 60(3):251-258, 2000 Apr.

Changing incidence rate of invasive lobular breast carcinoma among older women
Li, C. I.; Anderson, B. O.; Porter, P.; Holt, S. K.; Daling, J. R., and Moe, R. E. Cancer. 88(11):2561-2569, 2000 Jun 1.

Underrepresentation of patients 65 years of age or older in cancer-treatment trials.
Hutchins, L. F.; Unger, J. M.; Crowley, J. J.; Coltman, C. A., and Albain, K. S New England Journal of Medicine.341(27):2061-2067, 1999 Dec 30.

Bilateral breast carcinoma - Risk factors and outcomes for patients with synchronous and metachronous disease.
Heron, D. E.; Komarnicky, L. T.; Hyslop, T.; Schwartz, G. F., and Mansfield, C. M. Cancer. 88(12):2739-2750, 2000 Jun 15.

Breast and cervical carcinoma mortality among women in the Appalachian region of the US, 1976-1996.
Hall, H. I.; Rogers, J. D.; Weir, H. K.; Miller, D. S., and Uhler, R. J. Cancer. 89(7):1593-1602, 2000 Oct 1.

Cancer statistics, 2000.
Greenlee, R. T.; Murray, T.; Bolden, S., and Wingo, P. A. Ca: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians.50(1):7-33, 2000 Jan-Feb.

Management of familial breast cancer risk [Review].
Goodwin, P. J. (Reprint available from: Goodwin PJ Univ Toronto, Mt Sinai Hosp, Samuel Lunenfeld Res Inst,Dept Med, Div Epidemiol,Marvelle Koffler Breast Ctr 1284-600 Univ Ave Toronto ON M5G 1X5 Canada). Breast Cancer Research & Treatment. 62(1):19-33, 2000 Jul.

Age-related variation in the treatment and outcomes of patients with breast carcinoma
Golledge, J.; Wiggins, J. E., and Callam, M. J.. Cancer. 88(2):369-374, 2000 Jan 15.

Managing menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors: Results of a randomized controlled trial.
Ganz, P. A.; Greendale, G. A.; Petersen, L.; Zibecchi, L.; Kahn, B., and Belin, T. R. (Reprint available from:Ganz PA Univ Calif Los Angeles, Jonsson Comprehens Canc Ctr, Div Canc Prevent & Control Res Box 956900Rm A2-125 CHS Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA). Journal of the National Cancer Institute.92(13):1054-1064, 2000 Jul 5.

Survival from contralateral breast cancer.
Gajalakshmi, C. K.; Shanta, V., and Hakama, M.. Breast Cancer Research & Treatment. 58(2):115-122, 1999 Nov.

Tumor characteristics and clinical outcome of elderly women with breast cancer
Diab, S. G.; Elledge, R. M., and Clark, G. M. (Reprint available from: Diab SG Rocky Mt Canc Ctr 1700 SPotomac St Aurora, CO 80012 USA). Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 92(7):550-556, 2000 Apr 5.

Primary treatment of cystosarcoma phyllodes of the breast.
Chaney, A. W.; Pollack, A.; Mcneese, M. D.; Zagars, G. K.; Pisters, P. W. T.; Pollock, R. E., and Hunt, K.K.Cancer. 89(7):1502-1511, 2000 Oct 1.

Systemic therapy emergencies [Review].
Albanell, J. and Baselga, J. Seminars in Oncology. 27(3):347-361, 2000 Jun.

Breast carcinoma after cancer at another site - Method of detection, tumor characteristics, and surgical treatment
Nissen, M. J.; Lazovich, D., and Jolitz, G.. Cancer. 89(9):1999-2005, 2000 Nov 1.

Assessment of methods for tissue-based detection of the HER-2/neu alteration in human breast cancer: A direct comparison of fluorescence in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry.
Pauletti, G.; Dandekar, S.; Rong, H. M.; Ramos, L.; Pong, H. J.; Seshadri, R., and Slamon, D. J. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 18(21):3651-3664, 2000 Nov 1.

Routine chest roentgenography is unnecessary in the work-up of stage
I and II breast cancer Chen, E. A.; Carlson, G. A.; Coughlin, B. F.; Reed, W. P.; Garb, J. L., and Frank, J. L.. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 18(20):3503-3506, 2000 Oct 15.

Consensus panel recommendations for treatment of early breast cancer.
Jama: Journal of the American Medical Association. 284(21):2707-2708, 2000 Dec 6. No abstract FULL TEXT:

Clinical presentation, endoscopic features, and treatment of gastric metastases from breast carcinoma
Taal, B. G.; Peterse, H., and Boot, H.. Cancer. 89(11):2214-2221, 2000 Dec 1. In process

Breast cancer: Which Paradigm?
Rush, B. F. (Reprint available from: Rush BF Univ Med & Dent New Jersey, New Jersey Med Sch 90 Bergen St,Suite 7200 Newark, NJ 07103 USA). Journal of Surgical Oncology. 75(1):1-2, 2000 Sep. No abstract

Bone marrow metastases in breast cancer
Pikarsky, E. and Peretz, T. (Reprint available from: Pikarsky E Hadassah Med Ctr Kiryat Haddasah IL-91120 Jerusalem Israel).. New England Journal of Medicine. 343(8):577-578, 2000 Aug 24. No abstract CORRESPONDENCE:

UK and USA breast cancer deaths down 25% in year 2000 at ages 20-69 years
(Reprint available from: Peto R Radcliffe Infirm, Imperial Canc Res Fund, MRC, Clin Trial Serv Unit Oxford OX2 6HE England).Peto, R.; Boreham, J.; Clarke, M.; Davies, C., and Beral, V.. Lancet. 355(9217):1822, 2000 May 20. No abstract

The persistent impact of breast carcinoma on functional health status - Prospective evidence from the nurses' health study.
Michael, Y. L.; Kawachi, I.; Berkman, L. F.; Holmes, M. D., and Colditz, G. A. Cancer. 89(11):2176-2186, 2000 Dec 1. In process

Can biological markers improve the management of breast cancer patients?
(Reprint available from: Leake R Univ Glasgow, Inst Biomed & Life Sci, Div Biochem & Mol Biol DavidsonBldg Glasgow G12 8QQ Lanark Scotland). Leake, R.; Anderson, L.; Dowsett, M.; Iles, R.; Nicholson, R.; Robertson, J., and Walker, R. British Journal of Cancer. 82(10):1625-1626, 2000 May. No abstract

Biological markers: maintaining standards
(Reprint available from: Leake R Univ Glasgow, Inst Biomed & Life Sci, Div Biochem & Mol Biol Davidson Bldg Glasgow G12 8QQ Lanark Scotland) British Journal of Cancer. 82(10):1627-1628, 2000 May. No abstract

The path to recurrence is paved with good intentions
Klimberg, V. S. (Reprint available from: Klimberg VS Univ Arkansas Med Sci, VAMC, Arkansas Canc Res Ctr LR, Div Breast Surg Oncol 4301 W Markham, Slot 725 Little Rock, AR 72205 USA.) Annals of Surgical Oncology. 7(6):402-403, 2000 Jul. In process

Survival of patients with untreated breast cancer [Review].
Johnstone, P. A. S.; Norton, M. S., and Riffenburgh, R. H. (Reprint available from: Johnstone PAS USN, San Diego Med Ctr, Dept Clin Invest, Med Editing Div 34800 Bob Wilson Dr,Suite 5 San Diego, CA 92134 USA) Journal of Surgical Oncology. 73(4):273-277, 2000 Apr.

Rhythmic menstrual cycle modulation of breast cancer biologyHrushesky, W. J. M.
(Reprint available from: Hrushesky WJM WJB Dorn DVA Med Ctr 6439 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia, SC 29209 USA). . Journal of Surgical Oncology. 74(3):238-241, 2000 Jul.

Roads leading to breast cancer.
Haber, D. (Reprint available from: Haber D Massachusetts Gen Hosp Boston, MA 02114 USA). New England Journal of Medicine. 343(21):1566-1568, 2000 Nov 23. No abstract FULL TEXT:

Primary care - Primary care for survivors of breast cancer [Review].
Burstein, H. J. and Winer, E. P. (Reprint available from: Burstein HJ Dana Farber Canc Inst, Breast Oncol Ctr, Dept Adult Oncol 44 Binney St Boston, MA 02115 USA). New England Journal of Medicine. 343(15): 1086-1094, 2000 Oct 12. No abstract

Mechanisms of disease: Role of transforming growth factor beta in human disease. [Review].
Blobe, G. C.; Schiemann, W. P., and Lodish, H. F. (Reprint available from: Lodish HF Whitehead Inst Biomed Res 9 Cambridge Ctr Cambridge, MA 02142 USA) New England Journal of Medicine. 342(18):1350-1358, 2000 May 4. No abstract

23nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium - December 6-9, 2000
Marriott Rivercenter San Antonio - 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205 -
Abstracts. Breast Cancer Research & Treatment. 64(1):26-135, 2000 Nov

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General articles of special interest to medical oncologists

Management of breast cancer after Hodgkin's disease.
Wolden, S. L.; Hancock, S. L.; Carlson, R. W.; Goffinet, D. R.; Jeffrey, S. S., and Hoppe, R. T. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 18(4):765-772, 2000 Feb.

Osteoporosis due to cancer treatment: Pathogenesis and management [Review].
Pfeilschifter, J.and Diel, I. J. (Reprint available from: Diel IJ Univ Hosp, Dept Obstet Gynecol Voss Str 9 D-69115Heidelberg Germany). Journal of Clinical Oncology. 18(7):1570-1593, 2000 Apr.

American Society of Clinical Oncology guideline on the role of
bisphosphonates in breast cancer
Hillner, B. E.; Ingle, J. N.; Berenson, J. R.; Janjan, N. A.; Albain, K. S.; Lipton, A.; Yee, G.; Biermann, J. S.; Chlebowski, R. T., and Pfister, D. G. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 18(6):1378-1391, 2000 Mar.

Overexpression of Her-2 in patients with poorly differentiated carcinoma
or poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma of unknown primary site.
Hainsworth, J. D.; Lennington, W. J., and Greco, F. A. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 18(3):632-635, 2000 Feb.

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General articles of special interest to surgical oncologists

Mandatory second opinion surgical pathology at a large referral hospital Kronz,
J. D.; Westra, W. H., and Epstein, J. I. Cancer. 86(11):2426-2435, 1999 Dec 1.

The surgical oncologist and cancer education: Mandate or missed opportunity?
Sloan, D. A. (Reprint available from: Sloan DA Univ Kentucky, Med Ctr, Div Gen Surg 800 Rose St,Room C224Lexington, KY 40536 USA). Journal of Surgical Oncology. 73(3):127-129, 2000 Mar. No abstract

A prospective analysis of the cephalic vein cutdown approach for chronic ndwelling central venous access in 100 consecutive cancer patients
Povoski, S. P.. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 7(7):496-502, 2000 Aug. In process

Outcomes research in surgical oncology
Porter, G. A. and Skibber, J. M.. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 7(5):367-375, 2000 Jun. In process

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