Annals of Oncology

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in this issue
Ann Oncol 17: 537; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl067
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editorial:

S. Danson and P. Lorigan

Melanoma vaccines – they should work
Ann Oncol 17: 539-541; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl055
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reviews:

D. De Ruysscher, M. Pijls-Johannesma, J. Vansteenkiste, A. Kester, I. Rutten, and P. Lambin

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised, controlled trials of the timing of chest radiotherapy in patients with limited-stage, small-cell lung cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on December 12, 2005
Ann Oncol 17: 543-552; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj094
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A. Bamias, I. Tiliakos, M.-D. Karali, and M. A. Dimopoulos

Systemic chemotherapy in inoperable or metastatic bladder cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on November 22, 2005
Ann Oncol 17: 553-561; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj079
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original articles:

melanoma:

D. Schadendorf, S. Ugurel, B. Schuler-Thurner, F. O. Nestle, A. Enk, E.-B. Bröcker, S. Grabbe, W. Rittgen, L. Edler, A. Sucker, C. Zimpfer-Rechner, T. Berger, J. Kamarashev, G. Burg, H. Jonuleit, A. Tüttenberg, J. C. Becker, P. Keikavoussi, E. Kämpgen, and G. Schuler

Dacarbazine (DTIC) versus vaccination with autologous peptide-pulsed dendritic cells (DC) in first-line treatment of patients with metastatic melanoma: a randomized phase III trial of the DC study group of the DeCOG
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 17, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 563-570; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj138
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E. Bajetta, M. Del Vecchio, P. Nova, A. Fusi, A. Daponte, M. R. Sertoli, P. Queirolo, P. Taveggia, M. G. Bernengo, S. S. Legha, B. Formisano, and N. Cascinelli

Multicenter phase III randomized trial of polychemotherapy (CVD regimen) versus the same chemotherapy (CT) plus subcutaneous interleukin-2 and interferon-2b in metastatic melanoma
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on February 9, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 571-577; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl007
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S. Peters, V. Voelter, L. Zografos, S. Pampallona, R. Popescu, M. Gillet, W. Bosshard, G. Fiorentini, M. Lotem, R. Weitzen, U. Keilholz, Y. Humblet, S. Piperno-Neumann, R. Stupp, and S. Leyvraz

Intra-arterial hepatic fotemustine for the treatment of liver metastases from uveal melanoma: experience in 101 patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on February 9, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 578-583; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl009
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breast cancer:

A. Kendall, M. Dowsett, E. Folkerd, and I. Smith

Caution: Vaginal estradiol appears to be contraindicated in postmenopausal women on adjuvant aromatase inhibitors
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 27, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 584-587; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj127
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S. Rodenhuis, M. Bontenbal, Q. G. C. M. van Hoesel, W. M. Smit, M. A. Nooij, E. E. Voest, E. van der Wall, P. Hupperets, H. van Tinteren, J. L. Peterse, M. J. van de Vijver, and E. G. E. de Vries for the Netherlands Working Party on Autologous Transplantation in Solid Tumours

Efficacy of high-dose alkylating chemotherapy in HER2/neu-negative breast cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 30, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 588-596; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl001
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B. M. Ryan, G. E. Konecny, S. Kahlert, H.-J. Wang, M. Untch, G. Meng, M. D. Pegram, K. C. Podratz, J. Crown, D. J. Slamon, and M. J. Duffy

Survivin expression in breast cancer predicts clinical outcome and is associated with HER2, VEGF, urokinase plasminogen activator and PAI-1
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 10, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 597-604; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj121
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B. T. Hennessy, S. Giordano, K. Broglio, Z. Duan, J. Trent, T. A. Buchholz, G. Babiera, G. N. Hortobagyi, and V. Valero

Biphasic metaplastic sarcomatoid carcinoma of the breast
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on February 9, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 605-613; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl006
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M. Marty, M. Espié, A. Llombart, A. Monnier, B. L. Rapoport, and V. Stahalova On behalf of the Dexrazoxane Study Group

Multicenter randomized phase III study of the cardioprotective effect of dexrazoxane (Cardioxane^®) in advanced/metastatic breast cancer patients treated with anthracycline-based chemotherapy
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 19, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 614-622; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj134
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M. Baweja, V. J. Suman, T. R. Fitch, J. A. Mailliard, A. Bernath, K. M. Rowland, S. R. Alberts, J. S. Kaur, and E. A. Perez

Phase II trial of oral vinorelbine for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer in patients 65 years of age: an NCCTG study
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on March 6, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 623-629; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj130
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P. Papaldo, A. Fabi, G. Ferretti, M. Mottolese, A. M. Cianciulli, B. Di Cocco, M. S. Pino, P. Carlini, S. Di Cosimo, I. Sacchi, I. Sperduti, C. Nardoni, and F. Cognetti

A phase II study on metastatic breast cancer patients treated with weekly vinorelbine with or without trastuzumab according to HER2 expression: changing the natural history of HER2-positive disease
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 12, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 630-636; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj110
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gynecologic tumors:

O. Graesslin, A. Cortez, R. Fauvet, M. Lorenzato, P. Birembaut, and E. Daraï

Metalloproteinase-2, -7 and -9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 and -2 expression in normal, hyperplastic and neoplastic endometrium: a clinical-pathological correlation study
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 11, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 637-645; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj129
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S. Leyvraz, M. Zweifel, G. Jundt, A. Lissoni, T. Cerny, C. Sessa, M. Fey, D. Dietrich, and H. P. Honegger For the Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research (SAKK)

Long-term results of a multicenter SAKK trial on high-dose ifosfamide and doxorubicin in advanced or metastatic gynecologic sarcomas
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on February 24, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 646-651; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl020
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gastrointestinal tumors:

K. F. Giordano, A. Jatoi, P. J. Stella, N. Foster, L. K. Tschetter, S. R. Alberts, S. R. Dakhil, J. A. Mailliard, P. J. Flynn, and D. A. Nikcevich

Docetaxel and capecitabine in patients with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the stomach and gastroesophageal junction: a phase II study from the North Central Cancer Treatment Group
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on February 23, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 652-656; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl005
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J. J. Kim, S. W. Chung, J. H. Kim, J. W. Kim, J. S. Oh, S. Kim, S. Y. Song, J. Park, and D-H. Kim

Promoter methylation of helicase-like transcription factor is associated with the early stages of gastric cancer with family history
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on February 23, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 657-662; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl018
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lung cancer:

A. Schmittel, L. Fischer von Weikersthal, M. Sebastian, P. Martus, K. Schulze, P. Hortig, M. Reeb, E. Thiel, and U. Keilholz

A randomized phase II trial of irinotecan plus carboplatin versus etoposide plus carboplatin treatment in patients with extended disease small-cell lung cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 19, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 663-667; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj137
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R. de las Peñas, M. Sanchez-Ronco, V. Alberola, M. Taron, C. Camps, R. Garcia-Carbonero, B. Massuti, C. Queralt, M. Botia, R. Garcia-Gomez, D. Isla, M. Cobo, M. Santarpia, F. Cecere, P. Mendez, J. J. Sanchez, and R. Rosell On behalf of the Spanish Lung Cancer Group

Polymorphisms in DNA repair genes modulate survival in cisplatin/gemcitabine-treated non-small-cell lung cancer patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 11, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 668-675; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj135
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hematologic malignancies:

P. G. Gobbi, C. Broglia, F. Valentino, C. Mammi, M. Lombardo, F. Merli, S. Luminari, G. Polimeno, A. Riezzo, P. Lambelet, A. Rovati, G. R. Corazza, and M. Federico

The role of dose size in a chemotherapy regimen (ProMECE-CytaBOM) for the first-line treatment of large B-cell lymphomas: a randomized trial by the Gruppo Italiano Studio Linfomi (GISL)
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 30, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 676-682; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl002
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I. Hus, M. Podhorecka, A. Bojarska-Junak, J. Rolinski, M. Schmitt, M. Sieklucka, E. Wasik-Szczepanek, and A. Dmoszynska

The clinical significance of ZAP-70 and CD38 expression in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on March 8, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 683-690; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj120
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oncology practice:

F. Vigna-Taglianti, P. Vineis, A. Liberati, and F. Faggiano

Quality of systematic reviews used in guidelines for oncology practice
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on February 6, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 691-701; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl003
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J. Thomson, P. Schofield, L. Mileshkin, E. Agalianos, J. Savulescu, J. Zalcberg, and M. Jefford

Do oncologists discuss expensive anti-cancer drugs with their patients?
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 17, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 702-708; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj136
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epidemiology:

S. Houterman, M. L. G. Janssen-Heijnen, L. V. van de Poll-Franse, H. Brenner, and J. W. W. Coebergh

Higher long-term cancer survival rates in southeastern Netherlands using up-to-date period analysis
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on January 17, 2006
Ann Oncol 17: 709-712; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj139
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J. Polesel, R. Talamini, M. Montella, M. Parpinel, L. Dal Maso, A. Crispo, M. Crovatto, M. Spina, C. La Vecchia, and S. Franceschi

Linoleic acid, vitamin D and other nutrient intakes in the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma: an Italian case-control study
Ann Oncol 17: 713-718; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl054
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letters to the editor:

A. Bertuzzi, G. Gullo, L. Rimassa, L. Castagna, and A. Santoro

High-dose chemotherapy as adjuvant treatment for high-risk primary breast cancer patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on November 15, 2005
Ann Oncol 17: 719-720; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj049
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S. De Vita, S. De Matteis, L. Laurenti, P. Chiusolo, F. Sorà, N. Piccirillo, G. Reddiconto, A. Fiorini, G. Leone, and S. Sica

Imatinib for secondary Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia induces response in concomitant GBM
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on November 1, 2005
Ann Oncol 17: 720-721; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj056
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M. Berretta, C. Simonelli, A. Lleshi, T. Lacchin, A. Bearz, G. di Gennaro, E. Vaccher, and U. Tirelli

Oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy in association with highly active antiretroviral therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer HIV-infected patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on November 15, 2005
Ann Oncol 17: 721-722; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj061
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B. U. Mueller, A. U. Buerger, M. Solenthaler, E. M. Garamvoelgyi, E. Oppliger-Leibundgut, M. F. Fey, and T. Pabst

Pleural tumors as sole primary manifestation of acute promyelocytic leukemia
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on November 15, 2005
Ann Oncol 17: 722-723; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj062
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M. Raderer, B. Streubel, S. Wöhrer, and A. Chott

Metachronous gastric MALT lymphoma and early gastric cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on November 9, 2005
Ann Oncol 17: 724; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj071
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W. Breed

Reply to the Letter to the Editor on ‘Scalp metastases and scalp cooling for chemotherapy-induced alopecia prevention’, by C. Christodoulou, G. Tsakalos, E. Galani & D. V. Skarlos (doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj008)
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on November 29, 2005
Ann Oncol 17: 724-725; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj085
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C. Christodoulou

Reply to the Reply to the Letter to the Editor on ‘Scalp metastases and scalp cooling for chemotherapy-induced alopecia prevention’, by W. P. M. Breed (doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj085)
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on November 29, 2005
Ann Oncol 17: 725; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj089
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corrigendum:

C. J. H. van de Velde

Treatment of liver metastases of colorectal cancer Ann Oncol 2005; 16 Suppl 2:ii144–ii149
Ann Oncol 17: 727; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdl068
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