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in this issue
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 1; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn777 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

editorial Back

J. Baselga, H. Mellsted, and D. Kerr
ESMO's new strategic plan: our society's road to the future of oncology
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 3-4; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn780 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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D. Papamichael, R. Audisio, J.-C. Horiot, B. Glimelius, J. Sastre, E. Mitry, E. Van Cutsem, M. Gosney, C.-H. Köhne, and M. Aapro
Treatment of the elderly colorectal cancer patient: SIOG expert recommendations
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on October 15, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 5-16; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn532 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Minton and P. Stone
A systematic review of the scales used for the measurement of cancer-related fatigue (CRF)
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 4, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 17-25; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn537 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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urogenital tumours Back

D. Olmos, H.-T. Arkenau, J. E. Ang, I. Ledaki, G. Attard, C. P. Carden, A. H. M. Reid, R. A'Hern, P. C. Fong, N. B. Oomen, R. Molife, D. Dearnaley, C. Parker, L. W. M. M. Terstappen, and J. S. de Bono
Circulating tumour cell (CTC) counts as intermediate end points in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC): a single-centre experience
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 11, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 27-33; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn544 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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P. Jenkins and S. Freeman
Pretreatment haematological laboratory values predict for excessive myelosuppression in patients receiving adjuvant FEC chemotherapy for breast cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 13, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 34-40; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn560 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. D. Gobardhan, S. G. Elias, E. V. E. Madsen, V. Bongers, H. J. M. Ruitenberg, C. I. Perre, and T. van Dalen
Prognostic value of micrometastases in sentinel lymph nodes of patients with breast carcinoma: a cohort study
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on July 24, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 41-48; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn535 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Markopoulos, A. Polychronis, U. Dafni, D. Koukouras, V. Zobolas, E. Tzorakoleftherakis, G. Xepapadakis, and H. Gogas
Lipid changes in breast cancer patients on exemestane treatment: final results of the TEAM Greek substudy
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 4, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 49-55; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn545 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. H. Park, J. Ro, K. S. Lee, B. H. Nam, Y. Kwon, and K. H. Shin
Trastuzumab treatment beyond brain progression in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on July 29, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 56-62; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn539 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

gynecologic tumours Back

K. Nakamura, F. Abarzua, A. Hongo, J. Kodama, Y. Nasu, H. Kumon, and Y. Hiramatsu
Hepatocyte growth factor activator inhibitor-2 (HAI-2) is a favorable prognosis marker and inhibits cell growth through the apoptotic pathway in cervical cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 9, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 63-70; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn556 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Mitsuhashi, H. Matsui, H. Usui, Y. Nagai, S. Tate, Y. Unno, K. Hirashiki, K. Seki, and M. Shozu
Serum YKL-40 as a marker for cervical adenocarcinoma
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 22, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 71-77; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn552 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

gastrointestinal tumours Back

B. Vincenzi, D. Santini, G. Perrone, A. Russo, V. Adamo, S. Rizzo, F. Castri, A. Antinori, R. Alloni, P. F. Crucitti, S. Morini, C. Rabitti, F. M. Vecchio, P. Magistrelli, R. Coppola, and G. Tonini
Promyelocytic leukemia (PML) gene expression is a prognostic factor in ampullary cancer patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 9, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 78-83; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn558 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Perrone, A. Lampis, M. Orsenigo, M. Di Bartolomeo, A. Gevorgyan, M. Losa, M. Frattini, C. Riva, S. Andreola, E. Bajetta, L. Bertario, E. Leo, M. A. Pierotti, and S. Pilotti
PI3KCA/PTEN deregulation contributes to impaired responses to cetuximab in metastatic colorectal cancer patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on July 31, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 84-90; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn541 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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S. Benlloch, J. M. Galbis-Caravajal, C. Alenda, F. M. Peiró, M. Sanchez-Ronco, J. M. Rodríguez-Paniagua, B. Baschwitz, E. Rojas, and B. Massutí
Expression of molecular markers in mediastinal nodes from resected stage I non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC): prognostic impact and potential role as markers of occult micrometastases
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on July 29, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 91-97; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn538 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. De Ruysscher, A. Botterweck, M. Dirx, M. Pijls-Johannesma, R. Wanders, M. Hochstenbag, A.-M. C. Dingemans, G. Bootsma, W. Geraedts, J. Simons, C. Pitz, and P. Lambin
Eligibility for concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy of locally advanced lung cancer patients: a prospective, population-based study
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 20, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 98-102; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn559 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

hematologic malignancies Back

G. Beadle, P. Baade, and L. Fritschi
Acute myeloid leukemia after breast cancer: a population-based comparison with hematological malignancies and other cancers
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on July 22, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 103-109; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn530 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Jaccard, B. Petit, S. Girault, F. Suarez, R. Gressin, J.-M. Zini, V. Coiteux, C. Larroche, A. Devidas, C. Thiéblemont, P. Gaulard, B. Marin, N. Gachard, D. Bordessoule, and O. Hermine
L-Asparaginase-based treatment of 15 western patients with extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma and leukemia and a review of the literature
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 13, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 110-116; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn542 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. A. Dimopoulos, E. Kastritis, C. Bamia, I. Melakopoulos, D. Gika, M. Roussou, M. Migkou, E. Eleftherakis-Papaiakovou, D. Christoulas, E. Terpos, and A. Bamias
Reduction of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) after implementation of preventive measures in patients with multiple myeloma treated with zoledronic acid
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 9, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 117-120; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn554 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B.-S. Kim, D.-W. Kim, S.-A. Im, C. W. Kim, T.-Y. Kim, S.-S. Yoon, D. S. Heo, Y.-J. Bang, S. Park, B. K. Kim, and N. K. Kim
Effective second-line chemotherapy for extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma consisting of etoposide, ifosfamide, methotrexate, and prednisolone
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 5, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 121-128; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn551 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Boveri, L. Arcaini, M. Merli, F. Passamonti, S. Rizzi, L. Vanelli, E. Rumi, S. Rattotti, M. Lucioni, C. Picone, A. Castello, C. Pascutto, U. Magrini, M. Lazzarino, and M. Paulli
Bone marrow histology in marginal zone B-cell lymphomas: correlation with clinical parameters and flow cytometry in 120 patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 21, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 129-136; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn563 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

palliative care Back

C. I. Ripamonti, M. Maniezzo, T. Campa, E. Fagnoni, C. Brunelli, G. Saibene, C. Bareggi, L. Ascani, and E. Cislaghi
Decreased occurrence of osteonecrosis of the jaw after implementation of dental preventive measures in solid tumour patients with bone metastases treated with bisphosphonates. The experience of the National Cancer Institute of Milan
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on July 22, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 137-145; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn526 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

epidemiology Back

G. Randi, M. Malvezzi, F. Levi, J. Ferlay, E. Negri, S. Franceschi, and C. La Vecchia
Epidemiology of biliary tract cancers: an update
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on July 29, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 146-159; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn533 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Pelucchi, I. Tramacere, P. Bertuccio, A. Tavani, E. Negri, and C. La Vecchia
Dietary intake of selected micronutrients and gastric cancer risk: an Italian case-control study
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on July 31, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 160-165; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn536 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Yang, J. Fujimoto, D. Qiu, and N. Sakamoto
Childhood cancer in Japan: focusing on trend in mortality from 1970 to 2006
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 20, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 166-174; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn562 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CNS tumours - brain tumours Back

M. Schaich, L. Kestel, M. Pfirrmann, K. Robel, T. Illmer, M. Kramer, C. Dill, G. Ehninger, G. Schackert, and D. Krex
A MDR1 (ABCB1) gene single nucleotide polymorphism predicts outcome of temozolomide treatment in glioblastoma patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 7, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 175-181; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn548 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

J. Sigmond, R. J. Honeywell, T. J. Postma, C. M. F. Dirven, S. M. de Lange, K. van der Born, A. C. Laan, J. C. A. Baayen, C. J. Van Groeningen, A. M. Bergman, G. Giaccone, and G. J. Peters
Gemcitabine uptake in glioblastoma multiforme: potential as a radiosensitizer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on August 12, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 182-187; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn543 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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O. Dizdar, S. Aksoy, and K. Altundag
Is initially metastatic breast carcinoma different from recurrent metastatic breast carcinoma?
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on September 26, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 189; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn604 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Chamorey, J. Barrière, J. M. Ferrero, and R. Largillier
Reply to Is initially metastatic breast carcinoma different from recurrent metastatic breast carcinoma?
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on September 29, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 189-190; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn605 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Izzedine, M. C. Etienne-Grimaldi, N. Renée, S. Vignot, and G. Milano
Pharmacokinetics of sunitinib in hemodialysis
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on September 18, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 190-192; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn626 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Kilickap and C. Arslan
Trastuzumab treatment beyond brain progression in HER2- positive metastatic breast cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on September 18, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 192; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn631 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Kilickap and C. Arslan
Adjuvant chemotherapy and prognosis in patients with breast cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on September 18, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 192-193; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn632 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Chamorey, J. Barrière, J. M. Ferrero, and R. Largillier
Reply to Adjuvant chemotherapy and prognosis in patients with breast cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on September 29, 2008
Ann Oncol 2009 20: 193-194; doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn633 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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