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13 May 2008

letter to the editor: S. Matsuda, S. Yokozaki, H. Yoshida, Y. Kitagishi, N. Shirafuji, and N. Okumura
Insulin receptor substrate protein 53 (IRSp53) as a binding partner of antimetastasis molecule NESH, a member of Abelson interactor protein family
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 13, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn293
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Abstract review: D. Rayson, D. Richel, S. Chia, C. Jackisch, S. van der Vegt, and T. Suter
Anthracycline–trastuzumab regimens for HER2/neu-overexpressing breast cancer: current experience and future strategies
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 13, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn292
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Abstract original article: C. Lafaras, E. Mandala, E. Verrou, D. Platogiannis, N. Barbetakis, T. Bischiniotis, and K. Zervas
Nonthromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in multiple myeloma, after thalidomide treatment: A pilot study
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 13, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn287
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letter to the editor: M. Milella, G. Metro, A. Gelibter, S. M. Pino, F. Cognetti, and A. Fabi
COX-2 targeting in cancer: a new beginning?
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 13, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn286
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Abstract original article: J. Rom, G. von Minckwitz, W. Eiermann, M. Sievert, B. Schlehe, F. Marmé, F. Schuetz, A. Scharf, M. Eichbaum, H.-P. Sinn, M. Kaufmann, C. Sohn, and A. Schneeweiss
Oblimersen combined with docetaxel, adriamycin and cyclophosphamide as neo-adjuvant systemic treatment in primary breast cancer: final results of a multicentric phase I study
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 13, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn280
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7 May 2008

Abstract original article: A. K. Ng, S. Li, D. Neuberg, R. Chi, D. C. Fisher, B. Silver, and P. M. Mauch
A prospective study of pulmonary function in Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 7, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn284
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Abstract original article: B. Chauffert, F. Mornex, F. Bonnetain, P. Rougier, C. Mariette, O. Bouché, J. F. Bosset, T. Aparicio, L. Mineur, A. Azzedine, P. Hammel, J. Butel, N. Stremsdoerfer, P. Maingon, and L. Bedenne
Phase III trial comparing intensive induction chemoradiotherapy (60 Gy, infusional 5-FU and intermittent cisplatin) followed by maintenance gemcitabine with gemcitabine alone for locally advanced unresectable pancreatic cancer. Definitive results of the 2000–01 FFCD/SFRO study
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 7, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn281
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Abstract original article: P. A. Zucali, M. G. Ruiz, E. Giovannetti, A. Destro, M. Varella-Garcia, K. Floor, G. L. Ceresoli, J. A. Rodriguez, I. Garassino, P. Comoglio, M. Roncalli, A. Santoro, and G. Giaccone
Role of cMET expression in non-small-cell lung cancer patients treated with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 7, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn240
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Abstract original article: U. Veronesi, P. Arnone, P. Veronesi, V. Galimberti, A. Luini, N. Rotmensz, E. Botteri, G. B. Ivaldi, M. C. Leonardi, G. Viale, A. Sagona, G. Paganelli, R. Panzeri, and R. Orecchia
The value of radiotherapy on metastatic internal mammary nodes in breast cancer. Results on a large series
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 7, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn183
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Abstract original article: R. Shivakumar, W. Tan, G. E. Wilding, E. S. Wang, and M. Wetzler
Biologic features and treatment outcome of secondary acute lymphoblastic leukemia—a review of 101 cases
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 7, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn182
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Abstract original article: D. E. Heron, A. Brufsky, S. Beriwal, and M. Kurman
Myelotoxicity of samarium Sm 153 lexidronam in patients receiving prior treatment with chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 7, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn178
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Abstract original article: H. J. Meulenbeld, L. N. van Steenbergen, M. L. G. Janssen-Heijnen, V. E. P. P. Lemmens, and G. J. Creemers
Significant improvement in survival of patients presenting with metastatic colon cancer in the south of The Netherlands from 1990 to 2004
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 7, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn176
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Abstract original article: G. Gravis, F. Bladou, N. Salem, A. Gonçalves, B. Esterni, J. Walz, S. Bagattini, M. Marcy, S. Brunelle, and P. Viens
Results from a monocentric phase II trial of erlotinib in patients with metastatic prostate cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 7, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn174
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Abstract original article: B. R. Knab, J. K. Salama, A. Solanki, K. M. Stenson, E. E. Cohen, M. E. Witt, D. J. Haraf, and E. E. Vokes
Functional organ preservation with definitive chemoradiotherapy for T4 laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 7, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn173
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2 May 2008

Abstract Original Article: J. Wang, D. Short, N. J. Sebire, I. Lindsay, E. S. Newlands, P. Schmid, P. M. Savage, and M. J. Seckl
Salvage chemotherapy of relapsed or high-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) with paclitaxel/cisplatin alternating with paclitaxel/etoposide (TP/TE)
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn181
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Abstract Original Article: E. Schmidt, N. H. Thoennissen, A. Rudat, R. Bieker, C. Schliemann, R. M. Mesters, M. Zühlsdorf, C. Müller-Tidow, and W. E. Berdel
Use of palifermin for the prevention of high-dose methotrexate-induced oral mucositis
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn179
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Abstract Original Article: M. de Wit, W. Brenner, M. Hartmann, J. Kotzerke, D. Hellwig, J. Lehmann, C. Franzius, S. Kliesch, M. Schlemmer, K. Tatsch, R. Heicappell, L. Geworski, H. Amthauer, B. M. Dohmen, H. Schirrmeister, U. Cremerius, C. Bokemeyer, and R. Bares
[18F]-FDG–PET in clinical stage I/II non-seminomatous germ cell tumours: results of the German multicentre trial
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on May 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn170
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29 April 2008

letter to the editor: G. van Schoor, M. J. M. Broeders, E. Paap, J. D. M. Otten, G. J. den Heeten, and A. L. M. Verbeek
A rationale for starting breast cancer screening under age 50
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 29, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn177
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Abstract original article: P. Hadji, J.-J. Body, M. S. Aapro, A. Brufsky, R. E. Coleman, T. Guise, A. Lipton, and M. Tubiana-Hulin
Practical guidance for the management of aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 29, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn164
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25 April 2008

letter to the editor: R. Lacalamita, M. Schirone, and A. Paradiso
ISO 9001:2000 applied to a research oncology laboratory: which problems? The experience of National Cancer Institute-Bari
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 25, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn175
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Abstract review: C. Gravalos and A. Jimeno
HER2 in gastric cancer: a new prognostic factor and a novel therapeutic target
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 25, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn169
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Abstract original article: F. Puglisi, G. G. Cardellino, D. Crivellari, C. Di Loreto, M. D. Magri, A. M. Minisini, M. Mansutti, C. Andreetta, S. Russo, D. Lombardi, T. Perin, G. Damante, and A. Veronesi
Thymidine phosphorylase expression is associated with time to progression in patients receiving low-dose, docetaxel-modulated capecitabine for metastatic breast cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 25, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn165
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Abstract original article: D. Arnold, T. Höhler, C. Dittrich, F. Lordick, T. Seufferlein, J. Riemann, E. Wöll, T. Herrmann, A. Zubel, and H.-J. Schmoll
Cetuximab in combination with weekly 5-fluorouracil/folinic acid and oxaliplatin (FUFOX) in untreated patients with advanced colorectal cancer: a phase Ib/II study of the AIO GI Group
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 25, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn150
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23 April 2008

Abstract original article: X. Pivot, P. Koralewski, J. L. Hidalgo, A. Chan, A. Gonçalves, G. Schwartsmann, S. Assadourian, and J. P. Lotz
A multicenter phase II study of XRP6258 administered as a 1-h i.v. infusion every 3 weeks in taxane-resistant metastatic breast cancer patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 23, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn171
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Abstract original article: M. L. Telli, R. M. Witteles, G. A. Fisher, and S. Srinivas
Cardiotoxicity associated with the cancer therapeutic agent sunitinib malate
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 23, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn168
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Abstract original article: Q. Zhong, Y.-J. Wen, H.-S. Yang, H. Luo, A.-F. Fu, F. Yang, L.-J. Chen, X. Chen, X.-R. Qi, H.-G. Lin, Y. Wan, X.-C. Chen, Y.-Q. Wei, and X. Zhao
Efficient inhibition of cisplatin-resistant human ovarian cancer growth and prolonged survival by gene transferred vesicular stomatitis virus matrix protein in nude mice
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 23, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn167
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Abstract original article: M. Zoubir, M. C. Mathieu, C. Mazouni, C. Liedtke, L. Corley, S. Geha, J. Bouaziz, M. Spielmann, F. Drusche, W. F. Symmans, S. Delaloge, and F. Andre
Modulation of ER phosphorylation on serine 118 by endocrine therapy: a new surrogate marker for efficacy
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 23, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn151
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15 April 2008

Abstract original article: C. Theodore, I. Skoneczna, I. Bodrogi, M. Leahy, J. M. Kerst, L. Collette, K. Ven, S. Marréaud, R. D. T. Oliver, and for the EORTC Genito-Urinary Tract Cancer Group
A phase II multicentre study of irinotecan (CPT 11) in combination with cisplatin (CDDP) in metastatic or locally advanced penile carcinoma (EORTC PROTOCOL 30992)
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 15, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn149
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11 April 2008

Abstract original article: G. Cartron, M. Ohresser, G. Salles, P. Solal-Céligny, P. Colombat, and H. Watier
Neutrophil role in in vivo anti-lymphoma activity of rituximab: FCGR3B-NA1/NA2 polymorphism does not influence response and survival after rituximab treatment
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 11, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn163
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Abstract original article: T. de La Motte Rouge, P. Pautier, P. Duvillard, A. Rey, P. Morice, C. Haie-Meder, P. Kerbrat, S. Culine, F. Troalen, and C. Lhommé
Survival and reproductive function of 52 women treated with surgery and bleomycin, etoposide, cisplatin (BEP) chemotherapy for ovarian yolk sac tumor
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 11, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn162
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Abstract original article: B. Melichar, P. Koralewski, A. Ravaud, A. Pluzanska, S. Bracarda, C. Szczylik, C. Chevreau, M. Filipek, R. Delva, E. Sevin, S. Négrier, J. McKendrick, A. Santoro, P. Pisa, and B. Escudier
First-line bevacizumab combined with reduced dose interferon- ${alpha}$ 2a is active in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 11, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn161
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letter to the editor: I. Spoormans, S. Altintas, J. Van den Brande, A. Luijks, and J. B. Vermorken
Purpura in a patient with disseminated breast cancer: a rapidly progressive cancer-related thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 11, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn160
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editorial: L. Del Mastro
The difficult decision-making process for using or not using adjuvant chemotherapy in premenopausal endocrine-responsive breast cancer patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 11, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn157
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Abstract original article: Y. Xu, Y. Sun, L. Yao, L. Shi, Y. Wu, T. Ouyang, J. Li, T. Wang, Z. Fan, T. Fan, B. Lin, L. He, P. Li, and Y. Xie
Association between CYP2D6 *10 genotype and survival of breast cancer patients receiving tamoxifen treatment
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 11, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn155
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Abstract original article: E. Mrozek, J. Kolesar, D. Young, J. Allen, M. Villalona-Calero, and C.L. Shapiro
Phase II study of sequentially administered low-dose mitomycin-C (MMC) and irinotecan (CPT-11) in women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC)
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 11, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn154
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4 April 2008

Abstract original article: J. Fernández-Delgado, M. J. López-Pedraza, J. A. Blasco, E. Andradas-Aragones, J. I. Sánchez-Méndez, G. Sordo-Miralles, and M. M. Reza
Satisfaction with and psychological impact of immediate and deferred breast reconstruction
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 4, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn153
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3 April 2008

Abstract review: G. Giaccone and P. A. Zucali
Src as a potential therapeutic target in non-small-cell lung cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 3, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn048
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2 April 2008

letter to the editor: M. M. J. Beckers, J. F. Verzijlbergen, M. M. C. van Buul, M. H. Prins, and D. H. Biesma
The potential role of positron emission tomography in the detection of occult cancer in 25 patients with venous thromboembolism
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn156
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Abstract original article: I. Scionti, F. Michelacci, M. Pasello, C. M. Hattinger, M. Alberghini, M. C. Manara, G. Bacci, S. Ferrari, K. Scotlandi, P. Picci, and Massimo Serra
Clinical impact of the methotrexate resistance-associated genes C-MYC and dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) in high-grade osteosarcoma
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn148
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Abstract original article: T. M. Kim, S.-Y. Lee, Y. K. Jeon, B.-Y. Ryoo, G. J. Cho, Y. S. Hong, H. J. Kim, S.-Y. Kim, C. S. Kim, S. Kim, J. S. Kim, S. K. Sohn, H. H. Song, J. L. Lee, Y. K. Kang, C. Y. Yim, W. S. Lee, Y. J. Yuh, C. W. Kim, D. S. Heo, and for the Lymphoma Subcommittee of the Korean Cancer Study Group
Clinical heterogeneity of extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type: a national survey of the Korean Cancer Study Group
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn147
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Abstract original article: G. Gruber, B. F. Cole, M. Castiglione-Gertsch, S. B. Holmberg, J. Lindtner, R. Golouh, J. Collins, D. Crivellari, B. Thürlimann, E. Simoncini, M. F. Fey, R. D. Gelber, A. S. Coates, K. N. Price, A. Goldhirsch, G. Viale, B. A. Gusterson, and for the International Breast Cancer Study Group
Extracapsular tumor spread and the risk of local, axillary and supraclavicular recurrence in node-positive, premenopausal patients with breast cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn123
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Abstract original article: C. Theodore, C. Chevreau, Y. Yataqhene, K. Fizazi, J.-P. Delord, J.-P. Lotz, L. Geoffrois, P. Kerbrat, V. Bui, and A. Flechon
A phase II multicenter study of oxaliplatin in combination with paclitaxel in poor prognosis patients who failed cisplatin-based chemotherapy for germ-cell tumors
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn122
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Abstract original article: J. Bellmunt, C. Szczylik, J. Feingold, A. Strahs, and A. Berkenblit
Temsirolimus safety profile and management of toxic effects in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma and poor prognostic features
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 2, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn066
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1 April 2008

Abstract original article: F. Dimeo, S. Schwartz, N. Wesel, A. Voigt, and E. Thiel
Effects of an endurance and resistance exercise program on persistent cancer-related fatigue after treatment
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 1, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn068
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Abstract review: E. Casado, P. Pfeiffer, J. Feliu, M. González-Barón, L. Vestermark, and H. A. Jensen
UFT (tegafur–uracil) in rectal cancer
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 1, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn067
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Abstract review: Y. J. Chua and J. R. Zalcberg
Pancreatic cancer—is the wall crumbling?
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 1, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn063
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Abstract original article: V. Diéras, S. Limentani, G. Romieu, M. Tubiana-Hulin, A. Lortholary, P. Kaufman, V. Girre, M. Besenval, and V. Valero
Phase II multicenter study of larotaxel (XRP9881), a novel taxoid, in patients with metastatic breast cancer who previously received taxane-based therapy
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on April 1, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn060
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28 March 2008

letter to the editor: H. Harputluoglu and K. Altundag
How can we use anthracylines in the management of newly diagnosed metastatic breast cancer patients overexpressing HER-2?
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on March 28, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn152
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27 March 2008

Abstract original article: K. N. Prasad, A. Saxena, U. C. Ghoshal, M. R. Bhagat, and N. Krishnani
Analysis of Pro12Ala PPAR gamma polymorphism and Helicobacter pylori infection in gastric adenocarcinoma and peptic ulcer disease
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on March 27, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn055
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Abstract original article: C. Braconi, R. Bracci, I. Bearzi, F. Bianchi, S. Sabato, A. Mandolesi, L. Belvederesi, S. Cascinu, N. Valeri, and R. Cellerino
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) 1 and 2 help to predict disease outcome in GIST patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access originally published on March 27, 2008. This version published April 1, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn040
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19 March 2008

Abstract Original Article: W. Jacot, B. Colinet, D. Bertrand, S. Lacombe, M.-C. Bozonnat, J.-P. Daurès, J.-L. Pujol, and for the OncoLR health network
Quality of life and comorbidity score as prognostic determinants in non-small-cell lung cancer patients
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on March 19, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn064
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Abstract Original Article: R. Thuret, C. Massard, M. Gross-Goupil, B. Escudier, M. Di Palma, A. Bossi, R. de Crevoisier, A. Chauchereau, and K. Fizazi
The postchemotherapy PSA surge syndrome
Annals of Oncology Advance Access published on March 19, 2008.
doi:10.1093/annonc/mdn062
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