NCI Cancer Bulletin for November 3, 2009

November 3, 2009 • Volume 6 / Number 21 Read the NCI Cancer Bulletin The latest issue of the NCI Cancer Bulletin is now available at http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin. Keep up to date on the latest research and advances in the prevention, treatment, and understanding of cancer. News Read This Issue Pancreatic Cancer Report Urges Changes in Clinical Trials »  Even With Very Small Breast Tumors, Studies Find HER2 Status Matters »  Risk of Contralateral Breast Cancer Estimated for BRCA Families »  Lower Total Blood Cholesterol Levels Are Not Linked to Higher Cancer Risk »  Tests for Catching Cervical Precancers Show Equivalent Accuracy »  Nicotine Patch and Lozenge Combination Helps Smokers Quit for Longer »  Personalized Phone Counseling Helps Teens Quit Smoking »  Commentary Read This Issue Guest Director's Update: Entering a New Era in Tobacco Control Research » In Depth Read This Issue How Gene Fusions May Occur in Prostate Cancer »  Profiles in Cancer Research: Dr. Marcia R. Cruz-Correa »  Featured Clinical Trial: Combining Chemotherapy and a PARP Inhibitor for Advanced Solid Tumors »  Local Partners Study Mobile Support for DC Tobacco Quitline »  Updates Read This Issue Cancer.gov Update »  Notes »