NCI Cancer Bulletin for September 22, 2009

September 22, 2009 • Volume 6 / Number 18 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 Modified Chemo Regimen Effective in Advanced Ovarian Cancer »  Diabetes Drug Metformin Shows Promise as a Breast Cancer Treatment »  Hormone Therapy Linked to Risk of Death from Lung Cancer »  Recently Discovered Virus Linked to Aggressive Prostate Tumors »  Fat Cells Interfere with Chemotherapy for Leukemia »  Hepatitis B Vaccine Lowers Risk of Liver Cancer »  Commentary Read This Issue Director's Update: Using ARRA Funds to Advance Cancer Research » In Depth Read This Issue Charting the Path from Infection to Cancer »  Harnessing the Biological Activity of Natural Products »  Profiles in Cancer Research: Dr. Jun S. Wei »  Featured Clinical Trial: Comparing Drug Regimens for Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma »  Updates Read This Issue FDA Update »  Notes »

NCI Cancer Bulletin for September 8, 2009

September 8, 2009 • Volume 6 / Number 17 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 Study Questions Value of Prostate Cancer Screening »  Genetic Study Points to Potential Treatment for Melanoma »  Chemotherapy Provides Longer Survival than Enzyme Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer »  Denosumab Keeps Bones Strong during Prostate Cancer Treatment »  Weight Lifting Reduces Lymphedema Symptoms after Breast Cancer »  In West African Women, Majority of Breast Cancers Have a Poor Prognosis »  Commentary Read This Issue Guest Director's Update: Finding the Right Mix of Care Providers for Cancer Patients » A Conversation about Personal Genomic Tests with Dr. Muin Khoury » In Depth Read This Issue In Cancer, Hitting a Target Called Hedgehog »  Growing Pains: Palliative Care Making Gains »  Proton Therapy for Cancer: A New Technology Brief »  Featured Clinical Trial: Testing a New Drug in Advanced BRCA-related Cancer »  Updates Read This Issue FDA Update »  Notes »