NCI Cancer Bulletin for November 17, 2009

November 17, 2009 • Volume 6 / Number 22 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 Independent Task Force Updates Recommendations on Breast Cancer Screening »  New Drug Blocks "Undruggable" Target in Cancer Cells »  Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer May Target Tumor Microenvironment »  Survey Finds Pain Is Common Years after Breast Cancer Surgery »  Hormone Therapy Use Linked to Benign Breast Condition »  Targeted Treatment Shows Promise for Older Patients with Advanced Leukemia »  Potential Strategy for Treating Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Found »  Commentary Read This Issue Guest Director's Update: Modeling for Research Success » In Depth Read This Issue Exploring the Reasons Women Choose Mastectomies »  Featured Clinical Trial: Combination Therapy for Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes »  U.S.-China Cancer Research Collaborations to Be Expanded »  Updates Read This Issue FDA Update »  Cancer.gov Update »  Notes »

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 »