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TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6

Older Drugs in “New Clothes” Achieve Superior Outcomes
By Phoebe Starr
Hematologic Cancers
TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6
A novel compound called CPX-351 that combines 2 older drugs (cytarabine and daunorubicin) in a new drug-delivery platform improved survival among older patients with newly diagnosed, high-risk (secondary) acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Read More ›
“Magic Mouthwash” for mTOR Inhibitor–Associated Stomatitis?
Supportive Care
TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6
Stomatitis is a dose-limiting toxicity associated with the use of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors, but new treatments can improve quality of life for patients suffering from this often debilitating condition. Read More ›
Scalp Cooling Now Frequently Used for Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
By Meg Barbor, MPH
Supportive Care
TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6
As a result of the FDA approval of the DigniCap (Dignitana) system last year, and the growing evidence that scalp cooling is effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, the practice is steadily becoming more widespread in the United States. Read More ›
In the Literature
In the Literature
TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6
  • Inotuzumab Ozogamicin Shows Benefit in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  • Adding Daratumumab to Combination Therapy Improves Progression-Free Survival in Patients with Multiple Myeloma
  • Enzalutamide Superior to Bicalutamide in Patients with Prostate Cancer
Read More ›
Walking Reduces Markers of Inflammation and Death in Male Smokers with Lung Cancer
By Caroline Helwick
Lung Cancer
TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6
If you cannot get your patients with lung cancer to stop smoking, at least encourage them to exercise. Read More ›
Noteworthy Numbers: Pancreatic Cancer
Noteworthy Numbers: Pancreatic Cancer
Noteworthy Numbers
TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6
With national and international organizations recognizing November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and November 13 as World Pancreatic Cancer Day, there will be countless opportunities to show support and help raise awareness of this disease. Presented here are a few statistics about this deadly form of cancer. Read More ›

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