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Week of June 16 - 22, 2013

OncoLink at PTCOG 2013
Reporting from the Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group, PTCOG in Essen, Germany, June 2 - 8, 2013. An organization for those interested in proton, light ion and heavy charged particle radiotherapy.


OncoLink at ASCO 2013
OncoLink reporters provide in-depth coverage of scientific presentations from the Annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.


New Chemotherapy and Biotherapeutic Agents - Continuing Education
This continuing education activity is designed for nurses and nurse practitioners in clinical practice to learn about chemotherapy and biotherapeutic agents approved by the US FDA in 2012.


OncoLink's June 2013 eNewsletter
Check out our June eNewsletter and subscribe to receive cutting-edge information from some of the foremost cancer authorities from the University of Pennsylvania, delivered to your email.


Cancer Survivorship: Navigating Life After Cancer
This webinar provides information, tips and resources on transitioning from patient to survivor and making the most of life after cancer.


About Breast Cancer and Exercise
Exercise is one of the best ways to maintain strength, energy, mobility and cope with cancer related fatigue during and after cancer treatment.


Home Exercises Following Keystone Flap Surgery
Exercises to aid in recovery from Keystone Flap Surgery.


Introduction to PET/CT Imaging
A PET/CT scan is an imaging exam performed to localize metabolic activity inside the body, which helps in detecting cancer and distinguishing between benign and cancerous tissues.


Genetic Counseling & Testing for BRCA1 & BRCA2 Gene Mutations
BRCA1 & 2 are short for breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 & 2, which are present in everyone. Women with abnormal BRCA 1 & 2 are at increased risk of developing certain cancers. Learn more.


Nutrition from A to Z: Answers to Your Nutrition and Diet Questions
Are you confused by all the information on cancer and nutrition; what to eat and what to avoid? The program reviews the current nutritional information and guidelines for cancer patients and survivors. Did you miss our webinar? Listen and watch the archive.


After Breast Cancer: Survivor Education Webinar
Watch and listen to the archive of this webinar with Dr. Schmitz, Principal Investigator on the groundbreaking PAL trial, which demonstrated that exercise and weight training, is safe for breast cancer survivors, and decreased the risk of developing lymphedema. Addresses issues that commonly affect breast cancer survivors and explore ways to manage these concerns.


Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Current Strategies, Ongoing Challenges, and Future Treatments in Follicular Lymphoma
New Oncology Medical Minute. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is the most common hematologic malignancy in adults, and the sixth most common cancer diagnosed in the United States each year.


Introduction to Stereotactic Radiation
Stereotactic radiation, often referred to as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) or stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), is a form of radiation therapy that very precisely delivers a high dose of radiation to a tumor.


An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting - Continuing Education
This continuing education activity is designed for nurses and nurse practitioners in clinical practice to learn about the assessment, prevention and control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). This activity has been approved for 1.0 contact hour.


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