American journal of clinical oncology
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Jun 2009
Meta AnalysisPublication outcomes of phase II oncology clinical trials.
Translation of evidence-based medicine into oncology practice depends on timely and full publication of clinical trials. We investigated publication outcomes of Phase II trial abstracts from the annual meetings of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). ⋯ Almost half of Phase II trials presented at ASCO annual meetings within the last 10 years remain unpublished. Over one-third of published trials reported results different from those presented in abstracts. Like Phase I and III trials, Phase II trials often are unpublished.
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Jun 2009
Long-term cosmesis after lumpectomy and brachytherapy in the management of carcinoma of the previously irradiated breast.
To evaluate the cosmetic outcome of brachytherapy after lumpectomy in the management of carcinoma of the previously irradiated breast. ⋯ The cosmetic effect of brachytherapy after lumpectomy in the management of recurrent carcinoma of the previously irradiated breast is acceptable in highly selected patients. Intracavitary technique may provide superior cosmetic results for patients retreated with brachytherapy for salvage.