FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Make the Commitment to Quality Care Therese M. Mulvey JOP Nov 2008: 265. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      FROM THE ASCO PRESIDENT

Join ASCO in Welcoming Dr John Cox As Editor-in-Chief Richard L. Schilsky JOP Nov 2008: 266. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      FEATURE ARTICLE

Continued Regulatory Actions Affecting the Use of Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents • The FDA sent a "Complete Response and Safety Labeling Change Order" to the sponsors of ESAs on July 30, ordering changes to ESA labels in three important ways. For the first time, the FDA used its statutory authority to order a sponsor to make revisions to a product label. Karen Hagerty JOP Nov 2008: 267–270. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Chemotherapy Treatments for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Is Evidence-Based Medicine in Practice? • Treatment options for colorectal cancer have expanded to include multiple oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based regimens and more biological/targeted therapies. Kathryn M. Field, Suzanne Kosmider, Michael Jefford, Ross Jennens, Michael Green, and Peter Gibbs JOP Nov 2008: 271–276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      CURRENT CLINICAL ISSUES

American Society of Clinical Oncology 2008 Clinical Practice Guideline Update Summary: Use of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Protectants JOP Nov 2008: 277–279. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      CLINICAL RESEARCH

Quality Assurance and Educational Standards for Clinical Trial Sites JOP Nov 2008: 280–282. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Clinical Trial Participation Award Process and 2008 Winners JOP Nov 2008: 283–284. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      FOCUS ON QUALITY

Patient-Centered Medical Home: Renewing Primary Care John V. Cox and Neil Kirschner JOP Nov 2008: 285–286. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan First Health Plan to Provide Reimbursement for Participation in QOPI JOP Nov 2008: 287–288. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Informed Consent for Chemotherapy: ASCO Member Resources Courtney Storm, Jacqueline Casillas, Hans Grunwald, Dianna S. Howard, Kristen McNiff, and Michael M. Neuss JOP Nov 2008: 289–295. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      BUSINESS OF THE BUSINESS

A Guide to Web Site Development for the Community Oncology Practice JOP Nov 2008: 296–297. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Practical Tips

Current Procedural Terminology 2009 Coding Changes for Drug Administration JOP Nov 2008: 298–299. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      BEST PRACTICES IN PRACTICE

Future Supply of and Demand for Oncologists JOP Nov 2008: 300–302. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Hospice Referral: An Important Responsibility of the Oncologist David D. Howell and Stephen Lutz JOP Nov 2008: 303–304. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      STRATEGIES FOR CAREER SUCCESS

Effective Staff Management JOP Nov 2008: 305–309. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      THE VOICE OF ASCO
ASCO's Clinical Practice Committee

Striving to Better Serve and Respond to Members W. Charles Penley JOP Nov 2008: 310. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

State Affiliate News

State Affiliate Management Options JOP Nov 2008: 311–312. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      FOR YOUR PATIENTS
Cancer.Net Resources

View and Order Updated Patient Materials From Cancer.Net, ASCO's Patient Information Website JOP Nov 2008: 313. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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