Conference Coverage

2015 AVAHO Meeting Highlights

A photo recap of moments at the 2015 Association of VA Hematology and Oncology Annual Meeting in Washington DC.

Publish date: October 5, 2015

References

Recommended Reading

Comparison of Initial Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Between VA and Nonveteran Populations

A Retrospective Evaluation of Outcomes in Veteran Patients With Agent Orange Exposure and Prostate Cancer

Incident Chronic Kidney Disease Following Kidney Cancer Surgery

The Efficacy of Abiraterone Pre-and Postdocetaxel and Sequential Use of Enzalutamide After Abiraterone in Veteran Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Carcinoma

The Evaluation of Venous Thromboembolism/Adverse Drug Events in VA Loma Linda Oncology Patients on Warfarin vs Low Molecular Weight Heparin

Did the FDA Black Box Warning Have Any Effect on Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent Use?

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Digital Edition

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Unprecedented drop seen in early colorectal cancer cases due to aspirin use
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