ATTENTION: NEWS AND HEALTH PRODUCERS
JAMA Advisory for March 16
SUBSTANTIAL DIFFERENCES IN CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR OLDER VERSUS YOUNGER STAGE III COLON CANCER PATIENTS
EARLY EMBARGO TIME: 10am (ET) Tuesday, March 16, 2010
SUMMARY:
Randomized trials show chemotherapy is effective for older patients with stage III colon cancer. However, these patients are less likely to receive the treatment in community based settings across America because of concerns about possible adverse effects. A new study shows older patients appear to tolerate these treatments just as well as younger patients but also receive less intense therapy and shorter courses of the medication.
SUMMARY:
Randomized trials show chemotherapy is effective for older patients with stage III colon cancer. However, these patients are less likely to receive the treatment in community based settings across America because of concerns about possible adverse effects. A new study shows older patients appear to tolerate these treatments just as well as younger patients but also receive less intense therapy and shorter courses of the medication.
SOUNDBITES:
Katherine L. Kahn, M.D., - Rand Corporation
Marty Petcoff - Cancer Survivor
B-ROLL:
Marty walking down street, walking down hallway, cu of computer shot of colon, Dr. Kahn walking down hallway and talking with patient, Dr. Kahn examining patient
Katherine L. Kahn, M.D., - Rand Corporation
Marty Petcoff - Cancer Survivor
B-ROLL:
Marty walking down street, walking down hallway, cu of computer shot of colon, Dr. Kahn walking down hallway and talking with patient, Dr. Kahn examining patient
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Each week at www.TheJAMAReport.org, producers will find:
• MPEG2 and original AVID QUICKTIME Movie that includes the package, slates, extra bites and b-roll
• Windows Media and QuickTime video preview of The JAMA Report
• a word document of the video script
• a link to the JAMA study abstract
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