Update for primary care: August 2006

In this issue:

• trastuzumab for the adjuvant treatment of early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer
• peginterferon alfa and ribavirin for the treatment of mild chronic hepatitis C
• laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer
• deep brain stimulation for tremor and dystonia (excluding Parkinson's disease)
• thorascopically assisted oesophagectomy