Authors


Katarzyna J. Jerzak, MD, MSc, FRCPC

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Bone-Targeted Therapy in Early Breast Cancer

In this article, we describe the role of bone-targeted therapies, specifically for managing early breast cancer, by reviewing their bone-specific and cancer-specific benefits.


Jacques Raphael, MD, MSc, FRCPC

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Bone-Targeted Therapy in Early Breast Cancer

In this article, we describe the role of bone-targeted therapies, specifically for managing early breast cancer, by reviewing their bone-specific and cancer-specific benefits.


Danielle N. Desautels, MD, MSc, FRCPC

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Bone-Targeted Therapy in Early Breast Cancer

In this article, we describe the role of bone-targeted therapies, specifically for managing early breast cancer, by reviewing their bone-specific and cancer-specific benefits.


Ivan Tyono, BScPhm, RPh

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Bone-Targeted Therapy in Early Breast Cancer

In this article, we describe the role of bone-targeted therapies, specifically for managing early breast cancer, by reviewing their bone-specific and cancer-specific benefits.


Suzanna Maria Zick, ND, MPH

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Cancer-Related Fatigue Outcome Measures in Integrative Oncology: Evidence for Practice and Research Recommendations

This review article written by Danielle Gentile, PhD, et al, reviews the management of cancer-related fatigue in integrative oncology.


Detrick Snyder, MPH

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Pros and Cons of Dietary Strategies Popular Among Cancer Patients

This article discusses some of the popular diets that cancer patients pursue, and the positive and negative aspects associated with these diets.


Ronan Kelly, MD, MBA

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Considerations in the Care of Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: The Value Imperative

This article discusses ways in which the oncologist can incorporate value into the management of patients with lung cancer and comply with the underlying principles of the Choose Wisely Campaign, as well as recent ASCO and ESMO initiatives, to bend the cost curve downwards while maintaining efficacy.


Stefanie Houseknecht, PharmD, BCOP

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Considerations in the Care of Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: The Value Imperative

This article discusses ways in which the oncologist can incorporate value into the management of patients with lung cancer and comply with the underlying principles of the Choose Wisely Campaign, as well as recent ASCO and ESMO initiatives, to bend the cost curve downwards while maintaining efficacy.


Karisa C. Schreck, MD, PhD

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Role of Temozolomide in the Treatment of Cancers Involving the Central Nervous System

In this article, we review the role of temozolomide in the management of patients with primary brain tumors, brain metastases, leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, and other selected CNS cancers.


Denise L. Faustman, MD, PhD

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TNFR2's Role in Influencing Tumor Tissue

Dr. Denise Faustman spoke with Cancer Network about TNFR2 and its emerging role in understanding regulatory T-cell behavior.


William Newman, PhD, FRCP

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Epigenetics, BRCA, and Inherited Cancers: Dr. Newman Connects the Dots

Dr. William Newman spoke with Cancer Network about the roles of epigenetic silencing in heritable cancer syndromes.


Minetta C. Liu, MD

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ctDNA Positivity Appears to Predict Risk of Recurrence, Benefit from Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Resectable CRC

An expert from Natera discusses ctDNA’s predictive and prognostic value in resectable colorectal cancer based on data from the GALAXY cohort of the CIRCULATE-JAPAN platform study.


Filip Janku, MD, PhD

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Bacterial Therapy May Be Promising in Cancer Patients

Dr. Filip Janku speaks with Cancer Network about a phase I clinical trial investigating the use of bacterial clostridium novyi-NT in solid tumors.


Stephanie Jackson, MSN, RN

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Managing CAR T-Cell Therapy in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

Stephanie Jackson, MSN, RN speaks with Cancer Network about the role oncology nurses play in managing patients with hematologic malignancies who are undergoing CAR T-cell therapy.


Christina Bennett, MS

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Panitumumab Helps Colorectal Cancer Patients Get to Surgery

The VOLFI trial enrolled 105 patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer.


Xinyu Nan, MD

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Immunotherapeutic Approaches to the Management of Head and Neck Cancer

Experts discuss the PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and pembrolizumab in the management of head and neck cancer, and how to choose between them.


Kathryn A. Gold, MD

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Immunotherapeutic Approaches to the Management of Head and Neck Cancer

Experts discuss the PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and pembrolizumab in the management of head and neck cancer, and how to choose between them.


Ezra Cohen, MD

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Immunotherapeutic Approaches to the Management of Head and Neck Cancer

Experts discuss the PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors nivolumab and pembrolizumab in the management of head and neck cancer, and how to choose between them.


Mona S. Patel, DO

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Strategies for the Optimal Management of Dyspnea in Cancer Patients With Advanced Illness

In this article, Dr. Mona Patel discusses how to best manage dyspnea in cancer patients, with both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches.


Meagan A. Jacoby, MD, PhD

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Identifying Molecular Markers of Relapse in Myelodysplastic Syndrome

In this month's installment of Ask the PI, ONCOLOGY spoke with Meagan A. Jacoby, MD, PhD, and Matthew Walter, MD, about their findings and what they might mean for practicing oncologists.


Matthew Walter, MD

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Identifying Molecular Markers of Relapse in Myelodysplastic Syndrome

In this month's installment of Ask the PI, ONCOLOGY spoke with Meagan A. Jacoby, MD, PhD, and Matthew Walter, MD, about their findings and what they might mean for practicing oncologists.


Karen E. Knudsen, PhD

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COUNTERPOINT-Prostate Cancer Genomic Analysis: Routine or Research Only?

In this side of the Point/Counterpoint, Drs. Kelly and Knudsen state that limitations exist for guiding therapeutic treatment with genomic testing in prostate cancer patients.


Ni-Chun Chung, MSc

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Mechanisms and Treatment for Cancer- and Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment in Survivors of Non-CNS Malignancies

This article reviews the evidence for the putative mechanisms of cancer-related cognitive impairment by examining clinical and preclinical models, primarily those associated with chemotherapy, as well as treatment options and practical clinical advice.


Adam K. Walker, PhD

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Mechanisms and Treatment for Cancer- and Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment in Survivors of Non-CNS Malignancies

This article reviews the evidence for the putative mechanisms of cancer-related cognitive impairment by examining clinical and preclinical models, primarily those associated with chemotherapy, as well as treatment options and practical clinical advice.


Haryana M. Dhillon, PhD

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Mechanisms and Treatment for Cancer- and Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment in Survivors of Non-CNS Malignancies

This article reviews the evidence for the putative mechanisms of cancer-related cognitive impairment by examining clinical and preclinical models, primarily those associated with chemotherapy, as well as treatment options and practical clinical advice.


Janette L. Vardy, MD, PhD

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Mechanisms and Treatment for Cancer- and Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment in Survivors of Non-CNS Malignancies

This article reviews the evidence for the putative mechanisms of cancer-related cognitive impairment by examining clinical and preclinical models, primarily those associated with chemotherapy, as well as treatment options and practical clinical advice.


Jessica Blank

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Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonists in Prostate Cancer

This article reviews the mechanism of action between GnRH agonists and antagonists and the studies that led to the approval of degarelix, as well as its potential risks and benefits, particularly when it comes to cardiovascular health.


Adam S. Kittai, MD

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Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonists in Prostate Cancer

This article reviews the mechanism of action between GnRH agonists and antagonists and the studies that led to the approval of degarelix, as well as its potential risks and benefits, particularly when it comes to cardiovascular health.


Leon M. Ptaszek, MD, PhD

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Managing Afib in Cancer Patients Taking BTK Inhibitors

Cancer Network speaks with Dr. Leon Ptaszek about managing cancer patients who have atrial fibrillation and are being treated with BTK inhibitors.


Charles E. Geyer Jr, MD

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KATHERINE Results Back New Adjuvant Standard for HER2+ Breast Cancer

Dr. Charles Geyer discusses the phase III KATHERINE trial, which compared ado-trastuzumab emtansine vs trastuzumab in HER2-positive early breast cancer.