Authors


Filip Janku, MD, PhD

Latest:

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

Latest:

Panitumumab Helps Colorectal Cancer Patients Get to Surgery

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


Xinyu Nan, MD

Latest:

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

Latest:

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

Latest:

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

Latest:

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

Latest:

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

Latest:

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.


Lewis C. Cantley, PhD

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Targeting PI3K Remains Complex in Cancer Therapy

Dr. Lewis Cantley discusses targeting the PI3K pathway in breast cancer and the importance of managing ambient insulin levels during therapy.


Chuan-Hsiang Huang, MD, PhD

Latest:

Interrogating Ras-ERK Interactions and Roles in Tumor Cell Biology

Cancer Network spoke with Dr. Chuan-Hsiang Huang about his lab’s research on Ras-ERK protein interactions within cancer cells.


Rachel Karchin, PhD

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Identifying Cancer-Driving Gene Mutations

Cancer Network spoke with Dr. Rachel Karchin about the contemporary search for cancer-driving gene mutations.


James Perry, MD

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Promising Glioma Therapy Options

Dr. James Perry speaks with Cancer Network about glioma therapy options and the future of brain cancer treatment.


Tracy D. Vannorsdall, PhD

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Discussing Advances in Chemo Brain Treatment

Cancer Network spoke with Tracy D. Vannorsdall, PhD and Patricia Ganz, MD about treatment methods for cancer-related cognitive impairment.


Patricia Ganz, MD

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Discussing Advances in Chemo Brain Treatment

Cancer Network spoke with Tracy D. Vannorsdall, PhD and Patricia Ganz, MD about treatment methods for cancer-related cognitive impairment.


Emily A. Lemke, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP

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Current and Future Landscape of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Urothelial Cancer

In this review, we discuss known data and the differences between the different immune checkpoint inhibitors, as well as future avenues to explore with immuno-oncologic agents in urothelial cancer.


Jianjun Gao, MD, PhD

Latest:

Current and Future Landscape of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Urothelial Cancer

In this review, we discuss known data and the differences between the different immune checkpoint inhibitors, as well as future avenues to explore with immuno-oncologic agents in urothelial cancer.


Irene L. Wapnir, MD

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Current Strategies for the Management of Locoregional Breast Cancer Recurrence

In this review, we focus primarily on describing locoregional and systemic management strategies for isolated locoregional recurrences manifesting as isolated first-failure events following mastectomy or breast-conserving therapy.


Atif Khan, MD, MS

Latest:

Current Strategies for the Management of Locoregional Breast Cancer Recurrence

In this review, we focus primarily on describing locoregional and systemic management strategies for isolated locoregional recurrences manifesting as isolated first-failure events following mastectomy or breast-conserving therapy.


JoAnn Manson, MD, DrPH

Latest:

Vitamin D and Omega-3 Supplements for Preventing Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases

Dr. Manson discusses the results of the recently published VITAL study that tested whether vitamin D or omega-3 supplements could be effective for primary prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease.


Naval Daver, MD

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Naval Daver, MD on Phase 1/2 Trial of DSP-5336 in R/R Acute Leukemia

A phase 1/2 trial assessed the use of menin inhibitor DSP-5336 in patients with acute leukemia overexpressing HOXA9 and MEIS1.