Oncology

One in 3 popular cancer articles on social media contain potentially harmful misinformation, according to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

The makers of eflapegrastim received a complete response letter from the FDA due to concerns over manufacturing.

CancerNetwork® sat down with Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD, at the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting to talk about results of the MyPathway study in HER2-positive advanced solid tumors treated with pertuzumab plus trastuzumab.

Oncologists are trying to remedy the proposed cuts to radiation oncology facilities from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to lessen health disparities and improve equitable access to care.

Here are some of the important updates from CancerNetwork last week you might have missed in the world of oncology, featuring novel combinations for triple-negative breast cancer, genetic testing for gastrointestinal malignancies, and the FDA approval of belumosudil for chronic graft-versus-host disease.

Take a look at some of the important updates from CancerNetwork last week you might have missed in the world of oncology from the FDA and the journal ONCOLOGY.

Profilin 1, or PFN1, is a key actin-binding protein that is involved in various cellular activities, such as cell motility, survival, and membrane trafficking. By summarizing the functions of PFN1 in cancer, investigators hope to better understand the mechanisms of PFN1 in cancer progression.

This year’s Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer highlights trends in cancer incidence and mortality overall and in key patient subgroups.

The FDA released a final guidance on evaluating cancer drugs in patients with central nervous system metastases.

CancerNetwork®’s podcast hosted 2 experts to discuss the current state of biosimilar prescriptions and the need for change to improve the system overall.

Catch up on the important updates from CancerNetwork® last week you might have missed in the world of oncology.

An integrated review highlights the barriers standing between diverse LGBTQ populations and cancer screenings.

Co-Editor in Chief of the journal ONCOLOGY discusses how potential shortages in oncology clinicians could influence the treatment of cancer going forward.

Here are some of the important updates from last week you might have missed, including data from the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting.

Look at some of the important updates from last week you might have missed from the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting and the FDA.

Look back at some of the important news and notes from last week you might have missed in the world of oncology from the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting, the FDA, and the journal ONCOLOGY®.

Data from 2 clinical trials proved that larotrectinib is efficacious and safe in treating adults and children with NTRK fusion-positive central nervous system cancers.

Evidence of preliminary activity was noted with the use of the RET inhibitor selpercatinib in pediatric patients with solid tumors harboring RET alterations.

For patients with NRG1 fusion–positive cancers, zenocutuzumab represents a promising novel targeted therapeutic option.

A new treatment arm of a phase 2 trial examining PDS0101 plus pembrolizumab in patients with HPV-related head and neck cancers will be opened to patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor–pretreated disease.

Look back at some of the important news and notes from last week you might have missed in the world of oncology from the FDA and the journal ONCOLOGY®.

During an After Hours segment of Medical World News®, Inga Lennes, MD, MBA, MPH, spoke about her passion for healthy cooking and how it helps her unwind after a busy week of treating patients.

A presentation at the recent 46th Annual Oncology Nursing Society’s Annual Meeting focused on ethical dilemmas facing oncology nurses and how clinicians are managing them.

An industry through leader recaps current challenges to traditional reimbursement models for Medical Economics®.

CancerNetwork® sat down with Health and Wellness expert Sonia Jhas to discuss best practices for staying active on a busy, demanding schedule.

The 2020 Trending Now in Cancer report highlighted a shift in oncology care resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Look back at some of the important news and notes from last week you might have missed in the world of oncology. The FDA granted priority review to zanubrutinib, while 2 features from the journal ONCOLOGY® published on belantamab mafodotin and renal cell carcinoma, respectively, were popular with readers.

Phase 3 data supported the FDA in their decision to grant priority review to a new drug application for maribavir as therapy for certain patients with cytomegalovirus following transplant.

Based on outcomes from a study involving patients with cancer, Medicaid may benefit from expansion in certain areas where eligibility limits hinder adequate coverage.

Seventeen years of data indicate that HPV-related cervical cancer incidence is declining, but other tumors related to the virus persist.