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June 3, 2023

‘Huge Step Forward’ in Advanced Ovarian Cancer ‘Huge Step Forward’ in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

CHICAGO — New results in the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer have been welcomed by an expert not involved in the trial, even though the study […]
June 2, 2023

Oncologist Pleads Guilty to Prescription Drug Fraud Oncologist Pleads Guilty to Prescription Drug Fraud

A board-certified New Jersey oncologist has pled guilty to using her medical license to purchase cancer medications under the false pretense that they would be used […]
June 2, 2023

Ribociclib Forestalls Recurrence Also in Early Breast Cancer Ribociclib Forestalls Recurrence Also in Early Breast Cancer

CHICAGO —The combination of ribociclib (Kisqali) and endocrine therapy has already been shown to yield a significant survival advantage for women with metastatic, hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative […]
June 1, 2023

Primary Endpoint Changes Common in Cancer Trials Primary Endpoint Changes Common in Cancer Trials

Changes to primary endpoints in phase 3 cancer trials occur frequently and are often undisclosed in study manuscripts, new research shows. Among 755 randomized controlled cancer […]
June 1, 2023

Olaparib Gains BRCA-Mutated Prostate Cancer Indication Olaparib Gains BRCA-Mutated Prostate Cancer Indication

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved olaparib (Lynparza, AstraZeneca) with abiraterone and prednisone (or prednisolone) for BRCA-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, as determined […]
June 1, 2023

Patient With Blood Cancer Takes on Bias and ‘Gaslighting’ Patient With Blood Cancer Takes on Bias and ‘Gaslighting’

Paula Ngon, a 28-year-old public relations professional with Estée Lauder in New York, understands the value of good communication. After all, it’s her job to share […]
June 1, 2023

Radiation Oncologists Report Troubling Staff Shortages Radiation Oncologists Report Troubling Staff Shortages

Radiation oncology clinics have been hit hard by clinical staff shortages, a recent national survey shows. The survey, conducted by the American Society for Radiation Oncology […]
May 31, 2023

Recoding May Limit Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options Recoding May Limit Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options

The federal government is reconsidering a decision that breast cancer patients, plastic surgeons, and members of Congress have protested would limit women’s options for reconstructive surgery […]
May 31, 2023

Warning on Use of Sotorasib After ICI in Lung Cancer Warning on Use of Sotorasib After ICI in Lung Cancer

French investigators are warning clinicians who treat patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) not to initiate treatment with sotorasib within 30 days of an immunotherapy infusion […]
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