April 3rd 2024
In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Yanghee Woo, MD, discussed some factors to consider when choosing between CROSS and FLOT for gastreoesophageal junction adenocarcinoma treatment.
Community Practice Connections™: Real-World Applications of Novel Therapies Across TNBC and Addressing Disparities in Care
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6th Annual Precision Medicine Symposium: An Illustrated Tumor Board
October 18-19, 2024
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Advances in TNBC: Communicating with Your Patients About Clinical Trial Awareness and Treatment Concerns to Improve Clinical Outcomes
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41st Annual CFS®: Innovative Cancer Therapy for Tomorrow
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Community Practice Connections™: 5th Annual Precision Medicine Symposium – An Illustrated Tumor Board
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Despite Advances, Interpreting Data From Genomics and Precision Medicine Lags
October 25th 2018I think one of the most important advancements in biomedical technology that has improved our understanding of the complexities of cancer is the ability to sequence the cancer genome for any individual patient, in a rapid and cost-effective manner, to help us make treatment decisions in the clinic.
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Promising Survival Improvement With Trifluridine/Tipiracil in Heavily Pretreated Gastric/GEJ Cancer
October 24th 2018According to a presentation at the 2018 ESMO Congress, risk of death was reduced with trifluridine/tipiracil versus placebo in patients with heavily pretreated gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. Lead TAGS trial author Hendrik-Tobias Arkenau, MD, PhD, said there was also improvement in progression-free survival and disease control.
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Financial Advocacy Grows Under the Value-Based System
October 24th 2018Groundbreaking developments in cancer therapies can change lives, extending survival and sending patients who previously thought their chances were slim into remission. But these therapies come at a cost, and many patients reel at the prospect of heavy financial burdens. To help patients and programs meet the challenges of affording cancer treatments, community cancer centers are expanding the role of financial advocates in their organizations.
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ACCC President Reignites Resilience in Oncology Caregivers
October 23rd 2018Thomas A. Gallo, MS, MDA, president of the Association of Community Cancer Centers, discusses his mission as president to “reflect, renew, and reignite” in order to create a more resilient oncology team for the community.
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Larotrectinib Induces 80% ORR in Advanced NTRK+ Solid Tumors
October 22nd 2018Larotrectinib induced an objective response rate of 80% in patients with advanced solid tumors who harbored <em>NTRK </em>gene fusions, according to results pooled from 3 small trials of the TRK inhibitor. Results were presented during the 2018 ESMO Congress.
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CMS Tackles Drug Prices, But What Does This Mean for Patient Care Access?
October 19th 2018Rising prescription drug prices continue to add to the burden of paying for quality healthcare. In an effort to confront such costs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has rescinded a prohibition on step therapy for Medicare Advantage plans. But some contend such a policy will reduce patient access to optimal medication.
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No Survival Benefit Found With Pembrolizumab in PD-L1 ≥1 Gastric/GEJ Cancers
July 3rd 2018According to findings from the phase III KEYNOTE-061 study, second-line treatment with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) did not significantly improve overall survival or progression-free survival compared with paclitaxel in patients with advanced or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer with a PD-L1 combined positive score ≥1.
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In findings from the phase III TAGS study reported at the 2018 World Gastrointestinal Cancer Congress, TAS-102 (trifluridine/tipiracil; Lonsurf) was found to be an effective treatment option for patients with heavily pretreated metastatic or advanced gastric cancer, providing a 31% reduction in the risk of death compared with placebo.
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Evolving Adjuvant Treatment Landscape in GI Cancers
June 26th 2018Things are looking up in the world of adjuvant therapy for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, according to Diane Reidy-Lagunes, MD. During her presentation, Reidy-Lagunes outlined the current state-of-the-art in GI cancer care, with findings from pivotal studies in gastric, pancreatic, biliary, and colorectal cancers.
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