Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD

While rapid innovations in the field of oncology have improved treatments, the magnitude and dimension of clinical benefits vary widely.

A new single-patient case study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, has raised the possibility of using CAR-T cells in the treatment of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain tumor.

According to a new study published in PLOS Medicine, genetic analysis of the uterine lavage fluid from pre- and post-menopausal women can provide early evidence of endometrial cancer.

A glimpse at the top 5 articles from The American Journal of Managed Care's® conference coverage that caught reader attention in 2016.

Twenty-three of 48 states in the United States saw a drop in melanoma—associated death in 2013 compared with 2003, while 21 states witnessed a rise in the death rate.

Evaluation of US healthcare data between 1996 and 2013 found that 20 conditions accounted for half of all spending in the United States, with diabetes leading the way.

A new clinical study to reduce the unwanted side effects of radiation in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)—positive oropharynx cancers has found that reducing the dose of radiation can maintain the cure rates but avoid some of the late treatment-associated toxicities.

As 2016 draws to a close, here’s a look at the top 5 news articles that captured reader interest on AJMC.com.

The Lancet study shows addition of bortezomib significantly improves survival in treatment-naïve patients with multiple myeloma.

Using angiogenesis inhibitors in patients with glioblastoma that is highly vascularized could yield much improved outcomes, the analysis found.

A new study has found that women chose not to go ahead with contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) if their surgeon recommended against it.

Adolescents who have “adult-type” cancers should be enrolled in relevant clinical trials to improve access for this population of patients, experts from the FDA write in a recently published perspective.

Wide price variation in hospital prices for the care that they render-up to a 2.7-fold difference-is driven by the hospital's market leverage, according to a new report by the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth).

Researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a genomics model called genomic-adjusted radiation dose that can guide the radiation dose to match a tumor’s radiosensitivity.

The 21st Century Cures Act mandates the creation of "one or more" intercenter institutes at the FDA. But is such a massive reorganization feasible within the FDA?

Here's a look at some of the most popular articles published in Evidence-Based Oncologyâ„¢ in 2016.

At the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Payer Exchange Summit V, 2 employer groups and a provider participated on a panel to provide practical insight into the extraordinary challenges and decisions that employers and employees with a cancer diagnosis are faced with.

At the Payer Exchange Summit V, in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia, oncologists and payers came together to discuss the role of collaboration and data sharing for the successful implementation of the Oncology Care Model (OCM).

Craig Sager, a sideline reporter for CNN and Turner Sports, has died a little over 2 and a half years after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

A glimpse into some of President-elect Donald J. Trump's choices for important replacements within the healthcare world.

At the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Payer Exchange Summit V, panelists provided insights for successful implementation of payment models in oncology clinics.

Bruce Gould, MD, president and medical director, Northwest Georgia Oncology Center, and president of the Community Oncology Alliance, presented an overview of how cancer care has improved over the years and what the current challenges are.

The Rx Price Watch report from the Public Policy Institute of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has found that retail prices of widely used brand name prescription drugs rose at a significantly faster rate than general inflation over the past decade.

The guideline recommends that cancer patients should receive palliative care early and in parallel with their active treatment plan.

Paxman is seeking approval for using its scalp cooling device as an intervention to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) in women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

A survey funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s National Institute on Drug Abuse has found that vaping, cigarette smoking, and use of hookahs among adolescents has declined over the past year.

Chemotherapy-associated alopecia, which drastically changes how a person looks and feels, can significantly impact the patient’s quality of life, over and above the physical exhaustion associated with their treatment. Raising awareness among providers, patients, and their caregivers can help.

The FDA has released an updated safety announcement following a fresh review of data on the type 2 diabetes treatment pioglitazon to confirm that the drug may increase a person’s likelihood of developing bladder cancer.

An exhaustive study conducted by researchers at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research has found that a woman’s social network can significantly affect her chances of survival following breast cancer.

The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report recommends that Medicaid expansion states should direct more attention to smoking cessation programs to improve access and raise awareness about these programs among beneficiaries and providers.