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The new report suggests the C5a-C5aRq axis might be a useful target in combination with existing therapies for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. | Image credit: vladimircaribb - stock.adobe.com
C5aR1 Flagged as Biomarker in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

June 7th 2025

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The study identified several molecular markers related to SCLC prognosis by integrating somatic mutation profiles, mRNA transcriptome data, and clinical information. | Image credit: vitstudio - stock.adobe.com
Novel Biomarkers May Inform Prognosis in SCLC

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Structured exercise programs should be a part of the standard of care for colon cancer following adjuvant chemotherapy, authors of the COMMANDS study recommended. | Image credit: Drazen - stock.adobe.com
Structured Exercise Program Improves Outcomes, Quality of Life in Colon Cancer

June 6th 2025

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ASCO Sessions Explore Data and Dynamics of Early-Onset Cancer

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February 29th 2024

What Are the Steps to Quality Improvement in Cancer Care?

Mary Caffrey
Quality Improvement (QI) projects require a series of distinct steps and timely data collection that will allow clinics to see if changes are yielding results, a consultant told attendees at a preconference workshop at ACCC.
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February 26th 2024

What We’re Reading: Alabama IVF Ruling Impacts; Administrative Task Fees; Nursing Shortage Response

AJMC Staff
Patients with cancer express shock and anxiety over the recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court regarding frozen embryos; doctors are beginning to charge fees for administrative tasks; some universities are implementing accelerated nursing programs to help with the shortage.
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February 22nd 2024

COVID-19 Pandemic's Disruption on Cancer Detection in the US

Pearl Steinzor
A nationwide analysis reveals a significant drop in cancer diagnoses, highlighting an urgent need for a catch-up in screening efforts.
Kiana Mehring, MBA, director of strategic partnerships, managed care at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS)
February 16th 2024

Kiana Mehring Discusses the Future of Value-Based Oncology Care

Pearl Steinzor
Kiana Mehring, MBA, director of strategic partnerships, managed care at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, shares her thoughts on future directions in value-based oncology care and research.
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February 14th 2024

Breast Cancer Incidence Highest Among Young Black Women in the US

Pearl Steinzor
Researchers have identified a surge in breast cancer rates among young women and racial disparities across age groups.
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February 14th 2024

How Real-World Evidence Can Spur Collaboration and Changes in Oncology

Zhaohui Su, PhD
Chandler Cortina, MD, MS, FSSO, FACS | Image Credit: Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
February 9th 2024

Getting to Know Dr Chandler Cortina, Breast Surgical Oncologist

Maggie L. Shaw
Chandler Cortina, MD, MS, FSSO, FACS, is assistant professor of surgery and breast surgical oncologist at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. His current research focuses on breast cancer risk not only in general but also among transgender and gender-diverse populations.
Miriam J. Atkins, MD, FACP, president of the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) and physician and partner of AO Multispecialty Clinic in Augusta, Georgia.
February 7th 2024

COA's Dr Miriam Atkins: PBMs, HR 5526, and Marketplace Strategy

Maggie L. Shaw Pearl Steinzor
Miriam J. Atkins, MD, FACP, president of the Community Oncology Alliance, discusses the impact of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) on health care costs and offers potential ways to remedy certain CMS decisions that negatively affect oncologists and their patients.
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February 2nd 2024

Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Increases After Cancer Surgery, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
The increased risk is likely due to the underlying cancer disease and adjuvant treatments, researchers find.
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January 30th 2024

Priority Review Granted for Trastuzumab Deruxtecan; Would Be First Tumor-Agnostic ADC

Mary Caffrey
A tumor-agnostic approval would be a significant development in the advance of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), which are designed to deliver a potent, cancer-fighting payload into a tumor while sparing nearby tissues.
Dr Lucy Langer
January 28th 2024

Dr Lucy Langer: How UnitedHealthcare Is Enhancing Oncology Pathway Adherence and Promoting Equity

Hayden E. Klein
UnitedHealthcare's oncology payment mode initially involved a pay-for-performance program based on pathways adherence, and will be transitioning in 2024 to a broader system with graded quartiles to incentivize greater participation and pathway adherence.
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January 22nd 2024

Dr Samyukta Mullangi Talks Cost Reductions, Scalability of Thyme Care's Navigation Program

Hayden E. Klein
The Thyme Care virtual navigation program demonstrated a $594 reduction in total costs per member per month for navigated cancer patients compared with a control group, emphasizing the scalability of the independent virtual navigation model across various contracts, with opportunities to adapt to different populations and needs in the evolving landscape of value-based care arrangements.
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January 16th 2024

First-Line Tiragolumab With Atezolizumab Plus Chemo Improves PFS, OS in Patients With ESCC

Mary Caffrey
Treatment with both PD-1 and TIGIT immunotherapy alongside chemotherapy demonstrated improved progression-free (PFS) and overall survival (OS) compared with chemotherapy alone in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).
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January 15th 2024

Dr Kirollos Hanna Talks Chemotherapy Shortage Challenges and Solutions

Hayden E. Klein
Especially during shortages, Kirollos S. Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC, director of pharmacy services at Minnesota Oncology, says practices should carve out areas where going to a different therapeutic approach isn't considered off-pathway.
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January 14th 2024

Navigating the Biosimilar Frontier: Opportunities and Challenges in 2024

Jayne Hornung
Biosimilars offer substantial promise for a new era of accessibility and affordability for patients and the broader health care industry, but better understanding of these products from payers and providers is necessary for biosimilars to reach their full potential in the US.
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January 11th 2024

Substantial State Variations Identified in Health Insurance Coverage at Cancer Diagnosis

Pearl Steinzor
Health insurance coverage is a strong determinant of cancer care access and survival, and the observed variations are despite a significant increase in coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Edward Arrowsmith, MD, MPH
January 10th 2024

How Tennessee Oncology Navigates Clinical Pathway Challenges and Advancements: Dr Edward Arrowsmith

Hayden E. Klein
Edward "Ted" Arrowsmith, MD, MPH, medical director for pathways at OneOncology and managing partner at Tennessee Oncology, talks about challenges and changes in clinical pathways and the importance of keeping them updated.
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January 8th 2024

Cancer Detection Rates Dropped Due to COVID-19 Disruptions, Study Finds

Pearl Steinzor
Cancer incidence fell by 8.7% across all cancer sites during the first year of the pandemic, according to a new study.
Dr Margaret Liang on Mitigating Financial Toxicity for Patients With Cancer
January 6th 2024

Dr Margaret Liang on Mitigating Financial Toxicity for Patients With Cancer

Pearl Steinzor Rose McNulty
Margaret Liang, MD, MSHPM, gynecologic oncologist and health services researcher and director, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program, Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center, discusses financial toxicity in cancer care and how institutions can help alleviate the financial burden for patients.
Dr Amy Laughlin on At-Home Cancer Care Costs, Advancements
January 3rd 2024

Dr Amy Laughlin on At-Home Cancer Care Costs, Advancements

Brooke McCormick
Amy Laughlin, MD, MSHP, of Orlando Health commented on at-home cancer care costs and shared her predictions on how at-home cancer care will evolve.
Dr Kathi Mooney
January 3rd 2024

Dr Kathi Mooney Discusses Improving Patients' Quality of Life Through Technology

Brooke McCormick
Kathi Mooney, PhD, RN, FAAN, of the University of Utah, discussed technologies she and her team developed to help improve the quality of life of patients with cancer and their families.
Highlights From ASCO 2023
January 3rd 2024

ICYMI: Highlights From ASCO 2023

Rose McNulty
The most-read content from the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting including the latest findings in ongoing clinical trials, a panel discussion on Medicare oncology payment models, and the importance of alignment between clinicians and payers on clinical pathways.
The top 5 Institute for Value-Based Medicine content of 2023
December 27th 2023

Top 5 Content From Institute for Value-Based Medicine® Events in 2023

Laura Joszt, MA
In 2023, there were 18 oncology and 7 population health Institute for Value-Based Medicine® events cohosted with organizations such as Optum, OneOncology, Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, Duke Health, Cleveland Clinic, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
The Top 5 Oncology Articles of 2023
December 22nd 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Oncology Articles of 2023

Rose McNulty
Our most-read oncology content of 2023 included meeting coverage, research on an algorithm using patient-reported outcomes to predict hospital visits, and the launch of an National Comprehensive Cancer Network pilot project aiming to measure health equity.
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December 21st 2023

New Study Reveals Global Disparities in Access to Multiple Myeloma Cell Therapies

Giuliana Grossi
“Unfortunately, limited access to these therapies worldwide appears to be a major challenge,” the researchers wrote.
Tiago Biachi de Castria, MD, PhD, Moffitt Cancer Center
December 18th 2023

Dr Tiago Biachi Discusses Precision Medicine Advancements in Solid Tumors

Pearl Steinzor
Tiago Biachi de Castria, MD, PhD, associate member in the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses how precision medicine tools have aided oncologists in treating patients with solid tumors, while reducing overall toxicity.
Highlights ACCC 2023 Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit
December 15th 2023

ICYMI: Highlights From ACCC Spring 2023

Rose McNulty
Our most-read coverage from the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) 2023 Annual Meeting and Cancer Center Business Summit highlighted ongoing issues in oncology policy and practice.
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December 15th 2023

FDA Approves Belzutifan for Advanced RCC After PD-1 or PD-L1 Inhibition and a VEGF-TKI

Rose McNulty
The approval of belzutifan, an oral hypoxia-inducible factor-2 alpha inhibitor, provides a new option for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) following treatment with a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) or programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor and a vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (VEGF-TKI).
Highlights From the 2023 Community Oncology Conference
December 12th 2023

ICYMI: Highlights From the 2023 Community Oncology Conference

Rose McNulty
Our top coverage from this year’s Community Oncology Conference, hosted by the Community Oncology Alliance, included discussions around alternative payment models, shifts in the community oncology landscape in recent decades, and the need for reform in several areas.
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December 8th 2023

California Aims for Equity by Redefining Cancer Care

Giuliana Grossi
Authors highlight key aspects of the California Cancer Care Equity Act, including its focus on Medi-Cal beneficiaries, the requirement for managed care plans to contract with specialized cancer centers, and the definition of complex cancers.
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