Oncology

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.

January 28th 2024

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

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

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.

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).

January 15th 2024

Dr Kirollos Hanna Talks Chemotherapy Shortage Challenges and Solutions

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

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January 11th 2024

Substantial State Variations Identified in Health Insurance Coverage at Cancer Diagnosis

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.

January 10th 2024

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

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

Cancer incidence fell by 8.7% across all cancer sites during the first year of the pandemic, according to a new study.

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.

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.

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.

January 3rd 2024

ICYMI: Highlights From ASCO 2023

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.

December 22nd 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Oncology Articles of 2023

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.

December 21st 2023

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

“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

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

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

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).

December 12th 2023

ICYMI: Highlights From the 2023 Community Oncology Conference

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

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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December 7th 2023

Research Reveals the Role of Structural Racism in Lung Cancer Risk

Spanning 22 studies, the analysis illuminated housing disparities, occupational hazards, unequal health care access, economic inequality, and discriminatory industry practices and how they collectively contribute to heightened lung cancer risks.

December 2nd 2023

FDA Grants Priority Review to Enfortumab Vedotin + Pembrolizumab in Metastatic Urothelial Cancer

Jordyn Sava

Positive data from the phase 3 EV-302 trial of enfortumab vedotin with pembrolizumab in locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer have shifted the landscape.

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December 1st 2023

Gaps in Access to Cancer Care Resources May Contribute to Racial, Ethnic Disparities

Researchers found that core oncology services were less likely to be available at hospitals serving racial and ethnic minority groups compared with other hospitals in the United States.

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November 21st 2023

IQVIA Report Spotlights Shortages for Pain, Obesity, and Oncology Therapies

Skylar Jeremias

A new report from IQVIA provides an overview of current US drug shortages, shedding light on major areas of concern, such as medications to address pain, cardiovascular conditions, obesity and diabetes, and multiple forms of cancer.

November 17th 2023

Dr Alyson Moadel-Robblee on Effective Distress Screening and Support Systems for Patients With Cancer

Pearl Steinzor Rose McNulty

Alyson Moadel-Robblee, PhD, deputy director of community engagement and cancer health equity at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, discussed the center's evolving patient distress screening process and the Bronx Oncology Living Daily support program for patients with cancer.

November 16th 2023

Nashville Oncology Associates Now Part of The US Oncology Network

The US Oncology Network now has more than 2400 providers who treat over 1.4 million patients annually at approximately 600 sites of care in 30 states.

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November 16th 2023

Ian Flinn, MD, PhD, to Serve as Chief Scientific Officer for Greco-Hainsworth Tennessee Oncology Centers for Research

AJMC Staff

The centers for research are named for Anthony Greco, MD, and John Hainsworth, MD, who founded Sarah Cannon in 1993 as Tennessee Oncology physician researchers.

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November 14th 2023

Racial Discrimination in Cancer Care Has Long-Term Impact on Patients, Study Shows