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Cisplatin Shortage Eases; Air Pollution Linked to Breast Cancer; Pap Test Confusion

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 15, 2023

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

Microdevices for Glioma; Cervical Adenocarcinoma Test; Language Gaps and Cancer Care

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Sep 07, 2023

CMS Blinks in 'Flap' Flap; Biomarker Testing; 'What If' Moment in Cancer Screening

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Aug 25, 2023

Chemoimmunotherapy Safe, Effective for Untreated Lung Cancer Brain Metastases

Disease progression slowed and need for brain radiation delayed in most patients

Aug 24, 2023

A photo of a mature man receiving chemotherapy.

Chemo Shortage Fuels Price Gouging; MDS Misdiagnoses; Risky Accelerated Approvals?

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Aug 18, 2023

BRAF-MEK Inhibition Achieves 'Near Universal' Response in Rare Brain Tumor

BRAF V600E-mutated papillary craniopharyngiomas shrink with upfront drug therapy

Jul 12, 2023

Photos of the packaging of Zelboraf and Cotellic over an MRI image of papillary craniopharyngiomas

Pushback on Price Negotiation; Genetic Testing Lags; More Foreign Help for Shortages

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Jun 15, 2023

Novel IDH1/2 Inhibitor Shows 'Dramatic Effect' in Low-Grade Glioma

INDIGO data demonstrate that some patients can delay "toxic" chemo and radiation, says expert

Jun 04, 2023

ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.

Survival Boost With Oncolytic Virus Combo in Glioblastoma Subset

However, small trial failed to meet overall response endpoint in patients with recurrent disease

May 16, 2023

Implanted Ultrasound Device Opening Blood-Brain Barrier Promising in Brain Tumors

Device allows delivery of more potent chemotherapies to patients with glioblastomas

May 03, 2023

Talc-Cancer Lawsuits on Hold; Diet & Prostate Cancer; Active Surveillance Deep Dive

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Apr 21, 2023

Cancer Transmission From Organ Donors With Brain Tumors Not Much of a Risk

In U.K. cohort study, no cases of transmission observed

Mar 22, 2023

A photo of an NHS organ transport container in a hospital.

Targeted Combination Gets FDA Nod for Pediatric Glioma

Response rate with dabrafenib plus trametinib was four times higher versus standard chemotherapy

Mar 17, 2023

FDA APPROVED dabrafenib (Tafinlar) + trametinib (Mekinist) over an MRI image of a glioma tumor in the brain.

Rise in Cervical Cancer Mortality; Drug Active in Kids' Glioma; Vit D and Melanoma

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Jan 13, 2023

Continuing Medical Education

1.00 CME Credits

Navigating the Evolving Treatment Paradigm for Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

1.00 CME Credits

Optimizing Biomarker-Directed Therapy to Advance CRC Care: A Clinical Connections Session

1.00 CME Credits

Advancing the Integration of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Community Oncology Centers: A Transformative Quality Improvement Initiative at a Large Community-Based Network

1.00 CME Credits

Advancing Sustainable Practice Change to Improve TNBC Care in Community Based Settings: Insights From an AON Quality Improvement Initiative

1.00 CME Credits

Advancing Personalized Care in HR+/HER2- and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

0.50 CME Credits

Clinical Case Challenge: Applying the Latest Evidence to Improve Outcomes in BRAF Mutant Advanced Melanoma

1.00 CME Credits

Current Unmet Needs and Paths to Advance NF1 PN Care

0.50 CME Credits

Navigating the Rapidly Evolving DLBCL Treatment Landscape to Deliver Quality Care