Practices Grapple With an Aging Oncology Workforce
February 25th 2021The COVID-19 pandemic may have stalled some physician retirements, but some experts are predicting an exodus of oncologists within the next 1 or 2 years. Practice managers are working now to mitigate the impact with both formal and informal initiatives.
Findings Suggest Cholesterol Plays a Surprising Role in Pancreatic Cancer
February 24th 2021Although a majority of pancreatic cancer cells are highly dependent on endogenous biosynthesis of cholesterol, new research from investigators at Fox Chase Cancer Center has demonstrated that some more aggressive pancreatic cancers are completely independent of this process.
Investigators Aim Novel T-Cell Therapy at Solid Tumor Target
February 23rd 2021ADP-A2M4CD8, a novel T-cell therapy, is being investigated in a range of tumor types that express MAGEA4, an antigen expressed in solid tumors that investigators say represents a promising target for cellular immunotherapy.