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The OncLive® Conference page includes a listing of all conferences covered by OncLive®, including the ASCO, ESMO, SITC, EHA, ASH, and SABCS annual meetings, as well as the Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium and Miami Breast Cancer Conference, among many others. Conference coverage incorporates articles and interviews in written and video format.

Nab-Paclitaxel Outduels Paclitaxel in HR+/HER2- and Triple-Negative MBC

Nab-Paclitaxel Outduels Paclitaxel in HR+/HER2- and Triple-Negative MBC

March 12th 2016

Among patients with HR+/HER2- or triple-negative metastatic breast cancer, nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) improved time to treatment discontinuation, time to next treatment, and had a favorable safety profile compared with paclitaxel.

Dr. Mittendorf on Nelipepimut-S Plus GM-CSF in Breast Cancer

Dr. Mittendorf on Nelipepimut-S Plus GM-CSF in Breast Cancer

March 11th 2016

Elizabeth A. Mittendorf, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses a clinical trial examining nelipepimut-S plus GM-CSF vaccine therapy as a treatment for patients with breast cancer.

Beyond OS: Common Sense Endpoints for Cancer Drugs

Beyond OS: Common Sense Endpoints for Cancer Drugs

March 11th 2016

The rapid advance of oncology drug development requires evolving beyond using overall survival in randomized trials as the only acceptable endpoint.

Lack of Understanding of Margin Width Remains a Hindrance in DCIS

Lack of Understanding of Margin Width Remains a Hindrance in DCIS

March 11th 2016

There is no clearly acceptable answer to the question of what is the appropriate margin for ductal carcinoma in situ.

More Data Needed to Confirm Early Results on Carboplatin in TNBC

More Data Needed to Confirm Early Results on Carboplatin in TNBC

March 11th 2016

Carboplatin shows promise in treating metastatic BRCA-mutated triple negative breast cancer.

Dr. Symmans on Moon Shots Program for Patients With TNBC

Dr. Symmans on Moon Shots Program for Patients With TNBC

March 11th 2016

William F. Symmans, MB, ChB, Division of Pathology/Lab Medicine, Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the institution's Moon Shots program for patients with triple-negative breast cancer.

Dr. Blackwell on Late Recurrences in Patients With Breast Cancer

Dr. Blackwell on Late Recurrences in Patients With Breast Cancer

March 10th 2016

Kimberly L. Blackwell, MD, medical oncologist, Duke Cancer Institute, discusses using the word "cure" in patients with breast cancer who have not had recurrences of disease.

Dr. Schoenfeld on Immunologic Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation in Head and Neck Cancer

Dr. Schoenfeld on Immunologic Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation in Head and Neck Cancer

March 9th 2016

Jonathan D. Schoenfeld, MD, MPH, physician, assistant professor of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School, Dana Farber Cancer Center on the immunologic effects of chemotherapy and radiation in head and neck cancer.

Dr. Cohen on Lenvatinib in First- or Second-Line Thyroid Cancer

Dr. Cohen on Lenvatinib in First- or Second-Line Thyroid Cancer

March 9th 2016

Ezra Cohen, MD, Associate Director, Professor of Medicine Moores Cancer Center, UC San Diego, discusses if lenvatinib should be used in the frontline or second-line setting in differentiated thyroid cancer.

Dr. Adelstein on Adjuvant Therapy for Oral Cancer

Dr. Adelstein on Adjuvant Therapy for Oral Cancer

March 8th 2016

David Adelstein, MD, Department of Hematology and Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, discusses adjuvant therapy options for patients with oral cancer.

COA Conference Changes With the Times

COA Conference Changes With the Times

March 4th 2016

The 2016 Community Oncology Conference, Innovation in Cancer Care: Moving From Theory to Practice, from April 13-15, will feature an expanded lineup of clinical presentations.

Dr. Randal Weber on Future Treatment Approaches for Patients With Melanoma

Dr. Randal Weber on Future Treatment Approaches for Patients With Melanoma

March 1st 2016

Randal S. Weber, MD, FACS, professor, department chair, John Brooks Williams and Elizabeth Williams Distinguished University Chair in Cancer Medicine, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses future treatment approaches for patients with melanoma.

Dr. Frakes on Managing Late Toxicities Associated With Treatment for HPV+ Oropharyngeal SCC

Dr. Frakes on Managing Late Toxicities Associated With Treatment for HPV+ Oropharyngeal SCC

February 26th 2016

Jessica Frakes, MD, assistant professor of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses management of toxicities associated with treatment of patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

Dr. Martins on Managing Toxicities Associated With Lenvatinib in DTC

Dr. Martins on Managing Toxicities Associated With Lenvatinib in DTC

February 25th 2016

Renato G. Martins, MD, medical director of Outpatient General Oncology/Hematology at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, medical director of Thoracic/Head and Neck Oncology, and professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, discusses side effects that are associated with lenvatinib (Lenvima).

Immunotherapy Continues to Advance in Head and Neck Cancer

Immunotherapy Continues to Advance in Head and Neck Cancer

February 23rd 2016

An early-stage trial is examining the addition of nivolumab to a cetuximab regimen in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Pazopanib/Cetuximab Combo Shows Promising Efficacy in Advanced HNSCC

Pazopanib/Cetuximab Combo Shows Promising Efficacy in Advanced HNSCC

February 23rd 2016

The combination of pazopanib (Votrient) and cetuximab (Erbitux) showed a disease control rate of 77% in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, including patients with cetuximab- or platinum-resistant disease.

Cetuximab Improves Long-Term Control in HPV-Negative Head and Neck Cancer

Cetuximab Improves Long-Term Control in HPV-Negative Head and Neck Cancer

February 22nd 2016

Among patients with HPV-negative, locoregionally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma with a poor prognosis, adding cetuximab (Erbitux) to induction chemotherapy and hyperfractionated or accelerated chemoradiation therapy produced long-term control.

Dr. Melotek on Cetuximab Added to Chemotherapy and Chemoradiation in Head and Neck Cancer

Dr. Melotek on Cetuximab Added to Chemotherapy and Chemoradiation in Head and Neck Cancer

February 22nd 2016

James Melotek, MD, Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago Medicine, discusses an analysis of a phase II study examining the addition of cetuximab to induction chemotherapy and accelerated or hyperfractionated chemoradiation therapy for locoregionally advanced head and neck cancer.

Martins on Lenvatinib's Significance in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

Martins on Lenvatinib's Significance in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

February 22nd 2016

Renato G. Martins, MD, discusses the impact of lenvatinib in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer, how and when it should be used in clinical practice, and the future potential for the agent.

Dr. Cabanillas on Lenvatinib as First-Line Therapy for Patients With DTC

Dr. Cabanillas on Lenvatinib as First-Line Therapy for Patients With DTC

February 20th 2016

Maria E. Cabinillas, MD, associate professor, Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses administering lenvatinib (Lenvima) as a first-line therapy for patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC).

Biomarkers Indicate Survival Benefit With Afatinib in HNSCC

Biomarkers Indicate Survival Benefit With Afatinib in HNSCC

February 20th 2016

Both progression-free and overall survival with second-line afatinib (Gilotrif) in recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are associated with several biomarkers.

Dr. Zevallos on Molecular Profile of HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal SCC Stratified by Smoking Status

Dr. Zevallos on Molecular Profile of HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal SCC Stratified by Smoking Status

February 20th 2016

Jose P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, FACS, assistant professor, director of Oncologic Research, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, discusses a study that examined the molecular profile of patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) stratified by smoking status.

Induction Chemo Offers No OS Benefit for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

Induction Chemo Offers No OS Benefit for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

February 20th 2016

The use of induction chemotherapy for advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma does not improve overall survival.

Dr. Ferris on Potential of Nivolumab in Head and Neck Cancer

Dr. Ferris on Potential of Nivolumab in Head and Neck Cancer

February 19th 2016

Robert Ferris, MD, PhD, vice chair for Clinical Operations, associate director for Translational Research, and coleader of the Cancer Immunology Program at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, discusses nivolumab's potential as a treatment of patients with head and neck cancer, as reported in the CheckMate-141 study.

Social Isolation, Financial Toxicity Equate to Risk Factors in Head and Neck Cancer

Social Isolation, Financial Toxicity Equate to Risk Factors in Head and Neck Cancer

February 19th 2016

Patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer should be screened for social isolation and financial hardship, as these factors play a role in their ability to stay on medication, minimize hospital stays, and achieve optimal health outcomes.

Dr. Bible on Impact of Lenvatinib on Treatment Landscape of DTC

Dr. Bible on Impact of Lenvatinib on Treatment Landscape of DTC

February 19th 2016

Keith C. Bible, MD, PhD, medical oncologist, Mayo Clinic, discusses the impact that lenvatinib (Lenvima) has had on the treatment landscape of differentiated thyroid cancer.

HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancer Recurrence Typically Detected Within 6 Months of Treatment

HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancer Recurrence Typically Detected Within 6 Months of Treatment

February 19th 2016

In patients treated with definitive radiation therapy for HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, most recurrences can be detected via imaging at 3 months and physical examinations during the first 6 months after treatment.

Dr. Seiwert on Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer

Dr. Seiwert on Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer

February 19th 2016

Tanguy Y. Seiwert, MD, assistant professor of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, discusses the impact of immunotherapy agents as treatment of patients with head and neck cancer.

Chemoradiation Improves OS for Elderly Patients With Head and Neck Cancers

Chemoradiation Improves OS for Elderly Patients With Head and Neck Cancers

February 19th 2016

Concurrent chemoradiation significantly improved overall survival compared with radiation therapy alone for elderly patients with locally advanced head and neck cancers.

Dr. Cohen on Biomarkers Associated With Response in Patients With HNSCC Treated With Afatinib

Dr. Cohen on Biomarkers Associated With Response in Patients With HNSCC Treated With Afatinib

February 18th 2016

Ezra Cohen, MD, associate director, Moores Cancer Center, professor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego Health System, discusses tumor biomarker association with clinical outcomes in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with afatinib versus methotrexate.