Cedars-Sinai Cancer in Los Angeles serves one of the most diverse regions globally. Ranked No. 7 for cancer by U.S. News & World Report 2020-2021, the center’s clinicians are committed to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art care, while its scientists are carrying out the latest translational research and groundbreaking advances. The cancer enterprise includes the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute, Tower Hematology Oncology Medical Group, Torrance Memorial Hunt Cancer Center and Cedars-Sinai Tarzana.
Dr. Figlin on Toxicity Profile of Immunotherapy/VEGF TKI Combinations in RCC
May 9th 2019Robert A. Figlin, MD, Steven Spielberg Family Chair in Hematology Oncology, director, Division of Hematology/Oncology, deputy director, Integrated Oncology Service Line, and professor of Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, discusses the toxicity profiles of combinations of immune checkpoint inhibitors and VEGF TKIs in renal cell carcinoma (RCC), as well as research being done to validate potential biomarkers in the space.
Dr. Figlin on Promise of Immunotherapy Plus TKI Combinations in RCC
April 22nd 2019Robert A. Figlin, MD, director, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Steven Spielberg Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, discusses the promise of immunotherapy plus TKI combinations in the treatment of patients with renal cell carcinoma.
Dr. Figlin on Next Steps for Research in mRCC
April 16th 2019Robert A. Figlin, MD, director, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Steven Spielberg Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, discusses next steps for research in the treatment of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
Dr. Figlin on Considerations for Combining TKIs and Immunotherapy in RCC
January 10th 2019Robert A. Figlin, MD, director, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Steven Spielberg Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, discusses considerations when combining TKIs and immunotherapy agents in the management of advanced renal cell carcinoma.
Should Fitness Trackers Be Used to Assess Performance Status in Patients With Cancer?
September 23rd 2018Using wearable activity monitors may eventually supplement standard assessments of performance status and functionality that could inform clinicians, especially because objective evaluation of performance status is difficult to determine.
Dr. Kim on Combining Immunotherapy and TKIs in Metastatic RCC
September 12th 2018Hyung L. Kim, MD, Medallion Group Chair in Urology, co-medical director of the Urologic Oncology Center, associate director, Surgical Research in the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, discusses the potential combination of immunotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitors in metastatic renal cell carcinoma.