Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Based in Boston, Dana-Farber is a world-renowned leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and scientific research.
Dr. Rotow on Results of a Phase 1/2 Trial With Osimertinib/Gefitinib in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC
June 3rd 2020Julia K. Rotow, MD, discusses the results of an ongoing phase 1/2 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of osimertinib in combination with gefitinib as a first-line treatment for patients with stage IV EGFR-mutant non–small cell lung cancer.
The Uromigos Unveil Updates and Insights on the Impact of COVID-19 on GU Cancers
May 4th 2020In an effort to share some of the evolving knowledge about COVID-19 and how it is impacting the healthcare system on a global scale, the Uromigos group discusses statistics, strategies, and new studies as they relate to COVID-19 and patients with genitourinary cancers.
Sonpavde Navigates Newfound GU Cancer Treatment Considerations Amid COVID-19 Crisis
April 16th 2020Guru P. Sonpavde, MD sheds light on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted treatment decisions for patients with bladder cancer, perioperative surgical concerns for patients at risk of COVID-19, and the preventative measures Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has put into place to reduce the risk of patients and providers contracting the virus.
Acalabrutinib Triplet Impresses in Frontline CLL, Advances to Phase III Study
April 7th 2020The addition of acalabrutinib (Calquence) to venetoclax (Venclexta) and obinutuzumab (Gazyva) was shown to be highly active in patients with newly diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukemia, eliciting deep and durable responses.