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Genomically Guided Radiation Dosing in Oncology: Ready for Prime Time?
September 30th 2021Dr. Scott and Dr. Torres-Roca discuss their research of a pooled retrospective analysis exploring genomic-adjusted radiation dose–based radiation therapy in solid tumors and what using genomics to guide radiation dosing decisions could mean for oncology practices.
Dr. Jain on Efficacy With Maintenance Avelumab Plus BSC in Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
September 30th 2021Rohit Jain, MD, MPH, discusses the data from the phase 3 JAVELIN Bladder 100 trial examining avelumab as maintenance therapy following response or stable disease with first-line platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.
Checkpoint Inhibitors Demonstrate Broad Reach in GU Cancers
September 28th 2021Rohit Jain, MD, MPH, discusses the nuances of treatment selection for patients with platinum-eligible vs -ineligible metastatic urothelial carcinoma, the current state of immunotherapy in this disease, and factors to consider during the decision-making process in RCC and mCRPC.
CAR T-Cell Therapy Use Requires Schooling of Adverse Event Recognition and Management
August 13th 2021Due to the potency of CAR T-cell therapies and the associated adverse events that can to arise in patients receiving this type of treatment, oncology nurses need to be educated on how to best identify and manage these AEs.
Pevonedistat/Azacitidine Could Become New Frontline Standard for Higher-Risk MDS
July 15th 2021David Sallman, MD, discusses the role of hypomethylating agents in the treatment of patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, the promise of pevonedistat in this population, the hunt for biomarkers of response to treatment, and remaining areas of unmet need to address with future efforts.
Sabi Singh Joins Moffitt Cancer Center as New Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
July 13th 2021Sarabdeep “Sabi” Singh has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer of Moffitt Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida.