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Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. The majority of new cancer drugs recently approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation.* Recognized for our research, FCS is a recipient of the national Clinical Trials Participation Award presented by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). FCS physicians, trained in prestigious medical schools and research institutes, are consistently ranked nationally as Top Doctors by U.S. News & World Report.
Celebrating its 40th year in 2024, FCS has built a national reputation for excellence that is reflected in exceptional and compassionate patient care, driven by innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatments, including targeted therapies genomic-based treatment and immunotherapy. Our highest values are embodied by our outstanding team of highly trained and dedicated physicians, clinicians and staff.
Role for IO Therapy in Advanced NSCLC With Concomitant KRAS and KEAP1/STK11 Mutations
Key opinion leaders in the field of non–small cell lung cancer management discuss the role of immunotherapy in patients with concomitant KRAS and KEAP1/STK11 mutations.
Combination Chemo + IO Therapy in Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
A comprehensive discussion on combination chemotherapy + immunotherapy regimens available to patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer.
Selecting Therapy for Advanced NSCLC Based on PD-L1 and NGS Testing
Shared insight on the value that molecular testing and PD-L1 testing, respectively, have on determining optimal therapy for patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer.
Factors in Selecting IO Therapy for Patients With Advanced NSCLC
Switching their focus to advanced non–small cell lung cancer, panelists identify parameters that may influence the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in this setting.
Adjuvant Treatment Strategies in Resectable Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Switching their focus to the adjuvant setting of resectable NSCLC, expert panelists identify treatment options in this setting and review the clinical data behind them.
Key Decisionmaking Factors in Resectable Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Expert oncologists reflect on key factors that aid in the selection of therapy for patients diagnosed with resectable non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
CSCC: Translating Cemiplimab Data Into Practice
April 19th 2023Following their review of recent clinical data, expert panelists consider how neoadjuvant cemiplimab will fit into the real-world treatment paradigm of resectable CSCC, including the possibility of delaying or avoiding surgery in patients who have an adequate response to cemiplimab.
Neoadjuvant IO Therapy Trials in Resectable CSCC and Cemiplimab Data Updates
April 12th 2023A brief overview of clinical trials evaluating the potential use of neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors—pembrolizumab, atezolizumab, and cemiplimab—in CSCC, followed by a focused discussion of recent cemiplimab trial data.
Lessons Learned in Other Cancers and Suggested Endpoints in Future Trials
April 12th 2023Key opinion leaders take time to review how immune checkpoint inhibitors have transformed outcomes in rectal cancer and non-cutaneous squamous cell cancers and consider how to better structure clinical trial endpoints in CSCC.
Study Shows Women Over Age 65 With Low-risk Breast Cancer Could Skip Postoperative Radiation Therapy
March 9th 2023A recently published study in the New England Journal of Medicine provides further data to support that certain female patients over age 65 can achieve positive outcomes without postoperative radiation.