Oncology

Human papillomavirus vaccine may reduce the chance of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasis.

Study shows that an individual's response to immunotherapy can be predicted within weeks, based on increasing or decreasing levels of circulating tumor DNA.

Several recent studies presented at the virtual SGO 2020 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer looked into veliparib, a potential anticancer PARP inhibitor, for treatment of various types of ovarian cancer.

By using a non-invasive screening model, care providers can help catch and treat more cases of colorectal cancer, a new study suggests.

Study examines the effect of a low-calorie, plant-based diet combined with vitamin C in helping to kill cancer cells.

Cancer care providers have increasingly been using biosimilars on a case-by-case basis with patients.

The clinical trial of teclistamab sought to identify a recommended phase 2 dose for patients with RRMM, with multiple IV doses and priming doses explored.

A recent study evaluated the efficacy of venetoclax monotherapy in participants with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

With the groundbreaking advancements in specialty pharmacy, it is important to recognize the uniqueness of these medications and their respective patient populations.

In the United States, these findings would translate to more than 269,000 prevented breast cancer cases and nearly 44,000 prevented cases of ovarian cancer.

As the most accessible member of the health care team, the pharmacist can provide patients with cancer with the information and support necessary to get through what might be the most challenging time of their lives.

The approval represents the first for a second-line treatment for adult patients who progressed during or after first-line therapy.

“These new therapies allow for treatment without some of the traditional chemotherapy agents.”

A fully human monoclonal antibody, cemiplimab targets the immune checkpoint receptor PD-1 on T cells, blocking cancer cells from using the PD-1 pathway to suppress T-cell activation.

Officials with the FDA have approved atezolizumab plus cobimetinib and vemurafenib for the treatment of patients with BRAF V600 mutation-positive advanced melanoma.

Isatuximab-ifrc is the third monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of R/R MM.

The rarity of disease states coupled with novel medication mechanisms and high costs lead to complexities in accessing treatment and optimizing outcomes.

These study results were announced by Eisai and Merck during the 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology Virtual Scientific Program, May 29-31.

As clinicians, we must first understand the unique challenges that a patient is facing and then tailor our support to address their specific needs.

Pharmacists can deliver value-based oncology services as an integral part of the health care team to improve patient outcomes.

Sarcomas account for about 1% of all adult cancers and 15% of all pediatric cancers.

Many pharmacies may be missing significant, profitable opportunities...via generic pharmaceuticals.

The investigators found that patients with preexisting neutropenia could be managed on venetoclax, although use of G-CSF would likely also be required in conjunction with the treatment.

Both premenopausal and postmenopausal breast cancer rates are rising globally.

Although the treatment of cancer is facing many challenges, the pandemic is also creating massive amounts of new data with which to educate patients, conduct new research, and make more informed clinical decisions.

This Pharmacy Times Webcast provides an overview of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the treatment and management of patients with cancer.

Following initial breast cancer diagnosis by mammography, MRI, or ultrasound, treatment is largely based upon the histologic subtype and staging of the tumor(s).

Data aggregation partners can provide value in their ability to pull clinical information from both the HSSP and electronic health records.