August 2020
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Making Strides in Outcomes of Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer
September 07, 2020
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In a virtual symposium titled Clinical Updates in Extensive-Disease Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Primer for Pharmacists Caring for Patients, 2 expert speakers discussed pivotal changes in the treatment landscape for small cell lung cancer.
Managing Oral Oncolytics During the COVID-19 Pandemic
September 04, 2020
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In a Pharmacy Times® webcast, Katie Culos, PharmD, BCOP, a specialist in cellular therapy and hematology discussed with Katherine Lin, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP the many policies and procedures that have been implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic by providers for cancer care.
Novel Gene Therapy Demonstrates Potential for Ovarian Cancer Treatment
September 04, 2020
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A first-in-class targeted therapy, VB-111 is administered by intravenous infusion once every 6 to 8 weeks.
Brown Bag Consult®: Chemotherapy Recovery With Heart Problems
September 03, 2020
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Many patients battling cancer are in dire need of support, encouragement, and care coordination.
Apixaban: A New Treatment Option for Cancer-Associated VTE
September 03, 2020
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Optimizing the best pharmaceutical agent while minimizing adverse effects is paramount in patients with cancer-associated venous thromboembolism.
An Overview of CAR T-Cell Therapies and Adverse Effects
September 03, 2020
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Patients may have many questions before receiving CAR T-cell therapy, so accurate counseling is vital to their support.
Pandemic Management Strategies for Patients With Cancer at an Academic Medical Center
September 03, 2020
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At the Smilow Cancer Hospital, oncology pharmacists play an important role in the delivery of care for patients with cancer.
The Safety and Clinical Activity of Gene-engineered T-cell Therapy Targeting HPV-16 E7 in Epithelial Cancers
September 02, 2020
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A recent study demonstrated the safety and clinical activity of E7 TCR-T cells in the treatment of highly refractory metastatic HPV- 16+ cancers.
What Does Excellence in Oncology Pharmacy Look Like?
September 01, 2020
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Study results have demonstrated that pharmacists are effective partners in improving care, reducing cost, and avoiding drug complications for patients with cancer.
Stability of Rare TP53 Comutations in Patients With AML
September 01, 2020
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Current advances in the analysis of the mutational status of different genes are providing investigators insights into new treatment pathways that can improve outcomes for patients.
Nano Drug Prospect Attacks Aggressive TNBC Cells
August 29, 2020
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Targeted photodynamic therapy has garnered increasing attention… because of its ability to treat tumors without surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.
CE: Advanced Melanoma: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Treatment and Patient Management for New and Emerging Drug Therapies
August 28, 2020
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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp..
What Pharmacists Need to Know About GISTs
August 28, 2020
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Pharmacists should refer patients to a health care provider if any symptoms could be indicative of a GIST.
Rare Pharmacy Emerges From Specialty, Part 2
August 28, 2020
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Challenges and impact of rare diseases are faced by pharmacy stakeholders.
Caught in the Middle: Proposed CMS Changes Could Place Specialty Pharmacy Between Patient and Drug
August 27, 2020
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Patient assistance programs are often the difference between accessing the drug and increasing abandonment rate.
COVID-19 and the Impact on Oral Oncolytics: A Specialty Pharmacy Perspective
August 26, 2020
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The increasing prevalence of oral oncolytics use, further accelerated by COVID-19, heightens the need for strong patient-pharmacist treatment coordination.
CAR T-Cell Therapy in Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
August 25, 2020
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CAR T-cell therapy involves collecting a patient’s blood, extracting the T cells within the blood, and returning the remaining blood back into the body, a process called leukapheresis.
Breast Cancer Armamentarium Offers New Options for Patients
August 25, 2020
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Most women with breast cancer receive treatment post surgery, such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation. Targeted therapy is useful against cancers that have spread to distant parts of the body.
Adversity: The Mother of Invention
August 22, 2020
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By their training, pharmacists are natural problem solvers, and our education has taught us how to use resources to find an answer and often a solution. The world is waiting for a pharmaceutical solution to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).