Oncology

The Pharmacy Times® Oncology resource center provides clinical news and articles, information about upcoming conferences and meetings, updated clinical trial listings, and other resources.

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Study Finds CDK4/6 Inhibitor-resistant ER+ Breast Cancer Hypersensitive to TTK Inhibition

Because of the vulnerabilities of CDK4/6i-resistant tumors, researchers believe that it is imperative to improve the survival of this group of patients.

Rise of Oncology Value-Based Care Creates New Imperative for Data Tracking

The rise in value-based reimbursement models has required oncology care providers to assume an unprecedented level of accountability.

Decline in Cancer Mortality Rate Reported for Years 1991 to 2017

The decline in the cancer mortality rate attributed to immunotherapy methods, early detection, and treatment.

PRIMA Trial Overview

Maurie Markman, MD, leads a discussion on the design and results of the PRIMA trial, and how it has impacted practice.

Influenza Vaccines Triggers Immune System Response in Tumors

After injecting the flu vaccine into a tumor cell, researchers found that the injection either slowed the growth or shrunk the tumor itself.

The Importance of HRD Testing

Key opinion leaders discuss the importance of HRD testing, with special consideration of tissue testing versus somatic testing.

FDA Approves New GIST Therapy

This medication is the first precision therapy approved to treat a genomically defined population of patients with GIST, according to Blueprint Medicines.

New Pembrolizumab Indication Granted FDA Approval

Officials with the FDA have approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) for the treatment of certain patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin-unresponsive, high-risk, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Pharmacists Can Play an Important Role in Treating Skin Cancer

An effective treatment plan for squamous cell carcinoma best undertaken by a group of practitioners.

Navigating Current Prostate Cancer Therapies

Since 2004, the FDA has approved different treatments for advanced prostate cancer, adding almost 2-3 indications per year for the past 15 years.

Coloring, Open-Studio Art Therapy Benefits Cancer Patients, Caregivers

A study suggests that even brief art-making interventions can be beneficial for stressed caregivers of patients with cancer.

Molecule Derived from Tropical Flower Shown to Kill Pancreatic Cancer Cells

According to the study authors, such “anti-austerity agents” represent a promising approach to cancer chemotherapy.

The Pharmacy Times® Hematology specialty page serves as a hub for all clinical news and articles related to hematological conditions. The coverage includes updates from the floor of all the biggest societal conferences and annual meetings, like the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, as well as video interviews of the leading hematologists and key opinion leaders in the space.