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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: Sharp Decline in Cancer Screenings, Diagnoses During the First COVID-19 Surge

The study findings emphasize the need for people who missed or postponed a cancer screening test early in the pandemic to contact their health care provider to discuss the potential need to reschedule it, according to the study authors.

FDA Grants Priority Review to Treatment for Resected Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer

FDA grant priority review to a supplemental biologics license application for nivolumab (Opdivo) for use as an adjuvant treatment for patients with resected esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer.

Study: Inpatient Mammograms Can Reduce Screening Rate Disparities

Obstacles to cancer screenings for low-income patients can include lack of transportation and an inability to take time off of work.

FDA Grants Priority Review to Treatment for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy

Narsoplimab is an investigational, fully human IgG4 monoclonal antibody was designed to bind to mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease-2

Cholangiocarcinoma Therapy Trial Demonstrates Promising Results in Study

According to Senhwa Biosciences, the study’s findings indicate a clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) (P<0.05).

FDA Fast Tracks Padeliporfin Immune Photo Activated Cancer Therapy for Upper-Tract Urothelial Cancer

A minimally invasive, targeted treatment option, ImPACT is also under evaluation in patients with other localized tumors, such as urothelial cancer, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

Enhertu Approved by FDA for Previously Treated HER2-Positive Advanced Gastric Cancer

The FDA approved Enhertu in January 2020 for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer.

Key Considerations for Individualizing Therapy in CLL

Experts in the field of chronic lymphocytic management [CLL] discuss important disease-related factors to take into consideration when determining a patient’s therapy regimen.

COVID-19 Pandemic Increasing Oncologist Burnout

A survey found that the majority of oncologists did not feel like they could perform their duties as well as they could prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Computer Algorithm Can Help Manage Cancer Symptoms

Novel program found cost effective and safe for patients with cancer managing the adverse effects of treatment.

Treating Ductal Carcinoma In Situ with Surgery, Radiotherapy Offers Better Protection Than Surgery Alone

Although only a proportion of DCIS cases will progress into invasive cancer, the treatments available for DCIS are similar to treatments for invasive breast cancers.

Treatment Goals and Recommended Frontline Options for CLL

Katie Culos, PharmD, BCOP and Daniel Wojenski, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP discuss the NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Center)-recommended front-line treatment options for patients with newly diagnosed CLL ([chronic lymphocytic leukemia)].

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.