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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Researchers Find Largest Yearly Declines Ever Recorded in Melanoma Deaths

Following a 7.5% increase in melanoma-related deaths among white Americans between 1986 and 2013, researchers have now found a nearly 18% decline over the following 3 years.

New Research Leads to Binding Protein Development for Cancer Treatment

Research may lead to the development of new types of binding proteins for biological sugar structures, which play a significant role in cancer and infectious diseases.

History of Prostate, Breast Cancers Linked with Cardiovascular Disorder

Patients with a history of cancer have a greater likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder, compared with the general population.

Prevention is Key for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Despite numerous treatment advances, early detection, public education, and smoking cessation are the best bets.

Adverse Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment Shown Through App

The new study has found that the lymphedema monitoring technology, marketed by LymphaTech, can effectively detect early arm swelling associated with lymphedema in breast cancer patients.

FDA Approves Trastuzumab-dttb Biosimilar for Breast Cancer

Trastuzumab-dttb was first approved in January 2019 across all eligible indications, mainly adjuvant treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, and metastatic gastric cancer.

Taming the Trend: Managing Costs of Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Insurers

The growth of the pipeline has led to increases in insurance carriers’ specialty plan spend.

Statins May Prevent Heart Damage Caused by Breast Cancer Therapy

Statins, widely used to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, may guard against heart damage caused by certain breast cancer therapies.

Breast Cancer Survivor, Single Mother of 6 Dies from COVID-19

“We’re pretty devastated,” said Jessica Harris, a friend of Rutter, in an interview with WFSB. “She beat cancer and lost the battle to coronavirus—it’s just crazy.”

Caring for Patients With Cancer Presents Unique Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic

Although preventive measures may be largely the same for patients with cancer during the COVID-19, the pandemic could result in difficult treatment decisions.

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Outperforms Digital Mammography in Women with Breast Cancer

A new study shows that the advantages of digital breast tomosynthesis are maintained over multiple years and rounds of screening compared with digital mammography.

An Overview of Antibody Drug Conjugates and Their Use in Cancer Treatment

Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, explains antibody drug conjugates and their method of action. This video was filmed at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacists Association 2020 Meeting in Tampa, Florida.

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.