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Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC, addresses some of the considerations for bispecifics in relation to facility readiness at different sites and among different stakeholders.

Danielle Roman, PharmD, BCOP, discusses how the role of the oncology pharmacist has changed in recent years in optimizing early-stage breast cancer treatment with targeted therapies.

Karen Fancher, PharmD, BCOP, discusses some guiding principles for oncology pharmacists when facing ethical dilemmas and provides some recommendations for navigating those challenges.

Although the number of clinical trials has quadrupled, the number of FDA approvals remains stable over a 10-year period, highlighting workforce challenges in clinical research.

There are unique complexities when implementing bispecific antibodies, including site of care considerations, monitoring, and management of adverse events.

These FDA-approved therapies are used to treat lymphoma after 2 or more lines of therapy and represent significant advancements in the treatment of lymphoma.

FDA-approved BiTE therapies for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma show promising response rates, offering off-the-shelf alternatives to CAR T therapy.

Despite being a Schedule I drug, cannabis is increasingly used in oncology for symptom management, although data remains limited.

Lisa Janssen Carlson, PharmD, BCOP, discusses some background and history of regulations for the conduct of clinical trials.

Precision medicine revolutionized NSCLC treatment, targeting specific mutations like KRAS G12C with therapies such as adagrasib to improve patient outcomes.

HOPA has partnered with CSC for a live video interview with an oncology pharmacist and cancer patient via Zoom on Tuesday, February 27 at 5 pm CST.

The president of HOPA discusses the importance of mentorship in oncology pharmacy as well as the value of HOPA’s mentorship initiatives.

HOPA DEI Committee chair Kamakshi Rao, PharmD, BCOP, FASHP, noted that on the DEI journey ahead, the oncology pharmacist should be front and center as part of the treatment team.

Experts discuss insight from a recently published oncology drug shortages research project and HOPA’s plan to address related issues based on the project’s findings.

Expert explains how delaying BCOP certification too long after a PGY2 residency can cause a “if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it” problem.

Heidi D. Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, current president of Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), explains how HOPA can help prepare PGY2 pharmacy residents to obtain and maintain their BCOP certification.

Andrea Iannucci, PharmD, BCOP, member of the Board of Directors of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), discusses some common challenges hematology oncology pharmacists face in the field during their pursuit of professional growth and development.

Andrea Iannucci, PharmD, BCOP, member of the Board of Directors of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), discusses how HOPA works within and its impact on hematology/oncology pharmacy practice management.

Karen Fancher, PharmD, BCOP, a member of the Patient Advisory Panel at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), explains how her experience as a patient with cancer and an oncology pharmacy specialist informs her work on HOPA’s Patient Advisory Panel.

David DeRemer, PharmD, BCOP, FCCP, FHOPA, a past-president on the board of Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), discusses why a greater focus on colorectal cancer screening was important to highlight at the HOPA 2022 annual conference.

David DeRemer, PharmD, BCOP, FCCP, FHOPA, a past-president on the board of Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), discusses key takeaways from the HOPA 2022 annual conference.

Sarah Wheeler, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacy specialist in Hematology/Oncology at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, discusses how experience as a caregiver can help inform the work of an oncology pharmacist on the clinical care team.

Sarah Wheeler, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacy specialist in Hematology/Oncology at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, discusses how oncology pharmacists with experience as a caregiver can utilize those skills while still honoring the boundaries of both themselves and their patients.

Sarah Wheeler, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacy specialist in Hematology/Oncology at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, discusses some of the unique struggles that come from being an oncology pharmacist and a caregiver.

Sarah Wheeler, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacy specialist in Hematology/Oncology at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, discusses how oncology pharmacists can help their patients overcome some of the barriers patients with cancer may encounter during treatment.

Benyam Muluneh, PharmD, BCOP, CPP, assistant professor at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, discusses his presentation at the HOPA 2022 annual conference on the Oral Chemotherapy Collaborative (OCC) and how it works to optimize care for patients taking oral anti-cancer agents.

Britny Brown, PharmD, BCOP, vice chair of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) DEI Task Force and clinical assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, discusses the role of the task force within HOPA and its impact on the field more broadly.

Sarah Wheeler, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacy specialist in Hematology/Oncology at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, discusses some of the barriers patients with cancer may experience that oncology pharmacists can help them navigate through.

Sarah Wheeler, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacy specialist in Hematology/Oncology at UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, discusses some of the barriers that patients with cancer may encounter following their diagnosis.