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On May 15, 2020, the FDA approved a new indication for the first immunotherapy combination with the PD-1 inhibitor nivolumab (Opdivo; BMS) and the CTLA-4 inhibitor ipilimumab (Yervoy; BMS) as first-line treatment of adults with metastatic non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and PD-L1 expression of ≥1%, as determined by an FDA-approved test, but without EGFR or ALK genomic alterations. Read More ›
Improvement in progression-free survival observed in the PRIMA clinical trial results in FDA approval of an additional indication for niraparib as first-line maintenance treatment of all patients with advanced ovarian cancer whose disease has had a complete or partial response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. Read More ›
According to data from the National Cancer Institute, approximately 1.2% of women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer at some point in their lifetime. It is estimated that more than 20,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020, and nearly 14,000 women will die from the disease in the same year. Most deaths will occur in women aged >55 years. Read More ›
In this exclusive interview, Melissa Paige, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Paige Consulting, LLC, Charlottesville, VA, and Infusion/Oncology Patient Access Principal Coordinator at a large academic center, shares her experience in helping patients with cancer obtain access to oral and infused therapies. Read More ›
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced an expansion of coverage for telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries. To qualify, 2-way real-time interactive communication between providers and patients using both audio and video technology is required. Read More ›
Remote patient monitoring, in which digital technologies are used to detect changes in vital signs or symptoms, may offer a convenient way to signal the need for a change in management, thereby potentially improving outcomes. Read More ›
In this discussion, moderated by Niesha Griffith, RPh, MS, FASHP, CPO (interim), a panel of oncology pharmacists discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their practices, the increase in the use of new technologies as a result of recent events, and how the influx of patients expected in the coming weeks will affect their daily operations. Read More ›
Pharmaceutical support and innovation are vital to the effective treatment of patients with cancer. In this discussion, moderated by Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, D.Litt, a panel of experts discussed the importance of maintaining an adequate supply of medicines for patients, and the need for philanthropic programs to ensure patients will be able to continue their medications, even if they lose their health insurance. Read More ›
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, comprehensive cancer care centers have been tasked with significantly altering their strategies for the delivery of care. In this discussion, moderated by Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, D.Litt, a panel of experts discuss some of the changes that have already been implemented at their centers and future considerations for healthcare systems as they focus on providing safe and effective care on the road to recovery. Read More ›
Issues surrounding healthcare insurance continue to unfold in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. In this discussion, a panel of managed care experts, moderated by Michael Kolodziej, MD, explore strategies for reducing the total cost of care for patients with cancer and addressing the economic and administrative burdens that practices and payers are facing as a result of the crisis. Read More ›