June 25, 2025

I Was Expecting to Hear I Have Heart Disease, Not Cancer

In 2022, I had a computed tomography (CT) coronary calcium scan to see whether there were any signs of narrowing or blockage in my heart arteries. Heart disease runs in my family. My father died of a ...

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July 10, 2023

Expert Point of View: Pamela L. Kunz, MD and Corrie Marijnen, MD, PhD

Dr. Pamela L. Kunz and Dr. Corrie Marijnen discuss the groundbreaking PROSPECT trial, highlighting the safe omission of radiation in many patients with advanced rectal cancer, improving quality of life and reducing side effects.

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March 27, 2024

Intravenous Cetirizine Premedication to Mitigate Infusion-Related Reactions

Discover how a 62-year-old woman's paradoxical reaction during paclitaxel chemotherapy led to a substitution of intravenous diphenhydramine with intravenous cetirizine, highlighting the complexities of managing infusion-related reactions.

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January 25, 2023

Communicating Prognosis: A Core Competency of Patient-Centered Oncology Care

Physicians tackle challenges discussing prognosis due to inadequate formal training and the discomfort of the conversations. Redefining prognosis can alleviate patients' fears about the future. Click to learn evidence-based tools for better communication.

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June 09, 2023

Rethinking Prior Authorization

Prior authorization of medical procedures, services, and medications has been a standard requirement of health-care providers for decades. Rising health-care costs, specifically the escalating prices ...

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October 25, 2023

Gender Equity in Academic Hematology: Where There’s a ‘WiL,’ There’s a Way

Gender diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in medicine has long been acknowledged as more than “the right thing to do,” with clear evidence of benefits in innovation, collaboration, and workplace ...

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March 27, 2024

The Ethics of Genetic Testing for Inherited Cancer-Predisposing Genes

Explore the ethical and practical implications of genetic testing for cancer-predisposing variants, including debates on universal testing and disparities in access to testing.

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October 10, 2023

Tracking the Progress Being Made in the Treatment of Breast Cancer and the Challenges Ahead

Recently, The ASCO Post talked with Dr. Abraham about the advances in treatment for patients with both early and metastatic breast cancers, which are leading to more cures and longer high-quality year...

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September 25, 2023

Accelerating Progress Against Cancer and Other Life-Threatening Diseases

Cancer—and the quest to accelerate more effective treatments and potential cures for all life-threatening diseases—has perhaps shaped the life of financier Michael Milken more than his legendary caree...

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