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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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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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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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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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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February 28, 2024

Expert Point of View: Carlos L. Arteaga, MD

Dr. Carlos L. Arteaga discusses the significant benefits of structured exercise recommendations for cancer patients, advocating for universalizing this approach, while sharing insights from the PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial.

The ASCO Post

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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March 27, 2024

The Ethics of Genetic Testing for Inherited Cancer-Predisposing Genes

Once an individual has been identified as a carrier of an inherited cancer-predisposing gene or pathogenic germline variant (PGV), there are measures that have been proven to prevent and diagnose the ...

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