COVID-19 | Specialty

The OncLive COVID-19 condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted multiple areas of oncology care and practice. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts encompassing data of patients with COVID-19 and cancer, oncology drugs being tested against the virus, vaccine information for patients with cancer, and more.

COVID-19 Ruxolitinib, Selinexor Trials Officially Begin Enrollment

April 21st 2020

COVID-19 trials exploring the oncology treatments ruxolitinib and selinexor have officially begun patient enrollment.

Transplant Considerations in Hematologic Malignancies in Light of COVID-19

April 20th 2020

Naval G. Daver, MD, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on stem cell transplant for patients with hematologic malignancies and other measures put into place to prevent patients from infection.

COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium Gains International Ground

April 18th 2020

Toni K. Choueiri, MD, shares updates regarding the COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium and other changes he has experienced in clinical practice due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Keeping Up With COVID-19: Adaptability Is the Strongest Weapon in the Arsenal

April 17th 2020

Balazs Halmos, MD, MS, provides insight on preventive measures put in place at his institution, day-to-day challenges faced in practice, and how he is staying connected with the broader community to share information.

OncLive Saturday Spotlight: A Morning With Weill Cornell Medicine

April 17th 2020

This week we have collaborated with Weill Cornell Medicine to highlight important topics facing oncologists today. Join us Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 11 AM EST.

Exploring CAR T-Cell Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mitigation and Management of Adverse Events

April 16th 2020

This OncLive® webinar series will focus on the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of cellular therapeutics, particularly chimeric antigen receptor T cells. Join us Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 8 PM EST.

CAR T-Cell Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Closer Look at Real-World Data

April 16th 2020

This OncLive® webinar series will focus on the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of cellular therapeutics, particularly chimeric antigen receptor T cells. Join us Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 8 PM EST.

Dr. Uzzo on Efforts to Improve Cancer Care Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis

April 16th 2020

Robert G. Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS, shares efforts to improve cancer care amidst the COVID-19 crisis.

The State of Ovarian Cancer: Exploring the Landscape of Systemic Therapy

April 16th 2020

In this third webinar of our series, we will take an in-depth look at systemic therapy and how the landscape of treatment continues to evolve during this time. Join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 8 PM EST.

CAR T-Cell Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Closer Look at Real-World Data

April 16th 2020

This OncLive® webinar series will focus on the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of cellular therapeutics, particularly chimeric antigen receptor T cells. Join us Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 8 PM EST.

Guiding Nurses On HCC Management During The Era Of COVID-19

April 16th 2020

This OncLive® webinar will focus on the impact of COVID-19 on oncology nursing care for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Join us on Wednesday May 18, 2020 at 8 PM EST.

OncLive Saturday Spotlight: A Morning With The University of Chicago Medicine

April 16th 2020

This week we have collaborated with The University of Chicago Medicine to highlight important topics facing oncologists today. Join us Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11 AM EST.

No Guides and No Lines: Cancer Care During COVID-19

April 16th 2020

As oncologists, we often rely on guidelines to make treatment decisions; however, none of those guidelines include dealing with a pandemic such as COVID-19.

OncLive Saturday Spotlight: A Morning With The University of Chicago Medicine

April 16th 2020

This week we have collaborated with The University of Chicago Medicine to highlight important topics facing oncologists today. Join us Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11 AM EST.

The State of Ovarian Cancer: Surgical Practices and Management

April 15th 2020

An OncLive® Weekly Webinar Series highlighting best practices, treatment updates, and multidisciplinary approaches to ovarian cancer care through the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 8 PM EST.

Managing Lung Cancer Patients Through the COVID-19 Crisis: What to Know

April 15th 2020

Join oncologists nationwide who have learned from the top leaders in the lung cancer field as they share their insights on coronavirus disease 2019 and how the pandemic is poised to have a significant impact on lung cancer treatment and the health care system. Join us Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 8 PM EST.

Dr. Halmos on Adapting Practice in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

April 15th 2020

Balazs Halmos, MD, MS, provides insight into how his institution continues to adapt in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Acalabrutinib COVID-19 Trial Launching

April 15th 2020

Acalabrutinib is being explored in the CALAVI trial as a treatment for cytokine storm in patients with COVID-19.

You Should Be Tested: An Oncologist's Personal Experience With COVID-19 Symptoms

April 14th 2020

Narjust Duma, MD, shares her personal experience with feeling ill during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: New York Confirmed Cases Skyrocketing

April 14th 2020

Global COVID-19 cases exceed 1.7 million confirmed cases, and a staggering daily growth rate.