Vol. 19/No. 22 | Oncology Live®

November 30, 2018

Raoul S. Concepcion, MD, FACS, discusses considerations for urologists in this new era.

November 30, 2018

Robert J. Kreitman, MD, discusses key attributes of moxetumomab pasudotox and its potential impact in hairy cell leukemia.

November 29, 2018

Tumor mutational burden has been shown in studies to predict response to immunotherapies in certain types of cancer and is being validated in clinical trials as a biomarker of response.

November 28, 2018

The addition of a novel PD-1 inhibitor to a combination of BRAF inhibitor dabrafenib (Tafinlar) and MEK inhibitor trametinib (Mekinist) is being tested to determine whether the triplet is safe and effective for patients with metastatic or unresectable melanoma.

November 28, 2018

Although CAR T-cell therapies have proved successful in certain hematologic malignancies, efforts to employ similar strategies in solid tumors have been challenging. Investigators are working on different forms of adoptive cell therapy in solid tumors and early signs are promising.

November 25, 2018

Therapies that inhibit angiogenesis are attracting fresh interest in combination regimens with immune checkpoint immunotherapy in tumor types such as hepatocellular carcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, and endothelial cancer.

November 24, 2018

During an OncLive Peer Exchange®, a panel of experts on multiple myeloma discussed new agents and combinations that are improving the care of patients with relapsed multiple myeloma and reviewed strategies for treating these patients when they develop drug resistance.

November 24, 2018

Investigators at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, are working on a variety of novel approaches, including developing prophylactic drug regimens, studying methods of rejuvenating the recipient’s immune system, and analyzing genetic characteristics to improve donor selection.

November 23, 2018

To implement its value-based models of care on a broader scale, Consultants in Medical Oncology and Hematology of Philadelphia has decided to join a large network of practices.

November 23, 2018

With the rise of oral oncolytic prescribing and development, more oncology practices are implementing in-office dispensing programs to provide a seamless treatment experience for patients.

November 22, 2018

Maurie Markman, MD discusses the importance of objective evidence when using a combination approach as opposed to a single-agent treatment.

November 20, 2018

A panel of experts has recommended hypofractionated radiation as an alternative to longer, conventional courses of radiation for men with earlystage prostate cancer who opt for external beam radiation therapy.