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November 22, 2021
Video
Steven J. Cohen, MD, discusses the importance of obtaining an adequate tissue sample for molecular testing in gastrointestinal cancers.
October 26, 2021
Article
Concurrent use of tumor-treating fields, radiation therapy, and temozolomide is under study as a potential treatment for patients with newly diagnosed, stage IV glioblastoma.
October 25, 2021
Video
Wenyin Shi, MD, PhD, discusses the rationale to evaluate a tumor-treating fields therapy in combination with temozolomide and radiation therapy in glioblastoma.
June 01, 2021
Article
Andrew E. Aplin, PhD, has been named Deputy Director for Scientific Strategy of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health.
March 22, 2021
Video
Atrayee Basu-Mallick, MD, discusses the importance of clinical research examining the role of circulating tumor DNA in patients with colorectal cancer.
March 12, 2021
Article
Daniel Lin, MD, MS, discusses pivotal trials examining important targeted agents for patients with cholangiocarcinoma and the importance of comprehensive genomic testing to guide treatment decisions.
March 11, 2021
Article
Atrayee Basu-Mallick, MD, discusses the emerging role of ctDNA as a predictive biomarker in early-stage CRC and the growing importance of molecular testing in the advanced-stage setting.
March 10, 2021
Video
Atrayee Basu-Mallick, MD, discusses factors to consider when selecting a frontline HER2-directed treatment regimen for patients with colorectal cancer.
March 05, 2021
Video
Atrayee Basu-Mallick, MD, discusses the role of circulating tumor DNA in patients with colorectal cancer.
January 11, 2021
Video
Leonard G. Gomella, MD, discusses the role of genetic testing in prostate cancer.
January 03, 2021
Article
Leonard G. Gomella, MD, discusses the growing importance of genetic testing in prostate cancer.
December 07, 2020
Article
Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP, FCPP, FRCP, Associate Director for Diversity Affairs at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health, has been recognized as a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London.
September 14, 2020
Podcast
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Giri and Dr. Gomella discuss the rationale to create the first multidisciplinary, consensus-driven framework for prostate cancer genetic testing, the importance of having a multidisciplinary team weigh in on the recommendations, and key aspects of the guidelines that could have clinical implications for men in this space.
July 20, 2020
Article
The National Cancer Institute has awarded the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health a supplemental grant to study the role of telehealth in delivering cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 10, 2020
Video
William K. Kelly, DO, discusses results from a phase 1b dose-finding study evaluating the combination of radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo) plus niraparib (Zejula) in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
June 05, 2020
Video
William Kevin Kelly, DO, discusses the rationale for a phase 1b dose-finding study evaluating the combination radium-223 dichloride and niraparib in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
May 07, 2020
Video
Karen E. Knudsen, PhD, chair and Hilary Koprowski Professor, Department of Cancer Biology, professor of cancer biology, urology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology, and enterprise director, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discusses DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK) as an emerging target in prostate cancer.
May 07, 2020
Video
Leonard G. Gomella, MD, professor, chair of the Department of Urology, and director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Network, of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discusses the evolution of genetic testing in prostate cancer.
April 27, 2020
Article
Breast surgeon Kristin L. Brill MD, has joined the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health as Enterprise Director of Breast Oncology.
April 03, 2020
Video
Leonard G. Gomella, MD, professor, chair of the Department of Urology, and director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Network, of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discusses the potential impact of targeted therapy approvals on the use of genetic testing in prostate cancer.