Results for 'Cancer Medical research'
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New Book Unites Oncology’s Brightest Minds To Innovate Cancer Cures
Voices of Oncology, Cancer cures, Oncology Voice Network, Kirk V. Shepard, Ramin Farhood, Forbes Books, Cancer treatment innovation, Oncology collaboration, Patient engagement in oncology, Precision medicine cancer
Voices of Oncology: Fostering a Collaborative Community of Experts to Accelerate Cancer Cures is a book by Kirk V. Shepard, M.D., and Ramin Farhood, PharmD, M.B.A., featuring insights from 33 contributors in the oncology field. It is available on platforms like Amazon and Barne…
Sep 9th • 5 mins read
Emmanuelle Jacqueta, Ghania Kerouani-Lafayeb, Francoise Grudeb, Sergio Goncalvesb, Annie Lorenced, Florence Turcryb, Liora Brunelb, Laetitia Belgodereb, Adrien Monardc, Gaëlle Guyaderb, Lotfi Boudalib, Nicolas Albin
Comparative study on anticancer drug access times between FDA, EMA and the French temporary authorisation for use program over 13 years
Innovation, Expanded access, Early drug access, Cancer, FDA, EMA
Cancer incidence is increasing globally, and while medical innovation significantly impacts patient survival, the drug development process is lengthy, often exceeding 10 years for marketing authorization (MA). France has implemented the ATU (Temporary Authorization for Use) program to facil…
Apr 7th • 12 mins read
Carrie Printz
First person profile: William Sellers, MD
William Sellers, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard, melanoma
Dr. Sellers is a prominent figure in cancer research, associated with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Harvard Medical School. He has contributed significantly to cancer genomics, particularly in identifying EGFR mutations in lung cancer a…
Nov 6th • 2 mins read
Xuanyi Li, Elizabeth A. Sigworth, Adrianne H. Wu, Jess Behrens, Shervin A. Etemad, Seema Nagpal, Ronald S. Go, Kristin Wuichet, Eddy J. Chen, Samuel M. Rubinstein, Neeta K. Venepalli, Benjamin F. Tillman, Andrew J. Cowan, Martin W. Schoen, Andrew Malty, J
Seven decades of chemotherapy clinical trials: a pan-cancer social network analysis
Cancer Medical research, Randomized controlled trials, Clinical trial design
Clinical trials are crucial in establishing cancer care standards, but the social dynamics among researchers in this field have not been extensively studied. A social network analysis of authors involved in chemotherapy-based prospective trials from 1946 to 2018 reveals significant insights. The …
Oct 16th • 12 mins read
Yuan Zhang, Xu Liu, Ying-Qin Li, Ling-Long Tang, Lei Chen, Jun Ma
A Field Test of Major Value Frameworks in Chemotherapy of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma-To Know, Then to Measure
value framework, European Society for Medical Oncology, Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale, American Society of Clinical Oncology, drug therapy, nasopharyngeal neoplasms
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) have developed frameworks to evaluate cancer treatments, particularly for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. A study compared these frameworks using data from 15 randomized controlled trials of systemic c…
Aug 12th • 10 mins read
Ramez Kouzy , Joseph Abi Jaoude , Walker Mainwaring , Timothy A. Lin , Austin B. Miller , Amit Jethanandani , Andres F. Espinoza , Vivek Verma , Clifton D. Fuller , Bruce D. Minsky , Claus Rödel , Cullen M. Taniguchi , Ethan B. Ludmir
Professional Medical Writer Assistance in Oncology Clinical Trials
PMW usage, phase III oncology trials, professional medical writer assistance
The use of professional medical writers (PMWs) in oncologic phase III randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has been historically low, but recent data on their usage is limited. This study aimed to quantify the usage of PMWs in cancer-specific phase III RCTs by analyzing trial manuscripts on Clinic…
Sep 17th • 7 mins read
Leslie Bernstein, PhD
First person profile: Leslie Bernstein, PhD: An epidemiologist known for her groundbreaking discoveries about breast cancer, Dr. Bernstein continues to push the field forward
breast cancer, Leslie Bernstein, epidemiologist
Dr. Leslie Bernstein is a renowned researcher in breast cancer risk and prevention at City of Hope, California. Her colleague, Dr. Jonine Bernstein, highlights her groundbreaking work and passion for research. They have collaborated on the WECARE Study, focusing on genetic susceptibility and…
Aug 12th • 4 mins read
Roman Adam, Ariadna Tibau, Consolación Molto Valiente, Boštjan Šeruga, Alberto Ocaña, Eitan Amir, Arnoud J. Templeton
Clinical benefit of cancer drugs approved in Switzerland 2010–2019
cancer drug approval, clinical benefit criteria, ESMO-MCBS, ASCO-VF, OLUtool, Switzerland oncology drugs
The study evaluates the clinical benefit of cancer drugs approved in Switzerland between 2010 and 2019 using three different frameworks: ESMO-MCBS, ASCO-VF, and OLUtool. A total of 48 drugs for 92 indications were assessed based on 100 studies, with each study evaluated according to the criteria …
Jun 10th • 35 mins read
Kyle A. Dymanus BS, Mohit Butaney MBBS, Diana E. Magee MD, MPH, MSc, Amanda E. Hird MD, MSc, Amy N. Luckenbaugh MD, Merry W. Ma MD, PhD, Mary E. Hall MD, Heather L. Huelster MD, Aaron A. Laviana MD, MBA, Nancy B. Davis MD, Martha K. Terris MD, Zachary Kla
Assessment of gender representation in clinical trials leading to FDA approval for oncology therapeutics between 2014 and 2019: A systematic review-based cohort study
clinical trials, drug approval, health care disparities, medical oncology, sexism
Gender representation in oncology clinical trials varies by cancer type, with women often underrepresented compared to national cancer incidence. Despite FDA guidelines from June 2015 requiring consideration of biological variables like sex in research designs, disparities persist. Women continu…
Jun 23rd • 8 mins read
iNIZIO
Transforming oncology: Five frontiers driving progress in cancer care
From biomarker-driven breakthroughs to AI-powered early detection and a renewed commitment to equity and patient centricity, the past 12 months have seen major strides across cancer research, treatment, and communication. At Inizio, we’ve had a front-row seat to this transformation, supporting…
May 16th • 5 mins read
Carrie Printz
First person profile: Supriya G. Mohile, MD, MS: A respected geriatric oncologist, Dr. Mohile has conducted innovative research on improving care for older patients with cancer
Supriya G. Mohile, geriatric oncologist
Ms. Canin and Dr. Mohile collaborated to involve patients and caregivers in geriatric oncology studies, forming the SCOREboard advisory group. Dr. Mohile received a $2 million grant to create infrastructure for cancer and aging studies, and she is recognized as a leader in geria…
Oct 11th • 2 mins read
Consolacion Molto, Ariadna Tibau, Aida Bujosa, Jose Carlos Tapia, Abhenil Mittal, Faris Tamimi & Eitan Amir
Association between control group therapy and magnitude of clinical benefit of cancer drugs
control group therapy, clinical benefit scales, ESMO-MCBS, ASCO-VF, randomized trials
The study investigated the impact of control group therapy on various clinical benefit scales like ASCO-VF, ESMO-MCBS, NCCN Evidence Blocks, and ASCO-CRC. Researchers analyzed cancer drugs approved between 2012 and 2021 using data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) listed on Drugs@FDA. Sig…
Dec 9th • 20 mins read
B. Gyawali, E. G. E. de Vries, U. Dafni, T. Amaral, J. Barriuso, J. Bogaerts, A. Calles, G. Curigliano, C. Gomez-Roca, B. Kiesewetter, S. Oosting, A. Passaro, G. Pentheroudakis, M. Piccart, F. Roitberg, J. Tabernero, N. Tarazona, D. Trapani, R. Wester, G.
Biases in study design, implementation, and data analysis that distort the appraisal of clinical benefit and ESMO-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (ESMO-MCBS) scoring
ESMO-MCBS, bias, clinical trial design, clinical trial implementation, clinical trial reporting, clinical trial analysis
The ESMO-MCBS is a tool used for scoring the clinical benefit of cancer medicines as reported in clinical trials, assuming valid research methodologies and quality implementation. The tool's effectiveness is compromised by studies with flawed design, implementation, or data analysis, w…
Apr 20th • 8 mins read
Barbara Kiesewetter , Nathan I Cherny, Nicolas Boissel, Francesco Cerisoli, Urania Dafni, Elisabeth G E de Vries, Paolo Ghia, Nicola Gökbuget, Verónica González-Calle, Brian Huntly, Ulrich Jäger, Nicola Jane Latino, Jean-Yves Douillard, Luca Malcovati, Ma
EHA evaluation of the ESMO-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale version 1.1 (ESMO-MCBS v1.1) for hematological malignancies
ESMO, hematological malignancies, Clinical benefit scale, EHA
The ESMO-MCBS v1.1 has not been previously validated for haematological malignancies, but it is being explored to avoid duplication of efforts. A feasibility test was conducted using 80 studies related to various haematological malignancies such as acute and chronic leukaemia, lymphoma, myel…
Jan 20th • 20 mins read
S.E. Abdullah, E. Oflazoglu, J.C. Soria, M.M. Dar
New Realities of Phase I Clinical Trials in the Era of
durvalumab, durvalumab experience, clinical trials, immunotherapy
The development of cancer immunotherapy, particularly durvalumab, has progressed rapidly due to innovative strategies, such as novel study designs. Durvalumab, an anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody, was developed by AstraZeneca starting in 2012, with initial trials leading to its accelerated appr…
Oct 7th • 5 mins read
Laurent Azoulay
Rationale, Strengths, and Limitations of Real-World Evidence in Oncology: A Canadian Review and Perspective
real-world evidence; RWE, real-world studies, RWS, oncology, real-world evidence, RWE, randomized controlled trial, RCT
Data obtained from real-world studies have an integral role in evidence-based medicine, serving as an essential source of safety information and a complement to efficacy data from RCTs. RWE is particularly useful for expanding the evidence base to encompass populations of patients who are not well r…
Apr 26th • 9 mins read
Kristina Jenei, BSN, MS, Daniel E. Meyers, MD, MS, Vinay Prasad, MD, MPH
The Inclusion of Women in Global Oncology Drug Trials Over the Past 20 Years
inclusion, woman, global, oncology drug trials, NIH
Women represented 77% of newly diagnosed thyroid cancer cases in 2020 but only comprised 51% of participants in related trials. Women accounted for 48% of global colon cancer cases but only 33% of trial participants for colon cancer therapeutics. Higher enrollment of women in NIH-funded studies …
Aug 26th • 2 mins read