Recently, Ravi Parikh, MD, MPP, an Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, released a research letter titled, “Exposure to US Cancer Drugs With Lack of Confirmed Benefit After US Food and Drug Administration Accelerated Approval.” In this interview with OncData, he further discusses his research and gives a thought-provoking analysis of what these findings could mean for the future of the accelerated approval program, as well as how the multidisciplinary team could better advocate and let their voices be heard for more quality clinical trials.

Do Accelerated Approvals Really Benefit Patients? With Ravi Parikh, MD, MPP

In this interview, Ofer Sharon, MD, the CEO of OncoHost, explains the unique opportunities for harnessing precision medicine in oncology, the unmet needs regarding biomarker development, and the potential of utilizing a multicomponent biomarker approach for understanding the mechanisms of therapy resistance and developing novel pathways for treatment.

Harnessing Precision Medicine in Oncology With Ofer Sharon, MD

Recently, Tanya Dorff, MD, Division Chief of the Genitourinary Disease Program at City of Hope, served as faculty for i3 Health's CME/NCPD-approved activity, Evolving Treatment Concepts and New Data in Advanced Prostate Cancer. Since recording, a plethora of new data and treatment options have been made available for prostate cancer, as well as additional ongoing and future clinical trials to look forward to. In this interview, Dr. Dorff catches us up to speed on these new advancements and shares resources and advice for clinicians working in the field of prostate cancer.

Additional Advances in Advanced Prostate Cancer With Tanya Dorff, MD

Recently, the American Cancer Society recommended new lung cancer screening guidelines to shift the focus from quitting smoking, to helping all individuals who have smoked despite quitting 20 to 30 years prior. In this interview, Dr. Brian Whang, Medical Director of Lung Cancer Screening for Hartford Healthcare, discusses these new guidelines, what they mean, and why we should continue advocating for better lung cancer screening guidelines and awareness of this issue.

New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines With Brian Whang

Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week, April 1 to 5, 2024, is a time to shine a spotlight on adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors. To commemorate the week, Lauren Ghazal, Megan-Claire Chase, and Allison Rosen, all members of the Oncology Data Advisor Editorial Board, sat down for a conversation to highlight the issues that AYA cancer patients face, including fertility preservation and financial toxicity; the need to ensure that race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation are not overlooked when building welcoming support spaces for all patients; and the value of turning to the AYA community for support while also serving as your own best advocate.

AYA Cancer Awareness Week 2024

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