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Evolving Standards of Care


  • Rethinking Radiation: Adopting Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy

    Rethinking Radiation: Adopting Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Radiation Oncology

    Drs. Puneeth Iyengar and Edward Christopher Dee discuss the potential clinical and environmental benefits of hypofractionated radiation therapy, along with the barriers to broader adoption.


  • Overcoming Resistance Remains a Challenge in Targeting KRAS

    Overcoming Resistance Remains a Challenge in Targeting KRAS

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Names & News, Society News

    Dana-Farber’s Dr. Alice Shaw recently explored various combination strategies that show promise in preventing or delaying resistance in this previously undruggable space.


  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in NSCLC: Do Survival Benefits End if Treatment Does?

    Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in NSCLC: Do Survival Benefits End if Treatment Does?

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Society News

    Drs. Mark Awad and Federica Pecci said recent findings suggest some patients with non-small cell lung cancer may experience survival benefits and disease control even after stopping ICI treatment.


  • The Elephant in the Room: Addressing Oncology’s Carbon Footprint

    The Elephant in the Room: Addressing Oncology’s Carbon Footprint

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Radiation Oncology

    From travel-related emissions to medical waste, Drs. Puneeth Iyengar and Edward Christopher Dee discuss the environmental impact of radiotherapy.


  • Up in the Air: A Patient’s Perspective on Navigating Lung Cancer Treatment During One of the Most Devastating Wildfires in US History

    Up in the Air: A Patient’s Perspective on Navigating Lung Cancer Treatment During One of the Most Devastating Wildfires in US History

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Global Initiatives, Patient Advocacy

    Lynn Lieberman was already in a fight against lung cancer, but she faced a second battle when the Los Angeles wildfires spread throughout her community.


  • Foritinib Gains Momentum in China for ALK-positive NSCLC

    Foritinib Gains Momentum in China for ALK-positive NSCLC

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Industry News & Regulatory Approvals, Society News

    China’s NMPA accepts a marketing authorization application for foritinib following interim results from the phase III REMARK trial.


  • Potential Impact of GLP1-RAs on TKI-induced Weight Gain in Patients with NSCLC

    Potential Impact of GLP1-RAs on TKI-induced Weight Gain in Patients with NSCLC

    By

    Maaike van den Bos, MD, et al.
    Evolving Standards of Care, Palliative Care, Popular Articles, Society News

    Anti-obesity medications could theoretically reduce the absorption of oral TKIs, particularly in cases of lipophilicity, where therapeutic agents have a strong dependence on dietary fat for adequate dissolution.


  • Combination Therapies as Frontline Treatment for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC: Are the Rewards Worth the Risks?

    Combination Therapies as Frontline Treatment for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC: Are the Rewards Worth the Risks?

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Names & News

    During a TTLC debate, Drs. Helena Yu and Shirish Gadgeel weighed the pros and limitations of osimertinib monotherapy and combination therapies.


  • With Data on Her Side, Dr. Anne Tsao Dominates Debate on Merits of Chemo-IO for Mesothelioma

    With Data on Her Side, Dr. Anne Tsao Dominates Debate on Merits of Chemo-IO for Mesothelioma

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Meeting News, Names & News

    Lacking evidence to argue against combinations in this patient population, Dr. Penelope Bradbury, turned to humor to make her case.


  • Picking Up the Pieces: The Impact of the Western US Wildfires on Cancer Care

    Picking Up the Pieces: The Impact of the Western US Wildfires on Cancer Care

    By

    Haleigh Behrman
    Evolving Standards of Care, Global Initiatives, Patient Advocacy

    Dr. Karen Reckamp discusses the challenges that both patients and oncologists in the Los Angeles area experienced during the devastating fires.