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Rare Primary ALK-Positive Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma of the Central Nervous SystemAnaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rapidly growing and aggressive hematological malignancy. This case highlights the rarity of isolated intradural extramedullary manifestations in the pediatric population.
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Oncology On-The-Go Podcast: Nursing-Led Palliative Care in Advanced CancerMargaret Rosenzweig, PhD, CRNP-C, AOCNP, FAAN, discusses how nursling-led palliative care may improve advanced cancer care planning uptake based on a secondary analysis of the CONNECT study.
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Navigating a Paradigm Shift Venetoclax Treatment Redefines Landscape of Acute Myeloid LeukemiaInvestigators focused on the latest advances in the treatment of patients with AML, while prioritizing the use of venetoclax as it has been shown to significantly impact the course of the disease.
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Diagnosing and Treating Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm in a Resource-Limited SettingA recent clinical quandary focused on the diagnosis and treatment of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm in a resource-limited setting.
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Cardio-Oncology Considerations for Breast Cancer: Risk Stratification, Monitoring, and TreatmentSurvivors of breast cancer face increased cardiovascular risks due to treatment-related cardiotoxicity, and understanding these risks is crucial for effective management and prevention.
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Jan A. Burger, MD, PhD, on Long-Term Outcomes with Ibrutinib in High-Risk Patients with CLL/SLLAn integrated analysis of 2 phase 3 studies with up to 6.5 years of follow-up reported the outcomes of first-line ibrutinib (Imbruvica) in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma and high-risk genomic features.
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Circulating Tumor DNA as a Predictive Biomarker for Clinical Outcomes With Margetuximab and Pembrolizumab in Pretreated HER2-Positive Gastric/ Gastroesophageal AdenocarcinomaDaniel V. T. Catenacci, MD, and colleagues present findings from a study of circulating tumor DNA as a predictive biomarker for gastric and gastroesophageal cancer.
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Experts Discuss Differences in Radiotherapy Outcomes in BRCA+ Breast CancerRebecca M. Shulman, MD, and Zachary Kiss, DO, discuss findings from a study evaluating differences in outcomes with radiotherapy and disease characteristics of patients with breast cancer harboring BRCA mutations compared with those without mutated disease.
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IMRT Yields Similar QOL Vs Proton Therapy in Localized Prostate CancerData show no differences in bowel function between treatment arms based on factors including age, disease risk, and fractionation schedule.
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Clinical Trials in Progress: CIRCULATE-USColon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease (CIRCULATE-US): a prospective phase 2/3 trial of MRD-based adjuvant therapy for patients with early-stage colon cancer with intensified and deintensified adjuvant therapy approaches using ctDNA status as a surrogate for MRD status (NRG-GI008) (NCT05174169).
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Recent Advancements and Future Directions in Frontline Treatment of Multiple MyelomaKimberley R. Doucette, MD, MSC; and David H. Vesole, MD, PhD, discuss updates to frontline treatment in multiple myeloma.
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A Rare Case of Glioblastoma With Extensive Liver MetastasesGhulam Gous, MD, and colleagues report a case of glioblastoma with extensive liver metastases along with a review of previous reports of liver metastasis from glioblastomas and the possible mechanisms of metastasis.
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Caring for Patients With Serious Mental Illness: Guide for the Oncology ClinicianVeronica B. Decker, DNP, MBA, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, and colleagues discuss how to care for patients with cancer and serious mental illness.
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Patient-Reported Outcomes of Pain and Related Symptoms in Integrative Oncology Practice and Clinical Research: Evidence and RecommendationsABSTRACT Pain is a primary concern among patients with cancer and cancer survivors. Integrative interventions such as acupuncture, massage, and music therapy are effective nonpharmacologic approaches for cancer pain with low cost and minimal adverse events. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) that have been validated in many clinical and research settings can be used to evaluate pain intensity, associated symptom burden, and quality of life. Clearly defined, reliable PROs can improve patient satisfaction and symptom control. As integrative oncology continues to evolve and expand, cancer-related pain PROs must be standardized to accurately guide clinicians and researchers. Well-validated pain PROs, such as the Brief Pain Inventory, are among the most commonly used for pain intensity assessment. Multiple symptom assessment tools such as the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory, the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale, the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System, and the Patient-Reported Outcomes–Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events measurement system can also capture pain-associated symptom burden. Electronic PROs provide flexibility in collecting and analyzing PRO data. Clinical trials using carefully selected PROs and rigorous statistical analysis plans are fundamental to conducting high-quality integrative oncology research and promoting utilization of effective integrative interventions to improve patient outcomes. In this review, we aim to summarize current, validated PROs specific to cancer-related pain to aid integrative oncology clinicians and researchers in patient care and in study design and implementation.
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Effectiveness, Toxicity, and Survival Predictors of Regorafenib in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Multicenter Study of Routinely Collected DataAlberto Calvo-García, PharmG, and colleagues analyzed routinely-collected data to assess regorafenib in metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Cancer-Related Fatigue Outcome Measures in Integrative Oncology: Evidence for Practice and Research RecommendationsThis review article written by Danielle Gentile, PhD, et al, reviews the management of cancer-related fatigue in integrative oncology.
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Bexobrutideg Achieves High Objective Response Rate in Heavily Pretreated R/R CLLBexobrutideg, a novel BTK degrader, demonstrated preliminary clinical activity and a consistent safety profile in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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Bispecifics in R/R MM: Unanswered QuestionsPanelists discuss how despite the significant progress with bispecifics in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM), major unanswered questions remain including optimal sequencing strategies (which represent the biggest challenge), how to implement bispecifics earlier in the treatment paradigm, and how to integrate them with other existing therapies in the evolving treatment landscape.
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Addition of Tremelimumab to Durvalumab Regimen Induces Greater Survival Outcomes in PD-L1–Negative NSCLCThe phase 3 POSEIDON trial showed superior overall survival in patients with PD-L1–negative metastatic non–small cell lung cancer who were given durvalumab and chemotherapy plus tremelimumab.
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Rare Primary ALK-Positive Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma of the Central Nervous SystemAnaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rapidly growing and aggressive hematological malignancy. This case highlights the rarity of isolated intradural extramedullary manifestations in the pediatric population.
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Andrew Cook, MD, Discussed Exciting Clinical Trials Utilizing DART and Treatment De-Escalation in HPV+ OSCCCancerNetwork® sat down with Andrew Cook, MD, at the 2021 American Society for Radiation Oncology to talk about exciting trials in the head and neck space, including the phase 2 ORATER2 and phase 3 MC1675 trials.
