Oncology

Recommending counseling sessions may help patients with cancer navigate sexual health and emotional issues during their cancer treatment.

Kelly Dyckman, MSW, LCSW, discusses how her role integrates with multidisciplinary oncology teams to support patients' emotional and relational well-being.

Pathologists should try to educate oncologists about the sensitivity and specificity of assays to help optimize care plans, said David Rimm, MD, PhD.

In the oncology setting, having discussions about mortality and death may be daunting for patients, but is vital and inevitable.

Black patients experienced lower survival rates across cancer types and several categories of urbanicity, particularly in breast and colorectal cancers.

Experts discuss key considerations for applying ctDNA to clinical practice, such as distinguishing between tumor-informed and tumor-uninformed testing.

Daniel C. McFarland, DO; and guest William S. Breitbart, MD, discuss the critical role of meaning-centered therapy in addressing the psychosocial needs of patients with cancer.

Data from the phase 3 3475A-D77 trial support the FDA approval of subcutaneous pembrolizumab across different pediatric and adult solid tumor indications.

Greater regulatory and policy clarity may better optimize clinician use of artificial intelligence in treating patients with cancer.

An independent data monitoring committee recommended the continuation of the phase 2 AMPLIFY-7P trial evaluating ELI-002 7P in PDAC in August 2025.

Clinical benefit with the investigational agent was reported among 48% of patients with solid tumors at or above the therapeutic dose threshold.

Rezatapopt achieved an ORR of 33% in all patients, and an ORR of 43% in patients with ovarian cancer, with 1 confirmed complete response.

Referrals to dietitians may help in the management of TEAEs affecting taste and smell, as well as fatigue in patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Results from a phase 2 trial showed a 1-year local control rate of 93.1% with SABR in patients with solid tumors who have uncomplicated bone metastases.

Updates on treatments like vusolimogene oderparepvec for advanced melanoma, and novel therapies have been provided by the FDA.

The denosumab biosimilars have been approved based on review of a comprehensive data package that showed no meaningful differences vs the already approved agents.

Christian J. Nelson, PhD, dives into the complexities of sexual health concerns with men following cancer treatment, specifically with genitourinary cancers.

Boris M. Kiselev, MD, discusses the role of psycho-oncology in comprehensive cancer care, addressing barriers and offering a vision for the field’s future.

An oncologist’s passion for breast surgery, novel cancer vaccines in gastrointestinal cancers, and emerging actionable biomarkers for lung cancer were all covered in August.

Boris M. Kiselev, MD, provides practical advice for oncology clinicians on how to approach and initiate conversations about a patient’s mental and emotional well-being.

Boris M. Kiselev, MD, explores evidence-based interventions for managing cancer-related anxiety and depression.

Declan Walsh, MD, highlighted how the supportive and palliative care space has evolved since he first began working in the field.

Boris M. Kiselev, MD, discusses the essential role of psycho-oncology in addressing patient distress, improving treatment adherence, and supporting long-term survivorship.

Declan Walsh, MD, highlighted the need for nutrition research to enhance oncology care.

Being proactive and quickly identifying when a patient may need the supportive care team is the best way to integrate this field into whole-person care.