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Understanding The Regulatory Roles of lncRNA
Cancer Network speaks with Dr. Pavel Sumazin about his ongoing efforts to further understand how lncRNA influence genes with known function in cancers.
Alternative RNA Splicing and Tumor Progression
Cancer Network speaks with Eduardo Eyras, PhD about the emerging roles of RNA splicing variants in cancer treatment.
Comparing Field Treatment for Actinic Keratosis
Researchers evaluated the efficacy of 5-florouracil vs imiquimod in preventing site-specific keratinocyte carcinoma.
Cancer Network Conferences
Does a Cancer Diagnosis Increase Suicide Risk?
Researchers in England investigated whether risk for suicide was elevated in cancer patients, and which cancer types might have the greatest risk.
Do Oral Side Effects Affect Fentanyl Delivery in Head & Neck Cancer Patients?
Erin McMenamin, CRNP, of Penn Medicine, discusses how oral side effects affect head and neck cancer patients.
Managing Afib in Cancer Patients Taking BTK Inhibitors
Cancer Network speaks with Dr. Leon Ptaszek about managing cancer patients who have atrial fibrillation and are being treated with BTK inhibitors.
Are Patients Willing to Travel for Cancer Surgery?
Survey results published in JAMA Network Open looked at motivating factors behind patient travel and how far they were willing to go for treatment.
Is the FDA’s Biosimilar Action Plan Adequate?
Gary H. Lyman, MD, MPH, says the plan does not address several significant concerns, such as delay tactics that limit prompt access to biosimilars.
Do Targeted Agents Aid Melanoma Immunotherapy?
Guy Ben-Betzalel, MD spoke with Cancer Network about the emerging role of targeted BRAF+MEK inhibition in antitumor immunity.
Emerging Targets in Cancer Immunotherapy
Professor Lana E. Kandalaft, PharmD, PhD spoke with Cancer Network about the next generation of cancer immunotherapy.
Early Insights into Biosimilar Cost Savings in the United States
A recent study in JAMA Oncology examined the average daily cost of biosimilar filgrastim-sndz compared with the brand name biologic.
Managing CAR T-Cell Therapy in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
Stephanie Jackson, MSN, RN speaks with Cancer Network about the role oncology nurses play in managing patients with hematologic malignancies who are undergoing CAR T-cell therapy.
Pros and Cons of Dietary Strategies Popular Among Cancer Patients
This article discusses some of the popular diets that cancer patients pursue, and the positive and negative aspects associated with these diets.
The Verdict on IMRT Plus Doxorubicin in Unresectable Thyroid Cancer
A study in Thyroid evaluated the safety and efficacy of concurrent intensity-modulated radiation therapy and doxorubicin in thyroid cancer.
Could Switching Opioids in Cancer Patients Provide Relief?
We spoke with Erin McMenamin, CRNP, of Penn Medicine, about the recent study on opioid switching in cancer patients.
New Study Looks at Selumetinib for Treating Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Interim results are in from a study evaluating whether adding selumetinib to RAI improves complete response, irrespective of MAPK pathway alterations.
Does Eating Organic Foods Decrease Cancer Risk?
We spoke with Kelly Hogan, MS, RD, about the recent JAMA study on the association between organic food consumption and cancer risk.
Is ADT Linked to Dementia in Men with Prostate Cancer Receiving Definitive Radiotherapy?
The findings of this study, recently published in JAMA Oncology, directly contradict previously conducted research on the same topic.
New Expert Guidance on EBRT in Men with Early-Stage Prostate Cancer
Oncologists now have some clarification on the use of moderate hypofractionation and ultrahypofractionation from ASTRO, ASCO, and the AUA.
TNFR2's Role in Influencing Tumor Tissue
Dr. Denise Faustman spoke with Cancer Network about TNFR2 and its emerging role in understanding regulatory T-cell behavior.
Epigenetics, BRCA, and Inherited Cancers: Dr. Newman Connects the Dots
Dr. William Newman spoke with Cancer Network about the roles of epigenetic silencing in heritable cancer syndromes.
Variation in Quality of Post-Surgery Cancer Care
A study of more than 350 hospitals found variations in readmission and mortality rates after cancer surgical procedures.
The Reality of Cancer Biosimilars: Challenges and New Hope
Various challenges still surround the use of cancer biologics, but expert guidance and expiring patents may help expand their use and benefits.
Managing Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients
Dr. William Pirl speaks with Cancer Network about cancer patients' moods influencing their well-being and survival.
Biosimilars: New Avenues for the Practicing Oncologist Treating Breast Cancer
Research presented this week at ESMO studied the efficacy of biosimilars to trastuzumab compared with the reference product in breast cancer.
Are We Underdosing Patients With Ewing Sarcoma?
A new study evaluated whether busulfan and melphalan improve EFS and OS when given after vincristine, ifosfamide, doxorubicin, and etoposide induction.
Predicting Tumor Patterns Using Ubiquitin Pathway Genes
Professor Han Liang speaks with Cancer Network about the ubiquitin pathway and its role in cancer research.
Link Found Between mTORC1, G2/M DNA Damage Checkpoint
Guang Peng, MD, PhD spoke to Cancer Network about the recent discovery that mTORC1 can help determine cell fate after DNA damage.
Using Exosomes to Help Cancer Diagnosis
Dr. Raghu Kalluri speaks with Cancer Network about the role of exosomes in cancer progression ahead of his presentation at ESMO 2018.