Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA, is a freelance medical writer and editor based in central Pennsylvania. She enjoys writing about a variety of topics including oncology, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune disorders. Previously, she conducted research investigating the role of pharmacogenetics on the efficacy of oncologic therapies.

All articles by Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

The results of a recent ASCO poll suggest that many adults are unsure how to reduce their cancer risk and do not know what sources of information to trust.

ASCO Opinion Poll: Americans’ Knowledge About Cancer

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

November 8, 2019

The results of a recent ASCO poll suggest that many adults are unsure how to reduce their cancer risk and do not know what sources of information to trust.

This fact sheet provides an overview of data on dietary acrylamide and the risk of developing cancer.

Dietary Acrylamide and Cancer

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

October 11, 2019

This fact sheet provides an overview of data on dietary acrylamide and the risk of developing cancer.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the updated ESMO clinical practice guideline for hereditary GI cancers.

ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for Surveillance of Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

September 20, 2019

This fact sheet provides an overview of the updated ESMO clinical practice guideline for hereditary GI cancers.

This fact sheet describes the potential role of dietary flavonoids in reducing cancer risk.

Flavonoids and Cancer

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

August 9, 2019

This fact sheet describes the potential role of dietary flavonoids in reducing cancer risk.

This fact sheet explains biosimilars: what they are, how they differ from the original biologic, and their availability.

Biosimilar Therapies for Cancer

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

July 26, 2019

This fact sheet explains biosimilars: what they are, how they differ from the original biologic, and their availability.

This fact sheet explains the processes involved in drug development and FDA drug approval.

Cancer Drug Development: How Therapies Move Through the Pipeline

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

July 12, 2019

This fact sheet explains the processes involved in drug development and FDA drug approval.

This fact sheet provides the meaning of oncology lingo that patients may commonly hear following a cancer diagnosis.

A Glossary of Cancer Terms for Patients

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

June 21, 2019

This fact sheet provides the meaning of oncology lingo that patients may commonly hear following a cancer diagnosis.

This fact sheet describes some of the panels used to detect genomic aberrations and guide treatment decisions.

Next-Generation Sequencing for Patients: What Test Will I Get?

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

June 14, 2019

This fact sheet describes some of the panels used to detect genomic aberrations and guide treatment decisions.

At an education session at the 2017 GU Symposium experts will discuss some of the barriers to progre

Adverse Events Associated With Outcomes in PD-1/PD-L1–Treated Urothelial Carcinoma

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

June 6, 2019

An FDA pooled analysis suggests that certain AEs were associated with response and overall survival in PD-1/PD-L1-treated urothelial cancer.

Clinic trial research

Synthetic Control Arm Replicates Outcomes From Historical Data

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

June 5, 2019

A synthetic control arm based on pooled historical data successfully replicated clinical outcomes.

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