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Equal Access to Care May Eliminate Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Outcomes

By

Alan P. Lyss, MD

Publish Date October 22, 2021

One study suggested that modifiable factors could improve racial disparities in the stage at which lung cancer is diagnosed.

Adult Participation in Cancer Trials Higher Than Previously Thought

By

Alan P. Lyss, MD

Publish Date October 15, 2021

Enrollment rates varied widely by study type and institution.

From the Advisory Board

We Can Treat Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Like Melanoma?

By

Isabel Cunningham, MD

Publish Date September 3, 2015

Isabel Cunningham, MD, Cancer Therapy Advisor Advisory Board member, weighs in on recent discoveries in the treatment of hematologic cancers.

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BAVENCIO (avelumab) for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

IMLYGIC (talimogene laherparepvec) for Melanoma

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Genomic Sequencing in Pediatric Cancer: For Every Patient at Every Relapse

By

Jon Kelvey

Publish Date October 19, 2021

More than one-third of tumors sequenced carried a high mutation burden.

How to Prevent a Cyberattack from Derailing Cancer Care

By

Leah Lawrence

Publish Date October 1, 2021

Cyberattacks on health care organizations may not be fully preventable, but there are ways to limit their impact on cancer care.

Medical Billing Outsourcing Is on the Rise

By

John Schieszer, MA

Publish Date September 29, 2021

Contracting with outside firms to handle medical billing can be a smart financial move for some medical practices.