Randi Hernandez

The researchers noted that medical distancing for those with cancer could help prevent the spread of the virus in this highly vulnerable population.

A glycoprotein in Ebola called the mucin-like domain may be of interest in the development of an oncolytic for brain cancer.

Although the use of value pathways in oncology appeared to extend time to treatment failure, it did not appear to influence overall survival.

The median change in HCC tumor size between responders and nonresponders was statistically significant.

Researchers hypothesized that because prior studies have demonstrated that common drugs can affect the microbiome, these medications could also impact IO efficacy in HCC.

Even though older adults were prescribed second-line therapies less frequently than younger adults, patients had similar overall survival outcomes across age subgroups.

Differences in care were most prominent when centers with a high proportion of minority patients were compared with the quality outcomes of white patients.

Critics of the study say they are not surprised by the study’s conclusions, as oncologists make treatment decisions based on best treatment course, not money.

A survey released by ASTRO, an industry trade group representing radiation oncologists, concluded that prior authorization serves as a barrier to prompt and effective patient care.