Results for 'cancer research'
New Book Unites Oncology’s Brightest Minds To Innovate Cancer Cures
Voices of Oncology, Cancer cures, Oncology Voice Network, Kirk V. Shepard, Ramin Farhood, Forbes Books, Cancer treatment innovation, Oncology collaboration, Patient engagement in oncology, Precision medicine cancer
Voices of Oncology: Fostering a Collaborative Community of Experts to Accelerate Cancer Cures is a book by Kirk V. Shepard, M.D., and Ramin Farhood, PharmD, M.B.A., featuring insights from 33 contributors in the oncology field. It is available on platforms like Amazon and Barne…
Sep 9th • 5 mins read
Cancer, Clinical Trials, and Canada: Our Contribution to Worldwide Randomized Controlled Trials
cancer, clinical trials, research funding, Canada, high-income countries
This document reviews Canadian involvement in oncology randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from 2014-2017, comparing them to those from other high-income countries (HICs). Canada contributed to 155 (24%) of 636 HIC-led RCTs. Canadian RCTs focused more on palliative care (72%) compared to 62% in …
Apr 13th • 10 mins read
Comparative study on anticancer drug access times between FDA, EMA and the French temporary authorisation for use program over 13 years
Innovation, Expanded access, Early drug access, Cancer, FDA, EMA
Cancer incidence is increasing globally, and while medical innovation significantly impacts patient survival, the drug development process is lengthy, often exceeding 10 years for marketing authorization (MA). France has implemented the ATU (Temporary Authorization for Use) program to facil…
Apr 7th • 12 mins read
Advances in basic research in oncology in 2020: Bridging basic science and clinical care
advances, research, oncology, PCAWG, 2020
Cancer research is advancing with an understanding of the disease at the genetic level, facilitated by massive parallel sequencing. The pan-cancer analysis of the whole genome (PCAWG) in 2020 documented genomic changes across 38 cancer types, involving 2658 cancer genomes. An average of four to …
Mar 24th • 1 min read
First person profile: William Sellers, MD
William Sellers, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard, melanoma
Dr. Sellers is a prominent figure in cancer research, associated with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Harvard Medical School. He has contributed significantly to cancer genomics, particularly in identifying EGFR mutations in lung cancer a…
Nov 6th • 2 mins read
Safeguarding cancer research funding by European charities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
cancer charities, cancer research, COVID‐19, funding, pandemic, policy, AECC, AIRC
The COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on cancer research and cancer care. European cancer charities are required to reassess their strategies. There is a need to safeguard income and provide support to cancer researchers. It is crucial to sustain cancer research funding during thes…
Nov 22nd • 3 mins read
Seven decades of chemotherapy clinical trials: a pan-cancer social network analysis
Cancer Medical research, Randomized controlled trials, Clinical trial design
Clinical trials are crucial in establishing cancer care standards, but the social dynamics among researchers in this field have not been extensively studied. A social network analysis of authors involved in chemotherapy-based prospective trials from 1946 to 2018 reveals significant insights. The …
Oct 16th • 12 mins read
Past, Current, and Future Cancer Clinical Research Collaborations: The Case of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
European organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, EORTC, clinical research
Collaborations between academic institutions and industry have led to significant scientific breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the discovery phase. The role of multi-stakeholder partnerships in the clinical development of anticancer medicines requires further clarification…
Aug 16th • 8 mins read
Pediatric Oncology Clinical Trials and Collaborative Research in Africa: Current Landscape and Future Perspectives
pediatric oncology, clinical trials, research, Africa, collaborative research
Current childhood cancer survival rates in African countries range from 8.1% to 30.3%. The review focuses on pediatric oncology trials in Africa, highlighting challenges and suggesting research collaboration opportunities. Data were collected from the SIOP global mapping survey, ClinicalT…
Aug 7th • 10 mins read
Quantitative Translation in Immuno-Oncology Research and Development
Quantitative Translation, Immuno-Oncology, Research, Development, CIC
Exploring the therapeutic potential of the rapidly expanding field of immuno-oncology (IO) drug targets and diverse therapeutic modalities. Recognizing the need for principled decisions based on biologically sound quantitative translation in a competitive clinical research environment. High…
Jul 9th • 3 mins read
Comment on: Oncology research in Saudi Arabia over a 10-year period. A synopsis
oncology research, saudi arabia
An article in the Saudi Medical Journal by Alghamdi et al reported on oncology research progress in Saudi Arabia. The study compared research quantity and quality between two periods: 2008-2012 and 2013-2017. There was an increase in the amount of research over time, but quality and scienti…
Jun 24th • 3 mins read
Patient burden and clinical advances associated with post approval monotherapy cancer drug trials: a retrospective cohort study
clinical advances, monotherapy cancer drug trials, FDA
Objective: The study investigates the efforts to extend the uses of new drugs by testing them for new, non-approved indications and examines the patient burden and clinical impact. Design and Setting: A retrospective cohort study focused on post-approval trials of anticancer drugs approved betwee…
Feb 17th • 7 mins read
Mandatory Research Biopsy Requirements Delay Initiation of Clinical Trials
biomarker, clinical trial, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, mandatory research biopsy, oncology, lung cancer, head and neck cancer
The study investigates the impact of requiring fresh tumor tissue biopsies for enrollment in clinical trials. Key findings include: Requiring biopsies significantly increases screening duration, with a median of 30 days compared to 14 days for trials without biopsy requirements (p < 0.0001). …
Oct 18th • 10 mins read
First person profile: Leslie Bernstein, PhD: An epidemiologist known for her groundbreaking discoveries about breast cancer, Dr. Bernstein continues to push the field forward
breast cancer, Leslie Bernstein, epidemiologist
Dr. Leslie Bernstein is a renowned researcher in breast cancer risk and prevention at City of Hope, California. Her colleague, Dr. Jonine Bernstein, highlights her groundbreaking work and passion for research. They have collaborated on the WECARE Study, focusing on genetic susceptibility and…
Aug 12th • 4 mins read
Clinical benefit of cancer drugs approved in Switzerland 2010–2019
cancer drug approval, clinical benefit criteria, ESMO-MCBS, ASCO-VF, OLUtool, Switzerland oncology drugs
The study evaluates the clinical benefit of cancer drugs approved in Switzerland between 2010 and 2019 using three different frameworks: ESMO-MCBS, ASCO-VF, and OLUtool. A total of 48 drugs for 92 indications were assessed based on 100 studies, with each study evaluated according to the criteria …
Jun 10th • 35 mins read
Audit of Data Sharing by Pharmaceutical Companies for Anticancer Medicines Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
IPD sharing, clinical trial transparency, FDA anticancer approvals, oncology trials, data accessibility, pharmaceutical industry
The study examines the eligibility for individual participant data (IPD) sharing from clinical trials that supported the FDA approval of anticancer medicines over the past 10 years. Of the 304 trials analyzed, 136 (45%) were eligible for IPD sharing, while 168 (55%) were not. IPD sharing rates v…
Jul 28th • 20 mins read
How do cancer clinicians perceive real-world data and the evidence derived therefrom? Findings from an international survey of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer
real-world evidence, real-world data, oncology, cancer, survey, clinicians, randomized controlled trials, Europe
Real-world evidence (RWE) is increasingly being used in the development and decision-making processes for anticancer therapies, but clinician views on its use are unclear. A survey conducted between May and July 2021 involved 557 clinicians from 30 countries and 13 cancer domains. Most clinician…
Aug 1st • 45 mins read
Research Highlights In The News From ESMO
ESMO, cancer treatment optimization, NICHE-2 trial, SWOG S1801 trial, IPSOS trial, oncology research
The ESMO 2022 Congress took place in Paris in September 2022, with around 29,000 delegates, including 5,000 online participants. The program featured a broad range of topics, including clinical trial results, translational studies, and health policy initiatives. A key theme discussed was…
Sep 30th • 10 mins read
Identification of Barriers Preventing Biosimiliar Oncology Medication Adoption
oncology, cancer, biosimilar, barriers, access, obstacles
Biosimilars are biologic medical products that are almost identical to original biologics but are produced by different companies. They are safe, effective, and can reduce costs for insurers and patients. Despite the benefits, barriers exist for oncologists and cancer centers in prescribing biosi…
Oct 27th • 30 mins read
Defining the role of real-world data in cancer clinical research: The position of the
real-world data, real-world evidence, randomised, pragmatic trials, cancer, clinical research, add-on cohorts
Real-World Data (RWD) are increasingly used in cancer clinical research as an alternative evidence source. RWD studies primarily involve observational data, which offer insights into real-world conditions but may have quality limitations. Some research questions necessitate Randomized Controlled…
Mar 20th • 10 mins read