Results for 'cancer drug'
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
Revamping the ever-changing landscape of drug development processes in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic
Oncology drug class, Cancer indication, Molecularly targeted, Drug Development
Oncology is the front-line of drug development. The current pharmaceutical pipeline is disproportional focused on oncology, where about 1/3 of all phases of development is in this therapeutic area. The emphasis brings about substantial breakthroughs and has made positive impact on the quality of lif…
Apr 29th • 2 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
Are Quality of Randomized Clinical Trials and ESMO-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale Two Sides of the Same Coin, to Grade Recommendations for Drug Approval?
quality randomized studies, ESMO-MCBS, drug approval
The approval of new cancer drugs by the FDA and EMA is primarily based on positive results from well-designed randomized phase III clinical trials (RCTs). Not all RCTs are analyzed to support drug approval recommendations, highlighting the need for scales to evaluate RCT quality and clinical…
Feb 11th • 3 mins read
Accelerated drug approvals in oncology: Pros and cons
Clinical study, drug approval, medical oncology
The summary of the content highlights the success of the accelerated approval process, especially for oncology drugs. Key points include: The rise of accelerated approval processes is significant, particularly in oncology. The use of surrogate endpoints and their validation has been debated. Th…
Sep 14th • 4 mins read
Confounding factors in exposure–response analyses and mitigation strategies for monoclonal antibodies in oncology
monoclonal antibodies, E-R analyses, tumour growth inhibition, drug development
Dose selection and optimization is crucial in drug development to maximize benefits for all patients. Exposure–response (E-R) analysis is useful for dose-selection strategy, but in oncology, prognostic factors can confound the analysis, especially for monoclonal antibodies. The review addr…
Nov 20th • 12 mins 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
A Field Test of Major Value Frameworks in Chemotherapy of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma-To Know, Then to Measure
value framework, European Society for Medical Oncology, Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale, American Society of Clinical Oncology, drug therapy, nasopharyngeal neoplasms
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) have developed frameworks to evaluate cancer treatments, particularly for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. A study compared these frameworks using data from 15 randomized controlled trials of systemic c…
Aug 12th • 10 mins read
Clinical benefit of immune checkpoint inhibitors approved by US Food and Drug Administration
Randomized trials, Clinical benefits, Immune checkpoint inhibitors, Cancer, Food and drug administration agency
The study evaluates the clinical benefits of immune checkpoint inhibitors using the ESMO-MCBS and ASCO VF scales. 18 indications for these inhibitors were approved based on RCTs conducted between 2011 and 2018. All indications meet the ESMO-MCBS 1.1 threshold for meaningful bene…
Aug 31st • 16 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
Clinical benefit and cost of breakthrough cancer drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
USFDA, ESMO-MCBS, NCCN, ASCO-CRC, clinical, drug aroval
The study evaluates the clinical benefit and pricing of breakthrough-designated versus non-breakthrough-designated cancer drugs. The analysis covers approvals from July 2012 to December 2017, using frameworks like ASCO-VF, ASCO-CRC, ESMO-MCBS, and NCCN Evidence Blocks. High clinical benef…
Jul 22nd • 12 mins read
Biosimilars in oncology: key role of nurses in patient education
biologics, biosimilars, cancer care, nurse
Biosimilars can reduce costs and improve access to cancer therapies, but unfamiliarity may hinder their adoption. Nurses, as trusted healthcare providers, are crucial in educating patients about biosimilars. Biosimilars are highly regulated and offer benefits comparable to existing biologic…
Jun 15th • 10 mins read
Tumor Growth Dynamic Modeling in Oncology Drug Development and Regulatory Approval: Past, Present, and Future Opportunities
tumor growth, drug developement, drug approval, TGD, MIDD, PDUFA
Model-informed drug development (MIDD) has advanced rapidly in recent years, especially in oncology. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VI includes commitments to enhance MIDD. Tumor growth dynamic (TGD) modeling is a key MIDD approach used to accelerate drug development, support new dru…
Jun 26th • 18 mins read
Proportion of Patients in Phase I Oncology Trials Receiving Treatments That Are Ultimately Approved
cancer, biological markers, phase 1 clinical trials, drug approval, medical oncology, united states food and drug administration guidelines, adverse event, national comprehensive cancer network, American society of clinical oncology
Phase I oncology trials are often considered a therapeutic option, but this claim is primarily based on surrogate measures like objective response rates. A systematic search was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic value of phase I cancer trial participation, focusing on the likelihood of patien…
Apr 1st • 14 mins read
Access to Novel Drugs for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Central and Southeastern Europe: A Central European Cooperative Oncology Group Analysis
Health Outcomes and Economics of Cancer Care, Lung Cancer, NSCLC, EMA
Treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has significantly improved with the introduction of targeted and immune-oncologic drugs. Despite rapid development and European Medicinal Agency (EMA) registration, these novel drugs are not easily accessible in Central and Eastern European (CEE) c…
Nov 24th • 10 mins read
Publicly accessible evidence of health-related quality of life benefits associated with cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency between 2009 and 2015
Antineoplastic agents, Health-related quality of life, Clinical efficacy, Drug approvals, Patient-relevant outcomes
The study investigates cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) that initially lack Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) information. Data was collected for cancer indications approved between January 2009 and October 2015, using sources like the EMA website, clinical…
Feb 23rd • 12 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
In Vitro-to-In Vivo Extrapolation of Transporter Inhibition Data for Drugs Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2018
In Vitro-to-In Vivo, Transporter Inhibition Data, Drug Approval, FDA, 2018
The analysis focuses on inhibition transporter data from New Drug Applications approved by the FDA in 2018, involving 42 drugs. Key points include: In vitro-to-in vivo predictions were available for nine recommended transporters. 29 parent drugs and 16 metabolites inhibited at least one transpor…
Jan 25th • 12 mins read
Developing a framework to incorporate real-world evidence in cancer drug funding decisions: the Canadian Real-world Evidence for Value of Cancer Drugs (CanREValue) collaboration
RWD, Canadian Real World Evidence, cancer drug, funding, framework
Oncology therapy is becoming more expensive, challenging the affordability and sustainability of drug programs globally. Health technology assessment organizations use clinical trials for drug funding decisions, which may not reflect real-world outcomes. The Canadian Real-world Evidence for Valu…
Jan 7th • 8 mins read
Rise of Antibody-Drug Conjugates: The Present and Future
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are designed for targeted cancer therapy by delivering cytotoxic agents specifically to tumor cells, minimizing harm to normal cells. ADCs have evolved significantly since the first FDA approval in 2000, with advancements leading to approvals for various tumor type…
May 25th • 20 mins read