Survey: Americans Have High Concerns About Cancer, Low Awareness of Risk Factors
Results of the first annual National Cancer Opinion Survey, established by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), show that the majority of Americans are unaware of several key risk factors for cancer, and that a minority are taking active steps to reduce their personal risk.
Will 2-Sided Risk Be a Reality in OCM?
With the Oncology Care Model now in its second year, 3 representatives discussed learnings and how the program can change, as well as incentivizing physicians to accept 2-sided risk, the ability to engage additional payers, and the future of oncology bundle payments.
Study: CAR T-Cell Therapy Highly Effective in High-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
CD19 CAR T cells are highly effective in high-risk patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have failed to respond to treatment with ibrutinib, a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor, according to a new study.
CT-P6, a Trastuzumab Biosimilar, Shares the Safety and Efficacy Profile of Its Reference
CT-P6, a proposed trastuzumab biosimilar, is safe and effective as a neoadjuvant treatment in HER2—positive early breast cancer, according to research presented at the 2017 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.
Research Demonstrates Efficacy and Safety of Trastuzumab Biosimilar SB3
Research presented at the 2017 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting showed that SB3, a proposed biosimilar to trastuzumab, has comparable efficacy, safety, immunogenicity, and pharmacokinetics to the reference product based on the breast pathological complete response.