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Considering the life-threatening risk of TLS, the researchers underscored the importance of identifying patients at particular risk of the complication. | Image credit: mi_viri - stock.adobe.com

Optimized Strategies Needed for TLS Prevention, Intervention in SCLC

By AJMC Contributor

April 23rd 2025

Even with prevention measures and timely, aggressive intervention, tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) remains life-threatening, as a case study in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) illustrates.

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New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Higher Cancer Risk

By Pearl Steinzor

April 23rd 2025

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Vitamin D’s Potential Role in Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Immune Health

By Pearl Steinzor

April 23rd 2025

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Symptom Documentation Differences in Acute Cancer Care Suggest Sociodemographic Disparities

By Rose McNulty

April 22nd 2025

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January 21st 2013

New Pump a 'Game-Changer' for Cancer Patients

January 16th 2013

500,000 Women to be Offered Breast Cancer Drugs

Jan Berger, MD, MJ, Addresses Challenges in Oncology Management

January 15th 2013

Jan Berger, MD, MJ, Addresses Challenges in Oncology Management

"Oncology is a very emotional area," says Jan Berger, MD, MJ, President & CEO, Health Intelligence Partners, Editor-in-Chief, The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.

January 10th 2013

Pap Test For Ovarian Cancer, Coming Soon?

Robert Gamble Talks about the Challenges Payers and Providers Face in Oncology Management

January 2nd 2013

Robert Gamble Talks about the Challenges Payers and Providers Face in Oncology Management

In this video, Robert Bo Gamble, Director, Strategic Practice Initiatives, Community Oncology Alliance, Washington, DC, says that it is critical for payers and providers to come together in oncology management.

January 2nd 2013

Expert Roundtable Panel Discussion: The Future of Payer Management of Oncology

December 31st 2012

December 31st 2012

Oncology, Innovation, and Healthcare

This article is based on the keynote address by Clifford Goodman, PhD

December 31st 2012

Developing Comparative Effectiveness Research in Oncology

This article is based on the presentation by Jeffrey D. Dunn, PharmD, MBA

December 31st 2012

Practical Application of Clinical Pathways

This article is based on the presentation by Bruce A. Feinberg, DO

December 31st 2012

Quality Measures in Oncology

This article is based on the presentation by Ira M. Klein, MD, MBA, FACP

December 31st 2012

Innovative Payment Models in Oncology Care

This article is based on the presentation by Peter B. Bach, MD, MAPP

December 31st 2012

Data Tracking and Point of Service Decision Support

This article is based on the presentation by Andrew L. Pecora, MD, FACP, CPE

December 31st 2012

Healthcare, the National Debt, and Taxes

This article is based on the presentation by Michael E. Chernew, PhD

Richard T. Hoppe, MD, Discusses the Current Role and Utility of Radiation Therapy

December 9th 2012

Richard T. Hoppe, MD, Discusses the Current Role and Utility of Radiation Therapy

Richard T. Hoppe, MD, Professor of Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapy, Stanford School of Medicine, discussed the current role and utility of radiation therapy in patients with early stage Hodgkins Lymphoma when compared to conventional chemotherapy.

December 6th 2012

Bigger Role Seen for Breast Cancer Drug

November 30th 2012

Appendix A -- Value of Survival Gains in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

November 30th 2012

Dynamic Cost-Effectiveness of Oncology Drugs

Yang Lu, PhD John R. Penrod, PhD Neeraj Sood, PhD Saarah Woodby, BA Tomas Philipson, PhD

November 30th 2012

Value of Survival Gains in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Wesley Yin, PhD John R. Penrod, PhD J. Ross Maclean, MD Darius N. Lakdawalla, PhD Tomas Philipson, PhD

Although clinical trial data have quantified patient survival gains associated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors in chronic myeloid leukemia, the overall value of these benefits is unknown.

November 21st 2012

Payer Management of Oncology: An In-Depth Look

On Friday, November 16, The American Journal of Managed Care hosted its first annual live meeting, "Translating Evidence-Based Research into Value-Based Decisions in Oncology." The conference, which brought together stakeholders from all sides of the managed care industry, provided an arena for healthcare professionals to discuss new, innovative payment models being utilized by both payers and providers.

November 20th 2012

Utilization of HER2 Genetic Testing in a Multi-Institutional Observational Study

Katrina A.B. Goddard, PhD Erin J. Aiello Bowles, MPH Heather Spencer Feigelson, PhD, MPH Laurel A. Habel, PhD Sharon Hensley Alford, PhD Catherine A. McCarty, PhD, MPH Larissa Nekhlyudov, MD, MPH Adedayo A. Onitilo, MD, MSCR, FACP Alanna K. Rahm, PhD, MS Jennifer A. Webster, MS

Evaluation of real-world implementation of HER2 testing showed that uptake was high (>90%) and trastuzumab treatment was targeted to patients with positive HER2 status.

November 20th 2012

Trends in the 2012 Eisai Oncology Digest: Insurance and Cost Obstacles in Cancer Treatment

This article was sponsored by Eisai Inc. The 2012 Eisai Oncology Digest was commissioned funded by Eisai Inc.

Payer Management of Oncology: An In-Depth Look

November 19th 2012

Payer Management of Oncology: An In-Depth Look

On Friday, November 16, The American Journal of Managed Care hosted its first annual live meeting, "Translating Evidence-Based Research into Value-Based Decisions in Oncology." The conference, which brought together stakeholders from all sides of the managed care industry, provided an arena for healthcare professionals to discuss new, innovative payment models being utilized by both payers and providers.

Bruce Feinberg, DO, Speaks About Clinical Pathways in Oncology Care

November 19th 2012

Bruce Feinberg, DO, Speaks About Clinical Pathways in Oncology Care

Bruce Feinberg, DO, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, says that there is a tremendous amount of waste in the system.

Peter Bach, MD, MAPP, Talks About Improving Quality in Cancer Care

November 19th 2012

Peter Bach, MD, MAPP, Talks About Improving Quality in Cancer Care

Peter B. Bach, MD, MAPP, Director, Center for Health Policy and Outcomes, Attending Physician, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, states that any organizational change that shifts payment and risk to providers will improve quality.

November 19th 2012

Automated Telephone Calls to Enhance Colorectal Cancer Screening: Economic Analysis

David H. Smith, RPh, PhD Adrianne C. Feldstein, MD, MS Nancy Perrin, PhD A. Gabriela Rosales, MS David M. Mosen, PhD, MPH Elizabeth G. Liles, MD Jennifer L. Schneider, MPH Jennifer E. Lafata, PhD Ronald E. Myers, PhD Russell E. Glasgow, PhD

Automated telephone calls can increase colorectal cancer screening rates at a cost of about $40 per additional screen.

Mark Fendrick, MD, Discusses Value-Based Insurance Design

November 19th 2012

Mark Fendrick, MD, Discusses Value-Based Insurance Design

Dr. Mark Fendrick, MD, Professor of Medicine and Health Management and Policy, Schools of Medicine and Public Health, University of Michigan, Co-Editor-in-Chief, The American Journal of Managed Care, says that there are levers organizations and stakeholders can pull to achieve the goal of improving quality and value in cancer care.

Michael Chernew, PhD, Discusses Challenges in Oncology Management

November 16th 2012

Michael Chernew, PhD, Discusses Challenges in Oncology Management

Michael Chernew, PhD, Professor of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, Vice Chairman, MEDPAC, Co-Editor-in-Chief, The American Journal of Managed Care, says that patients want access to expensive drugs that can help expand and improve their lives.

Ira Klein, MD, Discusses Quality Measures in Oncology

November 16th 2012

Ira Klein, MD, Discusses Quality Measures in Oncology

Ira Klein, MD, MBA, FACP, Chief Medical Officer, National Accounts Clinical Sales & Strategy, Aetna, addresses measurement programs used in oncology.

Dennis Scanlon, PhD, Addresses the Importance of Payer/Provider Relationships

November 16th 2012

Dennis Scanlon, PhD, Addresses the Importance of Payer/Provider Relationships

Dennis Scanlon, PhD, Professor of Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, says it is very important to bridge the gap between providers and payers in oncology management.

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