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Making Novel Cancer Therapies Available Requires Choices Because Resources Are Limited

By Kyle Munz

April 14th 2025

Coverage from the Atlanta Regional meeting of the Institute for Value-Based Medicine.

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NCCN Data Find Racial, Socioeconomic Disparities in Quality of Care for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

By Giuliana Grossi

April 9th 2025

Comparing Breast Cancer Treatment Outcomes Between Fee-for-Service and Medicare Advantage

By Galen Shearn-Nance, BS
Rishi R. Sachdev, BS

April 4th 2025

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Deep Learning Tool Differentiates Keloids From Malignant Lesions Without Dermoscopy

By Hayden E. Klein

April 2nd 2025

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FDA Approves Durvalumab Combo for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

By Maggie L. Shaw

March 31st 2025

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December 19th 2024

The High Cost of Shortages of Low-Cost Chemotherapy

Interview by Mary Caffrey

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December 17th 2024

Real-World Treatment Sequences and Cost Analysis of cBTKis in CLL

Pearl Steinzor

Two posters presented at the 2024 American Society of Hematology meeting evaluated overall survival and cost-offset of covalent Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors (cBTKis) in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

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December 16th 2024

Cosibelimab Approved for Metastatic or Locally Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Kristi Rosa

The FDA has approved cosibelimab-ipdl for the treatment of adults with metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation.

December 14th 2024

ICYMI: Highlights From COA 2024

Pearl Steinzor

The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) meetings featured expert discussions around the evolving landscape of oncology care and health care reform.

December 13th 2024

Cost-Effectiveness of a Multicancer Early Detection Test in the US

Anuraag R. Kansal, PhD Ali Tafazzoli, PhD Alissa Shaul, MPH Ameya Chavan, MS Weicheng Ye, MPH Denise Zou, MA A. Mark Fendrick, MD

Multicancer early detection testing results in extended life-years and reduced cancer treatment costs through earlier diagnosis, leading to a cost-effective option in cancer screening.

Kara Kelly, MD, chair of pediatrics, Roswell Park Oishei Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Program

December 12th 2024

Improving Access to Nivolumab by Lowering Age Restrictions in Clinical Trial

Pearl Steinzor

Kara Kelly, MD, chair of pediatrics, Roswell Park Oishei Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Program, member of the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board, shares findings on innovative strategies to improve access to new therapies in pediatric cancer.

Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA, BCBBS, a practicing pharmacist and health system director at Sutter Health

December 10th 2024

How to Choose Between Fixed-Duration vs Continuous BTKi Therapy for CLL

Pearl Steinzor

Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA, BCBBS, a practicing pharmacist and health system director at Sutter Health, discussed the decision-making process for selecting between fixed-duration options and continuous Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) therapy for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

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December 4th 2024

Prior Authorization Delays Cause Serious Harm to Patients With Cancer

Pearl Steinzor

Insurance hurdles worsen delays, force abandoned treatments, and result in hospitalizations and deaths, radiation oncologists report nationwide.

Highlights From ACCC Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit

December 4th 2024

ICYMI: Highlights From ACCC Spring 2024

Pearl Steinzor

Our top content from the Spring Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit featured topics on health care worker retention, advancements in precision medicine, and more!

November 29th 2024

From Data to Dialogue: Transforming Oncology With Real-World Evidence

Skylar Jeremias

Sandra Cuellar, PharmD, from the University of Illinois Chicago, highlights the critical role of real-world data in shaping reimbursement models for oncology therapies and emphasizes the growing importance of patient-centered care through shared decision-making, precision medicine, and patient-reported outcomes.

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November 21st 2024

FDA Approves Zanidatamab-hrii for HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer

Cameron Santoro

Currently, chemotherapy remains a common treatment for biliary tract cancers, which have a limited survival rate.

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November 19th 2024

Drivers of Aggression Identified in Double-Expressor DLBCL

Jared Kaltwasser

Investigators say they may have found a new therapeutic target for patients with double-expressor diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

Kasey Bond, MPH, Perlmutter Cancer Center

November 17th 2024

Uniting to Support Patients With Cancer Beyond Treatment

Maggie L. Shaw

Kasey Bond, MPH, of Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health, speaks to why it’s vital to keep patients at the center of all strategic partnerships between academic institutions and community-based oncology practices.

November 14th 2024

FDA Approves Danziten for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Without Mealtime Restrictions

Giuliana Grossi

The FDA has granted approval to Azurity Pharmaceuticals' nilotinib tablets (Danziten), a novel version of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor for chronic myeloid leukemia that can be taken without mealtime restrictions.

November 13th 2024

Bridging Cancer Care Gaps and Overcoming Medical Mistrust

Maggie L. Shaw

In this clip from our interview with Oscar B. Lahoud, MD, cochair of our Institute for Value-Based Medicine® evening hosted with NYU Langone Health, he addressed medical mistrust in underrepresented communities.

November 13th 2024

How English- and Spanish-Preferring Patients With Cancer Decide on Emergency Care

Arthur S. Hong, MD, MPH Beverly Kyalwazi, MD Ethan A. Halm, MD, MPH, MBA D. Mark Courtney, MD, MSCI John W. Sweetenham, MD Navid Sadeghi, MD, MSPH John V. Cox, DO, MBA Simon J. Craddock Lee, PhD, MPH

Care delivery innovations to help patients with cancer avoid emergency department visits are underused. The authors interviewed English- and Spanish-preferring patients at 2 diverse health systems to understand why.

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November 8th 2024

Research Reveals Common Types of Rituximab-Induced Interstitial Lung Disease in Patients With Lymphoma

Karen Jacobson-Sive

Rituximab-induced interstitial lung disease in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma presents with distinct clinical characteristics and bronchoalveolar lavage results.

November 7th 2024

Adapting Cancer Treatment for Survivorship and Precision Care

Maggie L. Shaw

The American Journal of Managed Care® and Vanderbilt University Medical Center partnered on a recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event, which had the theme, “Bringing the Future to the Present in Cancer Care.”

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November 5th 2024

High Omega-3, Omega-6 Levels May Lower Cancer Risk

Hayden E. Klein

Higher levels of these fatty acids may reduce the risk of developing several types of cancer, though certain risks, such as a potential link to prostate cancer, highlight the complexity of their impact on overall cancer risk.

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November 4th 2024

Disparities in Cancer Mortality Among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Pearl Steinzor

Despite an overall decline in cancer-specific mortality, death rates from certain cancer types are rising among Asian American and Pacific Islander populations.

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October 31st 2024

Early Smoking Cessation Treatment After Cancer Diagnosis Improves Survival

Pearl Steinzor

Smoking after a cancer diagnosis increases risk of mortality and a second cancer, study finds.

Wanmei Ou, PhD, vice president of product, data analytics, and AI at Ontada

October 28th 2024

Transforming Oncology Care With AI-Driven Insights

Pearl Steinzor

Leveraging Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI, Ontada streamlines oncology data analysis, reducing processing times by 85% to support clinical decisions and improve patient care for over 3000 oncologists across 30 states, according to Wanmei Ou, PhD, vice president of product, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) at Ontada.

October 24th 2024

Sarcoma Care: Biomarker Advancements Shape the Future

Maggie L. Shaw

At the regional Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event in Boston, Vinayak Venkataraman, MD, medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, was a panelist for the discussion, “Recent Advancements in Identifying Predictive Biomarkers for Sarcomas."

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October 23rd 2024

Ixcela, Roper St. Francis Healthcare Launch Innovative Cancer Support Program to Improve Treatment Outcomes

Pearl Steinzor

A pioneering program targeting gut microbiome health significantly reduces cancer treatment side effects, enhancing patient well-being and resilience.

Glenn Balasky, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center.

October 21st 2024

Bridging the Digital Divide of Rural Cancer Care With Telehealth

Cameron Santoro

Glenn Balasky, executive director of Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, emphasizes the need for government support to sustain telehealth and suggested a hybrid model combining centralized high-tech care with remote monitoring to address the challenges of providing innovative care in rural settings.

October 17th 2024

Elevating Sarcoma Outcomes Through Value-Based Care

Maggie L. Shaw

At our recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event in Boston, Hari Deshpande, MD, Yale Cancer Center, presented on predictive biomarkers in sarcomas.

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October 16th 2024

Community Engagement, Culturally Tailored Care as a Gateway to Advancing Health Equity

Kyle Munz

Many talks at the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) 41st National Oncology Conference advocated for the adoption of culturally relevant care, the leveraging of community partnerships, and community engagement to build better trust with patients and improve outcomes.

Screenshot of an interview with Terry Keys

October 16th 2024

Combatting Misconceptions of Clinical Trials to Improve Patient Participation

Laura Joszt, MA

There are many misconceptions patients might have about clinical trials that prevent them from participating, and it’s important to understand what they are in order to overcome them, said Terry L. Keys, of University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center.

Screenshot of an interview with Naoto Ueno, MD, PhD

October 15th 2024

Creating Equitable Cancer Care for Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage

Alexandra Gerlach Laura Joszt, MA

Naoto T. Ueno, MD, PhD, FACP, of the University of Hawai’I Cancer Center outlines the underrepresentation in clinical trials, the lack of permanent medical oncologists, and issues of trust affecting care for the populations living in Hawaii.

October 14th 2024

Navigating the Complexities of Cancer Care: Cannabis and Cost Considerations

Laura Joszt, MA

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