Oncology

According to a new study published in PLOS Medicine, genetic analysis of the uterine lavage fluid from pre- and post-menopausal women can provide early evidence of endometrial cancer.

A glimpse at the top 5 articles from The American Journal of Managed Care's® conference coverage that caught reader attention in 2016.

Twenty-three of 48 states in the United States saw a drop in melanoma—associated death in 2013 compared with 2003, while 21 states witnessed a rise in the death rate.

Cancer care and its associated costs can combine with everyday bills to create a significant financial burden, especially for young adults with cancer, said Samantha Watson, founder and CEO of The Samfund.

A new clinical study to reduce the unwanted side effects of radiation in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)—positive oropharynx cancers has found that reducing the dose of radiation can maintain the cure rates but avoid some of the late treatment-associated toxicities.

As 2016 draws to a close, here’s a look at the top 5 news articles that captured reader interest on AJMC.com.

Oncology care is often spread out across multiple facilities and providers, so health IT innovators use software to integrate data from these many locations and deliver it to the point of care, according to Jonathan Hirsch, founder and president of Syapse.

FDA’s regulatory science activities are working to advance the field of precision oncology, in part by using predictive analyses to identify patients that may be good candidates for certain therapies, according to Sean Khozin, MD, MPH, senior medical officer at the FDA.

The Lancet study shows addition of bortezomib significantly improves survival in treatment-naïve patients with multiple myeloma.

Using angiogenesis inhibitors in patients with glioblastoma that is highly vascularized could yield much improved outcomes, the analysis found.

This week, the top managed care stories included CMS announcing more mandatory bundled payment models and a new track in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, the FDA approving a new use for Dexcom's continuous glucose monitor, and a greater emphasis on lifestyle management in the American Diabetes Association's care standards.

The kind of data oncologists need to move towards value-based care isn’t easily accessible in patient electronic health records, but new platforms like Cancer Outcomes Tracking and Analysis (COTA) are trying to make it easier, said Stuart Goldberg, MD, chief medical officer, COTA, John Theurer Cancer Center.

A new study has found that women chose not to go ahead with contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) if their surgeon recommended against it.

Adolescents who have “adult-type” cancers should be enrolled in relevant clinical trials to improve access for this population of patients, experts from the FDA write in a recently published perspective.

Researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a genomics model called genomic-adjusted radiation dose that can guide the radiation dose to match a tumor’s radiosensitivity.

Along with the peer-review research, journal articles, and news coverage, The American Journal of Managed Careâ„¢ (AJMCâ„¢) has a robust multimedia component that brings together stakeholders from across the healthcare industry to discuss important topics in the world of managed care and delve deeper into topics.

The 21st Century Cures Act mandates the creation of "one or more" intercenter institutes at the FDA. But is such a massive reorganization feasible within the FDA?

The FDA has provided accelerated approval for rupacarib along with the first next-generation sequencing—based companion diagnostic test, for the treatment of women with advanced ovarian cancer.

Here's a look at some of the most popular articles published in Evidence-Based Oncologyâ„¢ in 2016.

At the Payer Exchange Summit V, in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia, oncologists and payers came together to discuss the role of collaboration and data sharing for the successful implementation of the Oncology Care Model (OCM).

The new era of data informatics tools can help providers and payers understand the tiers of risk that determine the economics of care delivery, which is crucial to value-based cancer treatment, according to Joseph Alvarnas, MD, of the City of Hope and editor-in-chief of Evidence-Based Oncology

After widespread criticism from healthcare providers, drug companies, and lawmakers, CMS has announced that it will not go forward with its proposed Medicare Part B payment program. The experimental reimbursement model was intended to reduce outpatient drug spending, but oncologists worried it would have unfairly slashed their Part B payments.

This week, the top stories in managed care include President Barack Obama signing the 21st Century Cures Act into law, findings from the CDC that opioid abuse has reduced life expectancy for Americans, and CVS announced a new program to lower costs for patients with diabetes.

Craig Sager, a sideline reporter for CNN and Turner Sports, has died a little over 2 and a half years after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

At the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Payer Exchange Summit V, panelists provided insights for successful implementation of payment models in oncology clinics.

Bruce Gould, MD, president and medical director, Northwest Georgia Oncology Center, and president of the Community Oncology Alliance, presented an overview of how cancer care has improved over the years and what the current challenges are.

Implementing precision medicine is a complex undertaking that cannot be accomplished without the use of health IT tools, according to Jonathan Hirsch, founder and president of Syapse. He identified the 4 key functions of healthcare IT that allow Syapse to expand access to precision medicine.

Paxman is seeking approval for using its scalp cooling device as an intervention to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) in women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

A survey funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s National Institute on Drug Abuse has found that vaping, cigarette smoking, and use of hookahs among adolescents has declined over the past year.

Chemotherapy-associated alopecia, which drastically changes how a person looks and feels, can significantly impact the patient’s quality of life, over and above the physical exhaustion associated with their treatment. Raising awareness among providers, patients, and their caregivers can help.