Latest Conference Articles

Community oncology faces significant challenges from the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) drug pricing changes, risking financial stability and patient access to care.

Vincent Picozzi, MD, medical oncologist and director of the Pancreaticobiliary Program at Virginia Mason, discusses findings from the PANOVA-3 trial, which represents a significant breakthrough in locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LA-PAC) treatment.

Studies presented at ASCO reveal promising treatments for triple-negative and ER-positive breast cancer, highlighting the benefits of sacituzumab govitecan and vepdegestrant.

Manmeet Ahluwalia, MD, MBA, FASCO, chief of medical oncology, chief scientific officer, and deputy director of the Miami Cancer Institute of Baptist Health South Florida, discusses a groundbreaking clinical trial for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) brain metastases.

The pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) drug preserved its safety profile at 2.5 years of treatment and continued to reduce mortality compared with placebo.

Exploring caregiver dependence and social determinants of health reveals critical barriers to HIV care for children, impacting treatment adherence and access, explains Priscilla Tsondai, MD, MPH.

Sanjay Goel, MD, MS, professor of medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and medical oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute, anticipates groundbreaking data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2025 meeting, with plenary sessions spotlighting research that could immediately impact cancer care.

The approval of brensocatib for use in patients with bronchiectasis could offer the first treatment directly addressing the roots of the condition.

ASCO 2025 will showcase cutting-edge advancements in precision medicine, artificial intelligence, and biomarker-driven therapies, revolutionizing cancer treatment and diagnostics.

Findings from surveys of women with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) include that 20% of health care providers were viewed as dismissive because of the patient’s sex.

Abstracts published ahead of the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting found persistent ovarian cancer survival disparities among racial and ethnic subgroups, particularly within disaggregated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations.

Pediatric research explored environmental interventions for bronchiolitis, heart function in children born preterm, and a quality initiative that improved rounding autonomy for pediatric fellows.

As community oncology evolves to deliver chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T and bispecific therapies closer to home, support is needed to ensure patient access and precision medicine capabilities, says Nini Wu, MD.

Attendees at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2025 International Conference highlight global networking, scientific advancements, and professional development at this year's meeting.

Drugs first approved to treat diabetes, which later became a top sellers to aid weight loss, are associated with reduced risk of obesity-related cancer.

Assistance from artificial intelligence can potenially increase the number of patients eligible for treatment for HER2-low breast cancers.

Patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) experienced clinically meaningful benefits with lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab vs atezolizumab in the phase 3 IMforte trial, according to findings being presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

ASCO and Google Cloud unveil an AI tool that streamlines access to clinical guidelines, enhancing decision-making for oncologists in patient care.

New findings from the MATINEE and COPD-HELP studies suggest mepolizumab could reduce exacerbations and improve quality of life in patients with eosinophilic chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Nerandomilast significantly slowed lung function decline and reduced mortality in patients with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), with consistent efficacy regardless of background antifibrotic therapy.

Toby Maher, MD, PhD, professor of clinical medicine, Keck School of Medicine at USC, shares trial findings from the FIBRONEER-IPF (NCT05321069) and FIBRONEER-ILD (NCT05321082) studies on nerandomilast.

While artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming community oncology, Nini Wu, MD, of Navista, emphasizes that success depends on patient access and infrastructure.

Researchers are working to redefine diagnosis and treatment with data-driven tools aimed at identifying patients earlier and guiding precision care.

Matthew Viggiano, MD, internal medicine resident, Temple University Hospital, shares findings on a study in which female patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) experienced significantly lower mortality rates and shorter hospital stays than male patients with ILD.

Krunal Patel, MD, pulmonary and critical care fellow, Temple University Hospital, discusses how early intervention within 12 hours improved hemodynamic measurements and clinical outcomes in patients with pulmonary embolism.

M. Bradley Drummond, MD, MHS, professor of medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, shares promising results of ensifentrine in helping patients with insufficient chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) control.

The latest results from the phase 3 FIBRONEER-IPF trial showed consistent benefit of nerandomilast in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) whether or not they were receiving background antifibrotic therapy.