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Dr. George Talks About New Data on Checkpoint Inhibitors
In this video, Daniel George, MD, Director, Prostate Clinic, Genitourinary Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, shares his thoughts on the most exciting data to be presented on immunotherapies at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2013.
In this video, Daniel George, MD, Director, Prostate Clinic, Genitourinary Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, shares his thoughts on the most exciting data to be presented on immunotherapies at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2013. A number of abstracts will be presented on both single agent and combinations of checkpoint inhibitors. Specifically, there is a Phase I study from Memorial Sloan-Kettering and Yale demonstrating a depth of response with the combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab for the treatment of melanoma. Dr George notes that this trial demonstrates "just how robust immunotherapy can be."
This video was taken on June 1, 2013, at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2013 in Chicago, IL.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes, Improve Survival
August 2nd 2025Studies found that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were valuable tools in improving outcomes and survival in those with coronary plaque and after ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
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Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care Prior Authorization Decisions
October 24th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the October 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that explored prior authorization decisions in cancer care by race and ethnicity for commercially insured patients.
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Legal Navigation Services Key to Addressing Disparities in Cancer Care
July 31st 2025A significant number of patients with cancer, caregivers, and health care professionals face significant disparities in legal issues, with the most common needs revolving around health insurance, finances, employment, and disability insurance.
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