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FCS Physician Studies Featured at ASCO 2022 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium
Studies conducted by physicians at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute were featured in poster presentations at ASCO 2022 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.
Fort Myers, Florida — Studies conducted by physicians at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) were featured in poster presentations at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2022 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium held in San Francisco, California from January 20-22, 2022.
The abstract “Ezabenlimab (BI 754091), an anti-PD-1 antibody, in combination with BI 836880, a VEGF/Ang2-blocking nanobody, in patients (pts) with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC),” includes observations from FCS physicians, Ivor Percent, MD, Maen Hussein, MD, and Viralkumar Bhanderi, MD, who were co-authors.
This Phase II study, evaluating the effectiveness of an anti-PD-1 antibody, combined with other agents, found antitumor activity comparable to third-line therapy for this patient population.
“The ability to be involved in cutting edge treatments in my private practice that are saving lives is an innovative approach that has touched so many, saved and changed lives, and moved medicine forward,” said Percent, who is a hematologist and medical oncologist at FCS.
AI in Health Care: Balancing Governance, Innovation, and Trust
September 2nd 2025In this conversation with Reuben Daniel, associate vice president of artificial intelligence at UPMC Health Plan, we dive into how UPMC Health Plan builds trust with providers and members, discuss challenges of scaling AI effectively, and hear about concrete examples of AI's positive impact.
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Building Accountability Into GLP-1 Benefit Design: Lessons From Delaware and Philadelphia
August 20th 2025Employers explore glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies' impact on health benefits, showcasing accountability and data-driven strategies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, for sustainable health programs.
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