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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.
Politics vs Science: The Future of US Public Health
February 4th 2025On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, on the public health implications of the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the role of public health leaders in advocating for science and health.
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“Expanding Access Isn’t Just About Fairness—It’s About Building Better Treatments for Everyone”
February 16th 2025Regina Barragan-Carrillo, MD, a postdoctoral fellow at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, discussed findings that show 76% of renal cell carcinoma trials take place in wealthy countries, amid news that clinical trial access for the world's poor may become even more challenging.
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