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Florida Cancer Specialists Researcher Co-Authored SABCS Breast Cancer Study
A member of the clinical research team at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) served as co-author of a study presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Fort Myers, Florida — Medical oncologist James Reeves, MD, a member of the clinical research team at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), served as co-author of a study shared in a poster presentation at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, which was held December 7-12, 2021.
Entitled, “Correlation Between Presence of Circulating Tumor DNA and Response to Neoadjuvant Niraparib in HER2-Negative, BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer,” the study's analysis indicates a correlation between the TP53 gene and tumor volume following treatment with niraparib over time.
“Mutations in TP53 occur in 30% to 35% of invasive primary breast cancer cases and may be an effective biomarker. Nuraparib, a poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP)-1/2 inhibitor, provides a new, effective treatment option for BRCA 1/2-mutated early-stage breast cancer after chemotherapy,” said Dr Reeves and fellow researchers.
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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