Systemic mastocytosis with associated hematologic neoplasm (SM-AHN) presents unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. In this Medscape-certified activity, experts discuss the complex patient journey, from delayed diagnosis to individualized…
Avapritinib, branded as Ayvakit, became the first FDA-approved treatment for indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) in 2023, marking a major advancement for patients. ISM, driven by the KIT D816V…
Avastin shows promise in a phase II study in glioblastoma multiforme. References and Resources Avastin Clinical Trial Information Click Here to view information. Vredenburgh J, Desjardins A, Herndon…
Gary S. Cohen, MD, Chief, Vascular Interventional Radiology, Vice Chairman of Clinical Services, Professor of Radiology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses a possible treatment for early stage…
There has been an ASCO 2007 update of recommendations for the use of tumor markers in breast cancer. References and Resources ASCO 2007 Update of Recommendations for the…
New guideline recommendations for the use of anticoagulation in the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer have been released. References and Resources Lyman G,…
A recent study has found that cancer-specific survival of a patient can be predicted from previous parental survival from cancer at the same site. References and Resources Lindstrom…
This study shows there is an inverse relationship between 25(OH)D levels and colorectal cancer mortality. References and Resources Freedman M, Looker A, Chang S, Graubard B. Prospective Study…
A study published in the journal Cancer Research has found that higher levels of aromatase may be the hallmark of a more aggressive type of lung cancer in…
Curtis Miyamoto, MD, Chairperson/Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). References and Resources A Message from Curtis Miyamoto, MD…
Curtis Miyamoto, MD, Chairperson/Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses IGRT and IMRT as treatments for head and neck cancers. References and Resources A…
Curtis Miyamoto, MD, Chairperson/Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses image guided Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). References and Resources More information on Image…
