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Top 5 Oncology Articles in 2023

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This year's top oncology news included a study that suggested low-fat meals could affect blood concentration levels, and high blood concentration has been associated with a better response to the drug, Alecensa.

  1. For Alecensa, ‘Take With Meal’ May Have a Caveat
    Study suggests that low-fat meals may affect blood concentration levels, and high blood concentration has been correlated with a better response to the drug.
    Read here
  2. ‘Thrilling’ Finding: Daily Tagrisso Halves Risk of Death in Some Lung Cancer Patients
    Findings from the ADAURA trial argue for starting treatment with the AstraZeneca drug early, says Yale’s Roy Herbst, M.D., Ph.D., the principal investigator.
    Read here
  3. Looking Out for the Ocular Side Effects of the Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
    Side effects from Opdivo, Yervoy and Keytruda that affect the eyes are relatively rare but can be serious. A recent review identified 290 cases.
    Read here
  4. Esophageal Cancer Update
    Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a risk factor for what is now the more common type of esophageal cancer, adenocarcinoma. Immunotherapy is coming on strong as a treatment.
    Read here
  5. Is Medicare Advantage a Disadvantage For Patients With Cancer?
    Medicare Advantage plans have been associated with increased screening rates. But managed care tactics and narrow networks may be a disadvantage for people needing care.
    Read here
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