Top 5 Oncology Articles in 2023
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.
- 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 - ‘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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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Conversations With Perry and Friends: Paul Fronstin, Ph.D.
May 9th 2025Perry Cohen, Pharm.D., a longtime member of the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board, is host of the Conversations with Perry and Friends podcast. In this episode, his guest is Paul Fronstin, Ph.D., director of health benefits research at the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
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Conversations With Perry and Friends
April 14th 2025Perry Cohen, Pharm.D., a longtime member of the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board, is host of the Conversations with Perry and Friends podcast. His guest this episode is John Baackes, the former CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan.
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