Journal of Clinical Oncology Archive — Page 1 of 1

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June 8, 2023

Study finds Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company could save taxpayers millions on Medicare generic oncology drugs

Vanderbilt research finds that the U.S. government could save taxpayers between $228 million-$2.15 billion a year if insurers who operate its Medicare Part D plans purchased seven generic oncology drugs at the same prices obtained by the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company.

By Craig Boerner
Portrait of Cathy Eng, MD, wearing a white medical coat over a pink patterned blouse.
June 24, 2020

Study shows better option for treatment of inoperable anal cancer

People with inoperable anal cancer treated with carboplatin-paclitaxel had fewer complications and lived longer than those who received another chemotherapy that has been more often administered.

By Tom Wilemon
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June 13, 2019

Cardiac toxicity risk factors identified with relapsed multiple myeloma therapy

More than half of patients with relapsed multiple myeloma treated with carfilzomib experienced cardiac issues during treatment, according to a multi-institutional study published June 12 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

By Tom Wilemon
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August 17, 2017

Report identifies IT upgrades needed to enhance cancer care

A group of nationally recognized medical information and data management experts has recommended the development of new knowledge software applications that work alongside electronic health record systems (EHRs) to help practicing oncologists access and use the latest genomic information to assist in the treatment of cancer patients.

By Vanderbilt Health News
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November 11, 2011

Averting a future oncologist shortage

Providing increased mentorship, research opportunities and a nurturing, intellectual environment during fellowship training may help reduce a projected shortage of academic hematologists and oncologists.

By Leigh MacMillan