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August 09, 2023
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Results from nearly half of oncology trials unreported within 3 years of completion

Results from nearly half of oncology trials unreported within 3 years of completion

A review of oncology trials showed approximately two-thirds did not report results on any of three key platforms within 1 year of completion.

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August 01, 2023
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Exercise may improve sexual function among men with prostate cancer

Exercise may improve sexual function among men with prostate cancer

Supervised resistance and aerobic exercise appeared to improve sexual function among men with prostate cancer, according to study results presented at ASCO Breakthrough.

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July 26, 2023
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Selinexor maintenance extends PFS in endometrial cancer subgroup with high unmet need

Selinexor maintenance extends PFS in endometrial cancer subgroup with high unmet need

Selinexor maintenance after systemic therapy extended median PFS more than four times longer than placebo for women with advanced or recurrent TP53 wild-type endometrial cancer, according to phase 3 study results.

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July 19, 2023
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Tulane University School of Medicine honors alumnus Nicholas J. Petrelli, MD, FACS

Tulane University School of Medicine honors alumnus Nicholas J. Petrelli, MD, FACS

Tulane University School of Medicine has chosen Nicholas J. Petrelli, MD, FACS, as the recipient of the school’s lifetime achievement award.

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July 17, 2023
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Updated ASCO guideline reiterates value of geriatric assessment with guided interventions

Updated ASCO guideline reiterates value of geriatric assessment with guided interventions

ASCO has issued updated guidelines on evaluation and management of vulnerabilities in patients aged 65 years and older prior to initiating systemic cancer treatment.

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July 13, 2023
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More teamwork, fewer unnecessary tasks can improve physician well-being, ASCO speaker says

More teamwork, fewer unnecessary tasks can improve physician well-being, ASCO speaker says

System-level strategies that reduce unnecessary work and make team members feel valued can improve clinician well-being and ensure a sustainable oncology workforce, according to presenters at a town hall session during ASCO Annual Meeting.

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July 07, 2023
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During charity bike ride, oncologist discovers ‘the power of partnering with our patients’

During charity bike ride, oncologist discovers ‘the power of partnering with our patients’

Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of five stories from ASCO Voices, a session during ASCO Annual Meeting focused on the human side of oncology.

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June 30, 2023
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‘Cancer Alley’ oncologist leads march toward equity in care, diversity in trials

‘Cancer Alley’ oncologist leads march toward equity in care, diversity in trials

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of five stories from ASCO Voices, a session during ASCO Annual Meeting focused on the human side of oncology.

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June 15, 2023
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ASCO chief medical officer appeals to Congress for action on cancer-drug shortages

ASCO chief medical officer appeals to Congress for action on cancer-drug shortages

ASCO Chief Medical Officer Julie R. Gralow, MD, FACP, FASCO, urged members of Congress to take action on cancer drug shortages, which she described as the worst she has witnessed during her 30-year career in oncology.

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February 21, 2023
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Oncology practices struggle ‘to run at all levels’ amid workforce shortage

Oncology practices struggle ‘to run at all levels’ amid workforce shortage

Fears of an oncology workforce shortage have been mounting for more than a decade as both the percentage of oncologists nearing retirement age and number of Americans with a history of cancer increase annually.

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