General Oncology

Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws

Publish Date January 28, 2020

Compliance with Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 low, not improving.

Optimal Nurse Staffing Levels at Ambulatory Oncology Care Centers: ONS Position Statement

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date January 24, 2020

Ambulatory oncology care settings include outpatient centers for chemotherapy infusion and the administration of radiation therapy.

CAR-T Therapy: Supporting Evidence and Value Considerations

By

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

Publish Date January 23, 2020

Although CAR-T therapies have shown favorable response rates, they can be incredibly costly and may not be priced in alignment with their benefits.

Drug Assessment Framework for Evaluation of Cancer Drugs

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Publish Date January 23, 2020

Researchers suggested several criteria for determining drug value in a survey given to participants for feedback.

FDA: Weight Loss Drug Possibly Linked to Cancer

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

Publish Date January 22, 2020

Lorcaserin may potentially increase the risk of cancer, according to results from a clinical trial assessing the safety of the weight loss agent.