A Collection of Hematology & Oncology Articles
The practice of oncology and hematology is in constant evolution. These articles highlight some of the most notable advancements and discoveries in the modern medical world. We invite you to use this site frequently and collaborate with medical professionals across the globe.
Welcome
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), our physicians and advanced practice providers are deeply vested in clinical research to provide the most cutting-edge treatment options available to our patients. In our own practices we are fortunate to offer over 300 clinical trials across 37 locations including 3 dedicated Phase 1 Drug Development Units. We value every opportunity to share best practices and the latest research both within and outside of our institution. We welcome you to use this collection as a resource to support your own research and understanding as we strive together to advance cancer care one step at a time.
Recent Articles
Consensus proposal for revised International Working Group 2023 response criteria for higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
New criteria for response to therapy in high grade MDS, focuses on pt centered outcomes.
Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab in Localized Microsatellite Instability High/Deficient Mismatch Repair Solid Tumors
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy is gaining momentum in breast (triple negative) and lung cancer, now showing promise in MSI high tumors.
Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Versus EXTREME Regimen as First-Line Treatment for Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: The Final Results of CheckMate 651
Although immunotherapy did not beat chemotherapy but was non inferior and with more favorable safety.
Radiotherapy or Surgery of the Axilla After a Positive Sentinel Node in Breast Cancer: 10-Year Results of the Randomized Controlled EORTC 10981-22023 AMAROS Trial
I welcome additional comments from our Radiology Oncologists, but it seems patients may not need axillary surgery, this eliminated adverse events such as lymphedema.
Panitumumab vs Bevacizumab Added to Standard First-line Chemotherapy and Overall Survival Among Patients With RAS Wild-type, Left-Sided Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
In this study, Cetuximab beat Bevacizumab in left sided KRAS wild type colon cancer.
CT Radiomics for Predicting Pathological Complete Response of Axillary Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Prospective Study
A way to avoid axillary dissection, with more neoadjuvant therapy treatments, this may help avoid unnecessary axillary dissection.Probably needs more validation with larger studies but is a good start.Also, the first related to radiological findings, so welcome input from our FCS Radiologists.
Testosterone suppression plus enzalutamide versus testosterone suppression plus standard antiandrogen therapy for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (ENZAMET): an international, open-label, randomised, phase 3 trial
Confirms what we already know. No real surprises.
Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy in Squamous Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer: 5-Year Update of the Phase III KEYNOTE-407 Study
Three trial updates confirm what we already know and practice.
FCS Physician Focus
Burden of chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer: A retrospective study from community oncology practices
FCS medical oncologist and hematologist Lowell L. Hart, MD, FACP was first-author a study with FCS co-authors President and Managing Physician Lucio N. Gordan, MD, Director of Pharmacy Operations Kristen Boykin, Senior Vice President & Data Officer Trevor Heritage, PhD, and (Retired) Vice President of Pharmacy Services Ray Bailey BPharm, RPh, that evaluated ES-SCLC patients with chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression over a seven-year period, from January 2013 through December 2020. Within this cohort, 98% of the patients experienced at least one myelosuppressive episode following chemotherapy treatment, leading to the need for supportive care, creating additional costs in health care management and time lost in treatment for ES-SCLC.
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