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NCCN Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Esophageal Cancers
03/10/2021
Janelle Bradley
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an update to its clinical practice guideline for esophageal and esophageal junction cancers.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network released an update to its clinical practice guideline for esophageal and esophageal junction cancers.
The National Comprehensive...
03/10/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
The Impact of a Clinical Decision Support System for Advanced Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Research Reports
12/16/2020
Anindya Chatterjee, PhD; Astra M. Liepa, PharmD; Marley Boyd, MS; Scott Paulson, MD; Kathleen M. Aguilar, MPH; Lisa M. Hess, PhD
Abstract: Gastric cancer treatment heterogeneity was assessed over successive updates of clinical pathways. Methods: Patient profiles, treatment patterns, and outcomes were assessed descriptively among adult...
Abstract: Gastric cancer treatment heterogeneity was assessed over successive updates of clinical pathways. Methods: Patient profiles, treatment patterns, and outcomes were assessed descriptively among adult...
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12/16/2020
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research Reports
12/17/2019
Karyn Goodman, MD, MS; Megan D. Marsh, PA; S. Lindsey Davis, MD; Lisa J. Wingrove, RD; Ashley E. Glode, PharmD, BCOP; Supriya K. Jain, MD; Lindel C.K. Dewberry, MD; Martin D. McCarter, MD; Michelle Bunch, CSW; Tracey E. Schefter, MD; Laura Melton, PhD
Abstract: A standard treatment recommendation for esophageal cancer patients with stage IB-IIIB disease is for neoadjuvant chemoradiation followed by surgery. This trimodality therapy can be difficult for patients...
Abstract: A standard treatment recommendation for esophageal cancer patients with stage IB-IIIB disease is for neoadjuvant chemoradiation followed by surgery. This trimodality therapy can be difficult for patients...
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12/17/2019
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
05/03/2017
Patients aged 80 years or older with early-stage esophageal cancer who received treatment had an increased 5-year overall survival (OS) compared with those who received no treatment or observation alone,...
Patients aged 80 years or older with early-stage esophageal cancer who received treatment had an increased 5-year overall survival (OS) compared with those who received no treatment or observation alone,...
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05/03/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
01/19/2017
Positron emission tomography (PET) scans during induction chemotherapy for esophageal cancer helps assess patient response to treatment and adjust their therapy, which could lead to an improved complete response rate...
Positron emission tomography (PET) scans during induction chemotherapy for esophageal cancer helps assess patient response to treatment and adjust their therapy, which could lead to an improved complete response rate...
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01/19/2017
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
09/09/2016
A study published in Nature Genetics claims that esophageal cancer may in fact be 3 distinct diseases, which could pave the way for new methods of diagnosis and spur the development of targeted treatment...
A study published in Nature Genetics claims that esophageal cancer may in fact be 3 distinct diseases, which could pave the way for new methods of diagnosis and spur the development of targeted treatment...
A...
09/09/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
05/25/2016
Nutritional status may be a prominent indicator of survival in elderly patients with esophageal cancer, claims a recently published study. Esophageal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death...
Nutritional status may be a prominent indicator of survival in elderly patients with esophageal cancer, claims a recently published study. Esophageal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death...
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05/25/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
02/26/2016
A study finding significant variation in the use of positron emission tomography (PET) scans, but no association between the number of scans and improved 2-year survival, suggests that the imaging technique might be...
A study finding significant variation in the use of positron emission tomography (PET) scans, but no association between the number of scans and improved 2-year survival, suggests that the imaging technique might be...
A...
02/26/2016
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Expert Insights

Houda Hachad, PharmD
Interview
03/26/2025
Houda Hachad, PharmD
This interview explores the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) updated guidance on dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency and its implications for improving patient safety through pre-treatment DPYD testing before...
This interview explores the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) updated guidance on dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency and its implications for improving patient safety through pre-treatment DPYD testing before...
This interview explores the US...
03/26/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH
Interview
03/24/2025
Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH
In this interview, Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH, shares how by centering on patient experiences, Project PRIORITY reveals critical disparities in access to diagnostics, treatment, and palliative care for patients with epidermal growth factor...
In this interview, Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH, shares how by centering on patient experiences, Project PRIORITY reveals critical disparities in access to diagnostics, treatment, and palliative care for patients with epidermal growth factor...
In this interview, Upal Basu...
03/24/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
03/24/2025
F. Randy Vogenberg, PhD, FASHP
For the past 10 years, Journal of Clinical Pathways has been at the forefront of advancing evidence-based, value-driven care through clinical pathways. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re highlighting the voices of key thought leaders...
For the past 10 years, Journal of Clinical Pathways has been at the forefront of advancing evidence-based, value-driven care through clinical pathways. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re highlighting the voices of key thought leaders...
For the past 10 years, Journal...
03/24/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Kohli Headshot
Interview
03/24/2025
Manpreet Kohli, MD
In this interview, Manpreet Kohli, MD, discusses the incorporation of bioimpedance spectroscopy into NAPBC standards, the impact of early lymphedema detection on survivorship, and how clinicians can better support patient-centered care...
In this interview, Manpreet Kohli, MD, discusses the incorporation of bioimpedance spectroscopy into NAPBC standards, the impact of early lymphedema detection on survivorship, and how clinicians can better support patient-centered care...
In this interview, Manpreet...
03/24/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Chelsea Renfro, PharmD
Interview
03/21/2025
Houston Wyatt, PharmD; Chelsea E. Renfro, PharmD; Stephanie White, PharmD
This interview explores how integrated health system pharmacy services can improve medication adherence, persistence, and adverse effect management in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL).
This interview explores how integrated health system pharmacy services can improve medication adherence, persistence, and adverse effect management in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL).
This interview explores how...
03/21/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
03/19/2025
Neil Shah, MD
In this interview, Dr Neil Shah discusses the challenges of treatment sequencing for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) after immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, highlighting findings from his study on post-IO treatment efficacy and the...
In this interview, Dr Neil Shah discusses the challenges of treatment sequencing for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) after immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, highlighting findings from his study on post-IO treatment efficacy and the...
In this interview, Dr Neil Shah...
03/19/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Graf Headshot
Interview
03/17/2025
In this interview, an expert discusses the preclinical development and clinical impact of zanubrutinib in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, highlighting key findings from pivotal trials, comparisons with other therapies, and future research...
In this interview, an expert discusses the preclinical development and clinical impact of zanubrutinib in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, highlighting key findings from pivotal trials, comparisons with other therapies, and future research...
In this interview, an expert...
03/17/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Oncology Innovations
Videos
03/17/2025
Gordon Kuntz; Carole Tremonti, RN, MBA
In this episode of Oncology Innovations, experts discuss the Predictable Cost of Care Working Group’s efforts to develop a standardized model for assessing oncology treatment costs, highlighting insights from phase I, the goals of phase II,...
In this episode of Oncology Innovations, experts discuss the Predictable Cost of Care Working Group’s efforts to develop a standardized model for assessing oncology treatment costs, highlighting insights from phase I, the goals of phase II,...
In this episode of Oncology...
03/17/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Brian S.
Interview
03/13/2025
Brian M. Slomovitz, MD, MS
A guest expert discusses groundbreaking research on pembrolizumab in adjuvant treatment for endometrial cancer, highlighting the significant impact on reducing recurrence risk in patients with deficient mismatch repair and the need for...
A guest expert discusses groundbreaking research on pembrolizumab in adjuvant treatment for endometrial cancer, highlighting the significant impact on reducing recurrence risk in patients with deficient mismatch repair and the need for...
A guest expert discusses...
03/13/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Brufsky Headshot
Interview
03/11/2025
Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD
In this interview, Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD, discusses the evolving treatment landscape for hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, the impact of CDK4/6 inhibitors, the role of genomic assays and artificial intelligence...
In this interview, Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD, discusses the evolving treatment landscape for hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, the impact of CDK4/6 inhibitors, the role of genomic assays and artificial intelligence...
In this interview, Adam Brufsky,...
03/11/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Newsfeed

Conference Coverage
04/01/2025
Juliet Gallagher
Timely molecular testing is essential for guiding targeted treatment in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (eNSCLC), particularly those with EGFR mutations. Findings presented at the 2025 National Comprehensive Cancer...
Timely molecular testing is essential for guiding targeted treatment in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (eNSCLC), particularly those with EGFR mutations. Findings presented at the 2025 National Comprehensive Cancer...
Timely molecular testing is...
04/01/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
04/01/2025
Juliet Gallagher
At the 2025 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Annual Conference, researchers presented findings from a retrospective study evaluating timing of palliative care referral and associated outcomes among patients with small cell lung...
At the 2025 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Annual Conference, researchers presented findings from a retrospective study evaluating timing of palliative care referral and associated outcomes among patients with small cell lung...
At the 2025 National...
04/01/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
03/28/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A retrospective study presented at the 2025 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Annual Conference evaluated how embedding a clinical decision support (CDS) tool within the electronic health record (EHR) can enhance specialty drug...
A retrospective study presented at the 2025 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Annual Conference evaluated how embedding a clinical decision support (CDS) tool within the electronic health record (EHR) can enhance specialty drug...
A retrospective study presented...
03/28/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
03/28/2025
Juliet Gallagher
New research presented at the 2025 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Annual Conference sheds light on how patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (aNSCLC or mNSCLC) approach treatment decision-making,...
New research presented at the 2025 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Annual Conference sheds light on how patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (aNSCLC or mNSCLC) approach treatment decision-making,...
New research presented at the...
03/28/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
03/18/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who receive treatment at academic cancer centers experience longer overall survival and higher participation in clinical trials compared to those treated in community-based practices, according to a...
Patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who receive treatment at academic cancer centers experience longer overall survival and higher participation in clinical trials compared to those treated in community-based practices, according to a...
Patients with mantle cell...
03/18/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
03/14/2025
Hannah Musick
Exploring the barriers and facilitators of immigrants with disabilities accessing health care in the US and Canada, this qualitative meta-synthesis reveals the structural and cultural obstacles faced by this marginalized population and calls...
Exploring the barriers and facilitators of immigrants with disabilities accessing health care in the US and Canada, this qualitative meta-synthesis reveals the structural and cultural obstacles faced by this marginalized population and calls...
Exploring the barriers and...
03/14/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
03/14/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of early gastric cancer (EGC) detection and treatment, offering promising solutions to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient outcomes, according to an...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of early gastric cancer (EGC) detection and treatment, offering promising solutions to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient outcomes, according to an...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is...
03/14/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
03/13/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Fedratinib, an oral JAK2 inhibitor, has demonstrated efficacy in treating myelofibrosis (MF), particularly in patients who have failed ruxolitinib therapy, according to a study published in the Blood Cancer Journal.
Fedratinib, an oral JAK2 inhibitor, has demonstrated efficacy in treating myelofibrosis (MF), particularly in patients who have failed ruxolitinib therapy, according to a study published in the Blood Cancer Journal.
Fedratinib, an oral JAK2...
03/13/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
03/12/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) can benefit from measurable residual disease (MRD) assessment during induction therapy, with the timing and kinetics of MRD negativity significantly impacting prognosis and treatment strategies,...
Patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) can benefit from measurable residual disease (MRD) assessment during induction therapy, with the timing and kinetics of MRD negativity significantly impacting prognosis and treatment strategies,...
Patients with mantle cell...
03/12/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
03/10/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A recent study published in Cancers explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the preliminary staging of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using computed tomography (CT) imaging.
A recent study published in Cancers explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the preliminary staging of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using computed tomography (CT) imaging.
A recent study published in...
03/10/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Interactive Features

SPONSORED QUIZ BY SANOFI
11/28/2022
  Indication SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc) is indicated: In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of...
  Indication SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc) is indicated: In combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of...
  Indication SARCLISA...
11/28/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
07/26/2022
True or False: Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced non-small cell lung cancer were less likely to receive biomarker testing and biomarker-driven therapies compared to those with commercial insurance.
True or False: Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced non-small cell lung cancer were less likely to receive biomarker testing and biomarker-driven therapies compared to those with commercial insurance.
True or False: Medicaid...
07/26/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
07/14/2022
True or False: Among daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone triple therapy (DRd); bortezomib and lenalidomide plus dexamethasone triple therapy (VRd); and Rd, the most cost-effective treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed...
True or False: Among daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone triple therapy (DRd); bortezomib and lenalidomide plus dexamethasone triple therapy (VRd); and Rd, the most cost-effective treatment regimen in patients with newly diagnosed...
True or False: Among...
07/14/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
07/12/2022
True or False: About 34% of commercially insured patients with ovarian cancer receive germline BRCA testing.
True or False: About 34% of commercially insured patients with ovarian cancer receive germline BRCA testing.
True or False: About 34% of...
07/12/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
06/30/2022
True or False: Under a willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000 per quality-adjusted life year, margetuximab plus chemotherapy is cost-effective compared to trastuzumab plus chemotherapy for patients with ERBB2–positive, advanced breast...
True or False: Under a willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000 per quality-adjusted life year, margetuximab plus chemotherapy is cost-effective compared to trastuzumab plus chemotherapy for patients with ERBB2–positive, advanced breast...
True or False: Under a...
06/30/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
06/28/2022
True or False: Bendamustine and rituximab was the most used frontline regimen for the treatment of MCL, while BTK inhibitors were the most used agents in later lines of therapy.
True or False: Bendamustine and rituximab was the most used frontline regimen for the treatment of MCL, while BTK inhibitors were the most used agents in later lines of therapy.
True or False: Bendamustine and...
06/28/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
06/27/2022
True or False: Compared with venetoclax-plus-obinutuzumab, chemoimmunotherapies are associated with less health benefits at higher cost among patients with CLL.
True or False: Compared with venetoclax-plus-obinutuzumab, chemoimmunotherapies are associated with less health benefits at higher cost among patients with CLL.
True or False: Compared with...
06/27/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
05/25/2022
True or False: For the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020.
True or False: For the 37 most common head and neck surgical oncologic procedure codes considered as a group, U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reimbursement decreased from 2000 through 2020.
True or False: For the 37 most...
05/25/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
05/10/2022
True or False: Among patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma, second-generation Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKIs) provide an additional progression-free survival benefit compared with ibrutinib
True or False: Among patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma, second-generation Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKIs) provide an additional progression-free survival benefit compared with ibrutinib
True or False: Among patients...
05/10/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
05/06/2022
True or False: HD201, a biosimilar to trastuzumab, demonstrated equivalence to referent trastuzumab in achieving a total pathological complete response and in safety in ERBB2–positive, early breast cancer.
True or False: HD201, a biosimilar to trastuzumab, demonstrated equivalence to referent trastuzumab in achieving a total pathological complete response and in safety in ERBB2–positive, early breast cancer.
True or False: HD201, a...
05/06/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways