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NCCN Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Esophageal Cancers
03/10/2021
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
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 patients...
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 patients...
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12/16/2020
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research Reports
12/17/2019
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 to...
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 to...
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12/17/2019
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Research in Review
05/03/2017
JCP Editors
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
JCP Editors
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
JCP Editors
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
JCP Editors
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
JCP Editors
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

Sawsan Rashdan, MD
Videos
11/14/2024
Dr. Sawsan Rashdan, an associate professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center specializing in lung cancer, discusses the transformative impact of targeted therapies and immunotherapies on NSCLC treatment.
Dr. Sawsan Rashdan, an associate professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center specializing in lung cancer, discusses the transformative impact of targeted therapies and immunotherapies on NSCLC treatment.
Dr. Sawsan Rashdan, an associate...
11/14/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
11/12/2024
Shaffee Bacchus, PharmD, discusses the evolution of oncology pathways, advancements in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment, and the importance of multidisciplinary care teams in addressing comorbidities and enhancing patient quality...
Shaffee Bacchus, PharmD, discusses the evolution of oncology pathways, advancements in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment, and the importance of multidisciplinary care teams in addressing comorbidities and enhancing patient quality...
Shaffee Bacchus, PharmD,...
11/12/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Kerry Rogers, MD
Videos
11/08/2024
Kerry Rogers, MD, provides a 7-year update on her study that evaluated the progression-free survival and factors associated with undetectable minimal residual disease status after treatment with a fixed-duration combination of obinutuzumab,...
Kerry Rogers, MD, provides a 7-year update on her study that evaluated the progression-free survival and factors associated with undetectable minimal residual disease status after treatment with a fixed-duration combination of obinutuzumab,...
Kerry Rogers, MD, provides a...
11/08/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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Breaking Down Health Care
11/07/2024
In this Breaking Down Health Care conversation, John Hennessy, MBA, and Michael Kolodziej, MD, discuss the challenges and potential solutions for integrating cell and gene therapies—particularly CAR T—into clinical practice and insurance...
In this Breaking Down Health Care conversation, John Hennessy, MBA, and Michael Kolodziej, MD, discuss the challenges and potential solutions for integrating cell and gene therapies—particularly CAR T—into clinical practice and insurance...
In this Breaking Down Health...
11/07/2024
Cancer Care Business Exchange
Videos
11/04/2024
John Hennessy, Principal at Valuate Health Consultancy, highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in oncology care to improve patient outcomes.
John Hennessy, Principal at Valuate Health Consultancy, highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in oncology care to improve patient outcomes.
John Hennessy, Principal at...
11/04/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
11/01/2024
James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Vice President of Clinical Oncology at Flatiron Health, highlights the importance of custom oncology pathways in enabling real-time updates for oncologists, fostering collaborative implementation teams, and supporting...
James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Vice President of Clinical Oncology at Flatiron Health, highlights the importance of custom oncology pathways in enabling real-time updates for oncologists, fostering collaborative implementation teams, and supporting...
James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Vice...
11/01/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Interview
10/30/2024
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research...
10/30/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
JB
Interview
10/25/2024
Learn about recent advancements in CLL treatment including the potential approval of new combination therapies and the evolving landscape of targeted therapies.
Learn about recent advancements in CLL treatment including the potential approval of new combination therapies and the evolving landscape of targeted therapies.
Learn about recent advancements...
10/25/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Jessica Paulus, ScD
Interview
10/23/2024
In this interview, Jessica Paulus, ScD, senior director of real-world research at Ontada, discusses trends in advanced non–small cell and small cell lung cancer diagnoses, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on screening, and the need for...
In this interview, Jessica Paulus, ScD, senior director of real-world research at Ontada, discusses trends in advanced non–small cell and small cell lung cancer diagnoses, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on screening, and the need for...
In this interview, Jessica...
10/23/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Federico Cappuzzo, MD, National Cancer Institute Regina Elena
Videos
10/17/2024
Federico Cappuzzo, MD, discusses the benefits of the subcutaneous formulation of atezolizumab compared with the intravenous route.
Federico Cappuzzo, MD, discusses the benefits of the subcutaneous formulation of atezolizumab compared with the intravenous route.
Federico Cappuzzo, MD, discusses...
10/17/2024
Oncology

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News
11/13/2024
Combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced endometrial cancer, particularly in cases of mismatch repair deficiency, has shown promising results in improving progression-free and overall survival outcomes according...
Combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced endometrial cancer, particularly in cases of mismatch repair deficiency, has shown promising results in improving progression-free and overall survival outcomes according...
Combining immunotherapy with...
11/13/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
11/12/2024
Just 41% of oncology practice groups offer a general survivorship clinic for cancer survivors, according to a study published online in JNCI Cancer Spectrum.
Just 41% of oncology practice groups offer a general survivorship clinic for cancer survivors, according to a study published online in JNCI Cancer Spectrum.
Just 41% of oncology practice...
11/12/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
11/12/2024
Shaffee Bacchus, PharmD, discusses the evolution of oncology pathways, advancements in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment, and the importance of multidisciplinary care teams in addressing comorbidities and enhancing patient quality...
Shaffee Bacchus, PharmD, discusses the evolution of oncology pathways, advancements in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment, and the importance of multidisciplinary care teams in addressing comorbidities and enhancing patient quality...
Shaffee Bacchus, PharmD,...
11/12/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
11/08/2024
A comprehensive international consensus program has provided vital clinical recommendations to enhance the treatment landscape for myelofibrosis (MF).
A comprehensive international consensus program has provided vital clinical recommendations to enhance the treatment landscape for myelofibrosis (MF).
A comprehensive international...
11/08/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
11/08/2024
In an exclusive interview with the Journal of Clinical Pathways, Cindy Chen, Head of Research at HMP Market Access Insights, shares insights into the challenges, adoption, and future trends of oncology pathways research. Her discussion draws...
In an exclusive interview with the Journal of Clinical Pathways, Cindy Chen, Head of Research at HMP Market Access Insights, shares insights into the challenges, adoption, and future trends of oncology pathways research. Her discussion draws...
In an exclusive interview with...
11/08/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
11/06/2024
According to a study published in Nature, endometrial cancer (EC) cases are on the rise, and 10% to 20% of patients with EC experience distant recurrence. In this study, in researchers aimed to predict distant recurrence of EC to improve...
According to a study published in Nature, endometrial cancer (EC) cases are on the rise, and 10% to 20% of patients with EC experience distant recurrence. In this study, in researchers aimed to predict distant recurrence of EC to improve...
According to a study published...
11/06/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
11/04/2024
John Hennessy, Principal at Valuate Health Consultancy, highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in oncology care to improve patient outcomes.
John Hennessy, Principal at Valuate Health Consultancy, highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in oncology care to improve patient outcomes.
John Hennessy, Principal at...
11/04/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Videos
11/01/2024
James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Vice President of Clinical Oncology at Flatiron Health, highlights the importance of custom oncology pathways in enabling real-time updates for oncologists, fostering collaborative implementation teams, and supporting...
James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Vice President of Clinical Oncology at Flatiron Health, highlights the importance of custom oncology pathways in enabling real-time updates for oncologists, fostering collaborative implementation teams, and supporting...
James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Vice...
11/01/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
10/30/2024
Addressing socioeconomic disparities may improve survival for patients with myelofibrosis, according to a study published in Annals of Hematology.
Addressing socioeconomic disparities may improve survival for patients with myelofibrosis, according to a study published in Annals of Hematology.
Addressing socioeconomic...
10/30/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
10/25/2024
A systematic review and meta-analysis found a significant association between hypertension and an increased risk of endometrial cancer.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found a significant association between hypertension and an increased risk of endometrial cancer.
A systematic review and...
10/25/2024
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