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10/16/2024
A study presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care Symposium highlights gaps in palliative care access and education for patients with small cell lung cancer and their caregivers, emphasizing the urgent need for improved outreach and support in...
A study presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care Symposium highlights gaps in palliative care access and education for patients with small cell lung cancer and their caregivers, emphasizing the urgent need for improved outreach and support in...
A study presented at the 2024...
10/16/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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06/05/2023
American Association of Community Cancer Centers
This column describes the findings from 2022 Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) surveys with patients and providers that aimed to define the barriers that patients with small cell lung cancer face. The surveys gathered real-world...
This column describes the findings from 2022 Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) surveys with patients and providers that aimed to define the barriers that patients with small cell lung cancer face. The surveys gathered real-world...
This column describes the...
06/05/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
12/13/2022
Jennifer R Brown and colleagues presented PFS data from the ALPINE study which compared zanubrutinib with ibrutinib as treatment for R/R CLL/SLL at the 64th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Jennifer R Brown and colleagues presented PFS data from the ALPINE study which compared zanubrutinib with ibrutinib as treatment for R/R CLL/SLL at the 64th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Jennifer R Brown and colleagues...
12/13/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Jerome Goldschmidt, MD
Videos
03/25/2022
Jerome Goldschmidt, MD, discusses recent study findings that suggest patients with small cell lung cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy with or without atezolizumab may experience more clinical burdens and more financial toxicity.
Jerome Goldschmidt, MD, discusses recent study findings that suggest patients with small cell lung cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy with or without atezolizumab may experience more clinical burdens and more financial toxicity.
Jerome Goldschmidt, MD,...
03/25/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
12/22/2021
Adding durvalumab to etoposide and platinum is not cost-effective compared with etoposide and platinum alone for patients with newly diagnosed extensive-stage SCLC from a US payer perspective.
Adding durvalumab to etoposide and platinum is not cost-effective compared with etoposide and platinum alone for patients with newly diagnosed extensive-stage SCLC from a US payer perspective.
Adding durvalumab to etoposide...
12/22/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
12/03/2021
Results from a real-world study show anlotinib is beneficial for patients with refractory SCLC as third- or further-line treatment with manageable adverse effects.
Results from a real-world study show anlotinib is beneficial for patients with refractory SCLC as third- or further-line treatment with manageable adverse effects.
Results from a real-world study...
12/03/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
11/18/2021
True or False: The increase in the use of carboplatin and brain imaging at diagnosis in patients with SCLC from 2000 to 2021 has not demonstrated a significant impact on survival.
True or False: The increase in the use of carboplatin and brain imaging at diagnosis in patients with SCLC from 2000 to 2021 has not demonstrated a significant impact on survival.
True or False: The increase in...
11/18/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
11/15/2021
True or False: Nivolumab monotherapy is not considered cost-effective compared to commonly prescribed third-line treatment for the treatment of small cell lung cancer.
True or False: Nivolumab monotherapy is not considered cost-effective compared to commonly prescribed third-line treatment for the treatment of small cell lung cancer.
True or False: Nivolumab...
11/15/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
10/22/2021
Study findings suggest that changes in the clinical management of patients with SCLC over the last 20 years have not had a significant impact on survival.
Study findings suggest that changes in the clinical management of patients with SCLC over the last 20 years have not had a significant impact on survival.
Study findings suggest that...
10/22/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
David Tsui, MD
Videos
10/04/2021
David Chun Cheong Tsui, MD, discusses results from a real-world study exploring the adoption and early clinical outcomes of atezolizumab plus carboplatin and etoposide in patients with extensive-stage SCLC.
David Chun Cheong Tsui, MD, discusses results from a real-world study exploring the adoption and early clinical outcomes of atezolizumab plus carboplatin and etoposide in patients with extensive-stage SCLC.
David Chun Cheong Tsui, MD,...
10/04/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
09/07/2021
A recent study revealed that nivolumab monotherapy is a more cost-effective treatment option compared to topotecan for the third-line treatment of SCLC.
A recent study revealed that nivolumab monotherapy is a more cost-effective treatment option compared to topotecan for the third-line treatment of SCLC.
A recent study revealed that...
09/07/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways

News Articles

News
10/16/2024
A study presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care Symposium highlights gaps in palliative care access and education for patients with small cell lung cancer and their caregivers, emphasizing the urgent need for improved outreach and support in...
A study presented at the 2024 ASCO Quality Care Symposium highlights gaps in palliative care access and education for patients with small cell lung cancer and their caregivers, emphasizing the urgent need for improved outreach and support in...
A study presented at the 2024...
10/16/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Conference Coverage
12/13/2022
Jennifer R Brown and colleagues presented PFS data from the ALPINE study which compared zanubrutinib with ibrutinib as treatment for R/R CLL/SLL at the 64th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Jennifer R Brown and colleagues presented PFS data from the ALPINE study which compared zanubrutinib with ibrutinib as treatment for R/R CLL/SLL at the 64th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Jennifer R Brown and colleagues...
12/13/2022
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
12/22/2021
Adding durvalumab to etoposide and platinum is not cost-effective compared with etoposide and platinum alone for patients with newly diagnosed extensive-stage SCLC from a US payer perspective.
Adding durvalumab to etoposide and platinum is not cost-effective compared with etoposide and platinum alone for patients with newly diagnosed extensive-stage SCLC from a US payer perspective.
Adding durvalumab to etoposide...
12/22/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
12/03/2021
Results from a real-world study show anlotinib is beneficial for patients with refractory SCLC as third- or further-line treatment with manageable adverse effects.
Results from a real-world study show anlotinib is beneficial for patients with refractory SCLC as third- or further-line treatment with manageable adverse effects.
Results from a real-world study...
12/03/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
10/22/2021
Study findings suggest that changes in the clinical management of patients with SCLC over the last 20 years have not had a significant impact on survival.
Study findings suggest that changes in the clinical management of patients with SCLC over the last 20 years have not had a significant impact on survival.
Study findings suggest that...
10/22/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
09/07/2021
A recent study revealed that nivolumab monotherapy is a more cost-effective treatment option compared to topotecan for the third-line treatment of SCLC.
A recent study revealed that nivolumab monotherapy is a more cost-effective treatment option compared to topotecan for the third-line treatment of SCLC.
A recent study revealed that...
09/07/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
09/01/2021
Study findings suggest durvalumab plus chemotherapy is not a cost-effective first-line treatment option for patients with extensive-stage SCLC.
Study findings suggest durvalumab plus chemotherapy is not a cost-effective first-line treatment option for patients with extensive-stage SCLC.
Study findings suggest...
09/01/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
08/05/2021
Study findings suggest atezolizumab plus etoposide and platinum chemotherapy is superior to durvalumab plus etoposide and platinum chemotherapy for treating extensive-stage SCLC, though neither strategy was cost-effective compared to...
Study findings suggest atezolizumab plus etoposide and platinum chemotherapy is superior to durvalumab plus etoposide and platinum chemotherapy for treating extensive-stage SCLC, though neither strategy was cost-effective compared to...
Study findings suggest...
08/05/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
08/04/2021
Study findings show third-line treatment with nivolumab was more effective than standard of care therapy for patients with SCLC in the United States.
Study findings show third-line treatment with nivolumab was more effective than standard of care therapy for patients with SCLC in the United States.
Study findings show third-line...
08/04/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
07/22/2021
A recent systematic review on real-world treatment patterns and outcomes in patients with SCLC found that studies conducted over the last 20 years have failed to report on the impact of recently approved immune-oncology therapies.
A recent systematic review on real-world treatment patterns and outcomes in patients with SCLC found that studies conducted over the last 20 years have failed to report on the impact of recently approved immune-oncology therapies.
A recent systematic review on...
07/22/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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

Quiz
11/18/2021
True or False: The increase in the use of carboplatin and brain imaging at diagnosis in patients with SCLC from 2000 to 2021 has not demonstrated a significant impact on survival.
True or False: The increase in the use of carboplatin and brain imaging at diagnosis in patients with SCLC from 2000 to 2021 has not demonstrated a significant impact on survival.
True or False: The increase in...
11/18/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
11/15/2021
True or False: Nivolumab monotherapy is not considered cost-effective compared to commonly prescribed third-line treatment for the treatment of small cell lung cancer.
True or False: Nivolumab monotherapy is not considered cost-effective compared to commonly prescribed third-line treatment for the treatment of small cell lung cancer.
True or False: Nivolumab...
11/15/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
08/30/2021
True or False: Nivolumab is less effective than standard of care for the third-line treatment of SCLC.
True or False: Nivolumab is less effective than standard of care for the third-line treatment of SCLC.
True or False: Nivolumab is less...
08/30/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
07/15/2021
True or False: Prophylactic cranial irradiation is cost-effective compared with MRI surveillance for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
True or False: Prophylactic cranial irradiation is cost-effective compared with MRI surveillance for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
True or False: Prophylactic...
07/15/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Test Your Knowledge
08/01/2019
True or false: Patients with SCLC undergoing radiotherapy twice daily are more likely to have brain metastases after prophylactic cranial irradiation than those given radiotherapy once daily.
True or false: Patients with SCLC undergoing radiotherapy twice daily are more likely to have brain metastases after prophylactic cranial irradiation than those given radiotherapy once daily.
True or false: Patients with...
08/01/2019
Oncology
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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