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New Book Unites Oncology’s Brightest Minds To Innovate Cancer Cures
Voices of Oncology, Cancer cures, Oncology Voice Network, Kirk V. Shepard, Ramin Farhood, Forbes Books, Cancer treatment innovation, Oncology collaboration, Patient engagement in oncology, Precision medicine cancer
Voices of Oncology: Fostering a Collaborative Community of Experts to Accelerate Cancer Cures is a book by Kirk V. Shepard, M.D., and Ramin Farhood, PharmD, M.B.A., featuring insights from 33 contributors in the oncology field. It is available on platforms like Amazon and Barne…
Sep 9th • 5 mins read
Towards a novel approach guiding the decision-making process for anticancer treatment in patients with advanced cancer: framework for systemic anticancer treatment with palliative intent
Patient-centered cancer care, Advanced cancer decision-making, Stepwise decisional process, Palliative care domains, Illness understanding in oncology, Symptom control in cancer, End-of-life preparation, Patient-physician interaction, SACT-PI Decision Fra
Patient-centered decisions in advanced cancer care demand a step-wise decisional process, not a single decision act. The decision process includes key palliative care domains, e.g. illness understanding, symptom control, or end-of-life preparation. Patients' attitudes, beliefs, hopes, patient-ph…
Jun 1st • 25 mins read
Patient involvement: A must-have in medicine development, but is it being overlooked in a cost-constrained environment?
patient engagement in pharma, patient-centric drug development, life sciences industry innovation, patient insights in medicine, regulatory compliance in patient engagement, patient involvement in clinical trials, benefits of patient advocacy, patient-cen
The life sciences industry is in a constant state of advancement, bringing more and more groundbreaking medicines, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions to market. Amidst these rapid changes, patients remain at the heart of these scientific developments. In recent decades, the l…
May 9th • 5 mins read
Patient-Reported Outcomes in Pediatric Cancer Registration Trials: A US Food and Drug Administration Perspective
cancer, pediatrics, product labeling, united states food and drug administration, childhood cancer, denosumab, surrogate endpoints, adverse event, patient self-report, pediatric oncology, selumetinib, benefit-risk assessment, tisagenlecleucel, statistica
PROs have been feasible to collect from patients as young as 7 years old and were included in trials from 2013 onward. PROs were used as exploratory endpoints in four product applications but not included in product labeling. To include PRO data in FDA labeling, early interaction with the FDA, c…
Apr 30th • 12 mins read
Inadequate and delayed characterization of cutaneous reactions for US Food and Drug Administration-approved oncologic drugs from 2011-2020 leading to medication discontinuation
cutaneous, cutaneous reactions, FDA, oncologic drugs, AE, CenterWatch
Half of clinical trials lack detailed descriptions of rashes; over half discontinue therapy due to rash. There's a 1- to 2-year delay from identifying a rash to fully characterizing it, although this has improved over the last decade. Oncologic therapies are often discontinued without consulti…
Oct 23rd • 4 mins read
Biased by design? Clinical trials and patient benefit in oncology
clinical trial design, drug development, drug registration, patient benefit, risks of bias
The study by Naci et al. raises numerous questions relating to the design characteristics, risks of bias and reporting of pivotal clinical trials in oncology. These findings add to the existing body of evidence that suggests drug development in oncology is not delivering the clinical benef…
Nov 27th • 3 mins read
Updated estimates of eligibility for and response to genome-targeted oncology drugs among US cancer patients, 2006-2020
genome-targeted therapy, eligibility, response
Recent studies have been conducted to update the estimates of eligibility and response rates to genome-targeted therapies among US cancer patients, reflecting data up to 2020. The number of FDA-approved drugs targeting genetic indications has increased significantly since prior assessments. …
Apr 20th • 7 mins read
Access to Novel Drugs for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Central and Southeastern Europe: A Central European Cooperative Oncology Group Analysis
Health Outcomes and Economics of Cancer Care, Lung Cancer, NSCLC, EMA
Treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has significantly improved with the introduction of targeted and immune-oncologic drugs. Despite rapid development and European Medicinal Agency (EMA) registration, these novel drugs are not easily accessible in Central and Eastern European (CEE) c…
Nov 24th • 10 mins read
Patient burden and clinical advances associated with post approval monotherapy cancer drug trials: a retrospective cohort study
clinical advances, monotherapy cancer drug trials, FDA
Objective: The study investigates the efforts to extend the uses of new drugs by testing them for new, non-approved indications and examines the patient burden and clinical impact. Design and Setting: A retrospective cohort study focused on post-approval trials of anticancer drugs approved betwee…
Feb 17th • 7 mins read
First person profile: Supriya G. Mohile, MD, MS: A respected geriatric oncologist, Dr. Mohile has conducted innovative research on improving care for older patients with cancer
Supriya G. Mohile, geriatric oncologist
Ms. Canin and Dr. Mohile collaborated to involve patients and caregivers in geriatric oncology studies, forming the SCOREboard advisory group. Dr. Mohile received a $2 million grant to create infrastructure for cancer and aging studies, and she is recognized as a leader in geria…
Oct 11th • 2 mins read
Patient Participation in Clinical Trials of Oncology Drugs and Biologics Preceding Approval by the US Food and Drug Administration
clinical trials, biologics, FDA approval, drug development
The study provides a crucial understanding of the role and impact of patient contributions in oncology drug development, focusing on their association with clinically impactful drug outcomes. Successful oncology drugs required an average of 12,217 patients in pre-license trials, with higher numbers …
May 18th • 5 mins read
Job Search Checklist for Aspiring Medical Science Liaisons
Medical Science Liaison, MSL role, MSL career tips, Pharmaceutical industry jobs, Break into MSL career
Tips to Help Break into Your First MSL Role The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role, has become one of the most sought-after career paths in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industry. What does it take to land a role as a Medical Science Liaison? As an MSL Recruiter, this is a question that I am…
May 17th • 2 mins read
6 Tips to Ace Your Next MSL Interview!
digital marketing, content optimization, search engine ranking, keyword research, on-page SEO
As a Medical Affairs-focused recruitment firm, we see MSL interview "wins" and slip-ups on a daily basis. From our experience working with candidates across all therapeutic areas and across the entire United States, I've noticed a few trends that might help you get that next interview "win" under yo…
Sep 28th • 1 min read
Combatting the “Summer Slow Down" – MSL Job Search Tips for Slower Months
Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs recruitment, job search strategies, networking in medical field, summer hiring trends
There is definitely a cyclical nature to hiring Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs professionals. Typically, peak season for recruitment and hiring is from March to June, which is the time-frame in and around which MSLs collect their annual bonuses. However, Medical Science Liaison hiring …
Jun 23rd • 2 mins read
MSL Evolution: New Trends and Titles That May Emerge
digital marketing strategies, SEO best practices, content marketing tips, social media optimization, keyword research tools
The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly had a profound impact on Field Medical Affairs. Has the Medical Science Liaison role changed forever? What new titles, trends and opportunities might emerge as a result of the new age for Field Medical and the evolution of the Medical Science Liaison? Is virtual en…
Apr 5th • 1 min read
Positioning Yourself to Become an MSL in 2022
MSL role, clinical background, academic background, research background, industry, MSL Society, conference, scientific expert, therapeutic expertise, pharma companies
After attending the MSL Society’s 9th annual conference in Vegas Last week, I have taken some time to reflect on inquiries our team received about how to effectively step into the MSL role from a clinical, academic, or research background. Industry is a tough nut to crack, but it is absolutely…
Dec 21st • 10 mins read
Transforming oncology: Five frontiers driving progress in cancer care
From biomarker-driven breakthroughs to AI-powered early detection and a renewed commitment to equity and patient centricity, the past 12 months have seen major strides across cancer research, treatment, and communication. At Inizio, we’ve had a front-row seat to this transformation, supporting…
May 16th • 5 mins read
Comparative study on anticancer drug access times between FDA, EMA and the French temporary authorisation for use program over 13 years
Innovation, Expanded access, Early drug access, Cancer, FDA, EMA
Cancer incidence is increasing globally, and while medical innovation significantly impacts patient survival, the drug development process is lengthy, often exceeding 10 years for marketing authorization (MA). France has implemented the ATU (Temporary Authorization for Use) program to facil…
Apr 7th • 12 mins read
Virtual Clinical Trials in Oncology-Overview, Challenges, Policy Considerations, and Future Directions
Virtual, Clinical trials, policy, analytics, telemedicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted clinical research, particularly in oncology, by accelerating the adoption of virtual clinical trials. These trials can address challenges such as high costs and participant burdens associated with traditional trials. Virtual Clinical Trials: Utiliz…
Apr 8th • 4 mins read
Loose Regulatory Standards Portend a New Era of Imprecision Oncology
precision oncology, TMB-high, homologous recombination deficiency, Olaparib, pembrolizumab
Precision oncology aims to tailor cancer treatment based on genetic understanding, revolutionizing oncology. The FDA has been approving drugs under precision oncology with broad indications that may not align with studied populations. Examples include the approval of pembrolizumab for a wide ran…
Dec 1st • 4 mins read