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03/11/2024

Allison Casey

Allison Casey
A recent study found the use of multidisciplinary tumor board created the opportunity for shared decision making with patients when considering multiple treatment options and clinical trials.
A recent study found the use of multidisciplinary tumor board created the opportunity for shared decision making with patients when considering multiple treatment options and clinical trials.
A recent study found the use of...
03/11/2024
Oncology
From Oncology
News
03/11/2024

Allison Casey

Allison Casey
According to a retrospective study, patients who experienced a dose reduction while on cabozantinib for metastatic renal cell carcinoma had improved overall survival and time to treatment failure.
According to a retrospective study, patients who experienced a dose reduction while on cabozantinib for metastatic renal cell carcinoma had improved overall survival and time to treatment failure.
According to a retrospective...
03/11/2024
Oncology
From Oncology
News
03/04/2024

Emry Lloyd

Emry Lloyd
The FDA has approved belzutifan, an HIF-2α inhibitor, for the treatment of advanced kidney cancer, based on promising results from the phase 3 LITESPARK-005 trial led by Dana-Farber researchers.
The FDA has approved belzutifan, an HIF-2α inhibitor, for the treatment of advanced kidney cancer, based on promising results from the phase 3 LITESPARK-005 trial led by Dana-Farber researchers.
The FDA has approved belzutifan,...
03/04/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Toni Choueiri, MD.
Videos
01/27/2024
Toni Choueiri, MD
Toni Choueiri, MD, gives a summary of the findings from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-564 study, which analyzed the overall survival of pembrolizumab for the treatment of clear renal cell carcinoma.
Toni Choueiri, MD, gives a summary of the findings from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-564 study, which analyzed the overall survival of pembrolizumab for the treatment of clear renal cell carcinoma.
Toni Choueiri, MD, gives a...
01/27/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Dr Jeff Yorio.
Videos
05/25/2023
Jeff Yorio, MD, Texas Oncology, Austin, TX, discusses the findings from his study that examined the health care costs associated with adverse events in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have been treated with a VEGFR TKI.
Jeff Yorio, MD, Texas Oncology, Austin, TX, discusses the findings from his study that examined the health care costs associated with adverse events in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have been treated with a VEGFR TKI.
Jeff Yorio, MD, Texas Oncology,...
05/25/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Dr Rana McKay, medical oncologist at the University of California in San Diego.
Videos
04/11/2023
Dr Rana McKay, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Diego, discusses the findings from her study, "Characterization of FOLH1 expression in renal cell carcinoma."
Dr Rana McKay, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Diego, discusses the findings from her study, "Characterization of FOLH1 expression in renal cell carcinoma."
Dr Rana McKay, MD, Associate...
04/11/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
09/21/2021
Researchers developed an interactive visualization tool for kidney cancer with the potential to facilitate shared decision-making between patients and providers.
Researchers developed an interactive visualization tool for kidney cancer with the potential to facilitate shared decision-making between patients and providers.
Researchers developed an...
09/21/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
09/02/2021
True or False: There are increased rates of non-guideline-based treatment among women and Black and Hispanic patients with kidney cancer.
True or False: There are increased rates of non-guideline-based treatment among women and Black and Hispanic patients with kidney cancer.
True or False: There are...
09/02/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
08/30/2021
Early progression after first-line TKIs for metastatic RCC is associated with worse outcomes and higher healthcare resource utilization and costs than delayed progression.
Early progression after first-line TKIs for metastatic RCC is associated with worse outcomes and higher healthcare resource utilization and costs than delayed progression.
Early progression after...
08/30/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
08/11/2021
Study findings suggest that sex, race/ethnicity, and insurance status are associated with significant disparities in the receipt of guideline-based treatment for kidney cancer.
Study findings suggest that sex, race/ethnicity, and insurance status are associated with significant disparities in the receipt of guideline-based treatment for kidney cancer.
Study findings suggest that sex,...
08/11/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
07/29/2021
Patterns and predictors of oral anticancer agent use in patients with mRCC is low, especially in those with multiple comorbidities and high frailty.
Patterns and predictors of oral anticancer agent use in patients with mRCC is low, especially in those with multiple comorbidities and high frailty.
Patterns and predictors of oral...
07/29/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Expert Insights

Toni Choueiri, MD.
Videos
01/27/2024
Toni Choueiri, MD
Toni Choueiri, MD, gives a summary of the findings from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-564 study, which analyzed the overall survival of pembrolizumab for the treatment of clear renal cell carcinoma.
Toni Choueiri, MD, gives a summary of the findings from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-564 study, which analyzed the overall survival of pembrolizumab for the treatment of clear renal cell carcinoma.
Toni Choueiri, MD, gives a...
01/27/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Dr Jeff Yorio.
Videos
05/25/2023
Jeff Yorio, MD, Texas Oncology, Austin, TX, discusses the findings from his study that examined the health care costs associated with adverse events in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have been treated with a VEGFR TKI.
Jeff Yorio, MD, Texas Oncology, Austin, TX, discusses the findings from his study that examined the health care costs associated with adverse events in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have been treated with a VEGFR TKI.
Jeff Yorio, MD, Texas Oncology,...
05/25/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Dr Rana McKay, medical oncologist at the University of California in San Diego.
Videos
04/11/2023
Dr Rana McKay, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Diego, discusses the findings from her study, "Characterization of FOLH1 expression in renal cell carcinoma."
Dr Rana McKay, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Diego, discusses the findings from her study, "Characterization of FOLH1 expression in renal cell carcinoma."
Dr Rana McKay, MD, Associate...
04/11/2023
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Mark A. Socinski, MD
Interview
05/21/2026
Mark A. Socinski, MD
In the first part of this interview, a guest expert discusses the phase 3 SKYSCRAPER-06 trial evaluating tiragolumab plus atezolizumab and chemotherapy in first-line metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer. He reviews the study...
In the first part of this interview, a guest expert discusses the phase 3 SKYSCRAPER-06 trial evaluating tiragolumab plus atezolizumab and chemotherapy in first-line metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer. He reviews the study...
In the first part of this...
05/21/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Olivia Lynch
Interview
04/21/2026
Olivia Lynch, MD, MPH
A guest expert shares research findings about persistent racial disparities in access to curative treatment for early-stage lung cancer, pointing to systemic barriers that arise before patients ever reach the operating room.
A guest expert shares research findings about persistent racial disparities in access to curative treatment for early-stage lung cancer, pointing to systemic barriers that arise before patients ever reach the operating room.
A guest expert shares research...
04/21/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
NSCLC
Videos
03/24/2026
Rahul Mudumba, PhD, MHS
Rahul Mudumba discusses how real-world evidence can refine value-based pathway decisions for ALK-positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and previews new research on first-line ALK inhibitor effectiveness.
Rahul Mudumba discusses how real-world evidence can refine value-based pathway decisions for ALK-positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and previews new research on first-line ALK inhibitor effectiveness.
Rahul Mudumba discusses how...
03/24/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
NSCLC
Videos
03/24/2026
Rahul Mudumba, PhD, MHS
In this interview, Rahul Mudumba discusses findings from his study on real-world treatment patterns and time-to-treatment discontinuation among patients with advanced ALK-positive non–small cell lung cancer.
In this interview, Rahul Mudumba discusses findings from his study on real-world treatment patterns and time-to-treatment discontinuation among patients with advanced ALK-positive non–small cell lung cancer.
In this interview, Rahul Mudumba...
03/24/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quality Outlook
03/10/2026
Nandita Ammanamanchi, BA; Rachel Delinger, MPH; David Blaisdell, BA; Tom Valuck, MD, JD
This entry of the Quality Outlook blog series applies a bioethical justice framework to evaluate breast cancer screening quality measures, highlighting how equity-oriented analysis can uncover access disparities, inform measure refinement,...
This entry of the Quality Outlook blog series applies a bioethical justice framework to evaluate breast cancer screening quality measures, highlighting how equity-oriented analysis can uncover access disparities, inform measure refinement,...
This entry of the Quality...
03/10/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Ovarian cancer, Rosella trial
Videos
03/03/2026
Robert L. Colemen, MD, FACOG, FACS
Robert Coleman, MD, discusses how the phase 3 ROSELLA trial showed that relacorilant plus nab-paclitaxel significantly improved overall survival in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
Robert Coleman, MD, discusses how the phase 3 ROSELLA trial showed that relacorilant plus nab-paclitaxel significantly improved overall survival in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
Robert Coleman, MD, discusses...
03/03/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Non-small cell lung cancer, NSCLC
Videos
02/25/2026
Adam Barsouk, MD
Adam A. Barsouk, MD, discusses how underrepresentation in NSCLC immunotherapy trials continues to influence survival outcomes and what must change to achieve more equitable care.
Adam A. Barsouk, MD, discusses how underrepresentation in NSCLC immunotherapy trials continues to influence survival outcomes and what must change to achieve more equitable care.
Adam A. Barsouk, MD, discusses...
02/25/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quality Outlook
02/24/2026
David Sloan, PhD; Tom Valuck, MD, JD
After years of integrating health equity into value-based care, recent federal policy changes are reshaping how disparities are measured, reported, and addressed across the US health system.
After years of integrating health equity into value-based care, recent federal policy changes are reshaping how disparities are measured, reported, and addressed across the US health system.
After years of integrating...
02/24/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
JJN
Interview
02/20/2026
Jorge J. Nieva, MD
In this interview, a guest expert discusses how clinical pathways in EGFR- and ALK-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) must adapt to growing molecular complexity, integrate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and...
In this interview, a guest expert discusses how clinical pathways in EGFR- and ALK-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) must adapt to growing molecular complexity, integrate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and...
In this interview, a guest...
02/20/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
NSCLC, non-small cell lung cancer
Interview
01/27/2026
Tina Edmonston, MD; David D. Shersher, MD
Drs Tina B. Edmonston and David D. Shersher discuss their findings on how implementing reflex next generation sequencing (NGS) and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) testing at diagnosis reduced biomarker turnaround time and supported faster...
Drs Tina B. Edmonston and David D. Shersher discuss their findings on how implementing reflex next generation sequencing (NGS) and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) testing at diagnosis reduced biomarker turnaround time and supported faster...
Drs Tina B. Edmonston and David...
01/27/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Newsfeed

News
03/11/2024

Allison Casey

Allison Casey
A recent study found the use of multidisciplinary tumor board created the opportunity for shared decision making with patients when considering multiple treatment options and clinical trials.
A recent study found the use of multidisciplinary tumor board created the opportunity for shared decision making with patients when considering multiple treatment options and clinical trials.
A recent study found the use of...
03/11/2024
Oncology
News
03/11/2024

Allison Casey

Allison Casey
According to a retrospective study, patients who experienced a dose reduction while on cabozantinib for metastatic renal cell carcinoma had improved overall survival and time to treatment failure.
According to a retrospective study, patients who experienced a dose reduction while on cabozantinib for metastatic renal cell carcinoma had improved overall survival and time to treatment failure.
According to a retrospective...
03/11/2024
Oncology
News
03/04/2024

Emry Lloyd

Emry Lloyd
The FDA has approved belzutifan, an HIF-2α inhibitor, for the treatment of advanced kidney cancer, based on promising results from the phase 3 LITESPARK-005 trial led by Dana-Farber researchers.
The FDA has approved belzutifan, an HIF-2α inhibitor, for the treatment of advanced kidney cancer, based on promising results from the phase 3 LITESPARK-005 trial led by Dana-Farber researchers.
The FDA has approved belzutifan,...
03/04/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Toni Choueiri, MD.
Videos
01/27/2024
Toni Choueiri, MD
Toni Choueiri, MD, gives a summary of the findings from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-564 study, which analyzed the overall survival of pembrolizumab for the treatment of clear renal cell carcinoma.
Toni Choueiri, MD, gives a summary of the findings from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-564 study, which analyzed the overall survival of pembrolizumab for the treatment of clear renal cell carcinoma.
Toni Choueiri, MD, gives a...
01/27/2024
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
09/21/2021
Researchers developed an interactive visualization tool for kidney cancer with the potential to facilitate shared decision-making between patients and providers.
Researchers developed an interactive visualization tool for kidney cancer with the potential to facilitate shared decision-making between patients and providers.
Researchers developed an...
09/21/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
08/30/2021
Early progression after first-line TKIs for metastatic RCC is associated with worse outcomes and higher healthcare resource utilization and costs than delayed progression.
Early progression after first-line TKIs for metastatic RCC is associated with worse outcomes and higher healthcare resource utilization and costs than delayed progression.
Early progression after...
08/30/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
08/11/2021
Study findings suggest that sex, race/ethnicity, and insurance status are associated with significant disparities in the receipt of guideline-based treatment for kidney cancer.
Study findings suggest that sex, race/ethnicity, and insurance status are associated with significant disparities in the receipt of guideline-based treatment for kidney cancer.
Study findings suggest that sex,...
08/11/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
07/29/2021
Patterns and predictors of oral anticancer agent use in patients with mRCC is low, especially in those with multiple comorbidities and high frailty.
Patterns and predictors of oral anticancer agent use in patients with mRCC is low, especially in those with multiple comorbidities and high frailty.
Patterns and predictors of oral...
07/29/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/21/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Guideline-based pathways have the potential to decrease administrative burdens by streamlining prior authorization approvals.
Guideline-based pathways have the potential to decrease administrative burdens by streamlining prior authorization approvals.
Guideline-based pathways have...
05/21/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/21/2026
Rebecca Amrick
An observational study finds that exposure to higher levels of radon could increase the risk of ovarian cancer, opening a possibility for ovarian cancer prevention.
An observational study finds that exposure to higher levels of radon could increase the risk of ovarian cancer, opening a possibility for ovarian cancer prevention.
An observational study finds...
05/21/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/20/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Medical professionals have identified key challenges and gaps in care for older patients in North America with multiple myeloma (MM) and made recommendations for improving care and education in geriatric oncology.
Medical professionals have identified key challenges and gaps in care for older patients in North America with multiple myeloma (MM) and made recommendations for improving care and education in geriatric oncology.
Medical professionals have...
05/20/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/18/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study of Medicare’s nearly-universal access for people 65 and older shows evidence of patients delaying lung cancer screenings until they are eligible for coverage, raising concerns about health care access and patient outcomes.
A study of Medicare’s nearly-universal access for people 65 and older shows evidence of patients delaying lung cancer screenings until they are eligible for coverage, raising concerns about health care access and patient outcomes.
A study of Medicare’s...
05/18/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/15/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Dexamethasone prophylaxis shows potential in reducing absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) expansion and mitigating immune-related adverse events for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) being treated with ciltacabtagene...
Dexamethasone prophylaxis shows potential in reducing absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) expansion and mitigating immune-related adverse events for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) being treated with ciltacabtagene...
Dexamethasone prophylaxis shows...
05/15/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/15/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence and mortality disproportionately affect rural and urban populations, reflecting the need for targeted strategies to improve prevention and access to specialty care.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence and mortality disproportionately affect rural and urban populations, reflecting the need for targeted strategies to improve prevention and access to specialty care.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)...
05/15/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/12/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A new clinic in Minnesota has recently opened to expand care access and treat low-income populations in Southside Minneapolis.
A new clinic in Minnesota has recently opened to expand care access and treat low-income populations in Southside Minneapolis.
A new clinic in Minnesota has...
05/12/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/12/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A real-world study suggests that the sequencing of regorafenib and trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) may have minimal impact on survival outcomes in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, underscoring the need for personalized treatment...
A real-world study suggests that the sequencing of regorafenib and trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) may have minimal impact on survival outcomes in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, underscoring the need for personalized treatment...
A real-world study suggests that...
05/12/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/11/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study using nonlinear modeling shows how diagnostics for ovarian cancer (OC) are impacted by the wait time paradox and recommends improving diagnostic tools and timing to better patient outcomes.
A study using nonlinear modeling shows how diagnostics for ovarian cancer (OC) are impacted by the wait time paradox and recommends improving diagnostic tools and timing to better patient outcomes.
A study using nonlinear modeling...
05/11/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways
News
05/05/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Using the US Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare linkage database, a study identified potential gaps in geriatric oncology care among Black and Hispanic patients, older age groups, and patients with multimorbidity.
Using the US Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare linkage database, a study identified potential gaps in geriatric oncology care among Black and Hispanic patients, older age groups, and patients with multimorbidity.
Using the US Surveillance,...
05/05/2026
Journal of Clinical Pathways

Interactive Features

Quiz
09/02/2021
True or False: There are increased rates of non-guideline-based treatment among women and Black and Hispanic patients with kidney cancer.
True or False: There are increased rates of non-guideline-based treatment among women and Black and Hispanic patients with kidney cancer.
True or False: There are...
09/02/2021
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
09/29/2025
True or False: The Rural Health Transformation Program, announced by CMS under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, will allocate $50 billion beginning in fiscal year 2026, with funding distributed evenly across all states regardless of...
True or False: The Rural Health Transformation Program, announced by CMS under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, will allocate $50 billion beginning in fiscal year 2026, with funding distributed evenly across all states regardless of...
True or False: The Rural Health...
09/29/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
09/18/2025
Learn more about the Predictable Cost of Care (PCOC) model and its applications in value-based care.
Learn more about the Predictable Cost of Care (PCOC) model and its applications in value-based care.
Learn more about the Predictable...
09/18/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
08/27/2025
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Navigator is a new interactive digital platform that delivers evidence-based oncology recommendations and is currently available for all 88 NCCN guideline sets.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Navigator is a new interactive digital platform that delivers evidence-based oncology recommendations and is currently available for all 88 NCCN guideline sets.
The National Comprehensive...
08/27/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
08/12/2025
Between 2018 and 2023, which of the following trends was observed in the delivery of specialty palliative care (PC) among Medicare beneficiaries with poor-prognosis cancers?
Between 2018 and 2023, which of the following trends was observed in the delivery of specialty palliative care (PC) among Medicare beneficiaries with poor-prognosis cancers?
Between 2018 and 2023, which of...
08/12/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
Quiz
07/30/2025
Learn more about how clinical pathways are helping multidisciplinary teams standardize cancer care, reduce costs, and improve outcomes—and why aligning them with evidence-based guidelines is essential in today’s value-based healthcare...
Learn more about how clinical pathways are helping multidisciplinary teams standardize cancer care, reduce costs, and improve outcomes—and why aligning them with evidence-based guidelines is essential in today’s value-based healthcare...
Learn more about how clinical...
07/30/2025
Journal of Clinical Pathways
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