Oncology Perspective

• Medscape Physician Assistant Compensation Report 2023 Which specialties earn the most, and which physicians work the longest hours? Our 2023 Physician Compensation Report tells what's happening with doctors' income.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, June 02, 2023
• What's Wrong With Cancer Clinical Trials? Look at Olaparib Oncologist Bishal Gyawali, MD, PhD, discusses problematic reporting of olaparib trials.
  Medscape Oncology, June 01, 2023
• Episode 2: Quality of Survival: Colorectal Cancer in Older Adults   When you see an older adult with colorectal cancer, how do you fit your care to their needs? Join Dr Benjamin Schlechter and geriatric medical oncology expert Dr Nadine McCleary for clinical pearls.
  Medscape, June 01, 2023
• Episode 1: When Should You Consider Immunotherapy in Colorectal Cancer?   Keep up to date on the newest research and clinical application of immunotherapy treatments in colorectal cancer with leading experts Drs Benjamin Schlechter and Marwan Fakih.
  Medscape, June 01, 2023
• The Upside of Rejection Jack West, MD, discusses how rejection can be challenging but often makes us better.
  Medscape Oncology, May 31, 2023
• Episode 6: Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Mantle Cell Lymphoma   Drs Peter Martin and Anita Kumar discuss covalent and noncovalent Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors in the frontline setting, BTK mutations, and the complicated mechanisms of resistance.
  Medscape, May 31, 2023
• COVID Boosters Effective, but Not for Long   Dr F. Perry Wilson explains a unique study design that helps answer questions about the effectiveness of COVID booster vaccines.
  Medscape, May 30, 2023
• Racial Disparities in CLL: Underrepresentation in Clinical Trials   Joanna Rhodes, MD, MSCE observes differences in the disease biology of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in younger Black patients and emphasizes the need for enrolling non-White patients in clinical trials and ongoing research.
  Medscape, May 30, 2023
• A Path to a Career in CLL Clinical Research   Joanna Rhodes, MD, MSCE, narrates a change in focus from acute leukemias and bone marrow transplants to the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
  Medscape, May 30, 2023
• Improving Quality of Life in Patients With CLL: Managing Side Effects From Targeted Therapy   Joanna Rhodes, MD, MSCE, reflects on a patient who experienced side effects from targeted agents for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
  Medscape, May 30, 2023
• The Costs of Disparities in the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia   Seema Bhat, MD, reflects on the inequities of access to treatment and deficiencies in research for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
  Medscape, May 30, 2023
• How Collaboration Builds Better Treatments for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia   Seema Bhat, MD, comments on the character of collaboration in the development of therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
  Medscape, May 30, 2023
• Learning to Appreciate the Impact of CLL on the Lives of Patients   Kerry Rogers, MD, reflects on what she underestimated about CLL when she first started seeing patients as a fellow.
  Medscape, May 30, 2023
• Taking the Long View in the Treatment of CLL   Kerry A. Rogers, MD, considers the impact of a constantly advancing therapeutic scene in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
  Medscape, May 30, 2023
• Cancer Survivorship: The Importance of Encouraging Psychosocial Support   Craig Lustig, MPA, emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the emotional impact of cancer and its treatment.
  Medscape, May 25, 2023
• Cancer Survivorship: Treating Every Patient as a Unique Individual   Craig Lustig, MPA, gives his perspective as a cancer survivor on the importance of taking into account each patient's individual needs.
  Medscape, May 25, 2023
• Episode 3: Cancer Survivorship and Sexual Health and Wellness   Drs Ann H. Partridge and Karen M. Winkfield discuss cancer survivorship, sexual health and wellness, and the importance of approaching this conversation with all patients and linking them to care.
  Medscape, May 25, 2023
• Medscape Oncologist Compensation Report 2023 Is oncologists' income trending in the right direction? Do they feel fairly paid and would they choose a medical career again? Our 2023 Oncologist Compensation Report gives the answers.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, May 24, 2023
• Prostate Cancer e-Tumor Boards: Case 5: Favorable Intermediate Risk CaP   This case focuses on a patient in his early 60s diagnosed with clinically localized prostate cancer. His digital rectal examination was normal, and his PSA was 4.3. His biopsy was bilaterally positive, so both the left and the right side contained cancer. The team discusses treatment management options and the importance of continued imaging.
  Medscape, May 24, 2023
• Ketamine, Pain, and Depression: A Special Connection   Ketamine may be a potent analgesic, but its effects on chronic pain may have more to do with its antidepressant effects, according to a recent study. F. Perry Wilson comments.
  Medscape, May 24, 2023