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Pierluigi Porcu, MD, discusses the need for diverse representation in clinical trials.

The US Preventive Services Task Force updated its lung cancer screening guidelines in 2021 to include more members of vulnerable populations, including African Americans, women, and the LGBTQ community.

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center– Jefferson Health has appointed Ana Maria Lopez, MD, MPH, MACP, FRCP, as Associate Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Chapman, Swartz, Rhodes, Nightingale, and Denton highlight the evolution of Jefferson Health’s Senior Adult Oncology Center, the unique needs of older adults who develop cancer, and challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic that have affected the care of geriatric patients with cancer, such as the strain put on caregivers and the shift to telemedicine.

The applications for germline and somatic genetic testing in prostate cancer have skyrocketed, carving out an important role in screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

One of the primary goals of the ECOG-ACRIN Health Equity Committee is to continue addressing disparities that limit the representation of minority populations in cancer clinical trials.

Edith P. Mitchell, MD, MACP, FCPP, FRCS, shared the inspiration behind the ECOG-ACRIN Health Equity Committee, and discusses ECOG-ACRIN’s efforts in addressing health disparities in cancer care.

Edith P. Mitchell, MD, MACP, FCPP, FRCS, shares the inspiration behind the ECOG-ACRIN Health Equity Committee, efforts made to address health disparities, how the pandemic has impacted screening and care in the cancer field, and what needs to be done to get back on track.

Leonard G. Gomella, MD, discusses the challenges of optimizing prostate-specific antigen as a biomarker in prostate cancer.

Leonard G. Gomella, MD, discusses ongoing studies evaluating novel biomarkers in prostate cancer.

Steven J. Cohen, MD, discusses the importance of obtaining an adequate tissue sample for molecular testing in gastrointestinal cancers.

Concurrent use of tumor-treating fields, radiation therapy, and temozolomide is under study as a potential treatment for patients with newly diagnosed, stage IV glioblastoma.

Wenyin Shi, MD, PhD, discusses the rationale to evaluate a tumor-treating fields therapy in combination with temozolomide and radiation therapy in glioblastoma.

Andrew E. Aplin, PhD, has been named Deputy Director for Scientific Strategy of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health.

Atrayee Basu-Mallick, MD, discusses the importance of clinical research examining the role of circulating tumor DNA in patients with colorectal cancer.

Daniel Lin, MD, MS, discusses pivotal trials examining important targeted agents for patients with cholangiocarcinoma and the importance of comprehensive genomic testing to guide treatment decisions.

Atrayee Basu-Mallick, MD, discusses the emerging role of ctDNA as a predictive biomarker in early-stage CRC and the growing importance of molecular testing in the advanced-stage setting.

Atrayee Basu-Mallick, MD, discusses factors to consider when selecting a frontline HER2-directed treatment regimen for patients with colorectal cancer.

Atrayee Basu-Mallick, MD, discusses the role of circulating tumor DNA in patients with colorectal cancer.

Leonard G. Gomella, MD, discusses the role of genetic testing in prostate cancer.

Leonard G. Gomella, MD, discusses the growing importance of genetic testing in prostate cancer.

Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP, FCPP, FRCP, Associate Director for Diversity Affairs at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health, has been recognized as a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Giri and Dr. Gomella discuss the rationale to create the first multidisciplinary, consensus-driven framework for prostate cancer genetic testing, the importance of having a multidisciplinary team weigh in on the recommendations, and key aspects of the guidelines that could have clinical implications for men in this space.

The National Cancer Institute has awarded the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health a supplemental grant to study the role of telehealth in delivering cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

William K. Kelly, DO, discusses results from a phase 1b dose-finding study evaluating the combination of radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo) plus niraparib (Zejula) in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

William Kevin Kelly, DO, discusses the rationale for a phase 1b dose-finding study evaluating the combination radium-223 dichloride and niraparib in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Karen E. Knudsen, PhD, chair and Hilary Koprowski Professor, Department of Cancer Biology, professor of cancer biology, urology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology, and enterprise director, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discusses DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK) as an emerging target in prostate cancer.

Leonard G. Gomella, MD, professor, chair of the Department of Urology, and director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Network, of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discusses the evolution of genetic testing in prostate cancer.

Breast surgeon Kristin L. Brill MD, has joined the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health as Enterprise Director of Breast Oncology.

Leonard G. Gomella, MD, professor, chair of the Department of Urology, and director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Network, of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discusses the potential impact of targeted therapy approvals on the use of genetic testing in prostate cancer.