Do young patients benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitors?
First evidence for the efficacy of anti-PD-1 agents in children, adolescents and young adults with melanoma prompts the call for a change in cancer care for this population
First evidence for the efficacy of anti-PD-1 agents in children, adolescents and young adults with melanoma prompts the call for a change in cancer care for this population
According to Prof. Ann Partridge, 2024 ESMO Awardee, young patients with breast cancer have unique needs that must be addressed to achieve better outcomes
First recommendations are released from the ESMO/SIOG Cancer in the Elderly Working Group
ESMO is advocating for secondary and tertiary care levels to be included into international agreements and WHO’s documents to respond to pandemics
Delays and poor patient journey are reported in resource-constrained countries, while awareness campaigns and healthcare service reorganisation have improved rare cancer management in more developed areas
Vaccination among cancer patients should not affect their participation in clinical trials and levels of acceptance of the vaccine are high
Oncologists are aiming to capitalise on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and design more inclusive clinical trials, optimise trial endpoints and make better use of real-world evidence.
How ESMO is transforming the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic into opportunities to re-shape the future of the oncology community
During the COVID-19 pandemic, real-world data have shown they can support clinical decision-making in complex situations but extensive bureaucracy is still a limiting factor
At an ESMO Live Roundtable, a panel of experts discussed the benefits and risk of COVID-19 vaccination in patients with cancer, the practicalities of vaccinating those undergoing immunosuppressant treatment and the potential advantages and disadvantages of flexible dosing intervals.
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