Oncolytics Today Spring 2024
Published Date: April 1, 2024
Publication Highlights
Filling the Diversity Gap in Cancer Care: Racial inequity in healthcare, particularly in oncology, has been well-documented. Bringing equity to charitable copay assistance and better communication across diverse healthcare teams offer opportunities to improve the situation. Page 48
Executive Council Message: OUR SPRING 2024 ISSUE FOCUSES ON THE DIVERSITY GAP IN CANCER CARE. Page 6
The Mental Health Epidemic in Oncologists: It’s time to inoculate ourselves and hit the reset button. Page 7
New Advancements in Oral Oncolytics Create New Challenges: NCODA study shows that Treatment Support Kits enhance patient adherence to oral therapy regimens. Page 11
Final CMS Ruling on DIR Fee Transparency Cuts Both Ways: While new regulation is designed to help both patients and pharmacies, it could prove costly in the short run. Page 15
Will New Prior Authorization Ruling Improve Patient Care? Opinion: Despite its intentions, the effectiveness of the new CMS Final Ruling remains to be seen. Page 17
Deciphering the Medicare Changes For 2024 And Beyond: Here’s how the Inflation Reduction Act will affect Medicare Part D costs. Page 23
Anemia Management in Lower-Risk MDS Patients: An overview of current practices, emerging trends and future research. Page 27
To Replace or Not to Replace?: The impact of an Antithrombin III replacement protocol in ALL adults treated with pegaspargase. Page 33
Cancer Treatment & Fertility: New options may help preserve the reproductive health of adult cancer patients. Page 39
NCODA University Tips for Effective Learning: How taking time to set clear objectives can help healthcare providers deliver a higher level of patient care. Page 63
New Drug Round Up: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES THE APPROVAL OF 15 NEW ORAL ONCOLYTICS. Page 74
How My Dog Helped Me Overcome My Cancer: A veterinary oncologist learns that our furry friends can teach us a lot about enduring cancer and embracing life. Page 83
A Fitness Expert’s Cancer Odyssey: Fitz Koehler focused on diet and exercise to overcome 15 months of exhaustive breast cancer treatment. Page 87
Final Word: AS NCODA’S MEMBERSHIP HAS GROWN, SO TOO HAVE OUR INITIATIVES AND SUPPORT TEAM. Page 91
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