Highlights from the 2014 Medical Innovation Summit
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In the past, oncologists classified tumors based on where they originated in the body. But cancers arising in different anatomic locations may share genomic abnormalities. Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute Chairman Brian Bolwell, MD, discusses how personalized medicine will require a rethinking of cancer classification.
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First-of-its-kind research investigates the viability of standard screening to reduce the burden of late-stage cancer diagnoses
Global R&D efforts expanding first-line and relapse therapy options for patients
Study demonstrates ability to reduce patients’ reliance on phlebotomies to stabilize hematocrit levels
A case study on the value of access to novel therapies through clinical trials
Findings highlight an association between obesity and an increased incidence of moderate-severe disease
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute takes multi-faceted approach to increasing clinical trial access 23456
Key learnings from DESTINY trials
Overall survival in patients treated since 2008 is nearly 20% higher than in earlier patients