Cancer is one of the most scientifically complex and dynamic diseases. Even with significant advances in our understanding of the genetic and molecular mechanisms that lead to cancer, only 10 percent of approved oncology drugs demonstrate an overall survival benefit.1...
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The Rise of Radiotherapeutics: Brief History and Best Practices for Clinical Trials
Radiation therapy was first used to treat cancer more than a century ago, and nearly half of all cancer patients still receive it at some point during their treatment.1 Historically, most radiation therapy was given by delivering ionizing beams of...
Oncology & Hematology
Premier Perspective on Biomarkers in Oncology
In this era of precision medicine, biomarkers play a critical role in the rational development of novel therapies. With advances in both our understanding of cancer pathophysiology and tumor profiling technology, biomarkers can now be used to provide important insights...
Oncology & Hematology
Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Oncology: Key Considerations and Future Trends
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are an active area of oncology research, partly due to advances in synthetic biochemistry that may help improve the tissue specificity and cytotoxicity of these complex therapeutics. In recent years, the pace of development for this class...
Background Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. Despite being highly preventable, over 600,000 women were diagnosed and more than 340,000 died from the disease worldwide in 2020. The majority of cervical cancers are caused by infection...
Oncology & Hematology
7 Factors Fueling the Growth of Oncology Trials in Asia-Pacific
Oncology clinical trial activity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has been robust over the past decade, increasing 138 percent from 2010 to 2020.1 In the past, most studies conducted in APAC countries were later studies, but there has recently been...
Oncology & Hematology
Conducting Successful Oncology Trials in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region now ranks first in the world for total number of active oncology clinical trials, with China alone accounting for more than half of those studies.1 To take advantage of the potential benefits of conducting clinical research...
Oncology & Hematology
Making the Asia-Pacific Region a Destination of Choice for Oncology Clinical Trials
Over the past decade, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has seen the most robust growth in oncology clinical trial activity, with a 138 percent increase over the period from 2010 to 2020. In fact, APAC now ranks first in the world...
Oncology & Hematology
Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities in Gynecologic Cancer Research
Gynecologic cancers continue to be a significant cause of female morbidities and mortality worldwide. Significant unmet needs exist in diagnosis and treatment. These cancers are often detected at later stages when therapeutic options are limited, and advanced or recurrent disease...
Prostate cancer (PC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers overall and the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men. The 2018 global estimate of new PC cases exceeded 1.2 million, and more than 350,000 men died from the disease...