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January 22, 2024

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Published by TDP on January 22, 2024

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Pluvicto: Most Asked Questions

"for the treatment of adult patients with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have been treated with androgen receptor (AR) pathway inhibition and taxane-based chemotherapy."

January 19, 2024

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Published by TDP on January 19, 2024

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Why Atezolizumab and Chemotherapy Should Be Used with Caution in Real-World SCLC Population

Atezolizumab, a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor, has shown promising results in clinical trials when combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). However, a real-world evaluation of atezolizumab plus platinum-etoposide chemotherapy in patients with ES-SCLC in Canada raises important considerations regarding its use.

August 12, 2021

Illustration of a person receiving Abraxane intravenous therapy while sitting on a couch and reading, with the word “Abraxane” below, representing chemotherapy treatment.

Published by TDP on August 12, 2021

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Abraxane Questions and Answers (Protien bound paclitaxel)

Abraxane - Paclitaxel is a medication that belongs to a family of medications known as chemotherapy medicines. Oncogene therapy works by reducing or halting the development of cancer cells.

June 28, 2021

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Published by TDP on June 28, 2021

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Oncology Protocols Pairing

One important thing to note about oncology protocols pairing is that there is no single oncology drug or combination of drugs that is suitable for every patient.

March 23, 2021

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Published by TDP on March 23, 2021

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Easy Durvalumab Dosing – 2 MCQs

What is Durvalumab, and how it works? Well, it’s basically an immunoglobulin monoclonal antibody, it works by a very cool trick; where it affects on the […]

December 25, 2020

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Published by TDP on December 25, 2020

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Simple Ways to Manage Lynparza/Olaparib-Induced Nausea Ovarian Cancer

December 24, 2020

Published by TDP on December 24, 2020

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3 Ways to Manage Lynparza/Olaparib-Induced Fatigue Ovarian Cancer | The Discreet Pharmacist

3 Ways to Manage Lynparza/Olaparib-Induced Fatigue Ovarian Cancer.

November 11, 2020

Published by TDP on November 11, 2020

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Understanding Chemotherapy

The main purpose is to damage cancer cells. Since cancer cells are faster than typical cells, chemotherapeutic agents target these cells.

November 6, 2020

Published by TDP on November 6, 2020

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Medications Used in Extravasation Kits

Dexamethasone or hydrocortisone would suppress the local inflammation caused by tissue trauma that occurs during the treatment process. Hyaluronidase is an enzyme responsible for degrading hyaluronic […]