Physician Resources

Tumor boards provide a comprehensive approach to cancer care by streamlining the clinical decision-making processes. A recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) survey revealed that 96% of respondents noted that tumor board meetings were beneficial for patients and…

Advances in cancer treatments have increased the number of cancers treated using immunotherapy. The percentage of patients selected for immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs – a subtype of immunotherapy – has increased from 1.54% in 2011 to 43.63% in…

Starting a medical practice is no small feat. You may consider it lucrative and the right step for your career but have you considered all that it takes to start and run a medical practice?…

Credentialing in the medical profession is a key requirement for working within such a high-stakes industry. Medical credentialing gives patients the reassurance they need to know that they are dealing with a healthcare practitioner who’s…

Despite living in an increasingly digital age, an overwhelming amount of medical data and patient information are still stored in paper format. Not only does this take up a lot of physical space in archives…

Cancer clinical trials are indispensable for improving and expanding the arsenal of treatments available in oncology. Not only that, but clinical trials are invaluable to clinicians as we read about them in peer-reviewed journals, often…

Many physicians choose to start their private practice or join a preexisting practice to gain more control over how they interact with patients and to have a better work and life balance. Private practices also…

What is the ASCO annual meeting? If you’re an Oncologist or part of your job relates to oncology, you likely know the annual ASCO event. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) holds a meeting…

Communicating with patients is an important part of a physician’s job. Excellent communication and mutual understanding between a physician and a patient can make all the difference in a patient’s health outcome. Every patient wants…

In recent years, real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) are having a renaissance in cancer treatment. However, real-world evidence comes with its own pros and cons, raising important questions. Why is RWE becoming more…

59% of patients associate a physician’s bedside manner to the quality of care received from a health care facility, according to a physician survey. These patients also revealed the importance of compassion, comfort, and patience in their interactions with…

Importance of and study designs  Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally. In the past couple of decades cancer research has received a lot of attention. Researchers have dedicated time and effort…