J Adv Pract Oncol
November 2022
mutations are the most common alteration in human cancers, accounting for approximately 30% of mutations in multiple cancer types, including colorectal, pancreatic, non-small lung cancer, and ovarian. Of these, the p.G12C mutation occurs in 13% of non-small lung cancers and 1% to 3% of colorectal and other cancers (Hong et al.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Advanced practice providers (APPs) play important roles in enrolling, educating, and caring for patients in clinical trials. However, much remains unknown about the role of APPs in managing adverse events (AEs) in early (phase I to II) clinical trials. In this study, we assessed the outpatient management of grade 3 to 4 AEs by APPs in early trials and characterized the workflow of our APP Phase I to II Fast Track (FT) Clinic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Patients with advanced cancer who progress on standard therapy are potential candidates for phase I clinical trials. Due to their aggressive disease and complex comorbid conditions, these patients often need inpatient admission. This study assessed the outcomes of such patients after they were discharged to hospice care.
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