#Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with its impact expected to grow significantly in the next 25 years, according to the American Cancer Society. Every minute counts for patients and their loved ones — this fact has been a driving force in my career. It's time to challenge the status quo to bring forth solutions for patients faster than we have before. One way to do so? By reevaluating the "gold standard" in oncology clinical trials. In this article, I outline how surrogate endpoints can fast-track select cancer medicines for patients with very limited options. Read my full thoughts in STAT: https://lnkd.in/eM5fJFkx
Will anyone be focusing on creating testing to detect Primary Peritoneal Cancer? Only available test now is CA125 so many people aren’t diagnosed as Primary or Secondary Peritoneal Cancer until it’s late staged Awny Farajallah, MD, FACP
Great piece, Awny Farajallah, MD, FACP. You're right, no single approach can address the diverse experiences and challenges of those living with #cancer. As cancer incidence continues to grow and threaten individuals and their families, we must continue to transform and innovate clinical trials to deliver for patients, faster.
Yes, "...we should remain open to expanding our means of measurement without compromising the quality of evidence."
Thank you for sharing Awny Farajallah, MD, FACP. I am interested because this approach can likely also be used in other (non cancer) rare diseases.
Thank you Awny for your commitment to help patients! Wishing you continued success.
Joyce H. N. Nortey, MPH, MSBH Che Hutson
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4moAs someone who's had a father diagnosed with cancer four times... this excites me! 🔥🔥🔥 However, we not only need to be talking about oncology advancements, we need to be talking about removing the toxins in our food, air, water, and products that are contributing to these significant increases to begin with. It would be amazing to see healthcare join forces with other social impact groups to lower toxic load in 🇺🇸 to prevent this significant rise over the next 25 years. If Europe can get the same products without this stuff... so should we 💪