Taofeek K. Owonikoko named executive director of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

UMGCCC neuro-oncologist navigates the reality of his father’s pancreatic cancer

Once a week, the commute to the University of Maryland Medical Center serves as a bridge between two worlds for me. In one world, I am a neuro-oncologist navigating the rigors of brain tumor treatment. In the other, I am a son navigating the quiet, heavy reality of my father’s battle with pancreatic cancer.

USC comparison study of leading targeted therapies for ALK+ lung cancer could lead to better treatment decisions

A head-to-head comparison of five leading treatments for anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive non-small cell lung cancer could help oncologists fine-tune first-line TKI selection beyond what’s been seen in clinical trials alone, according to a study conducted by a team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the USC Shaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics have conducted.

May 22, 2026

Vol.52 No.20

Clinical Roundup

Despite breakthroughs, many go without treatment for metastatic lung cancer, MUSC study finds

About half of people diagnosed with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer never receive treatment, despite advances in options over recent decades that have created meaningful improvements in lifespan and quality of life for many patients.

May 15, 2026

Vol.52 No.19

Clinical Roundup

65% of eligible lung cancer patients do not receive the most appropriate targeted therapies

Diaceutics has released research revealing a critical shift in precision medicine. Despite major advances in biomarker testing, nearly two-thirds of eligible patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer in the U.S. are still not receiving the most appropriate treatment.

May 01, 2026

Vol.52 No.17

In Brief

Sen. Susan Collins and patient advocate Jill Feldman are recognized with AACR Distinguished Service Awards

The American Association for Cancer Research will honor leaders from government and the advocacy community with awards for distinguished service in support of cancer research at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026 to be held April 17-22 in San Diego.

April 17, 2026

Vol.52 No.15

Clinical Roundup

E-cigarette taxes reduce vaping; no increase in adult smoking, OSU study finds

For years, a central debate in tobacco policy has been whether taxing e-cigarettes might unintentionally drive vapers back to traditional cigarettes.

April 17, 2026

Vol.52 No.15

Taofeek K. Owonikoko named executive director of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

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