Treatments and Tests

September 15, 2020
ASCO Staff

What Are Biosimilars in Cancer Treatment?

English
ASCO.Staff

Biosimilars are biologically similar drugs to biologic treatments for cancer. Find out what they are, how they can be used to treat cancer, and how they can help lower the cost of cancer care.

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August 6, 2020
Sonja Hibbs

Colposcopia: Cómo prepararse y qué saber

Spanish
Sonja.Hibbs

Una colposcopia es una forma de verificar si el cuello uterino, la vagina o la vulva tienen cáncer o áreas anormales que pueden convertirse en cáncer. Aprenda qué esperar antes, durante y después de este examen.

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February 11, 2020
Brielle Gregory, ASCO staff

Do Bone Scans Show Cancer?

English
Brielle.Gregory

Getting a bone scan? Here’s what to know about how the test works and why it’s an important tool in detecting cancer.

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June 13, 2019
Sonja Hibbs

Colposcopy: How to Prepare and What to Know

English
Sonja.Hibbs

A colposcopy is a way to check a woman’s cervix, vagina, or vulva for cancer or abnormal areas that can become cancer. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this examination.

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April 4, 2019
Emily Goodman

Preparing for Your PET-CT Scan

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Emily.Goodman

A PET-CT scan is a test used to find cancer and learn its stage. It can also be used to plan and evaluate cancer treatment. Here is what you need to know to prepare for a PET-CT scan.

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December 20, 2018
Richard L. Schilsky, MD, FACP, FSCT, FASCO

Tumor-Agnostic Treatment for Cancer: An Expert Perspective

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Richard.Schilsky

Some recent FDA approvals have made many people aware of tumor-agnostic treatments. But what does that mean and how could it benefit someone with cancer? ASCO Chief Medical Officer Richard L. Schilsky gives insight into this new way of thinking about cancer treatment.

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February 14, 2018
Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff

Biosimilars and Cancer Care: An Expert Opinion

English
gregguthrie

In this podcast, Dr. Gary Lyman describes biosimilars for cancer treatment and why they are important. He also talks about why ASCO is releasing a statement on them today.

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