# Oncology * **Definition:** The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Oncology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Oncology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 36.9K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/24/2025 | [**American Oncology Network to Participate in 14 Sessions at 2025 Community ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-oncology-network-participate-14-120000154.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**Redefining the future of clinical trials in oncology - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/redefining-future-clinical-trials-oncology-141932535.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**OneOncology and New York Oncology Hematology Join Forces to Enhance Cancer Care in ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oneoncology-and-new-york-oncology-hematology-join-forces-to-enhance-cancer-care-in-albany-region-302433950.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**OneOncology and New York Oncology Hematology Join Forces to Enhance Cancer Care in ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oneoncology-york-oncology-hematology-join-120200838.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/18/2025 | [**Tempus assembles advisory board to guide oncology research**](https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-pulse/tempus-ai-assembles-oncology-advisory-board) | [[Crains Chicago Business]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**GenomOncology Announces BioMCP: Open Source Model Context Protocol (MCP) for ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/genomoncology-announces-biomcp-open-source-model-context-protocol-mcp-for-biomedical-ai-assistants-and-agents-302425734.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**GenomOncology Announces BioMCP: Open Source Model Context Protocol (MCP) for ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/genomoncology-announces-biomcp-open-source-143400625.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**American Oncology Network Value-Based Care Director Anne Marie Rainey Appointed to ACCC Board of Trustees**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/american-oncology-network-value-based-care-director-anne-marie-rainey-appointed-to-accc-board-of-trustees-1034559350) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**MEDITECH Expanse Genomics and GenomOncology Integration Drives Targeted Cancer ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meditech-expanse-genomics-genomoncology-integration-144700519.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/25/2025 | [**American Oncology Network Launches Cloud-Based Laboratory Information System to ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-oncology-network-launches-cloud-130000648.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/24/2025 | [**Photodynamic Therapies in Oncology Market is Predicted to Exhibit Remarkable Growth ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/photodynamic-therapies-oncology-market-predicted-180000836.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/13/2025 | [**GenomOncology and Pillar Biosciences Announce Co-Marketing Partnership to Advance ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/genomoncology-pillar-biosciences-announce-co-152300388.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**The Critical Role of Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials**](https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/the-critical-role-of-diversity-in-cancer-clinical-trials) | [[Pharmacy Times]] | | 2/5/2025 | [**32 Physicians and Surgeons from Virginia Cancer Specialists Named as NorthernVirginia ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/32-physicians-and-surgeons-from-virginia-cancer-specialists-named-as-northernvirginia-magazines-2025-top-doctors-302367661.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/5/2025 | [**32 Physicians and Surgeons from Virginia Cancer Specialists Named as NorthernVirginia ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/32-physicians-surgeons-virginia-cancer-120400734.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/5/2025 | [**32 Physicians and Surgeons from Virginia Cancer Specialists Named as NorthernVirginia ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250205ne11203/32-physicians-and-surgeons-from-virginia-cancer-specialists-named-as-northernvirginia-magazines-2025-top-doctors) | [[Morningstar]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Taiho Pharmaceutical, Taiho Oncology, and Cullinan Therapeutics Announce Primary Endpoint Met in Phase 2b Trial of Zipalertinib in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Harboring EGFR Exon 20 Insertion...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/taiho-pharmaceutical-taiho-oncology-and-cullinan-therapeutics-announce-primary-endpoint-met-in-phase-2b-trial-of-zipalertinib-in-patients-with-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-harboring-egfr-exon-20-insertion-mutations-who-have-receiv-302362492.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**26 Physicians from Virginia Cancer Specialists Named to Washingtonian Magazine's Top ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/26-physicians-from-virginia-cancer-specialists-named-to-washingtonian-magazines-top-doctors-list-2024-302342965.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**ALX Oncology Appoints Alan Sandler, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alx-oncology-appoints-alan-sandler-130000660.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**ALX Oncology Appoints Alan Sandler, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/alx-oncology-appoints-alan-sandler-m-d-as-chief-medical-officer-1034017249) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 10/10/2024 | [**Targeted Oncology™ announces Eric Cheung, D.O., as the second recipient of the 2024 Oncology Icons award**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/targeted-oncology-announces-eric-cheung-d-o-as-the-second-recipient-of-the-2024-oncology-icons-award-1033835467) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 9/18/2024 | [**Oncology Information Systems Market Trends and Insights 2024 - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/883055-oncology-information-systems-market-trends-and-insights-2024.html) | whatech.com | | 8/19/2024 | [**Pair of Partnerships Boosts OneOncology's Presence in South Carolina**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/pair-of-partnerships-boosts-oneoncology-s-presence-in-south-carolina) | [[AJMC]] | | 8/16/2024 | [**New guidelines on how to report clinical sequencing data help doctors make decisions about cancer treatment**](https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-guidelines-on-how-to-report-clinical-sequencing-data-help-doctors-make-decisions-about-cancer-treatment/ar-AA1oVz7F) | msn.com | | 7/15/2024 | [**Lowcountry Oncology Associates Partners with OneOncology**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lowcountry-oncology-associates-partners-with-oneoncology-302196343.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Fuse Oncology**: A company focused on standardizing clinical workflows in radiation oncology through partnerships and technology integration. - **OneOncology**: A network aimed at enhancing cancer care delivery by enabling independent oncology practices to improve patient access and reduce costs. - **Oncology Ventures**: A healthcare investment firm focused on data-driven startups enhancing cancer care and research. - **GenomOncology**: Specializes in precision medicine for oncology, utilizing data-driven solutions to improve patient outcomes. - **Elevation Oncology**: A biotechnology company focused on developing targeted therapies for cancer treatment. - **Citius Oncology**: A company advancing cancer therapeutics, recently receiving FDA approval for LYMPHIR, a targeted therapy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. - **Integrated Oncology Network (ION)**: A network of cancer care providers expanding its services and partnerships to enhance patient care. - **Aktis Oncology**: A biotechnology company developing targeted alpha radiopharmaceuticals for solid tumors, focusing on innovative treatment approaches. - **United Urology Group**: A leading urology management services organization that has been acquired by OneOncology to improve cancer care delivery. - **Xtalks**: An organization offering educational webinars on various life sciences topics, including advanced oncology care and CAR-T therapies. - **Champions Oncology**: A company that entered a licensing agreement with Weill Cornell Medicine to distribute hematological patient-derived xenograft models, enhancing its research capabilities. - **Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)**: An organization supporting pharmacy professionals in oncology, enhancing cancer care through education and advocacy. - **Certis Oncology Solutions**: A company specializing in AI and machine learning for precision medicine in oncology. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **OneOncology**: A network of oncology practices focused on enhancing patient care through shared resources and support while maintaining local independence. - **OneOncology and Navigating Cancer**: Acquisition aimed at enhancing care management and patient-reported outcomes tools for oncology practices. - **OneOncology and NYOH**: Collaboration to enhance cancer care services while maintaining NYOH's independence. - **OneOncology and SMOC**: A partnership aimed at enhancing cancer service delivery in Eastern North Carolina, allowing SMOC to expand its services. - **OneOncology and United Urology Group**: This partnership aims to combine oncology and urology management services to improve patient care and operational efficiencies. - **Lowcountry Oncology Associates and OneOncology**: A partnership to expand cancer service delivery in Charleston, South Carolina. - **OneOncology and Beacon Clinic**: A partnership to enhance cancer care services while maintaining the clinic's independence. - **Oncology Ventures and Cardinal Health**: Collaboration to support investments in innovative cancer care solutions. - **Atropos Health and Ontada**: Enhancing care protocols and treatments in oncology through real-world clinical data. - **Fuse Oncology and ACRO**: A strategic agreement to commercialize ACROPath, a clinical pathways platform for radiation oncology. - **Anderson Area Cancer Center and OneOncology**: Collaborated to improve cancer service delivery in South Carolina, focusing on personalized cancer care close to home. - **Tennessee Oncology and The Surgical Clinic**: Collaboration to enhance surgical care offerings for cancer patients. - **Athena Oncology and IDEOlogy Health**: An agreement to provide multi-channel medical education to enhance cancer care quality. - **Champions Oncology and Weill Cornell Medicine**: A licensing agreement to distribute and commercialize patient-derived xenograft models, bridging academic research with industry. - **Community Oncology Partners and CBRE**: A partnership to develop future medical oncology sites, improving access to cancer care. - **Caris Life Sciences and Ontada**: Combining genomic and clinical data to enhance cancer care and develop next-generation therapies. - **Aktis Oncology and Eli Lilly**: Established a strategic collaboration to advance research and development efforts in oncology. - **GenomOncology and Pillar Biosciences**: Co-marketing partnership to integrate technologies for enhanced precision oncology care. - **AllyGPO and IDEOlogy Health**: Partnered to provide multi-channel medical education for oncology practice members, enhancing educational resources and clinical data access. - **Swarm Oncology and Cellex Cell Professionals**: Partnership to enhance manufacturing and clinical development of novel T cell therapies. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Precision Oncology**: An ongoing trend in oncology that emphasizes personalized treatment strategies based on individual patient profiles and molecular characteristics. - **Oncology Information Systems Market**: Expected to grow to $4.28 billion by 2028, influenced by advancements in healthcare technology and regulatory changes. - **Cardio-Oncology Initiatives**: The European Society of Cardiology is launching a conference to address cardiovascular health in cancer treatment, highlighting the need for integrated care. - **Fierce Oncology Newsletter**: A new publication providing insights into the latest developments in cancer therapies for oncology professionals. - **OncWeekly**: A digital platform launched to enhance healthcare professional engagement in oncology by providing access to trials and research. - **Value-Based Oncology Care**: Emphasizes cost efficiency and high-quality outcomes through integrated multidisciplinary teams. - **Clinical Oncology Next Generation Sequencing Market**: Projected to grow significantly, driven by advancements in precision medicine and increasing cancer incidence. - **Molecular Oncology Program at NYU Langone Health**: Aims to classify tumors based on molecular makeup to optimize patient-specific therapies and clinical trial participation. - **Community Oncology Initiatives**: Efforts to support community oncology practices through alliances and technology to improve patient care and reduce administrative burdens. - **Supportive Oncology Programs**: Research indicates that these programs can reduce hospital admissions and improve patient care efficiency. - **AI in Oncology**: Artificial intelligence is being integrated into oncology services to enhance decision-making, treatment planning, and patient management, with companies like AON adopting AI technologies. - **HerHealth Oncology Congress 2025**: A congress focusing on advancements in women's oncology, emphasizing specialized discussions and evidence-based strategies. - **Community Oncology Partners (COP)**: Plans to develop over 300 oncology clinics to improve access to cancer care for underserved populations. - **Telehealth in Oncology**: Despite high satisfaction rates, telehealth usage among oncology patients has declined post-pandemic, necessitating targeted strategies to enhance adoption. - **Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)**: The global NGS market in oncology is projected to grow significantly, driven by the demand for precision medicine and regulatory approvals of NGS-based tests. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Shortage of Medical Oncologists**: A growing concern that could hinder the delivery of oncology care as demand increases. - **Access to Care**: Despite advancements in oncology, there are ongoing concerns regarding access to innovative treatments, particularly in underserved and rural areas. - **Shortage of Oncologists**: A national shortage of oncologists increasing the importance of integrating pharmacy professionals into cancer care teams. - **Clinical Trial Design**: Oncology drug development faces challenges in designing effective clinical trials and engaging patients. - **Data Integration Issues**: Challenges in integrating data within oncology informatics systems, impacting the effectiveness of cancer treatment and research. - **Health Disparities**: Ongoing need to address health disparities in cancer care, emphasizing early detection and prevention strategies. - **Regulatory Landscape**: The evolving regulatory environment poses challenges for oncology drug development, necessitating adaptive strategies to meet new guidelines. - **Complexities of Oncology Care**: Rigid payment models often fail due to the complexities of oncology treatment options. - **Regulatory Challenges**: Navigating regulatory impacts on clinical trials and drug approvals continues to be a significant hurdle in oncology. - **Administrative Burden**: Oncologists face significant administrative tasks that detract from patient care, which partnerships like DeepScribe and CARTI aim to alleviate. - **Treatment Resistance**: Ongoing research is needed to address treatment resistance in cancer therapies, particularly in advanced solid tumors. - **Fragmentation in Care Delivery**: Current challenges in oncology care include difficulties in care coordination and referral processes, impacting the overall patient experience. - **Community Oncology Challenges**: Declining reimbursements and increased administrative burdens threaten the sustainability of community oncology practices. - **Antitrust Issues**: Advocacy groups are urging regulators to block recent oncology practice network deals due to concerns over reduced competition and vertical integration. - **Decline in Telehealth Adoption**: Post-pandemic decline in telehealth usage among oncology patients raises concerns about access and continuity of care. - **Patient Access to Care**: Ensuring equitable access to cancer care, especially in underserved areas, remains a critical concern. - **Complexity and Cost of Cancer Treatments**: The increasing complexity and costs associated with cancer treatments necessitate addressing drug affordability and accessibility. - **Data Privacy and AI Ethics**: The integration of AI in oncology raises concerns regarding data privacy, algorithm development, and ethical considerations that must be addressed. - **Skilled Professional Shortage**: There is a notable shortage of skilled professionals, particularly in oncology and radiology, impacting care delivery. - **Reimbursement Rate Declines**: Significant declines in Medicare reimbursement rates for radiation therapy pose challenges for oncology practices. ## Related Topics [[Medical Oncology]]; [[Surgical Oncology]]; [[Precision Oncology]]; [[Ocular Oncology]]; [[Gynecologic Oncology]]; [[Pediatric Oncology]]; [[Radiation Oncology]]