Real-World Data to Inform Lung Treatment in the Future – Targeted Oncology

CONTEXT:  Short article but nice explainer video on why RWR is so important in oncology research

IMPACT:  Medium

READ TIME:  1 min

Quality Level Mean [1 – 10]:  8

1. “Robert Coleman, MD, FACOG, FACS, an oncologist and chief scientific officer for US Oncology Research at MsKesson and affiliate of Texas Oncology, discusses the research model he utilizes to bring more patient research to the lung cancer field, a topic he presented during the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Annual Meeting.” 

2. “In lung cancer, there is always a need for research, says Coleman.” 

3. “This data will likely come from real-world research rather than clinical trial research.” 

4. “The presence of comorbidities, age, performance status, and other factors play a role in how patients respond to therapy, Coleman notes.” 

5. “With real-world research through programs like MyLung and others, the lung cancer field has a better chance of understanding how best to treat the various subgroups of patients.” 

Source URL: https://www.targetedonc.com/view/real-world-data-to-inform-lung-treatment-in-the-future