Vanessa Ira

Vanessa Ira is the senior managing editor for GU Oncology Now and Cancer Nursing Today. She regularly edits and writes for both brands’ websites.

Articles by Vanessa Ira

Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
The findings are notable for a patient population that has limited treatment options.
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Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) methylation may be used to predict treatment response in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
The TheraP ANZUP 1603 trial showed both options were suitable for men with mCRPC.
Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
The treatment was also compared to an active comparator of non-steroidal anti-androgen.
Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
Researchers hypothesized that switch maintenance therapy with the TKI would improve outcomes for the metastatic disease.
Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
The data were from a randomized phase-2 study assessing new treatment combinations in patients with advanced clear cell RCC.
Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
The findings could lead to improved outcomes in men with PSMA PET-positive mCRPC.
Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
Researchers found it had clinical efficacy regardless of patients' prior treatment or standard of care chosen.
Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
The results mean that progression-free survival endpoints could be used to expediate phase-3 clinical trials.
Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
The rate of relapses occurring 2 or 5 years after disease-free survival is low among testicular cancer patients, study finds.
Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
The association between health-related quality of life and clinical outcomes was identified in the CheckMate 214 study.
Vanessa IraASCO 2022 | November 11, 2022
There were previously no data comparing second-generation ARIs with first-generation ARIs.
Vanessa IraAUA 2022 | May 18, 2022
Focal ablative salvage therapy may confer good oncological control for patients with recurrent cancer.
Vanessa IraAUA 2022 | September 15, 2022
The mental health data comes from one of the largest randomized-controlled trials to date.
Vanessa IraAUA 2022 | May 18, 2022
Estimation of life expectancy is critical for evaluating the benefit of PSA screening for prostate cancer.
Vanessa IraAUA 2022 | May 18, 2022
Researchers evaluated a hypothetical pragmatic trial of adjuvant radiotherapy in patients with pN1 prostate cancer.
Vanessa IraAUA 2022 | September 19, 2022
Minorities experience disparities in shared decision-making when it comes to discussions on the advantages of PSA testing.
Vanessa IraAUA 2022 | May 17, 2022
The findings suggest potential opportunities for more targeted therapy in aggressive prostate cancer.
Vanessa IraAUA 2022 | May 17, 2022
Research findings show the benefits of vegetarian, vegan, and other plant-based diets for patients with prostate cancer.
Vanessa IraAUA 2022 | May 17, 2022
Uptake of active surveillance remains suboptimal for patients with low-risk prostate cancer.