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Study Group: Nexavar Prescribers: Oncologists(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 66

This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.

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Donald Fleming, MD, Division Head of Hematology and Oncology, Davis Health System, Inc.Donald Fleming, MD
Division Head of Hematology and Oncology
Davis Health System, Inc.

Donald Fleming, MD, is the Head of Hematology-Oncology at the Medical Center of Vincennes. Previously, Dr. Fleming was a Tenured Professor in the Division of Hematology-Oncology at University of Louisville. He has published over 25 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and remains involved in clinical...


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Taral Patel, MD, Oncologist, Mid Ohio Oncology Hematology Inc.Taral Patel, MD
Oncologist
Mid Ohio Oncology Hematology Inc.

Taral Patel, MD, is an Oncologist in private practice with Mid Ohio Oncology-Hematology, Inc. He treats patients with both cancer and blood disorders. Dr. Patel has been a principal investigator for multiple clinical trials in colon cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma, and growth factor. He has been on the...


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Eric Whitman, MD, Medical Director, Office of Grants and Research, Atlantic Health System IncEric Whitman, MD
Medical Director, Office of Grants and Research
Atlantic Health System Inc

Eric Whitman, MD, is a Medical Director of the Office of Grants and Research for Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey. He is a board certified General Surgeon with fellowship training in surgical oncology. He specializes in melanoma care, endocrine and oncologic surgery. Dr. Whitman is also...


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Erbitux and Lung cancer | 05-23-2008
Analysis of: Phase II trial of gemcitabine, docetaxel, and cetuximab in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). | www.abstract.asco.org
Author: Donald Fleming, MD, Division Head of Hematology and Oncology, Davis Health System, Inc.

Erbitux has had a few high level trials in Non small lung cancer So far there does not appear to be a contributuion to chemotherapy Maybe we are going about it the wrong way

BRCA Mutations less risky than thought | 05-19-2008
Analysis of: Cancer-Gene Test Boosts Myriad's Sales | online.wsj.com
Author: Donald Fleming, MD, Division Head of Hematology and Oncology, Davis Health System, Inc.

New data indicates risk of invasive breast cancer in women with either BRCA mutation maybe less than previuosly thought This new information will adversely impact Myriad's business

ASA404 approach in treating lung cancer | 05-09-2008
Analysis of: ASA404 begins pivotal trial to explore new approach in treating lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death | www.pipelinereview.com
Author: Donald Fleming, MD, Division Head of Hematology and Oncology, Davis Health System, Inc.

ASA404 begins pivotal trial to explore new approach in treating lung cancer ASA404 is a drug that helps chemo treat lung cancer yet eliminate exisiting blood vessels supplying the tumors

Hedgehog pathwa drugs and chemotherapy | 05-07-2008
Analysis of: Curis Announces Genentech's Initiation of Hedgehog Antagonist Phase II Clinical Trial In Metastatic Colorectal Cancer | www.pipelinereview.com
Author: Donald Fleming, MD, Division Head of Hematology and Oncology, Davis Health System, Inc.

Hedgehog path new and will improve on chemo/biologic therapy available for colorectal cance Past attempts at ading to regimens have not always been successful ie PACE

Why Xeloda can't eliminate 5FU | 04-21-2008
Analysis of: Randomized Phase III Study of Capecitabine Plus Oxaliplatin Compared With Fluorouracil/Folinic Acid Plus Oxaliplatin As First-Line Therapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer | jco.ascopubs.org
Author: Donald Fleming, MD, Division Head of Hematology and Oncology, Davis Health System, Inc.

Xeloda has time after time demonstrated to be as good if not better than 5FU Xeloda continues to lag behind 5FU in the US Recent trial results are not likely to change things overnight

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