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Thursday, 31 May 2012

ASCO: Celebrate Successes and Prepare to Support Patients in the Future

Posted on 11:38 by Unknown
The annual scientific meeting for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) starts this weekend in Chicago. This meeting is the premier scientific meeting for new clinical data in oncology. Reflecting on this important meeting I’m reminded of the significant advances that have been made in the last 15 years in treating cancer. Several trends fill me with hope for the future, including…

1) Increasing use of oral therapies
2) Molecularly targeted therapies offer decreased side effects versus traditional chemotherapy
3) The possibility that cancer, in many cases, can be treated as a chronic condition with an emphasis on on-going therapy
    Cancer treatment is certainly much more effective, manageable, and tolerable than it was 15 years ago. While there are many advances in oncology treatment to celebrate, significant challenges remain including…  

    * Patient adherence to treatment—As more oral treatments are used for treating cancer, patients and their caregivers take on a greater role for ensuring treatments are taken regularly and at prescribed doses. With treatments administered in a physician’s office or medical center the nurses see patients regularly and ensure treatments are administered as prescribed and at appropriate times. 

    * Changing needs of patients and caregivers—As patients and caregivers take on more responsibility for administering treatments, they are also taking on more responsibility for monitoring and managing side effects to treatment. This can be a frightening responsibility for caregivers and more can be done to support them in this role.  

    * Increased costs for treatment—On average targeted therapies cost significantly more than traditional chemotherapeutic agents. The increased cost is an issue for all stakeholders involved in oncology treatment including patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, payers, and life science companies. Patient co-pay and financial assistance programs are critical in helping many patients pay for their treatment.
      For life science companies these challenges are significant, and they are also opportunities to engage with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. To begin, ensure you…  

      * Understand the patient’s treatment journey, and in particular, the barriers they face in remaining adherent and compliant with treatment 

      * Develop and implement comprehensive patient support programs that are a resource and guide for patient’s during their treatment journey  

      * Inform and educate healthcare providers on the details of patient and caregiver support programs
        As a pharmaceutical call center, we provide as-needed call-in support for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to answer questions about a product and its side effects, enroll patients in a support program, and connect patients with co-pay assistance resources. Our Medical Advisory Board works with us to design programs focused on meeting the needs of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

        I’d like to hear from you. What challenges does your oncology product(s) face? Please join the conversation and share your thoughts, challenges and questions.

        I’ll be in Chicago at the ASCO meeting. If you’ll be at ASCO, please send me an e-mail and we’ll schedule a time to get together. I always enjoy learning about the challenges you're facing.

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