Maurie Markman, MD

Process Gets Overlooked in the Obsession With Outcomes in Oncology

February 14th 2019

It is essential to appreciate that precision cancer medicine is a process, not an event.

Intellectual Conflicts of Interest Pose Hidden Dangers to Scientific Accuracy

February 1st 2019

The model of an independent and self-regulating academic medical community continues to be challenged through widely reported accusations of serious scientific misconduct, failure of investigators to report potential financial conflicts of interest, and suggestions of inadequate transparency related to the questionable role of academic researchers in the analysis and reporting of industry-sponsored clinical trial results.

Dr. Markman Discusses Concept of Precision Medicine in Gynecologic Cancers

January 23rd 2019

Maurie Markman, MD, president of Medicine and Science, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, editor-in-chief, OncologyLive, and 2018 Giant of Cancer Care for Gynecological Cancers, discusses the concept of precision medicine in gynecologic cancers.

Be More Sensitive to the Toxicities of Cancer Therapy

January 16th 2019

The concept of chronic disease management in cancer has been and continues to be inadequately considered.

Dr. Markman on Cost Effectiveness of Precision Medicine in Gynecologic Cancers

January 15th 2019

Maurie Markman, MD, president of Medicine and Science, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, editor-in-chief, OncologyLive, and 2018 Giant of Cancer Care for Gynecological Cancers, discusses the cost effectiveness of precision medicine in gynecologic cancers.

Dr. Markman on Unmet Needs in Endometrial and Cervical Cancers

January 9th 2019

Maurie Markman, MD, president of Medicine and Science, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, editor-in-chief, OncologyLive, and 2018 Giant of Cancer Care for Gynecological Cancers, discusses unmet needs in endometrial and cervical cancers.

Dr. Markman Discusses Treating Ovarian Cancer as Chronic Disease

January 4th 2019

Maurie Markman, MD, president of Medicine and Science, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, editor-in-chief, OncologyLive, and 2018 Giant of Cancer Care for Gynecological Cancers, discusses the treatment of ovarian cancer as a chronic disease.

Added Factors Put the Overall Survival Endpoint to the Test

January 3rd 2019

The impact of subsequent lines of treatment on trial outcomes can be substantial, seriously challenging the relevance of OS as an objectively meaningful study endpoint.

No Easy Answers for Discussing Outcomes With Patients

December 23rd 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, discusses how to address the important issue of survival following a cancer diagnosis.

Dr. Markman on Unmet Needs in Rare Gynecologic Cancers

December 12th 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, president of Medicine and Science, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 2018 Giant of Cancer Care for Gynecologic Cancers, discusses unmet needs in rare gynecologic cancers.

New Strategies Are Needed as Ovarian Cancer Becomes a Chronic Disease

December 10th 2018

Since the introduction of platinum agents in ovarian cancer, it is reasonable to suggest there have been only limited changes in the basic paradigm of ovarian cancer management over the past several decades.

A Strategy Built on Shared Values May Help Boost HPV Vaccination Rate

December 4th 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, discusses the steps that the scientific community needs to take to increase public acceptance of the vaccine against the human papillomavirus.

Dr. Markman on Precision Medicine in Ovarian Cancer

November 30th 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, president of Medicine and Science, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, editor-in-chief, OncologyLive, and 2018 Giant of Cancer Care for Gynecological Cancers, discusses the impact of precision medicine in ovarian cancer.

Dr. Markman on the Concept of Biosimilars in Oncology

November 27th 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, president of Medicine and Science, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, editor-in-chief, OncologyLive, and 2018 Giant of Cancer Care® for Gynecological Cancers, discusses the concept of biosimilars in oncology.

Single Versus Multiagent Therapy: It's Time to Revisit the Choices

November 22nd 2018

Maurie Markman, MD discusses the importance of objective evidence when using a combination approach as opposed to a single-agent treatment.

Dr. Markman Discusses the Future of Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

November 15th 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, president of Medicine and Science, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, editor-in-chief, OncologyLive, and 2018 Giant of Cancer Care® for Gynecological Cancers, discusses the future of treatment for patients with ovarian cancer.

New Tools Needed to Manage Toxicities in Modern Era of Cancer Therapy

November 2nd 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, discusses the search for less toxic strategies for the treatment of cancer that may lessen the negative impact on quality of life while maintaining therapeutic efficacy.

Genetic Revolution Should Not Overlook Privacy Concerns

October 15th 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, discusses privacy concerns associated with genetic testing.

Early-Stage Oncology Trials Increasingly Yield Therapeutic Benefits

September 29th 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, discusses the clinical benefit of early-stage trials.

Great Advances Call for Great Vigilance and Integrity

September 24th 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, reflects on how technological advances have impacted translational science and clinical medicine.