Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA, is a freelance medical writer and editor based in central Pennsylvania. She enjoys writing about a variety of topics including oncology, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune disorders. Previously, she conducted research investigating the role of pharmacogenetics on the efficacy of oncologic therapies.

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Oncology Information Center

Genomic Landscape of Prostate Cancer Differs by Ancestry, but Frequency of Actionable Alterations Is Similar

Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

June 17, 2021

The frequency of targetable alterations was roughly 22% in patients of African ancestry and those of European ancestry.

Final results of a landmark trial confirm the efficacy of ibrutinib for CLL and SLL—and while cardiovascular issues remain a concern, the benefits appear to outweigh the risks.

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Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Older Patients With NSCLC

Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

April 12, 2021

Use of chemotherapy among patients aged 80 years and older with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was linked to longer overall survival.

As post-transplant medications are used to reduce the body’s immune reaction to a foreign organ, the

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Some Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Found to Be at Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use After Surgery

Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

June 18, 2020

Patients with early-stage breast cancer who undergo mastectomy with or without reconstruction are at risk of prolonged opioid use.

Pooling data from physicians and patients appears to be an efficient way to answer urgent questions.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Society of Gynecologic Oncology Publishes COVID-19 Guidelines

Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

May 20, 2020

The Society of Gynecologic Oncology published recommendations to guide clinicians through shared decision making with patients about anticancer treatment.

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Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

All articles by Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

Genomic Landscape of Prostate Cancer Differs by Ancestry, but Frequency of Actionable Alterations Is Similar

Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Older Patients With NSCLC

Some Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Found to Be at Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use After Surgery

Society of Gynecologic Oncology Publishes COVID-19 Guidelines

Abnormalities Detected on Brain MRI of COVID-19 Patients in ICU