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HOPA News Late Breaking News

Late-Breaking HOPA News: Redefining Relapse: What MajesTEC-3 Means for the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

Sanja Zepcan, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, and Emily Rux, PharmD, BCOP, discuss the clinical questions raised by the recent MajesTEC-3 trial and the potential changes it finds in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

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Tools and Resources Drug Updates

Pharmacist's Application to Practice: Pirtobrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

Cristina V. Martinez, PharmD, PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident, and Hunter Sowell, PharmD, BCOP, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Oncology, analyze the potential role for pirtobrutinib in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.

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Collaborations

Pharmacy Students and Oncology Pharmacists Combat Cancer Misinformation with National Initiative

The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) is proud to team up with the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) for the Cancer Clarity Challenge, a new national competition.

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Advocacy

Congress Passes Health Extenders and PBM Reform

Here's what HOPA members should know about the end of the recent government shutdown, the resulting appropriations bills passed by Congress, and what the package includes pertaining to health care.

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HOPA News Late Breaking News

Late-Breaking HOPA News: NeoADAURA: Advancing Neoadjuvant Osimertinib for Resectable EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

Wai Tak Vince Sung, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, BCSCP, breaks down the results from the NeoADAURA trial and what its findings may mean for neoadjuvant osimertinib's role in the treatment of resectable EGFR-mutated NSCLC.

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Membership

As 2026 Forges Ahead, A Look Back at HOPA in 2025

2025 certainly brought challenges both new and familiar to HOPA, our members, our patients, and those dear to them. But it's also brought hope. It's brought progress. And it's brought an inspiring sense of purpose, passion, and community.

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Advocacy

Proposed Student Loan Limits for Nursing and Other Professions Will Contribute to Healthcare Worker Shortages

HOPA is concerned about the Department of Education's proposed language and student loan limits for professions crucial to oncology care, especially nursing. Implementation will contribute to the shortage of healthcare workers in this country.

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Tools and Resources Drug Updates

Pharmacist's Application to Practice: Taletrectinib

Benjamin Pastore, PharmD, PGY2 Adult Oncology Pharmacy Resident, and Jasmine Patel, PharmD, BCOP, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Thoracic Oncology, discuss the potential role of taletrectinib in the treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

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Tools and Resources Drug Updates

Pharmacist's Application to Practice: Zongertinib

Reyam Katchi, PharmD, PGY2 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Resident, and Kiera Roubal, PharmD, Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, break down the potential role for zongertinib in the treatment of non-squamous NSCLC with HER2 TKD activating mutations.

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Tools and Resources Drug Updates

Pharmacist's Application to Practice: Imlunestrant

Chan Tae Park, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, and Andrew Li, PharmD, BCOP, Oncology Pharmacist, dig into the potential role of imlunestrant (Inluriyo) in treating ESR1-mutated advanced/metastatic ER+, HER2- breast cancer.

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Membership

Work-Life Harmony Isn’t About Perfection; It’s About Priorities and Support

Striking the balance between work and family is challenging, but with the right mindset and support, it is possible. And when we succeed, we not only become better parents but also better pharmacists, leaders, and colleagues.

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Membership HOPA News

The Impacts of Strong Professional Relationships Between Clinical Pharmacists and Medical Science Liaisons

In this piece from the HOPA News archives, authors Megan Langer and Jake Hanlin reflect on how medical science liaisons have impacted their patient care and professional careers - and what tips they have for productively working with them.