Dena Westphalen, PharmD, is a pharmacist who works in medical affairs supporting clinical trial research in oncology and neurology. In her role, she supports the clinical development and strategy of novel molecules in solid tumors. Westphalen earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Creighton University. In her free time, she is passionate about creating accurate medication information for people to learn more about their treatments.
Recent WebMD content from Dena Westphalen, PharmD
- Bortezomib (Velcade, Boruzu)
- Hemlibra (Emicizumab-kxwh)
- Idelvion (Factor IX, Recombinant/Albumin Fusion Protein)
- Kisunla (donanemab-azbt)
- Daybue (Trofinetide)
- Mavenclad (cladribine)
- Trifluridine (Viroptic)
- Mycophenolate (Cellcept, Myfortic, and others)
- Mercaptopurine (Purinethol, Purixan)
- Azacitidine (Vidaza)
- Gemcitabine (Gemzar, Infugem)
- Lenalidomide (Revlimid)
- Paclitaxel (Taxol)
- Cabozantinib (Cabometyx, Cometriq)
- Cisplatin
- Carboplatin
- Cyclophosphamide
- Docetaxel (Taxotere, others)
- Temozolomide (Temodar)
- Leucovorin
- Wilate (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex)
- Humate P (Antihemophilic Factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex)
- Alphanate (Antihemophilic factor/von Willebrand Factor Complex)
- Hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea, and others)
- Tecentriq Hybreza (atezolizumab/hyaluronidase-tqjs)
- Sunitinib (Sutent)
- Regorafenib (Stivarga)
- Midostaurin (Rydapt)
- Ofev (nintedanib)
- Perjeta (pertuzumab)
- How Keytruda Works for Endometrial Cancer
- How Keytruda Works for Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Jemperli: A New Treatment for Endometrial Cancer
- Managing Multiple Sclerosis With Mavenclad
- How Keytruda Works for Cervical Cancer
- Your Guide to Jakafi for Polycythemia Vera: What You Need to Know
- How Keytruda Works for Lung Cancer
- How Libtayo Works for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
- How Jaypirca Works for Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)
- What to Know About Lutathera for Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (GEP-NETs)
- Your Guide to Opzelura for Vitiligo – What You Need to Know
- How Columvi Works to Treat Lymphoma
- Treating Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma With Brukinsa
- Treating Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma With Venclexta
- Navigating Prostate Cancer: What to Know About Nubeqa
- What to Know About Erleada for Prostate Cancer
- How Kisqali Works for Breast Cancer
- How Darzalex Faspro Works for Multiple Myeloma
- How Darzalex Works for Multiple Myeloma
- How Alecensa Works for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Lynparza for Ovarian Cancer
- How Zynlonta Works for B-Cell Lymphoma
- How Xofigo Works for Prostate Cancer
- How Orgovyx Works for Prostate Cancer
- How Scemblix Works for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- How Verzenio Works for Metastatic Breast Cancer
- How Verzenio Works for Early Breast Cancer
- Ibrance for Breast Cancer
- How Tagrisso Works for Lung Cancer
- Retevmo: Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer Treatment