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Dr. Han on the Differences Between CDK 4/6 Inhibitors in ER+ Breast Cancer
March 30th 2018Heather S. Han, MD, research director, medical oncologist, Department of Breast Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses the differences between CDK 4/6 inhibitors, and their efficacy as both single- and combination agents.
Dr. Strosberg on Radiolabeled Somatostatin Analogs in GEP-NETs
February 12th 2018Jonathan R. Strosberg, MD, associate professor, Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses the development of radiolabeled somatostatin analogs in the treatment of patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs).
Dr. Chavez on Combination of Ibrutinib Plus Ublituximab in CLL
September 7th 2017Julio Chavez, MD, of the Department of Malignant Hematology at Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses the potential with the combination of ibrutinib (Imbruvica) and ublituximab (TGR-1101) in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Dr. Chavez on Ongoing Efficacy and Challenges With Ibrutinib in CLL
August 1st 2017Julio Chavez, MD, of the Department of Malignant Hematology at Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses the ongoing efficacy but also challenges with ibrutinib (Imbruvica) as treatment for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Ibrutinib-Resistant Patients a Core Challenge in MCL
June 16th 2017Bijal D. Shah, MD, discusses the current treatment paradigm of MCL, what therapies are moving through the pipeline at a rapid rate, the potential benefit with CAR T-cell therapy, and pivotal biomarker studies currently being conducted.