Your AI-Trained Oncology Knowledge Connection!
Dr Kishan discusses the use of MRI-guided SBRT in prostate cancer to reduce acute genitourinary and gastrointestinal toxicity; findings from the MIRAGE study; and how MRI-guided SBRT allows for tighter planning margins, thereby reducing both physician-reported and patient-reported bowel and bladder toxicities.
Dr Bidard discusses the FDA approval of elacestrant in patients with estrogen receptor–positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer, key efficacy and safety data from the EMERALD trial, and the importance of testing for ESR1 mutations in patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative disease.
Faculty from the 40th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference® feature updates in the treatment of patients across the breast cancer continuum.
In this episode of ‘How This is Building Me,’ Camidge sits down with Jalal to discuss her transition from life in Jordan to Indianapolis, Indiana, the realities of being a mother in medicine, the importance of transparency in academia, and more.
Dr Tolaney discusses the FDA approval of sacituzumab govitecan in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer; key data from the TROPiCS-02 trial; and how this agent can fulfill unmet needs for this patient population.
Dr Raez discusses findings from a study of patients with newly diagnosed non–small cell lung cancer who received both liquid and tissue biopsy, the benefits of liquid biopsy’s relatively short turnaround time, and financial barriers to conducting multiple next-generation sequencing tests per patient.
Drs Milner, Dalal, and Ligon discuss hematopoietic stem cell transplant in children with severe aplastic anemia, graft failure risk factors in children receiving hematopoietic cell transplant for non-malignant disorders, and the use of mediports for CAR T-cell infusion.
Dr Herbst discusses the FDA approval of adjuvant pembrolizumab in non–small cell lung cancer, key efficacy and safety data from the KEYNOTE-091 trial, and future research efforts that may further improve outcomes in this population.
Drs Khushalani, Dietrich, Luke, and Patel discuss the nuances of defining resectability in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, the evolving treatment paradigm of resectable disease, and how to translate updated data with cemiplimab into clinical practice.
Dr Jakubowiak discusses interim findings from the ATLAS trial of lenalidomide plus carfilzomib and dexamethasone vs lenalidomide maintenance in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, contextualizes these data within the broader post-transplant landscape, and previews the next steps for this research.
Dr Leslie discusses the FDA approval of pirtobrutinib in patients with MCL previously treated with a BTK inhibitor, key efficacy and safety findings from the BRUIN trial, and potential treatment sequencing strategies in patients with resistance to covalent BTK inhibitors.
As carcinoembryonic antigen–related cell adhesion molecule 5 continues to show promise a target in patients with non–small cell lung cancer, refinements in testing and the understanding of the implications of its inhibition remain under investigation.
Dr Mascarenhas discusses established standards of care and ongoing research with JAK inhibitors in patients with myelofibrosis; the available frontline treatment options in this disease; and the nuances of myelofibrosis treatment sequencing.
In this episode of ‘How This is Building Me,’ Camidge sits down with Bauml to discuss the transition from academia to industry, reasons for the move, expectations for the future, and more.
Drs Flinn, Lamanna, Brown, and Tam discuss the FDA approval of zanubrutinib in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
Advances in the development of bispecific antibodies have demonstrated response rates close to or surpassing those of other agents in development, offering investigators an avenue to pursue phase 3 studies such as EPCORE DLBCL-1 to challenge standard of care with the CD3 × CD20 agent, epcoritamab in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
A renewed focus on dismantling the barriers and closing gaps in care will aid in the mission to drive down the rate of cancer mortality and incidence across disease states.
Drs Short and Reagan discuss risk factors that can contribute to patients’ likelihood of developing tumor lysis syndrome, preventive measures for patients most at risk, and the clinical implications of standard treatment options for patients with tumor lysis syndrome.
Dr D’Amato discusses research in sarcoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumor, incorporating circulating tumor DNA analysis into routine reevaluation of patients with progressive disease, and the importance of establishing a drug’s clinical profile in non–trial target ethnic populations.
Dr Strickler discusses the FDA approval of tucatinib plus trastuzumab in metastatic colorectal cancer, key efficacy and safety findings from the MOUNTAINEER trial, and ongoing research seeking to address remaining unmet needs in this population.
Dr Rosenthal discusses the care of adolescent and young adult patients with Hodgkin lymphoma, the discrepancies between pediatric and adult oncologists that result in differing treatment approaches, and common concerns these patients have as they navigate their diagnosis and treatment alongside other life changes.
Dr Nair discusses a study evaluating the role of yoga as a complementary therapy in patients with breast cancer, how these results emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary breast cancer care, and the potential applications of these findings beyond breast cancer.
Jose Pablo Leone, MD, discusses the distinguishing features of male breast cancer, explains the benefits and limitations of current treatments, and emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about this breast cancer subset to propel further research.
Dr Shore discusses the FDA approval of nadofaragene firadenovec in non–muscle invasive bladder cancer, the benefits of this therapy’s administration method and schedule, and how this agent’s efficacy and safety pave the way for future treatment advances.
Although fully addressing the financial hardship of patients with cancer requires a complex, multifaceted approach, even small changes may ease these burdens and improve patient outcomes.
Drs Goetz and Choong discuss the potential for adjuvant endocrine therapy omission in patients with estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer who have a pathologic complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Data presented during the 2022 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition showcased practice-changing updates from several studies across hematologic malignancies. Experts across hematologic cancers were on hand to discuss long-term readouts, the introduction of novel regimens for several diseases, and the impact of new data and trends in care for patients.
Dr Dy discusses the development of CEACAM5-directed antibody-drug conjugates in non–small cell lung cancer, ongoing research with tusamitamab ravtansine, and the potential role of competing docetaxel-based combination strategies in the second-line setting.
Dr Giacchetti discusses the findings from a study of patient-selected timing of the daily oral intake of adjuvant hormone therapy and everolimus in breast cancer and how this study highlights the need for further research combining the fields of chronobiology and oncology.
Dr Hilal discusses data with frontline ibrutinib, acalabrutinib, and zanubrutinib in chronic lymphocytic leukemia; remaining uncertainties regarding the use of BTK inhibitors to manage this disease; and how a patient’s minimal residual disease status influences their subsequent treatment options.
