Authors


Jerry Le Pow Spivak, MD

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Dr. Spivak on Diagnosing Essential Thrombocythemia

Jerry L​e Pow Spivak, MD, discusses diagnosing essential thrombocythemia.


Courtney DiNardo, MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Final Thoughts on New Developments and Emerging Agents 

Panelists conclude by reviewing possible advancements on the horizon in AML such as the potential emergence of Menin inhibitors and bispecific T-cell engagers as well as improved methods for predicting response and preventing relapse.  


Anita Kumar, MD

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Dr. Kumar on Treatment Considerations with BTK Inhibitors in MCL

Anita Kumar, MD, discusses considerations for the use of second-line BTK inhibitors in patients with mantle cell lymphoma who progress on BTK inhibitors.


Jennifer Woyach, MD, Ohio State University

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CLL: Final Thoughts

An expert panel provides their final thoughts about the future of the chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment landscape.


Noelle Loconte, MD, FASCO

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Carbone Partner Perspectives: Alcohol: The Carcinogen We’re Not Talking About

Despite alarming figures and trends, public awareness of alcohol as a carcinogen remains low.


Hans Wildiers, MD

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Dr. Wildiers on the Final Results of the AIPAC Trial in HR+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer

Hans Wildiers, MD, medical oncologist, Department of Medical Oncology, full professor, Faculty of Medicine, member, Laboratory of Experimental Oncology, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, discusses the final results of the phase 2b AIPAC trial (NCT02614833) in hormone receptor (HR)–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.


Yoomi Lee, MD

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Dr. Lee on Selecting a Treatment Approach for Neuroendocrine Tumors

Yoomi Lee, MD, discusses her process for selecting a treatment approach for patients with neuroendocrine tumors.


US Oncology

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McKesson’s Practice Insights Designated as a 2024 Qualified Clinical Data Registry by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

McKesson has received approval from the CMS to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry.


Cancer Treatment Centers of America

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America Grows Medical Oncologist Roster Across Hospitals

Medical oncologists Dr. Ajaz Khan, Dr. Ryan Engel, and Dr. Nitika Sharma are the latest board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians who have chosen to practice medicine at Cancer Treatment Centers of America®.


Mohamad Ezzeddine Allaf, MD

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Dr. Allaf on Evaluating the PROSPER-RCC Trial Results in RCC

Mohamad Ezzeddine Allaf, MD, discusses several key considerations when interpreting and extrapolating initial results from the phase 3 PROSPER-RCC trial in renal cell carcinoma.


Dan Lodder, MBA

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The Future of Reimbursement: How AI Can Revolutionize Oncology Practices

By retrospectively analyzing health care financial data and using the intelligence generated to guide future claims to a more successful outcome, machine learning platforms may reduce the need for repeated insurance submissions and appeals and can improve the practice’s clean claim rate.


UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Cancer Blood Tests Jumpstart Diagnoses and Targeted Therapy

New research led by a UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center clinical scientist shows blood tests used to hunt for cancer DNA may help detect cancers faster and guide the use of targeted therapies.



Laurence Albigès, MD, PhD

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Dr Albigès on the Efficacy of Cabozantinib in Pretreated RCC

Laurence Albigès, MD, PhD, discusses on the safety and efficacy of cabozantinib in patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma with a clear cell component.


Cindy Neunert, MD

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Future Directions in the Management of Immune Thrombocytopenia

Expert panelists reflect on the advent of newer therapies in immune thrombocytopenia and look toward future evolutions in care.


Neil Desai, MD

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Dr Desai on the Benefits and Limitations of Bladder Preservation With Chemoradiation in MIBC

Neil Desai, MD, discusses the potential benefits and limitations of utilizing chemoradiation or triple modality therapy for bladder preservation in the upfront management of patients with locally advanced, nonmetastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancer.


Mitchell E. Horwitz, MD

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Practical Advice for Management of Chronic GVHD

The panel provides advice for community providers treating patients with chronic GVHD, stressing effective communication, staying updated on evolving drugs, and collaborating with specialized multidisciplinary groups for optimal patient care.


VCU Massey Cancer Center

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Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer at Higher Risk of Death Following Heart Issues; Threshold for Treating Risk Factors Should Be Lower

Survivors of childhood cancer are at a significantly higher risk of death following a major cardiovascular event than the general public.


Courtney Marabella, OncLive
Courtney Marabella

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Addition of Dalpiciclib to Fulvestrant Improves PFS in HR+ Advanced Breast Cancer

The addition of dalpiciclib to fulvestrant significantly prolonged progression-free survival vs fulvestrant alone in patients with hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, according to data from an interim analysis of the phase 3 DAWNA-1 trial.


Natalie S. Callander, MD, University of Washington Carbone Cancer Center

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Multiple Myeloma: Unmet Needs and Future Directions in Care

After discussing earlier-line use of CAR T-cell therapy in patients with multiple myeloma, the panel considers key takeaways and future evolutions in the treatment landscape.


Michael Hagensee, MD, PhD

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Dr Hagensee on Strategies For Cervical Cancer Prevention

Michael Hagensee, MD, PhD, discusses strategies for cervical cancer prevention and ongoing research investigating barriers to cervical cancer treatment.


Dan S. Childs, MD

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Dr Childs on Treatment With Olaparib Plus Abiraterone in mCRPC

Dan S. Childs, MD, discusses treatment with olaparib and abiraterone in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.


Avan Armaghani, MD

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Dr Armaghani on the Investigation of De-Escalated Treatment Approaches in TNBC

Avan Armaghani,cdiscusses the feasibility of de-escalating treatment in triple-negative breast cancer, as well as planned or ongoing research investigating this approach in the neoadjuvant and metastatic settings.


Elizabeth O’Donnell, MD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Expanding Cancer Screening: The Future of Blood-Based Testing

Closing out their panel, experts discuss the potential of blood-based tests to democratize access to cancer screening, complement existing protocols, and achieve early detection goals in the fight against cancer.


Jyoti Patel, MD, FASCO, Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine

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Future Directions in Biomarker-Based Oncology

Experts in oncology discuss future directions in biomarker-driven therapy.


Michael Leung, PharmD, BCOP

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Patient Case 3: A 57-Year-Old Man With Cecal Colon Adenocarcinoma

Michael Leung, PharmD, presents the case of a 57-year-old man with cecal colon adenocarcinoma and provides his initial thoughts, particularly on adverse event management.


Robert W. Holloway, MD

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The Future of Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Oncologists contemplate what ovarian cancer treatment will look like in the future and exciting clinical trials in progress.


Robert Huddart, PhD

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Dr Huddart on the FDA Approval of Erdafitinib in FGFR3+ Urothelial Cancer

Robert Huddart, PhD, discusses the FDA approval of erdafitinib for patients with FGFR3-altered metastatic urothelial carcinoma.


Pankit Vachhani, MD

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Future of MF

Experts discuss how treatments, either monotherapy or combination, may impact the treatment landscape for MF and how they might choose among the new agents.


M. Carmen Mir, MD, PhD

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Key Takeaways on Evolving Bladder Cancer Treatment Landscape

The expert panel concludes its discussion by providing key takeaways on the evolving bladder cancer treatment landscape following ESMO 2023.