Authors


Joseph Mikhael, MD, Translational Genomics Research Institute

Latest:

Holistic and Multidisciplinary Approaches to Multiple Myeloma Management

Closing out their program on multiple myeloma, expert panelists consider the role of holistic and multidisciplinary care when managing patients within the current paradigm.


Renee Kurz, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCNP

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Dr Kurz on Social Determinants of Health That Contribute to Disparities in Cancer Care

Renee Kurz, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCNP, discusses social determinants of health that can contribute to disparities in cancer care, highlighting examples seen throughout New Jersey that emphasize the need for further investigation into this landscape.


Dalia Kaakour, MD

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Dr George on the Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Nivolumab in ccRCC

Saby George, MD, FACP, discusses the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous nivolumab in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma, according to findings from the phase 3 CheckMate 67T study.


Rohit Gosain, MD

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Make Time for Your Own Health

Although graduate medical education at many hospitals includes provisions to ensure that trainees remain physically, emotionally, and mentally healthy, few residents and fellows make use of these resources.


Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW

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Undocumented Immigrants With Cancer Face Unique Care Challenges

Undocumented immigrants continue to face discriminatory policies, which affect those with cancer on emotional, financial, physical, and social levels.


Jia Luo, MD

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Dr Luo on Optimal Initial Chemotherapy Regimens in NUT Carcinoma

Jia Luo, MD, discusses a retrospective analysis of initial chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of patients with locally advanced and metastatic NUT carcinoma, which was presented at the 2023 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer.



Michael Basin, MD

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Dr Basin on the Methods for Investigating Hsp70 Inhibition in Belzutifan-resistant in RCC

Michael Basin, MD, discusses the design of a preclinical investigation into the pharmacological inhibition of the molecular chaperone Hsp70 and how it relates to belzutifan resistance in clear cell renal cell carcinoma.


Eric Vail, MD

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Dr. Vail Discusses Emerging Advances in Biomarker Testing in Lung Cancer

Eric Vail, MD, discusses emerging advances in biomarker testing in lung cancer.


Amod Sarnaik, MD

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Overcoming Barriers to TIL Use in Patients With Solid Tumors

Closing out their discussion on TIL therapy, Drs Sarnaik and Komanduri identify existing barriers to TIL use in clinical practice and how the field might optimize patient access to these regimens.


Meghan J. Mooradian, MD

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Emerging Concepts on the Role of Immunotherapy in NSCLC

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, and Meghan J. Mooradian, MD, conclude their discussion by discussing how they address treatment toxicity in NSCLC.


Nishanth Thalambedu, MD

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Managing TLS and CRS/ICANS: Through the Lens of a First-Year Hematology/Oncology Fellow

Tumor lysis syndrome is an oncologic emergency that every clinician will likely encounter at one time or another, and managing it requires careful consideration of a number of factors.


Priya K Bhatt, APRN

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Unmet Needs in the Treatment of HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Closing their discussion, the panel shares some remaining unmet needs in the treatment and management of patients with HR+/HER- breast cancer.


Jeff Bendix

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Reducing Burnout Requires an Organizational Response

A new study suggests that reducing physician burnout requires an organizational-level response that focuses on creating of a medical practice culture that value qualities such as teamwork, open communication, and process improvement.


Andrea L. Silber, MD

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Dr. Silber on the Importance of Improving Clinical Trial Inclusivity in Breast Cancer

Andrea L. Silber, MD, discusses the importance of improving clinical trial inclusivity in breast cancer.


Amer M. Beitinjaneh, MD

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Dr. Beitinjaneh on the Evaluation of Tabelecleucel in EBV+ Hematologic Malignancies

Amer M. Beitinjaneh, MD, discusses updated results from phase 3 ALLELE trial investigating the use of tabelecleucel in Epstein-Barr Virus–positive post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant or solid organ transplant after failure of rituximab with or without chemotherapy.


Myriam Chalabi, MD

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Dr. Chalabi on the Role of MSI Testing in CRC

Myriam Chalabi, MD, discusses the utility of microsatellite instability (MSI) testing in colorectal cancer,


Travis J. Osterman, DO

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How to Make Clinical Decisions With AI in Oncology

Speculation on the impact of large language models or artificial intelligence in the future of health care is commonplace, causing excitement and concern.


Chih-Yi Liao, MD

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Dr. Liao on Outcomes With Ivosidenib in Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma

Chih-Yi Liao, MD, discusses outcomes reported with ivosidenib in patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma.


Jonathan Coggins, MHA

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Physicians Must Become Advocates to Play a Role in Community Oncology’s Future

Although some community oncologists may think they can do little to abate the reimbursement reform forces that are affecting their practices, there are actions they can, and should, take to influence the success of their value-based care journey that may not be part of the fundamentals of their current practice.


Patricia Pautier, MD

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Dr. Pautier on Results of the LMS-02 Trial in Uterine and Soft Tissue Sarcomas

Patricia Pautier, MD, discusses the results of the phase 2 LMS-02 trial with doxorubicin and trabectedin in ​uterine and soft tissue leiomyosarcoma.


Benjamin Levy, MD

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Dr Levy on Multidisciplinary Treatment in Lung Cancer Care

Benjamin Levy, MD, discusses the utility of multidisciplinary treatment in lung cancer care.


Timothy J. Pluard, MD

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Looking Towards The Future of HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

The expert panel discusses ongoing research and offers closing thoughts on the future of HR+/HER2- breast cancer treatment.


Michael Cecchini, MD

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Dr Cecchini on the Results of the PROSPECT Trial in Rectal Cancer

Michael Cecchini, MD, discusses the phase 3 PROSPECT trial of neoadjuvant chemoradiation vs neoadjuvant fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin chemotherapy with selective use of chemoradiation, followed by total mesorectal excision in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer, and how this regimen may fit into the current treatment landscape for rectal cancer.


Jason Zhu, MD

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Dr. Zhu on Treatment Strategies for Node-Positive Prostate Cancer

Jason Zhu, MD, discusses treatment strategies for patients with node-positive prostate cancer.


Jonathan Spicer, MD, PhD

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Exciting NSCLC Data Updates from ESMO 2022

The panel shares the data that excited them the most from ESMO 2022, and what to look forward to in the future.


David Zhen, MD

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Dr. Zhen on Future Research Efforts in Neuroendocrine Carcinomas

David Zhen, MD, discusses future research efforts in poorly differentiated small cell neuroendocrine carcinomas.


Joshi Alumkal, MD

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Dr Alumkal on Standard Treatment Options For Patients With HRD-Altered mCRPC

Joshi Alumkal, MD, discusses treatment options for patients with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer harboring homologous recombination deficient alterations, including PARP inhibitors.


Daniel Rotroff, PhD

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Dr. Rotroff on Biomarkers Associated With the Risk of Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer

Daniel Rotroff, PhD, discusses the investigation of biomarkers that could help identify patients with breast cancer who are at risk for developing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.


LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center

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Gulf South Clinical Trials Network Named a Spoke in the ARPA-H Customer Experience Catalyst Hub

The Gulf South Clinical Trials Network has been named a spoke in the ARPA-H Customer Experience Hub, one of 3 regional hubs that comprise ARPANET-H.