Oncology Expert Insights

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Giri and Dr. Gomella discuss the rationale to create the first multidisciplinary, consensus-driven framework for prostate cancer genetic testing, the importance of having a multidisciplinary team weigh in on the recommendations, and key aspects of the guidelines that could have clinical implications for men in this space.

In our exclusive interview, Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, shares insight on how risk status is being used to tailor HER2-directed therapies to patients with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer, key trials focused on delineating optimal deescalated and escalated treatment strategies, and ongoing research in the HER2-low setting.

In our exclusive interview, Thomas Herzog, MD, and Kathleen Moore, MD, reviewed the topline results of the 4 positive PARP inhibitor trials in the frontline maintenance setting and provided perspective on the potential applications of these data to clinical practice.

In our exclusive interview, Robert L. Coleman, MD, FACOG, FACS and Brian M. Slomovitz, MD, discussed the benefits and limitations of PARP inhibition in all-comers with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer and pivotal PARP inhibitor trials in the frontline setting.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Levy discusses the challenges of targeting KRAS and highlighted some of the investigational agents directed toward KRAS G12C mutations that have emerged in the NSCLC pipeline.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Pegram discusses the unique structure of trastuzumab deruxtecan, initial and subset analyses from the DESTINY-Breast01 trial, potential adverse effects, and recommended management strategies for the agent.

In our exclusive interview, Bradley J. Monk, MD, FACS, FACOG, and Maurie Markman, MD, discuss the rationale behind maintenance therapy, pivotal PARP inhibitor trials in the frontline setting, and the importance of shared-decision making.

In our exclusive interview, Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO, discusses the primary physical and residual psychological effects of gynecologic cancers on women’s sexual health, the challenges of broaching these topics in the clinic, and the role oncologists play in helping patients manage these difficulties.

In our exclusive interview, Courtney DiNardo, MD, MSCE, discusses the role of venetoclax in acute myeloid leukemia and explains the significance of the results of the VIALE-A trial.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Aggarwal, Dr. Sequist, and Dr. Pennell provided perspective on the results of the ADAURA trial and addressed the potential clinical and financial concerns of using osimertinib in the adjuvant setting in patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Cho and Dr. Ghobrial discuss the inspiration for the MMRF CureCloud, how it advances precision medicine, and the long-term goals of the study for patients and physicians alike.

In our exclusive interview, Alexander Drilon, MD, discusses some of the historical challenges of targeting KRAS and provided perspective on available and anticipated data with AMG 510 in non–small cell lung cancer.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Hegazi, shed light on nutrition-related issues among patients with cancer, early intervention strategies for patients who experience loss of muscle mass and function, and the use of specialized nutrients to prevent muscle degradation.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Luke and Dr. Davar discuss the evolution of adjuvant therapy in melanoma from interferon alpha to checkpoint inhibition to targeted therapy, the potential advantages of neoadjuvant therapy, and the relative risk-benefit ratio of using these agents in the curative setting.

Mudit Chowdhary, MD, shares advice for family members living with patients with cancer, projects the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical practice, provides insight on the effects of investigational treatments for patients with COVID-19, and details the protocols Rush University Medical Center has put into place to limit the spread of the virus.

Howard A. "Skip" Burris, III, MD, FASCO, FACP, and Stephanie L. Graff, MD, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected cancer care, the collaborative efforts made between Sarah Cannon Research Institute and HCA to increase access to investigational COVID-19 treatments, and the steps ASCO has taken to ensure its members’ professional education and well-being during this time.

Bradley McGregor, MD, discusses the purpose of the guidelines, some of the main factors that influenced the recommendations in genitourinary cancers, and the impact of the pandemic on some of the most common treatment interventions such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy, for patients with these malignancies.

In an effort to share some of the evolving knowledge about COVID-19 and how it is impacting the healthcare system on a global scale, the Uromigos group discusses statistics, strategies, and new studies as they relate to COVID-19 and patients with genitourinary cancers.

Guru P. Sonpavde, MD sheds light on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted treatment decisions for patients with bladder cancer, perioperative surgical concerns for patients at risk of COVID-19, and the preventative measures Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has put into place to reduce the risk of patients and providers contracting the virus.

Ruben Mesa, MD, and his patient Antje Hjerpe, who has been living with essential thrombocythemia for 35 years, share the challenges in diagnosing ET, the current state of treatment and ongoing research efforts, and resources Mesa recommends on educating both physicians and patients on myeloproliferative neoplasms and components of care.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Marshall provides his perspective on physician burnout in oncology, discusses the long-term personal and professional consequences of burnout, and shares ways to reduce oncology burnout on an individual and organizational level.

Today, we passed the mic to Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, who moderated a discussion on a multi-institutional registry that has been created to capture data from healthcare professionals on patients with cancer who have suspected or confirmed diagnoses of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Joining Dr. Grivas is Jeremy L. Warner, MD, MS, as well as Ali R. Khaki, MD.

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Markman shares the reasons why he dove into the gynecologic cancer space, what mottos he lives by in daily practice, and patient cases that have significantly impacted his career.

Omid Hamid, MD, and Grace Cherry, NP, share the importance of multidisciplinary care for patients with melanoma, how to best manage immunotherapy-related adverse events, and tips for developing trusting relationships with patients so that they feel comfortable reporting toxicities.

Stephanie L. Graff, MD, shared the importance of personalizing care for her patients with breast cancer, how she balances her professional and personal life, using the optimal voice on social media, and her vision for the future of breast cancer treatment.

Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab spent time discussing the path to practicing in gastrointestinal malignancies, how he navigates balancing his professional and personal life, and mottos he has lived by throughout his career and while caring for his patients.