Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD

Articles

Biomarker Testing Strategies for Lung LCNEC

December 2nd 2024

Panelists discuss how biomarker testing for lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is approached, covering the frequency and types of tests used, such as NGS, the timing of DLL3 testing, and the factors influencing the choice between fine needle aspirate and other biopsy techniques.

The Pathological Diagnosis of Lung LCNEC

December 2nd 2024

Panelists discuss how lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is diagnosed, including the challenges associated with its differential diagnosis.

An Overview of the Molecular Characterization of Lung LCNEC

November 25th 2024

Panelists discuss how the characterization and classification of lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) has evolved over the past decade, highlighting the clinical heterogeneity of these tumors and how it is navigated in clinical practice.

Lung Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Rare but Aggressive Disease Intro

November 25th 2024

Panelists discuss how lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is characterized by its biology, incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, and prognosis, while addressing the challenges, unmet needs, and the trial data required to guide testing and treatment guidelines for this rare cancer.

Updated Efficacy and Safety From the Phase 2 PHAROS Study of Encorafenib Plus Binimetinib in Patients With BRAF V600E-Mutant Metastatic NSCLC (mNSCLC)

October 18th 2024

Dr. Martin Dietrich presents updated efficacy and safety data from the Phase 2 PHAROS study, evaluating encorafenib plus binimetinib in patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, showing sustained clinical activity and a consistent safety profile after extended follow-up.

Updated VISION Trial Data Showcase the Efficacy of Tepotinib in MET + NSCLC: With Martin Dietrich, MD

October 7th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, discusses updated efficacy findings from the 18-month follow-up of the phase 2 VISION trial.

Dietrich and Shiller Dive Into the Importance of Oncology Reflex Testing

June 27th 2024

Drs Dietrich and Shiller detail the importance of collaboration between medical oncologists and pathologists to ensure beneficial oncology reflex testing.

Key Takeaways for Concurrent Biomarker Testing in NSCLC

June 18th 2024

Zofia Piotrowska, MD, MHS, and Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, emphasize the critical role of both tissue and liquid biopsies, the necessity of rapid time-to-treatment initiation, and the increasing likelihood of liquid biopsies becoming the standard of care for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer patients in the near future.

Overcoming Barriers to NSCLC Biomarker Testing

June 11th 2024

Key opinion leaders delve into the challenges posed by payers, costs, out-of-pocket maximums, and the need for letters of medical necessity, while also addressing additional sources of resistance encountered in clinical practice.

Challenges of NSCLC Biomarker Testing in Clinical Practice

June 11th 2024

Zofia Piotrowska, MD, MHS, shares insights into the challenges and advantages of diagnostic testing practices at Massachusetts General Hospital, including the benefits of on-site testing, the need for less streamlined consent forms, and areas for improvement to expedite the diagnostic testing ordering process.

Reflex Testing for Patients with Suspected Lung Cancer

June 4th 2024

Key opinion leaders highlight findings from a University of Pennsylvania study demonstrating that implementing reflex next-generation sequencing testing can reduce time-to-treatment from 19 days to 10 days, potentially leading to improved overall patient outcomes and survival rates in non-small cell lung cancer.

Biomarker Testing in Early-Stage NSCLC

June 4th 2024

Medical experts recommend that EGFR, ALK, and PD-L1 testing be performed as reflex tests for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer to inform personalized treatment strategies.

Key Takeaways in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 29th 2024

The panel concludes the discussion with key takeaways on the evolving treatment landscape in HER2 non–small cell lung cancer.

Treatment Considerations in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 29th 2024

Experts on HER2 NSCLC provide clinical insights on selecting between antibody-drug conjugates and TKIs, treatment sequencing, and the role of chemoimmunotherapy.

Improving Time-to-Treatment for Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

May 28th 2024

The expert panel underscores the critical importance of rapid diagnostic testing and identification of driver alterations to optimize patient outcomes, given the often-narrow therapeutic window for chemotherapy and targeted therapies.

NCCN Guidelines: Optimizing NSCLC Treatment with Concurrent Biomarker Testing

May 28th 2024

Key opinion leaders examine the current National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines regarding the utilization of liquid and tissue biopsies, highlighting the necessity for the NCCN to prioritize and recommend concurrent testing as the preferred approach over relying on a single liquid or tissue biopsy alone.

Challenges and Unmet Needs in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 22nd 2024

The expert panel shares its thoughts on current challenges and unmet needs in the overall HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer treatment landscape.

Adverse Events Associated With TKIs in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 22nd 2024

D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, discusses the main adverse events seen with TKIs in patients with HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

Concurrent NSCLC Biomarker Testing at Diagnosis

May 21st 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, shares his approach to optimizing the use of diagnostic testing from both a tissue perspective and cost perspective, noting he routinely orders tissue and liquid biopsies during the initial patient visit if prior testing has not been conducted.

Optimizing NSCLC Patient Outcomes Through Concurrent Biomarker Testing

May 21st 2024

Zofia Piotrowska, MD, MHS, and Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, emphasize the crucial role of molecular testing in disease diagnosis, focusing on the significance of rapid turnaround times and the ability of liquid biopsies to address time-sensitive diagnostic needs.