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Thymic Cancer Experts Discuss the Latest Data, Need for More Research Funding

October 31st 2022

Drs Giaccone and He discuss the implications of their thymic cancer research, the importance of combining immunotherapy and anti-angiogenesis agents to treat solid tumors, and the challenges of investigating rare cancers.

Mikhael and Cole Share Insights on Culturally Relevant Myeloma Care

October 27th 2022

Drs Mikhael and Cole discuss ways to help reduce disparities in myeloma by delivering culturally relevant care and highlight the importance of implementing shared decision-making, creating a well-informed multidisciplinary staff, and meeting patients where they are.

FDA Approval Insights: Sodium Thiosulfate in Cisplatin-Treated Pediatric Solid Tumors

October 24th 2022

Dr Shah discusses the FDA approval of sodium thiosulfate in pediatric patients with solid tumors treated with cisplatin, key efficacy and safety data from the SIOPEL6 and COG ACCL0431 trials, and the importance of multidisciplinary communication when prescribing and administering the agent.

Leukemia Experts Discuss Early Career Growth, Mentorship, and Gender Bias in Academia

October 20th 2022

Drs DiNardo, Wang, and Altman discuss the challenges they faced in their early careers, the rollout of molecular profiling and targeted therapy in the early 2000s, and their growth from protégés to mentors.

Community Perspectives on Integrating and Interpreting Molecular Testing Results in NSCLC

October 17th 2022

Drs Ramkumar and Morganstein discuss the challenges they face with integrating and organizing molecular testing results into electronic medical records, how they address non–small cell lung cancer test results with patients, and their hopes for the future of pathology at their institutions.

FDA Approval Insights: Selpercatinib in RET Fusion–Positive Solid Tumors

October 13th 2022

Dr Subbiah discusses the significance of the FDA approval of selpercatinib in RET fusion–positive non–small cell lung cancer, thyroid cancer, and other solid tumors.

Marshall Provides Insight on Evolving Treatment Patterns in ESCC

October 13th 2022

John L. Marshall, MD, provides an overview of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and discusses several key updates to the treatment landscape, including putting data in the context of the treatment algorithm.

Cost Minimization Relies on Sequencing in Metastatic Breast Cancer

October 11th 2022

Sequencing complexities with chemotherapy-based regimens in metastatic breast cancer pose unique challenges for valuebased decision-making in routine practice.

Brentjens on the Next Chapter of CAR T-Cell Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

October 10th 2022

Dr Brentjens discussed targeting the “enigmatic” GPRC5D protein, safety results with MCARH109, and the appropriate sequencing for the agent.

Velcheti Discusses Mobile Telehealth-Based Research to Close Cancer Care Gaps

October 6th 2022

Dr Velcheti discusses planned research into whether mobile technology services can improve patient outcomes for underserved and underrepresented patient populations.

FDA Approval Insights: Durvalumab Plus Gemcitabine and Cisplatin in Biliary Tract Cancer

October 3rd 2022

Dr Oh discusses the FDA approval of durvalumab plus gemcitabine and cisplatin in biliary tract cancer, the tolerability of the regimen, and the importance of using immunotherapy to treat this disease.

Shepard Discusses Symptoms, Management, and Future Directions in Desmoid Tumors

September 29th 2022

Dr Shepard discusses the unpredictable course of desmoid tumors, the use of TKIs for these tumors, and findings from 2 trials presented at the 2022 ESMO Congress that may represent new treatment options for patients with desmoid tumors.

Deol on the Importance of a Well-Rounded Fellowship Experience

September 26th 2022

Dr Deol discusses what he wants his trainees to take from the fellowship program he directs, how his colleagues help fellows find jobs, and how he helps fellows deal with grief.

Patel Provides Insight Into Post-Transplant Complications in Myeloid Disorders

September 22nd 2022

Dr Patel discusses post-transplant complications in myeloid disorders, the prevalence of these complications, and the most common ones that may arise, including primary disease relapse, graft-vs-host disease, infection, organ toxicity, persistent cytopenias, and immunosuppression.

FDA Approval Insights: Pemigatinib in FGFR1-Rearranged Myeloid/Lymphoid Neoplasms

September 19th 2022

Dr Verstovsek discusses the FDA approval of pemigatinib in myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms with FGFR1 rearrangements, the transformative effects of pemigatinib, and the importance of identifying chromosomal abnormalities in patients with this aggressive disease.

Leal Sheds Light on Symptoms and Treatment of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

September 15th 2022

Dr Leal discusses the symptoms commonly associated with Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome, the prevalence of this disorder in concurrence with underlying cancers, and how amifampridine can help manage this disease by improving motor and autonomic symptoms.

Fellows’ Passion Keeps Deol Sharp and Up to Date

September 14th 2022

Abhinav Deol, MD, discusses how Karmanos Cancer Institute prepares trainees for their first job and helps them handle negative situations and deal with grief.

Elamin Elaborates on Poziotinib in EGFR Exon 20–Mutant NSCLC

September 12th 2022

Dr Elamin discusses results from a phase 2 study of poziotinib efficacy in EGFR exon 20–mutant non–small cell lung cancer and highlights the agent’s sensitivity in relation to insertion location.

Chen Discusses Diagnosis, Management, and Disparities in Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma

September 8th 2022

Dr Chen details the findings from a study of patients with transformed cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, gives her perspective on findings from the FLASH trial, and discusses the need for more research funding in this disease.

FDA Approval Insights: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in HER2-Low Unresectable or Metastatic Breast Cancer

September 5th 2022

Dr Modi discusses the significance of the FDA approval of trastuzumab deruxtecan in metastatic HER2-low breast cancer, pivotal efficacy and safety data from the DESTINY-Breast04 trial, and how these findings pave the way for further progress across cancer therapy.