VK Gadi, MD, PhD

Articles

Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts on ADCs

August 29th 2024

Experts discuss key takeaways and closing thoughts on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in cancer treatment.

Emerging ADCs in Development

August 22nd 2024

Key opinion leaders examine promising antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in the pharmaceutical development pipeline.

ADC Sequencing

August 22nd 2024

Expert clinicians offer strategic guidance on optimal sequencing of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in treatment protocols.

Management of Emetogenicity of Antibody-Drug Conjugates

August 15th 2024

Experts provide clinical insights on the management of emetogenicity in patients receiving antibody-drug conjugates.

Managing Hematologic AEs Associated with ADC Treatments

August 15th 2024

A panel of experts discuss hematologic adverse events associated with antibody-drug conjugate therapies.

Dr Gadi on Challenges in Identifying HER2-Low Breast Cancer in Community Settings

August 2nd 2024

VK Gadi, MD, PhD, discusses the challenge of identifying patients with HER2-low disease, emphasizing communication between pathologists and medical oncologists in the diagnostic process.

Evolving Treatment Paradigm in HER+ Breast Cancer: Future Directions

June 24th 2024

Key opinion leaders anticipate future developments in HER2-positive breast cancer, and on the potential for translating therapeutic advances from the metastatic landscape into early-stage disease management.

Managing Brain Metastases in HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer: Clinical Trial Data and Multidisciplinary Approaches

June 17th 2024

Medical experts delve into the challenges of brain metastases in HER2-positive breast cancer, exploring local therapies for targeting central nervous system metastases and emphasizing the crucial role of multidisciplinary tumor boards, collaboration with colleagues, and referrals to specialized providers in optimizing patient outcomes.

Exploring the Latest Updates from the HER2CLIMB Trial Evaluating Tucatinib in Patients with Brain Metasteses

June 17th 2024

Key opinion leaders revisit the HER2CLIMB trial, providing an in-depth analysis of the latest updates and their implications for the management of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.

Case Study of a 54-Year-Old Woman With HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer and Brain Metastases: Optimal Treatment Approaches

June 10th 2024

Vijayakrishna Gadi, MD, PhD, presents the case of a 54-year-old woman with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer exhibiting bone, liver, and brain lesions, and key opinion leaders share their perspectives on the most appropriate treatment approaches tailored to the patient's specific disease characteristics and metastatic sites.

TKI Regimens and Other Novel Approaches in Later Line Treatment of HER2+ mBC Setting

June 10th 2024

Vijayakrishna Gadi, MD, PhD, shares his insights on managing patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have progressed on second and third-line treatments, stressing the potential benefits of incorporating small molecules, tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), chemotherapy, and enrolling patients in clinical trials to optimize outcomes.

Dr Gadi on Results From of the DESTINY-Breast06 Trial in HR+/HER2-Low Breast Cancer

June 7th 2024

VK Gadi, MD, PhD, discusses primary results from the phase 3 DESTINY-Breast06 trial of trastuzumab deruxtecan in HR-positive, HER2-low breast cancer.

Managing Adverse Events and Toxicities HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

June 3rd 2024

Tiffany A. Traina, MD, addresses adverse event monitoring and the range of adverse events patients may experience with front-line treatments for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, particularly highlighting alopecia and diarrhea as common side effects.

Evidence-Based Sequencing for HER2+ mBC After Progression: Clinical Trial Data and NCCN Guideline Updates

June 3rd 2024

Key opinion leaders explore various therapeutic options for later-line treatment of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, emphasizing the significance of the HER2CLIMB and CLEOPATRA trials, while also drawing comparisons to real-world data to inform clinical decision-making.

Case Study: Treatment Sequencing for a 62 Year Old Woman with HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer After Progression on T-DXd

May 28th 2024

Tiffany A. Traina, MD, presents a patient case involving a woman diagnosed with HR-negative, HER2 3+ invasive ductal adenocarcinoma and elaborates on the clinical management approaches employed in her treatment sequencing.

First-Line HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer Trials in Focus

May 28th 2024

Heather McArthur, MD, emphasizes the influence of recent and ongoing clinical trials, specifically DESTINY-Breast09 and HER2CLIMB-05, in steering the treatment paradigm in 1st-line HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.

Evolution of the HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Landscape

May 20th 2024

Medical experts examine the current standards of care and successive lines of treatment for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, while also addressing the challenges encountered in managing this complex disease.

The Role of HER2 in Breast Cancer and Treatment Goals for HER+ Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients

May 20th 2024

Tiffany A. Traina, MD; Vijayakrishna Gadi, MD, PhD, and Heather McArthur, MD, underscore the importance of testing all early-stage and breast cancer patients for HER2 positivity to inform and guide optimal therapeutic decision-making.

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

August 22nd 2023

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

Practical Considerations for ADC Selection in HR+/HER2- mBC

August 22nd 2023

Panelists share clinical insight into how to approach treatment selection among ADCs in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer both now and in the future, given the currently available options and additional ADCs in development.