Authors




Ishmael Applewhite, BSN, RN-BC, OCN

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Administering CAR T-Cell Therapy and Bispecific Agents in Nursing Practice

Registered nurses discuss research related to agents like ciltacabtagene autoleucel presented at the 2024 Oncology Nursing Society Congress.


Nirav Patil, MBBS, MPH

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The Negative Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Oncology Care at an Academic Cancer Referral Center

COVID-19 created unexpected delays in oncologic treatment. This study sought to assess the volume of missed cancer-related services due to the pandemic.



Vinit Makkar, MD

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Key Takeaways from the PARADIGM Study

Drs Gupta and Makkar conclude their discussion by highlighting key takeaways from the PARADIGM study and future directions that may address unmet needs in the field of la/mUC.





Basilio Pecorino, MD

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Life Experience of Survivors of Gynecologic Cancers: A Survey Conducted in Italy

A survey was conducted in Italy for survivors of gynecologic cancer regarding quality of life, specifically that of sexual activity after a cancer diagnosis.



Trevor J. Pugh, PhD

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Trevor J. Pugh, PhD, on Reducing the Burden of Serial Testing for MMRd With 1 Sequencing Protocol

CancerNetwork® sat down with Trevor J. Pugh, PhD, to discuss a novel protocol for detecting mismatch repair deficiency.


Natasha Garg, DO, MS

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Looking Ahead in the Multiple Myeloma Treatment Landscape

Experts from City of Hope close out their panel on multiple myeloma management by identifying unmet needs and sharing what excites them in the future evolution of the treatment landscape.


Hans Kristian Nugraha, MD, SpOT

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An Arthroscopic Approach for the Intralesional Curettage of Giant Cell Tumor of the Distal Femur: A Case Report

Hans Kristian Nugraha, MD, SpOT, and colleagues detail the potential benefits of an arthroscopic surgical approach through a case study of a patient with giant cell tumor of bone.


Jill S. Barnholtz-Sloan, PhD

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The Negative Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Oncology Care at an Academic Cancer Referral Center

COVID-19 created unexpected delays in oncologic treatment. This study sought to assess the volume of missed cancer-related services due to the pandemic.


Alan P. Skarbnik, MD, Novant Health Cancer Institute

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Relapsed/Refractory CLL: Key Takeaways and Ongoing Challenges

Closing out their discussion on relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia, key opinion leaders consider important takeaways from the indirect comparison study of acalabrutinib versus zanubrutinib and identify unmet needs in the treatment landscape.


Natasza Posielski, MD

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Use of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Elderly Patients With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Population-Based Study, 2006-2017

Patients 70 years or older that received neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radical cystectomy had better overall survival than those undergoing radical cystectomy alone.


Gina Mauro

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EU Approval Recommended for Repotrectinib in ROS1+ NSCLC, NTRK+ Solid Tumors

Results from the TRIDENT-1 and CARE trials, which showcased durable activity and robust responses with repotrectinib, supported the recommendation.



Hans Lee, MD

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Key Takeaways and Clinical Pearls on the Treatment of R/R MM in the Era of Bispecifics

The panel concludes its discussion with key takeaways on the evolving treatment landscape for multiple myeloma.




Sai-Hong Ou, MD, PhD

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Unmet Needs and Future Perspectives in NSCLC Treatment

The panelists close their discussion on non-small cell lung cancer by emphasizing the need for continued research, early screening, and collaboration with dermatologists to address the unmet needs and improve overall outcomes.


Mitchell Kamrava, MD

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Integrating PARP Inhibitors Into Advanced Prostate Cancer Therapeutics

Experts in the field review integration of approved PARP inhibitors into advanced prostate cancer clinical practice.


Payal Khincha, MBBS, MSHS

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Sound Biologic Foundation May Support Metformin in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

The ability of metformin to disrupt mitochondrial metabolism may help mitigate the risk of cancer in patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.


James Masciale, PhD

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Decisional Capacity Determination in Patients With Cancer

Experts discuss the process of assessing decision-making capacity in patients with cancer.


Natasha Khrystolubova, BPharm, RPh, BCOP

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Expert Commentary on the product profile of Belzutifan for Renal Cell Carcinoma

In an interview with ONCOLOGY®, Natasha Khrystolubova, BPharm, RPh, BCOP, offers a comprehensive review of real-world treatment considerations of belzutifan as therapy for patients with renal cell carcinoma.


Fernando Peralta-Pizza, MD

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Signaling Pathways in the Relapse of Glioblastoma

Javier Orozco-Mera, MD, FACS, MSc, and colleagues assess the signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms involved in the relapse of glioblastoma.


Javier I. Altamirano-Garcia, MD

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Which Larynx-Preservation Strategy Would Be Best for a Patient With Resectable, Locally Advanced, Hypopharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

A 57-year-old man with a heavy smoking and alcohol consumption history, but no comorbidities, presented with pharyngeal pain to his primary care physician’s office. He received empirical treatment with oral antibiotics and experienced partial improvement. A couple of months later, he developed a left cervical mass with progressive growth. A head and neck CT scan revealed a hypopharyngeal tumor. Results of a tumor biopsy indicated an ulcerated, moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) with lymphovascular invasion. The patient was sent to our institution for treatment.


Raquel De Santiago Álvarez, PharmG

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Effectiveness, Toxicity, and Survival Predictors of Regorafenib in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Multicenter Study of Routinely Collected Data

Alberto Calvo-García, PharmG, and colleagues analyzed routinely-collected data to assess regorafenib in metastatic colorectal cancer.