Authors


Parissa K. Ferguson, MS

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Systemic Treatment Options for Brain Metastases from Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer

In this review, we discuss recent clinical investigations that highlight the effects of novel compounds targeting EGFR, ALK, and other receptor oncogenes, as well as the promise of immunotherapy in lung cancer CNS disease.


Stephen Baylin, MD

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Uncovering Epigenetic Targets in Cancer

Dr. Stephen Baylin discusses his 2018 AACR meeting presentation on SU2C research into using epigenetic therapy to boost immune checkpoint therapy.


Fernando Lopez-Diaz, PhD

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Systemic Treatment Options for Brain Metastases from Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer

In this review, we discuss recent clinical investigations that highlight the effects of novel compounds targeting EGFR, ALK, and other receptor oncogenes, as well as the promise of immunotherapy in lung cancer CNS disease.


Elizabeth Plimack, MD

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Non-Clear Cell RCC: Key Learnings and Future Research Directions

The panel discusses key learnings from recent studies in non-clear cell RCC subtypes and the need to better understand disease biology to develop optimized, histology-specific therapies rather than extrapolating clear cell treatment approaches.


Arman Rahman, MD, MPH, PhD

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OncoMasTR Assay May Help Some Breast Cancer Patients Avoid Chemo

In this video, Dr. Arman Rahman explains how the OncoMasTR protein assay may help women with breast cancer avoid unnecessary chemotherapy.


Douglas T. Fearon, MD

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Inhibit CXCR4 to Treat CRC and Pancreatic Cancer

In this video, Dr. Douglas Fearon outlines ways that inhibiting CXCR4 may provoke an immune response to treat pancreatic and colorectal cancer.


Jean C. Zenklusen, MS, PhD

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The 411 on TCGA: Share ‘Omics’ Data for Precision Oncology

In this video, Dr. Jean Zenklusen describes an NCI tool that enables researchers, clinicians, and patients to access an array of cancer-related data.


Debra Patt, MD

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Oncology Peer Review On-The-Go: Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, on Telehealth in Cancer Care

CancerNetwork® spoke with Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, about the role of telehealth in caring for patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.


Elizabeth Swisher, MD

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Forecasting PARP Inhibitor Resistance in Breast Cancer Patients

In this video, Dr. Elizabeth Swisher reviews the use of PARP inhibitors in breast cancer, and the importance of understanding how resistance to these agents develops.


Edison T. Liu, MD

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Xenograft Platform Could Lead to Mouse-Based Clinical Trials

In this video, Dr. Edison Liu describes a novel patient-derived xenograft platform that might enable development of a mouse-based clinical trials program.


Pashalina Kehagias

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ctDNA Increase May Predict Regorafenib Response in Advanced CRC

In this video, Pashalina Kehagias discusses how an early increase in ctDNA may predict a poor response to regorafenib in advanced CRC.


Brian Schwartz, MD

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Small-Molecule TKIs: Potential Benefit in Multiple Malignancies

In this video, Dr. Brian Schwartz highlights several small-molecule TKIs in development with the potential to help patients with several malignancies.


Melissa Davis, PhD

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Breast Cancer and African Ancestry

In this video, Dr. Melissa Davis explains how African ancestry may play a role in breast cancer, and ways that genetics might be used to help guide treatment.


Pedro Isaacsson Velho, MD

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POINT: Chemotherapy vs Abiraterone for the Initial Management of Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Chemotherapy is the best option for the initial management of metastatic prostate cancer.


Robert J. Jones, MBChB, PhD

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COUNTERPOINT: Chemotherapy vs Abiraterone for the Initial Management of Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Abiraterone has become the first-choice treatment for men with metastatic prostate cancer.


Julia P. Brockway, MD

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Improving Adherence to Endocrine Therapy in Women With HR-Positive Breast Cancer

Here, we discuss how to improve adherence to endocrine therapy in women with HR-positive breast cancer, as well as the side effects and the reasons for discontinuation.


Mini Kamboj, MD

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Immunizing Cancer Patients: Which Patients? Which Vaccines? When to Give?

This article provides guidance to oncology clinicians on vaccine recommendations and safety of use in their patients.


Robert S. Chapkin, MSc, PhD

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Robert Chapkin on Relationships Between the Gut Microbiome, Diet, and Colorectal Cancer

In this Q&A, we discuss the research into the relationships between gut microbiota, diet, and colorectal cancer.


Francisco J. Castro-Alonso, MD

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Erdafitinib in the Treatment of Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

Francisco Castro-Alonso, MD, and colleagues describe the effects of the use of erdafitinib in a patient with metastatic urothelial bladder cancer.


Jennifer Dominguez-Pineda, MD

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Initiation of ADT in a Man With Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer and Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors

A 65-year-old man presented with locally advanced, high-risk prostate cancer. His medical history was remarkable for type 2 diabetes mellitus, and he was an active smoker with a 27 pack-year history.


Guillermo Rosales-Sotomayor

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Initiation of ADT in a Man With Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer and Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors

A 65-year-old man presented with locally advanced, high-risk prostate cancer. His medical history was remarkable for type 2 diabetes mellitus, and he was an active smoker with a 27 pack-year history.


Mirat Shah, MD

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CDK4/6 Inhibitors: Game Changers in the Management of Hormone Receptor–Positive Advanced Breast Cancer?

Here, we review the current use of and potential next directions for CDK4/6 inhibitors in the treatment of patients with HR-positive breast cancer.


Maria Raquel Nunes, MD

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CDK4/6 Inhibitors: Game Changers in the Management of Hormone Receptor–Positive Advanced Breast Cancer?

Here, we review the current use of and potential next directions for CDK4/6 inhibitors in the treatment of patients with HR-positive breast cancer.


Allison Betof Warner, MD, PhD

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Treatment Practices in Metastatic Melanoma

Allison Betof Warner, MD, PhD, and the Oncology Brothers share clinical insights on treatment decisions for patients with metastatic melanoma.


Emmanuel Antonarakis, MD

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Synthetic Lethality of PARP Inhibitors in Prostate Cancer

In this podcast, Dr. Emmanuel Antonarakis discusses his novel clinical trial evaluating PARP inhibitors in high-risk and biochemically recurrent prostate cancer.


Luis A. Diaz, Jr., MD

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The Stand Up 2 Cancer Colorectal Dream Team

During AACR 2018, Dr. Diaz discusses the progress of his laboratory’s colorectal cancer research as part of the Stand Up 2 Cancer Colorectal Dream Team.


Kelly Brassil, PhD, RN

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ONS Role in New Guideline for irAE Management

In this podcast, Kelly Brassil, PhD, RN, discusses irAEs and ONS’s role in developing an ASCO/NCCN guideline for their management.


Suzie Siegel

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Misinformation Rampant Among Cancer Patients

Cancer patients get inundated with advice, but how much of it can be trusted? Patient advocate Suzie Siegel weighs in.


Nancy E. Kemeny, MD

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Halt in Production of Codman Pump Leaves Questions

MSKCC’s Dr. Nancy Kemeny discusses the impact of a company's decision to halt manufacture of a pump used to treat liver mets from colon and rectal cancers.


Chelsea Backler, MSN, APRN

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TNM Tumor Staging Revisited: A Look at Updated AJCC Guidelines

Updates to the 8th edition of AJCC's staging manual include incorporation of more nonanatomic features. Oncology Clinical Specialist Chelsea Backler discussed key changes during the 2018 ONS Congress.