Authors




Rebecca Greiner, PA

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Integrative Oncology in Young Women With Breast Cancer

Yancey Warren, Jr, MD, MAT, and colleagues investigate the use of integrative oncology services among young women with breast cancer.


Sonia La Spina

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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.





Christine Anderson, NP, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Value of Collaboration in Managing Patients With Metastatic RCC

Closing out their discussion on the management of metastatic renal cell carcinoma, panelists highlight the value of collaborative care in improving patient outcomes.



Stéphane Champiat, MD, PhD

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Stéphane Champiat, MD, PhD, Talks Benefits With and Next Steps for SOT101 and Pembrolizumab

Stéphane Champiat, MD, PhD, spoke about the reasoning behind using the IL-2/IL-15 superagonist SOT101 and where the research is heading for patients with solid tumors.


Yelena Y. Janjigian, MD

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Yelena Y. Janjigian, MD, Reviews MSI as a Biomarker in for Localized Gastric Cancer

Yelena Y. Janjigian, MD, spoke about which biomarkers were most predictive for treatment of localized gastric cancer.


Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD

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Between the Lines™ Podcast: Incorporating Real-World Evidence into Clinical Decisions in NSCLC

Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD, and Federico Albrecht, MD, detailed the importance of using real-world evidence to inform treatment for patients with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.



Kirsten Dooley, BS, APRN

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A Pilot Study of Omalizumab to Treat Oxaliplatin-Induced Hypersensitivity Reaction

Stacy Stein, MD, and co-investigators, research omalizumab to treat oxaliplatin hypersensitivity reactions for patients with gastrointestinal cancers.


Kelly Pippin, MD

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Unmet Needs and Future Directions in the Management of Multiple Myeloma

Experts from Ochsner Health close out their panel on multiple myeloma management by identifying unmet needs and sharing excitement for future evolution in the treatment landscape.


David A. Russler-Germain, MD, PhD

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Recent Advances in Antibody-Drug Conjugates for Lymphoma

ABSTRACT: Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) comprise a unique class of chemoimmunotherapy agents, incorporating cytotoxic payloads covalently linked to a monoclonal antibody via specialized linkers. This strategy attempts to exploit antibody-antigen specificity to selectively deliver a potent ‘warhead’ payload to tumor cells (Figure), while sparing nontumor antigen-negative cells. Decades of development have culminated in the recent approvals of a handful of ADCs across multiple tumor types. ADCs for the treatment of lymphoma are particularly attractive due in part to the favorable spectrum of cell surface markers uniquely expressed on lymphocytes compared with other tissues. Here we discuss general principles of ADC design, including antigen/antibody, payload, and linker selection. We highlight the clinical successes of the 2 approved ADCs for treatment of lymphomas: brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) and polatuzumab vedotin (Polivy). Finally, we describe several ADC agents currently under development for lymphoma, including emerging efficacy and toxicity data from early-stage clinical trials.



Maya Guhan, BA

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Unusual Initial Presentation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma as a Clavicular Head Mass

Rohit Gupta, MD, et al review a case study of a 70-year-old man who presented with a head mass, and the final diagnosis was hepatocellular carcinoma.





Sascha Tuchman, MD

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Unmet Needs and Future Perspectives in Newly Diagnosed and Relapsed/Refractory MM

The panel shares some unmet needs in the multiple myeloma treatment landscape and exciting developments on the horizon.


Scott Lauer, MD

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Locally Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor in a 33-Year-Old Woman Seeking to Conceive

ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. They commonly present with nonspecific symptoms and thus are often discovered incidentally. They are best identified by CT scan and most stain positive for CD117 (C-Kit), CD34, and/or DOG-1. Several risk stratification classification systems have been developed based on tumor size, mitotic rate, location, and perforation. Traditional chemotherapy and radiation therapy have been very ineffective, making surgery the mainstay of treatment. The discovery of mutations associated with these tumors has revolutionized the treatment approach. Imatinib mesylate, a selective tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitor, used as adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy, has greatly improved the morbidity and mortality associated with GISTs. As the survival of patients has increased with the long-term use of targeted therapies, quality-of-life issues now have become much more relevant and have come to the forefront of care. We present a young woman who was successfully treated for GIST but now faces associated long-term adverse effects of imatinib, including the challenge of preserving fertility and the potential for childbearing.






Annamaria Motta

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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.


Dennis Verducci, APRN

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Unmet Needs and Future Perspectives in Multiple Myeloma

A panel of experts discuss unmet needs in multiple myeloma and offer perspectives on the future treatment landscape.


Yvonne Efebera, MD

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Unmet Needs and Future Directions for GPRC5D Bispecific Therapy

Panelists discuss how unmet needs and future directions for GPRC5D bispecific therapy include improving accessibility, managing long-term safety, and exploring combination strategies to enhance treatment efficacy.