Authors



Kira MacDougall, MD

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Oncology Peer Review On-The-Go: The Prognostic Significance of Peripheral Blood Biomarkers in Patients With Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Treated With Pembrolizumab: A Clinical Study

Kira MacDougall, MD, and Muhammad Rafay Khan Niazi, MD, spoke with CancerNetwork® about their research into the significance of peripheral blood biomarkers of response to immunotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer published in the journal ONCOLOGY®.


Tania Patricia Hernández-Barragán, MD, MSc

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The Role of Postmastectomy Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer After Pathological Complete Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Experts examine the case of a previously healthy woman, aged 32 years, presented to the oncology clinic with a 6-month history of left-breast tumor, mastalgia, and swollen axillary nodes.


Timothy Robinson, MD, PhD

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Radiotherapy/CAR T Combo May be “Great Option” in Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL

No evidence indicates synergistic toxicity when combining radiation with CAR T-cell therapy in this population, according to Timothy Robinson, MD, PhD.


Govindarajan Narayanan, MD

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Adapting to a Robotic Workstation for Image-Guided Liver Cancer Surgery

Govindarajan Narayanan, MD, speaks to the potential time-saving advantages of using the Epione robot for microwave ablation, cryoablation, and other surgical strategies in patients with liver cancer and other tumors.


Cesar Rodriguez, MD

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Key Takeaways on Recent Data from PERSEUS

Frits van Rhee, MD, PhD, and Cesar Rodriguez, MD, provide key takeaways on findings from the PERSEUS trial and discuss unmet needs that remain in the multiple myeloma treatment landscape.


Andreana N. Holowatyj, PhD, MS

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Andreana N. Holowatyj, PhD, MS, Talks AACR and the Value of the Annual Meeting 2021

Holowatyj detailed the benefits of a conference like that of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2021, which presents opportunities for thought leaders to come together.


Haeseong Park, MD, MPH

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Circulating Tumor DNA as a Predictive Biomarker for Clinical Outcomes With Margetuximab and Pembrolizumab in Pretreated HER2-Positive Gastric/ Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma

Daniel V. T. Catenacci, MD, and colleagues present findings from a study of circulating tumor DNA as a predictive biomarker for gastric and gastroesophageal cancer.



Jacqueline Vuky, MD

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Combination Therapy With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Urothelial Carcinoma: Current Data and Future Outlook

Until 5 years ago, systemic therapeutic options for urothelial carcinoma, the most common form of bladder cancer, had been limited to cisplatin-based regimens and taxanes. This article explores the current and future outlooks for combination therapy with IOs in urothelial carcinoma.


Beth Faiman PhD, MSN, APN-BC,BMTCN, AOCN, FAAN, FAPO

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Clinical Scenario: A 58-Year Old Woman with Relapsed Refractory Mutiple Myeloma, post-ASCT, MRD-negative, on Bispecific Therapy

Panelists discuss how to approach treatment decisions and management strategies for a 58-year-old woman with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who is post-autologous stem cell transplant, MRD-negative, and currently receiving bispecific antibody therapy, considering factors such as prior treatments, response duration, and long-term treatment goals.



Wenxin (Vincent) Xu, MD

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Key Takeaways on the Management of Clear-Cell RCC

In closing, experts share clinical pearls on open communication with patients, dose reduction strategies, and the relevance of treatment holidays for improving quality of life in patients with renal cell carcinoma.




Vivian G. Oehler, MD

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CARTITUDE-4 Study: Cilta-Cel vs Standard of Care for Lenalidomide-Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Panelists review the CARTITUDE-4 study results highlighting the efficacy of cilta-cel in lenalidomide-refractory multiple myeloma, addressing implementation challenges and patient preferences in varying relapse scenarios.



Jyoti Malhotra, MD, MPH

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Face-Off: Award Ceremony

Following a comprehensive debate on the treatment of patients with non–small cell lung cancer, Edward Kim, MD, presents the winning team with the title of victors of this CancerNetwork® Face-Off event.


Ben Saylor

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Pembrolizumab Combo Yields Efficacy in Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Pembrolizumab plus platinum-containing therapy may be a new treatment option for advanced penile cancer based on data from the HERCULES trial.


Ginger J. Gardner, MD, FACOG

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Empowering Awareness to Address Rising Gynecological Cancer Incidence

Ginger J. Gardner, MD, FACOG, highlights disease prevention innovations and other ongoing efforts to empower education in the gynecologic cancer field.



Martín Angel

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Management of Residual Disease After First-line Chemotherapy in a Patient With a Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor

In this edition of Clinical Quandaries, Regina Barragan-Carrillo, MD, and colleagues present a case of an 18-year-old man who has a 1-month history of nonpainful right testicular enlargement.



Kendra Sweet, MD

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Highlighting Ongoing Clinical Trials in CML From ASH

Kendra Sweet, MD, discussed several ongoing studies in chronic myeloid leukemia, with some initial results presented at the 2022 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition.


Victoria Meucci Villaflor, MD

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Improving the Management of HNSCC: Next Steps

Dr Cesar Perez reacts to the utilization of next-generation sequencing in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and highlights future areas of study.


Subodh Lele, MD

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Unusual Clinical Presentation of Clear Cell Sarcoma in a Young Woman

A young woman presents with painless lumps to the emergency department and is later diagnosed with clear cell carcinoma.


Marc A. Shapiro, MD

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Genomic Predictors Associated With Exceptional Response to Systemic Therapy in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Suneel K. Kamath, MD, et al investigated exceptional responders and the correlation of nonsynonymous mutations for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.



Kiah Purcell, AGPCNP-B

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Educating Patients and Caregivers on Infection Risks of Anti-BCMA Bispecific Antibodies in MM Treatment

The panel discusses how to educate patients and caregivers on infections risks when receiving an anti-BCMA bispecific antibody.


Gabriela S. Hobbs, MD

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Key Takeaways: Optimal Use of JAK Inhibitors in MF and Future Directions in Care

Panelists share key takeaways on management strategies in myelofibrosis and hope for future evolutions in the treatment paradigm.