Authors



Christine M. Parseghian

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Christine Parseghian, MD, on Promise of EGFR Rechallenge Therapy in Certain Patients With mCRC

At the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, Christine Parseghian, MD, reviewed results from a phase 2 trial assessing efficacy of panitumumab plus or minus trametinib in patients with RAS/BRAF wild-type colorectal cancer and compared EGFR rechallenge strategies with available agents in the third-line setting.


Shellie Faris, MD

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A 64-Year-Old Man With Germline BRCA2-Mutated Breast Cancer: Known and Unknown Aspects of Male Breast Cancer

This study presents a male breast cancer case with a germline BRCA2 mutation and discusses the epidemiologic, pathologic, and clinical characteristics along with treatment and follow-up recommendations in view of our recent understanding of the disease.


Anand Swaminath, MD

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Future Analyses of SBRT and CRT for Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Will ‘Hopefully’ Guide Providers on How to Avoid Excessive Toxicity, Says Expert

Pooling data with other radiation trials, looking more closely at central non-small cell lung cancer, and exploring secondary outcomes represent the next steps in terms of analyzing stereotactic body radiation (SBRT) vs conventional hypofractionated radiotherapy (CRT), according to Anand Swaminath, MD.


Muhammad Hamza Sikandari, MBBS

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Navigating a Paradigm Shift Venetoclax Treatment Redefines Landscape of Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Investigators focused on the latest advances in the treatment of patients with AML, while prioritizing the use of venetoclax as it has been shown to significantly impact the course of the disease.


Paolo Caimi, MD

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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.


Amandeep Godara, MBBS

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Future Perspectives: What’s Next in NDMM?

Panelists discuss how the treatment landscape for patients with transplant-ineligible/deferred newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) is expected to evolve, with considerations for optimizing therapeutic approaches based on emerging data from novel drug combinations and treatment strategies.




David Hughes, PharmD, BCOP

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Expert Commentary on the Product Profile of Tepotinib

In an interview with ONCOLOGY®, David Hughes PharmD, BCOP, and Jessica Freydman, PharmD, offers a comprehensive review of real-world treatment considerations of tepotinib as therapy for patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer that have MET exon14 skipping mutations.


Arun Kharel, MBBS

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Danazol for the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Danazol was reviewed as an effective treatment option for patients with myelodyspplastic syndromes, according to a recently published article by Sangam Shah, MBBS, et al.



Karine Perreault

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Oncology Peer Review On-The-Go: Improving Testing Access and Guiding Treatment Options with TrialJectory

The latest podcast episode of Oncology Peer Review On-The-Go features a conversation with Tzvia Bader and Karine Perreault on TrialJectory’s platform, which seeks to guide patients with cancer on their treatment journey.


Rebecca Saracino, 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.


Al-Ola Abdallah, MD

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Expert Insights: Key Takeaways & Clinical Pearls on CAR T Therapy in R/R MM

Panelists discuss how CAR T therapy has transformed the treatment landscape for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, highlighting critical factors for success including patient selection, timing of referral, management of adverse effects, and the importance of coordinated care between academic centers and community practices.


Andrew J. Yee, MD

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Managing AEs Associated With Bispecifics in RRMM

Closing out their discussion on relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, experts consider adverse event management in patients receiving bispecifics followed by future directions in care.


Pradeep Khanal, MBBS, MD

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Danazol for the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Danazol was reviewed as an effective treatment option for patients with myelodyspplastic syndromes, according to a recently published article by Sangam Shah, MBBS, et al.



Jessica Kay Sterner, BA

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Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising From a Primary Cutaneous Carcinosarcoma

This study presents a case of a man, aged 56 years, found to have a 26-mm exophytic lesion on the vertex scalp identified to contain a distinct population of basal cell carcinoma as well as another population of spindled cells representing a poorly differentiated sarcomatous component.




Amit Gupta, 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.


Tim Cortese

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EU’s CHMP Recommends Approving Perioperative Nivolumab Combo in NSCLC

Data from the phase 3 CheckMate 77T trial support the CHMP’s opinion on approving the perioperative nivolumab regimen for those with resectable NSCLC.


Jacob Eckstein, MD

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Guidelines for Palliative Treatment of Spinal Metastases: Choosing Between Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Conventional Fractionation

ABSTRACT Symptomatic spinal metastasis is a frequent complication of cancer that had been treated, until relatively recently, with primitive techniques to modest radiation dose levels, with a baseline assumption of limited survival and poor patient performance in that setting. In the era of targeted and personalized therapies, many patients are living longer and more functionally and are able to manage their disease on the model of chronic illness. Given these developments, an attractive option is the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to deliver high biologically effective doses of radiation conformally to maximize the palliative gains of treatment. However, randomized data to guide practice are scarce. We review the extant literature and present an algorithmic approach to selecting patients with metastatic disease for palliative spinal SBRT favoring the results of available randomized studies and remaining within the safety constraints supported by evidence from randomized trials.


Krish Patel, MD

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CAR T in High-Risk DLBCL: Making the Right Choice in Aggressive Disease

Panelists discuss how, when selecting a chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) product for a patient with an aggressive clinical course and eligibility for cellular therapy, key considerations include urgency, toxicity risks, and efficacy. Factors such as time to manufacture, cytokine release syndrome/immune effector cell–associated neurotoxicity syndrome rates, long-term remission data, and antigen specificity guide decision-making.


Ting Mei, MD

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Survival of Patients With Inoperable Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer With Baseline Severe Pulmonary Dysfunction: Impacts of Thoracic Radiotherapy and Predictive Analysis for Acute Radiation Pneumonitis

Qianyue Deng, MD, and colleagues examine the efficacy of thoracic radiotherapy for the treatment of unresectable non-small cell lung cancer.


Alfred Garfall, MD

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Bispecific Therapies in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Panelists discuss how bispecific antibodies targeting B-cell maturation agent, GPRC5D, and FcRH5 are transforming relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma treatment (R/R MM) with promising efficacy, manageable safety profiles, and convenient off-the-shelf administration.


Gevorg Tamamyan, MD, Phd, MSc

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How to Treat Metastatic Malignant Triton Tumor in an Adolescent

A systematic review of reported clinical cases and treatment strategies was performed to better understand the prognostic factors and to develop the best possible treatment option for a 16-year-old patient diagnosed with a malignant triton tumor in the lower extremity with distant metastases in the lungs.



Jonah Feldman

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Ruxolitinib Plus Standard Prophylaxis Lowers GVHD Risk in Myelofibrosis

Ruxolitinib shows promise in improving transplant outcomes for myelofibrosis patients by reducing GVHD incidence without compromising survival.