Authors



Mustafa Raoof, MD, MS

Latest:

PIPAC-MMC Shows Efficacy in Multiple Response Criteria for Peritoneal Metastases

Future research will aim to assess the efficacy of PIPAC-MMC plus systemic therapy vs systemic therapy alone in patients with peritoneal tumors.


Steven Park, MD

Latest:

Between the Lines Podcast: Tazemetostat in Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma

Expert oncologist/hematologists Bruce Cheson, MD, FACP, and Steven Park, MD, discuss findings from the E7438-G000-101 trial and consider the efficacy of tazemetostat as treatment for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.


Louis Williams, MD

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Clinical Scenario: Implementation of Bispecific Therapy for Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma in a Community Center

Panelists discuss how community centers can effectively implement bispecific antibody therapy for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, addressing challenges such as staff training, patient monitoring, and managing potential adverse events in a non-academic setting.



Maria C. Velez, MD

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Creating a Seamless Transition from Pediatric to Adult Patient Cancer Care

While there is no clear and cut way to transition patients from pediatric to adult care, Maria C. Velez, MD, has established a helpful network of willing clinicians.


Dolores Gallardo-Rincón, MD

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Treatment of Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer With Kidney Failure and Comorbidities

In this edition of Clinical Quandaries Eder A. Arango Bravo, MD, and colleagues present a 63 year old woman who has cervical cancer with kidney failure and additional comorbidities.


Lidan Hao

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Ocular Toxicities of MEK Inhibitors in Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Jing Han, MD, and colleagues examine the prevalence and characteristics of ocular toxicities associated with MEK inhibition.


Kami Maddocks, MD

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Kami J. Maddocks, MD, Shows Optimism for Future Development of Cellular Therapies in Lymphoma

In an interview, Kami J. Maddocks, MD, details therapies that may shake up the standard of care in lymphoma going forward.




Ellen Marin, PA-C

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Clinical Scenario: AE Management for Bispecific Therapy in R/R MM

Following the review of a case of a patient with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, the panel provides expert perspectives on adverse event management practices.


James Padussis, MD

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Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Appendix With Histologic Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Review of Histologic and Clinical Spectrum of Epithelial Neoplastic Mucinous Lesions of the Appendix

Mehmet Sitki Copur, MD, and colleagues examine the case of a 65-year-old patient with appendiceal mucinous neoplasms of the appendix who was treated with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.



Justine Panian, BS

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Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis Induced by Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in a Patient With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma

In this installment of Clinical Quandaries, Justine Panian, BS, and colleagues present a case of a 60-year-old Mexican woman with fevers, abdominal pain, and hypertension.



Georges Azzi, MD

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Addressing Barriers to Implementing MRD Testing in Community Oncology Practices

Minimal residual disease testing appears to be a valuable tool for predicting outcomes and potential relapse in patients with lymphoid malignancies.




Diksha Mahendru, MD

Latest:

Safeguarding Vulnerability: COVID-19’s Impact on Immunocompromised Patients With Cancer

Immunocompromised individuals face ongoing COVID-19 risks despite vaccination, highlighting the need for tailored public health strategies and innovative therapies.


Steven Devine, MD

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Steven Devine, MD, Discusses Exciting Abstracts From ASH 2021

Steven Devine, MD, spoke about which abstracts he found most interesting at ASH 2021.


Keun-Wook Lee, MD, PhD

Latest:

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.









Alexander Reyes, MD

Latest:

Rare Primary ALK-Positive Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma of the Central Nervous System

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rapidly growing and aggressive hematological malignancy. This case highlights the rarity of isolated intradural extramedullary manifestations in the pediatric population.