Authors


John Strickler, MD

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Future Perspectives on MRD Testing in Colorectal Cancer

The expert panel concludes its discussion with a focus on the future of MRD testing in colorectal cancer, highlighting the treatment landscape’s current strengths and challenges.




Alexander Spira, MD, PhD, FACP

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Patient Case 4: 50-Year-Old Woman Non-Smoker with Pleural Metastases

Estelamari Rodriguez, MD, MPH, presents a case of a 50-year-old African American woman, non-smoker, with pleural metastases; the panel discusses interstitial lung disease management, the use of antibody-drug conjugates, disease timing, and strategies for providing symptomatic relief, specifically considering drug holds if steroids only offer partial relief.




Andrea V. Barrio, MD

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Updates in Surgical Management of the Axilla

Axillary management of patients with breast cancer such as sentinel lymph node biopsy have evolved substantially over the past 30 years.


Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS

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Sequencing Treatment for Endocrine-Resistant Disease

With Kevin Kalinsky, MD, the Oncology Brothers discuss sequencing treatment for endocrine-resistant diseases, which involves using a strategic approach to combat resistance to hormonal therapies. It includes combining therapies such as CDK4/6 inhibitors, mTOR inhibitors, and chemotherapy, aiming to overcome resistance and improve patient outcomes.




Richard White, MD

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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.



Colleen Moretti

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Darolutamide/ADT Yields OS Benefit in mHSPC Across All Disease Volumes

Findings from the phase 3 ARASENS trial indicate that darolutamide plus androgen-deprivation therapy and docetaxel should be considered a new standard of care for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.


Ferdinandos Skoulidis, MD, PhD, MRCP

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Ferdinandos Skoulidis, MD, PhD, MRCP, Discusses Exciting Research in the Lung Cancer Field From ASCO 2021

Ferdinandos Skoulidis, MD, PhD, MRCP, details what he was most excited to learn about at 2021 ASCO.


Arianna Mesrobian, BA

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Pediatric Locally Advanced Synovial Sarcoma: What Would Be the Best Treatment Option?

KEY POINTS • Synovial sarcomas are often mistreated with unplanned tumor resection. • Attention from specialists early in the course of SS can minimize the risk of recurrence, metastases, and the necessity for resurgery, all of which are increased with unplanned tumor resection. • Chemotherapy alone does not provide sufficient local control of the tumor. • Resurgery, in conjunction with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, is the best choice of management for this patient.



Nataliya V. Uboha, MD, PhD

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Exploring Next-Line Options: Therapies Beyond Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in HER2+ MSS Gastric Cancer

Experts discuss other therapies or clinical trials that might be explored after trastuzumab deruxtecan, particularly for patients with HER2-positive microsatellite-stable (MSS) adenocarcinoma and progression on multiple lines of therapy.





Siddhartha Yadav, MD, MBBS

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Input From a Multidisciplinary Team of Medical Providers is ‘Necessary’ to Manage Contralateral Breast Cancer, Says Expert

It takes a team of physicians from multidisciplinary backgrounds to best manage patients with contralateral breast cancer, according to a Mayo Clinic Expert.


Scott A. Soefje, PharmD

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Non-BCMA Targeting Bispecifics in MM and Future Directions in Care

Before closing out their discussion with key takeaways, expert panelists highlight novel non-BCMA targeting bispecifics in the setting of multiple myeloma.


Terri Harrington, ANP-BC

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PI3K Inhibitors, Oral SERDs, Combination Therapies, and the Shifting Treatment Landscape

Panelists discuss ongoing clinical trials and how the treatment landscape for HR positive (HR+)/ HER2 negative (HER2-) breast cancer is evolving with novel targeted therapies and combination strategies, with Dr Isaacs highlighting the most exciting aspects of these trials and their potential impact on the future of precision medicine in this patient population.


Ajai Chari, MD

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CAR T-Cell Therapy in Multiple Myeloma: Lessons Learned and Key Takeaways

Panelists discuss how UCSF Health has learned that successful integration of CAR T-cell therapy in multiple myeloma requires multidisciplinary collaboration, patient selection optimization, and management of toxicities. Future research includes exploring CAR T-cell therapy in earlier treatment lines and combining it with novel agents to enhance efficacy.


Ulka N. Vaishampayan, MBBS

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Practice Pearls for Optimizing the Management of Advanced RCC

Experts Ulka N. Vaishampayan, MBBS, and Moshe Ornstein, MD, look toward the future treatment paradigm of both clear cell and non–clear cell renal cell carcinoma.



Andrea C. Enzinger, MD

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Guidelines for Opioid Use in Cancer Management are Needed, Expert Says

Although opioid use guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control exclude patients with cancer, drug screenings are required that could further contribute to racial disparities.


Nausheen Ahmed, MD

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Hybrid Model of CAR T-Cell Therapy May Help Manage Treatment-Related Infections

A retrospective study sought to assess CRS and ICANS onset and duration, as well as non-relapse mortality causes in patients infused with CAR T-cell therapies.


Patrick Travis, MD

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Clinical Pearls about the Referral Process of Bispecifics and CAR-T in RRMM

The discussion shares key takeaways and practical insights for optimizing the referral and treatment process for CAR T-cell and bispecific therapies.


Ketan K. Badani, MD

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Artificial Intelligence May Expedite Prognoses in Cancer Care

In considering patients’ busy lives, AI may help reduce the number of visits required to fully stage and grade cancers.