Authors


Ben Garmezy, MD

Latest:

Episode 3: Traversing the Complexities of Non-Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

A brief overview of the current RCC landscape was provided in the most recent Oncology Decoded podcast.





Sungjin Kim, MS

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Plasma Glutamine as a Prognostic Biomarker in Localized Prostate Cancer: Comparison of Conventional Variables in Risk Stratification

This study investigated the biomarker potential of glutamine among known prognostic variables in localized prostate cancer.




Karen Bedirian, MPH

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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.


Lydia Scarfò, MD

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Novel BTK Degrader Shows Activity in CLL/SLL Regardless of Mutation Status

Current findings from the phase 1/2 CaDAnCe-101 trial show no predictive factors of improved responses with BGB-16673 in patients with CLL or SLL.


Melissa Alsina, MD

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Optimal Sequencing Strategies for CAR T and Bispecifics in R/R MM

Panelists discuss the critical role of sequencing B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeted therapies in multiple myeloma, emphasizing that administering chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy before bispecific antibodies leads to better outcomes, while real-world evidence and emerging guidelines increasingly inform strategic decisions based on treatment timing, disease urgency, and patient-specific factors.



Minori Koshiji Rosales, MD, PhD

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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.





Alina Markova, MD

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Alina Markova, MD, on the Future of Topical Ruxolitinib in Cutaneous Chronic GVHD and Multidisciplinary Implications

Alina Markova, MD, speaks about future research efforts for topical ruxolitinib INCB018424 phosphate 1.5% cream in patients with non-sclerotic and superficially sclerotic chronic cutaneous graft-versus-host disease, and multidisciplinary implications of current research.






Sylvia Kurz, MD, PhD

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Fostering a Team-Based Approach to Elevate Neuro-Oncology Care

Specialties including neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and neurorehabilitation all play a notable role in the care of patients with brain tumors.



Astghik Voskanyan, MD

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Diagnosing and Treating Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm in a Resource-Limited Setting

A recent clinical quandary focused on the diagnosis and treatment of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm in a resource-limited setting.


Edwin Choy, MD, PhD

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Closing Thoughts, Future Perspectives, and Key Takeaways in the Treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma

Panelists discuss how early recognition, accurate diagnosis through histopathology and molecular testing, and multidisciplinary collaboration are critical for optimizing treatment strategies in epithelioid sarcoma (ES), while future research into targeted therapies holds promise for improving outcomes, especially in advanced cases.


Tiffany Sia, MD

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Tiffany Sia, MD, on Procedural Interventions for Gynecologic Malignancies With Oligoprogressive Disease During ICI

Tiffany Sia, MD, spoke about major takeaways from her study and how to implement procedural interventions for patients with gynecologic malignancies who have oligoprogression.


Jesús Delgado-de la Mora, MD

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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.


Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS

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Addressing Rising Cancer Incidence and Burden in Younger Populations

Primary care physicians cannot afford to dismiss younger people who present with symptoms of cancer in the face of increasing cancer incidence, according to Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS.




Lilian Gien, MD

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Lilian Gien, MD, Talks Next Steps for Immunotherapy Research in Recurrent Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary

Lillian Gien, MD, spoke about continued use of immunotherapy in patients with recurrent clear cell carcinoma of the ovary following results of a trial examining pembrolizumab plus epacadostat.