Expert Interviews

“It does appear like MET expression could be one of the mechanisms wherein you could differentiate between responders and non-responders,” Kanwal P.S. Raghav, MBBS, MD, stated.

Panelists discuss how the evolving treatment landscape for patients with transplant-eligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) is being shaped by emerging data on optimal treatment sequencing strategies, both in frontline settings and subsequent lines of therapy.

Almost all patients evaluable for efficacy reported a decrease in ctDNA when treated with daraxonrasib for RAS-mutant pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Dr. Garon explains the factors guiding his choice between EGFR inhibitors for EGFR+ NSCLC and when he might consider alternatives like afatinib or erlotinib.

Dr. Garon discusses his approach to selecting between available EGFR inhibitors for treating EGFR+ NSCLC.

“Frozen section is destructive. It ruins the tissue, it consumes the tissue, and it affects downstream molecular analysis,” according to Farzad Fereidouni, PhD.

Panelists discuss areas for improvement in the RCC journey from the patient perspective, including the impact of emerging research on their experience, and explore therapeutic approaches and clinical research areas that show promise for improving outcomes in advanced RCC, with a focus on novel targets and mechanisms of action in development.

Panelists discuss their institution’s multidisciplinary approach to RCC care, emphasizing key specialties involved in coordinating patient care, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication across the team, the value of a multidisciplinary care team from the patient perspective, and unmet needs or opportunities to enhance supportive care and quality of life for patients with RCC, including gaps in education and practical ways nurses can empower and support patients.

Anant Madabhushi, PhD, stated that MarginCall, a surgery tool he is developing can improve patient outcomes in breast and ovarian cancer surgeries.

TRAQinform IQ provides spatial and temporal information for each lesion from serial PET/CT scans, helping to inform the next steps for cancer treatment.

In this segment, Dr. Mohan asks Dr. Mann to summarize the key efficacy data from the MagnestisMM trials evaluating the use of elranatamab in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM).

The FIBI technology, created by Farzad Fereidouni, PhD, when combined with AI eliminates the need for frozen sections and other labor-intensive oncology surgery practices.

Panelists discuss how PALOMA-3, a phase 3 randomized clinical trial, was designed to evaluate subcutaneous vs intravenous amivantamab, both in combination with lazertinib, in patients with refractory EGFR–mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

Panelists discuss how managing adverse events and selecting optimal treatment strategies remain key challenges in front-line EGFR-mutated, non–small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) therapy, particularly when weighing the efficacy and toxicity profiles of available targeted therapies.

Additional progression-free survival data from the phase 3 BREAKWATER trial will be presented at future meetings.

Regardless of disease burden or disease progression speed on front-line therapy, trastuzumab deruxtecan appears effective in HER2-low breast cancer.

Panelists discuss Melinda's treatment journey for advanced EGFR-mutant NSCLC, including the specific treatments she received and her responses, while Dr. Spira provides a high-level overview of systemic therapies for the condition, highlighting the role of amivantamab and how management strategies are tailored based on patient and disease characteristics, with treatment decisions guided by available data.

Panelists discuss the educational resources provided to patients, with Julia explaining how she tailors patient education on breast cancer based on individual needs and preferences, while Melinda shares the courses, books, and other resources that helped her best educate herself during her cancer journey.

Panelists discuss evolving frontline treatment strategies and future directions in HER2+ breast cancer, focusing on the latest advancements and emerging approaches in managing this subtype.