Expert Interviews

Harmonizing protocols across the health care system may bolster the feasibility of giving bispecifics to those with lymphoma in a community setting.

Panelists discuss how recent clinical trials have demonstrated improved outcomes with antibody-containing regimens and biomarker-driven approaches in patients with transplant not-preferred newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM).

Patients who face smoking stigma, perceive a lack of insurance, or have other low-dose CT related concerns may benefit from blood testing for lung cancer.

Panelists discuss how to select appropriate bispecific antibody therapies for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have failed BCMA-targeted treatments, considering factors such as alternative targets, mechanisms of resistance, and emerging clinical data to provide effective subsequent treatment options.

Panelists discuss how a patient navigated her treatment journey at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), detailing the specific treatments received, her responses to those treatments, and her active participation in the shared decision-making process regarding her care.

Panelists discuss how education and resources are provided to patients with breast cancer upon diagnosis, highlighting the importance of tailoring educational approaches to individual needs and preferences, and they also explore the various courses, books, and resources that patients have found helpful in their self-education journey.

Panelists discuss how to optimize the sequencing of bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapies in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, considering factors such as patient characteristics, disease burden, and the unique advantages of each approach to maximize treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.

Panelists discuss how they determine the optimal timing of temozolomide administration - concurrent or adjuvant - for WHO grade 3 astrocytomas lacking 1p/19q codeletion, drawing on evidence from the CATNON trial to inform their decision-making process.

Establishment of an AYA Lymphoma Consortium has facilitated a process to better understand and address gaps in knowledge for this patient group.

Panelists discuss how unmet needs and future directions for GPRC5D bispecific therapy include improving accessibility, managing long-term safety, and exploring combination strategies to enhance treatment efficacy.

Panelists discuss how optimizing patient reintegration into community care after receiving bispecific therapy for multiple myeloma at academic centers requires a coordinated, patient-centered approach involving clear communication, standardized transition protocols, ongoing education, and collaborative care models between academic and community oncologists.

Panelists discuss effective strategies for promoting the adoption of bispecific antibodies in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) treatment, emphasizing the importance of educational initiatives, improving care transitions between academic and community settings, addressing misconceptions, and sharing key takeaways and clinical pearls for community oncologists.

Panelists discuss how the safety data from the long-term CARTITUDE-4 update demonstrate a manageable adverse event profile for ciltacabtagene autoleucel, supporting its continued use in patients with lenalidomide-refractory multiple myeloma.

Panelists discuss how the evolution of GPRC5D-targeted therapies is expected to shape future treatment approaches for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in community practices by offering more personalized options and improving patient outcomes.

Panelists discuss how the interpretation of HER2 IHC scores informs treatment decisions in NSCLC, including adherence to ASCO/CAP guidelines and strategies for managing equivocal results.

Panelists discuss how enhancing communication between academic and community oncologists during the referral and treatment process for multiple myeloma patients requires a multifaceted approach involving standardized protocols, technology integration, regular collaborative meetings, and shared decision-making to ensure seamless patient care and optimal outcomes.

Adult and pediatric oncology collaboration in assessing nivolumab in advanced Hodgkin lymphoma facilitated the phase 3 SWOG S1826 findings.

Panelists discuss how next-generation sequencing can identify actionable mutations and molecular alterations in neuroendocrine tumors, potentially guiding personalized treatment decisions and clinical trial eligibility while advancing our understanding of tumor biology.

Panelists discuss how treatment selection for well-differentiated grade 3 neuroendocrine tumors requires careful consideration of factors including Ki-67 index, tumor biology, and disease progression rate to determine whether platinum-based chemotherapy or targeted therapies are most appropriate.

Panelists discuss how somatostatin analogues, while effective in controlling hormone-related symptoms and tumor growth in neuroendocrine tumors, face challenges including drug resistance, optimal dosing strategies, and timing of initiation in the treatment sequence.