Markman Talks Vilified Vaccines, Taboos, and Treatment for Cervical Cancer
January 28th 2021Dr. Markman discusses the clinical milestone of the HPV vaccine as a means to prevent cervical cancer, the debate on HPV-negative disease, and what efforts can be done on a global scale to reduce the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer.
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Capitalizing on Cellular Therapies in Lymphoma and Myeloma
January 18th 2021In our exclusive interview, Dr. Kansagra, Dr. D’Souza, and Dr. Dholaria provided an in-depth look into the current state of cellular therapy in hematologic malignancies, the benefits and drawbacks of approved and investigational products, and new constructs for CAR T in multiple myeloma and lymphoma.
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Powles and Rini Put ctDNA Into Perspective in Urothelial Cancer
January 11th 2021In our exclusive interview, Dr. Powles and Dr. Rini provide insight into an analysis of the phase 3 IMvigor010 study and its implications for circulating tumor DNA as a biomarker in urothelial cancer and beyond.
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More Innovation Is on Tap for 2021: Five Experts Describe Key Trends
January 8th 2021The development of additional molecularly targeted therapies and the search for enhanced immunotherapy regimens are expected to permeate the oncology landscape across a broad range of malignancies as 2021 unfolds.
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Braunstein and Richter Talk Transplant and Therapy Options in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma
January 7th 2021In our exclusive interview, Dr. Braunstein and Dr. Richter discuss navigating treatment selection for patients with the newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and the evolving role of minimal residual disease testing.
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Spotlighting Management Strategies Across Sarcoma Subtypes
January 4th 2021Faculty of a recent Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on sarcoma, hosted by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, share updates in the management of gastrointestinal stromal tumor, epithelioid and synovial sarcoma, and tenosynovial giant cell tumor.
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Lindau on Leading Successful Surgical Fellowships
December 31st 2020In our exclusive interview, Robert Lindau, III, MD, discusses his journey into the head and neck surgery space, tips for a successful fellowship, and the importance of creating a family-like environment within the fellowship program he directs.
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Gaining Insight Into the Management of Gastrointestinal Malignancies
December 28th 2020Faculty from a recent Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on gastrointestinal cancer hosted by the University of Kentucky discuss the current paradigms in hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
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Druker Details a Career of Determination, Patient Impact, and Family Success
December 24th 2020In our exclusive interview, Brian Druker, MD, discusses his journey into the field of oncology, the research that led to the initial approval of imatinib, why awards don’t impact his view on cancer care, and how becoming a family man has made him a better physician and scientist.
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Multimodality Therapy Makes Waves in Bladder Cancer
December 21st 2020Faculty from a recent Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on bladder cancer hosted by Cleveland Clinic share updates in the management of metastatic urothelial carcinoma, as well as robotic cystectomy and bladder preservation approaches in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
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Borghaei and Gunuganti Break Down the Elements of Treatment Selection in NSCLC
December 17th 2020In our exclusive interview, Dr. Borghaei and Dr. Gunuganti discuss patient selection for frontline immunotherapy, combination immunotherapy, and chemoimmunotherapy in NSCLC, the importance of PD-L1 expression, and emerging agents that are coming down the pike.
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Learning to Tailor Targeted and Immune Therapy in Lung Cancer
December 14th 2020Faculty of the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital-hosted Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on lung cancer spotlight key advances made with targeted therapies in lung cancer, the ways in which immunotherapy has complicated treatment decisions, and more!
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Robert Recaps a Career of Clinical Research in Melanoma
December 7th 2020In our exclusive interview, Caroline Robert, MD, PhD, discusses her groundbreaking work on clinical trials evaluating anti–CTLA-4 and anti–PD-1 antibodies in advanced melanoma, her experiences as a researcher in France and the United States, her love of traveling, and next steps for the field.
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Huntsman Homes in on the Integration of Precision Medicine in Oncology
December 3rd 2020In our exclusive interview, Dr. Huntsman discusses the elements of precision medicine that have contributed to its growth in the field of oncology, some of the setbacks regarding its integration, and areas of research that have the potential to propel precision medicine to the next tier of scientific discovery and application.
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Marvels in Medicine: Dr. Karlan on Creating Continuous Quality Improvement in Gynecologic Oncology
November 30th 2020In our exclusive interview, Dr. Karlan discusses pivotal moments in her career as a gynecologic oncologist, the challenges of forging a name for herself, and future directions for the field.
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Loaiza-Bonilla on Applications, Actionability, and Affordability of AI in Oncology
November 26th 2020In our exclusive interview, Dr. Loaiza-Bonilla explains how AI can be used to optimize patient care, provides insight into the research that has been done to develop potential applications for AI in oncology, and sheds light on some of the barriers that have to be overcome in order to effectively implement AI in oncology.
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Oxnard on Opening the Door for Precision Medicine in Lung Cancer
November 23rd 2020In our exclusive interview, Dr. Oxnard explained how precision medicine has affected the treatment landscape of lung cancer, discussed the current capabilities of liquid biopsy, and forecasted the future of precision oncology in the field.
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Mesa and Ulmer Measure Methods for JAK Inhibitor Optimization in Myelofibrosis
November 19th 2020In our exclusive interview, Dr. Mesa and Dr. Ulmer discuss the current roles of ruxolitinib and fedratinib in myelofibrosis, current guidance for JAK inhibitor dosing, the utility of re-exposure to JAK inhibitors, and clinical trial options.
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Raez Raises Concerns Over Delayed Cancer Care in the COVID-19 Era
November 16th 2020In our exclusive interview, Dr. Raez discusses the reasons for the declines in routine screening and referrals due to the coronavirus disease 2019, anticipated consequences, and some of the ways in which the health care community can combat these newfound challenges.
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Saba Speaks to Tipifarnib and Targeting HRAS in Head and Neck Cancer
November 12th 2020In our exclusive interview, Nabil F. Saba, MD, FACP, sheds light on the implications of targeting HRAS in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, details the data that has been reported to date with tipifarnib, and shares his expectations for the ongoing KO-TIP-007 trial.
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Aggarwal and Gandara on Incorporating Liquid Biopsies Into the Lung Cancer Armamentarium
November 9th 2020In our exclusive interview, Dr. Aggarwal and Dr. Gandara discuss the evolution of liquid biopsy in lung cancer, explain the clinical implications of recent liquid biopsy approvals, and forecast the future of liquid biopsy in the field.
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Tripathy Talks Genomics, Targeted Treatments, and Smart Trial Designs in Breast Cancer
November 6th 2020In our exclusive interview, Debu Tripathy, MD, considers the biological and long-term outcome variability of HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and details the research that is being done to develop personalized treatment approaches.
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Lyman on Bringing Biosimilars From Bench to Bedside in Oncology
November 2nd 2020In our exclusive interview, Gary H. Lyman, MD, MPH, discusses the current state of biosimilars in oncology, the pathways that have been established to ensure the safe delivery of these agents to patients, and the potential effects they could have on alleviating some of the current constraints within the health care system.
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Raez on the Rise of Liquid Biopsy in Lung Cancer
October 29th 2020In our exclusive interview, Dr. Raez provides insight into the advantages and disadvantages of liquid biopsy relative to tissue biopsy and forecasts the utility of liquid biopsy within the field of lung cancer as more of these assays become available.
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