Amanda Bloomer, PhD, discusses the rationale for launching the ColoCare study, an investigation into the health-related quality of life outcomes of younger vs older adult patients with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer.
Amandeep Godara, MBBS, discusses important patient factors to consider when deciding between a CAR T-cell therapy vs bispecific antibody in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, and the importance of mitigating treatment-related toxicities associated with the administration of bispecific antibodies in this disease setting.
Ariel Perez Perez, MD, discusses key results and clinical implications from a retrospective study of polatuzumab-vedotin plus rituximab with or without bendamustine in relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphomas.
In the treatment of unresectable or metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma, immune checkpoint inhibitors have activity and tolerability.
Matthew H. G. Katz, MD, CMQ, FACS, FASCO, discusses the efficacy of mFOLFIRINOX, a chemotherapy regimen consisting of oxaliplatin, irinotecan, leucovorin, and fluorouracil, prior to pancreatectomy in patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer.
Ashraf Z. Badros, MBCHB, discusses the design of the AURIGA trial of daratumumab plus lenalidomide in newly diagnosed myeloma following transplant.
Paola Gehrig, MD, discusses the optimal use and timing of genetic testing in endometrial cancer.
Mayur Narkhede, MD, discusses findings from a pre-planned interim analysis of a phase 2 trial investigating siltuximab for the treatment of cytokine release syndrome and immune effector cell–associated neurotoxicity syndrome related to CAR T-cell therapy in adult patients with hematologic malignancies.
Considerations on the evolving landscape and ongoing unmet needs for patients with HER2+ breast cancer.
Richard J. Lin, MD, PhD, discusses the manufacturing considerations that factor into the CAR T-cell decision-making process in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the importance of open communication between community and referral physicians, and how early referral leads to optimal patient outcomes with CAR T-cell therapy.
Drs Das, Pommier, and Zacks share their advice for community physicians treating patients who have neuroendocrine tumors with carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid heart disease.
Jason Porter, MD, discusses the potential role of the next-generation TKI taletrectinib in patients with ROS1-positive non–small cell lung cancer, according to data from the phase 2 TRUST-II trial.
Vinayak G. Wagaskar, MBBS, discusses potential explanations for a paradoxical relationship between obesity and outcomes observed in prostate cancer.
Shahneen Sandhu, MD, discusses findings with niraparib in metastatic prostate cancer from the phase 3 MAGNITUDE trial.
Drs Park and Patil delve into the evolving SCLC treatment paradigm by examining data from recent studies and focus on treatment developments for patients with ALK-positive NSCLC.
Tadeusz Robak, MD, PhD, discusses subsequent treatment after discontinuation of ibrutinib on the phase 3 RESONATE-2 trial in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
In this final episode of OncChats: Assessing the Promise of AI in Oncology, Toufic A. Kachaamy, MD, and Douglas Flora, MD, LSSBB, FACCC, discuss a roadmap of artificial intelligence (AI) advances in the next 5 to 10 years.
Matthew C. Ward, MD, discusses the benefits of delaying salvage therapy in prostate cancer.
Closing out their program on multiple myeloma, expert panelists consider the role of holistic and multidisciplinary care when managing patients within the current paradigm.
Joseph Franses, MD, PhD, discusses the need for more prospective data in the second-line setting and beyond for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
Renee Kurz, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCNP, discusses social determinants of health that can contribute to disparities in cancer care, highlighting examples seen throughout New Jersey that emphasize the need for further investigation into this landscape.
Saby George, MD, FACP, discusses the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous nivolumab in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma, according to findings from the phase 3 CheckMate 67T study.
Although graduate medical education at many hospitals includes provisions to ensure that trainees remain physically, emotionally, and mentally healthy, few residents and fellows make use of these resources.
Undocumented immigrants continue to face discriminatory policies, which affect those with cancer on emotional, financial, physical, and social levels.
Jia Luo, MD, discusses a retrospective analysis of initial chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of patients with locally advanced and metastatic NUT carcinoma, which was presented at the 2023 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer.
Michael Basin, MD, discusses the design of a preclinical investigation into the pharmacological inhibition of the molecular chaperone Hsp70 and how it relates to belzutifan resistance in clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
Eric Vail, MD, discusses emerging advances in biomarker testing in lung cancer.
Closing out their discussion on TIL therapy, Drs Sarnaik and Komanduri identify existing barriers to TIL use in clinical practice and how the field might optimize patient access to these regimens.
Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, and Meghan J. Mooradian, MD, conclude their discussion by discussing how they address treatment toxicity in NSCLC.