Authors


Ajai Chari, MD, PhD

Latest:

Improving Care in Multiple Myeloma: Unmet Needs and Future Directions

Closing out their discussion on novel agents in multiple myeloma, expert panelists consider remaining unmet needs and future evolutions in the treatment paradigm.




Ajai Chari, MD

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Dr Chari on the Selection of BCMA-Targeted Therapies Within Multiple Myeloma

Ajai Chari, MD, discusses important patient factors to consider when selecting between currently approved BCMA-targeted therapies for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma.


Ajai Chari, MD, Mount Sinai Hospital

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Dr Chari on the MonumenTAL-1 Trial Examining Talquetamab in Multiple Myeloma

Ajay Chari, MD, discusses findings from the phase 1/2 MonumenTAL-1 trial investigating talquetamab in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.



Ajay K. Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP

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Dr Nooka on Integrating Bispecific Antibodies Into the Community Treatment Paradigm for Multiple Myeloma

Ajay K. Nooka, MD, MPH, FACP, discusses the integration of bispecific antibodies into the community treatment paradigm for multiple myeloma.


Ajay S. Behl, PhD

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CNS and Dose-Reduction Events After Abiraterone/Prednisone in mCRPC

Ajay S. Behl, PhD, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, discusses a study examining the central nervous system (CNS) and dose-reduction events in patients with prostate cancer following treatment with abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) plus prednisone.


Ajay V. Maker, MD, FACS

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New Strategy Boosts Microenvironment to Promote Antitumor Immunity in GI Metastases

Despite the promise of immunotherapy for treating patients with advanced cancers, the success of using such therapies for progressive gastrointestinal malignancies such as colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) has been limited so far.


Ajjai Shivaram Alva, MBBS

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Dr. Alva on the Shift Toward Combination Therapy in mRCC

Ajjai Shivaram Alva, MBBS, discusses the shift toward combination therapy versus monotherapy in metastatic renal cell carcinoma.


Aju Mathew, MD, MPhil

Latest:

Staying Afloat When the Floodgates Open

It is quite easy to be drowned in the rising floodwaters of hematology and medical oncology, especially when you start training.


Akash Patnaik, MD, PhD

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Dr. Patnaik on Challenges With Sequencing Therapies in mCRPC

Akash Patnaik, MD, PhD, assistant professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Medicine, discusses the challenges with sequencing available agents for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).


Akhil Kumar, MD

Latest:

Targeted Therapies in Advanced Renal Cell Cancer: A Critical Review

In order to help community oncologists optimize patient outcomes, this review summarizes clinical issues associated with specific therapies and the background pivotal data.


Akihiko Shimomura, MD, PhD

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Dr. Shimomura Discusses the HERB TEA Study in HER2+ Breast Cancer

Akihiko Shimomura, MD, PhD, Department of Breast and Medical Oncology, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, discusses the HERB TEA trial (JCOG1607) in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer.


Akshat Jain, MD, MPH’15

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International Hematology/Oncology Elective: A Unique Learning Experience

Although minor institution-specific variations exist, traditional fellowship programs in the United States are able to provide training in the sophisticated Western style of practice.


Akshjot Puri, MD

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Dr. Puri on Challenges With Treating Older Patients With Pancreatic Cancer

Akshjot Puri, MD, discusses challenges facing older patients with pancreatic cancer.



Al B. Benson, MD

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Dr. Benson on the Complexity of Up-front Treatment in HCC

Al B. Benson, MD, discusses the complexity of up-front treatment in hepatocellular carcinoma.



Alain Algazi, MD

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Dr. Algazi on Benefit of Continuous Dabrafenib/Trametinib Dosing in BRAF+ Melanoma

Alain Algazi, MD, discusses the benefit of continuous dosing with dabrafenib (Tafinlar) and trametinib (Mekinist) in patients with BRAF mutation–positive advanced melanoma.


Alain C. Mita, MD

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Dr. Mita on Emergence of Checkpoint Inhibitors SCLC

Alain C. Mita, MD, discusses the impact of checkpoint inhibitors on the small cell lung cancer treatment paradigm.




Alan D. Winkler, MHSA, FACMPE

Latest:

Practice in South Texas Offers Vertically Integrated Cancer Care

Providing comprehensive, compassionate, cost-effective care has been the guiding principle of Urology San Antonio. The practice manages over 200,000 visits and establishes relationships with more than 22,000 new patients each year.


Alan Dove, PhD

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Healthcare IT Still Seeks a Security Blanket

August has traditionally been a sleepy month for government regulatory agencies, but this year, Washington's usual summer torpor was interrupted by a rush of new initiatives, as more than three-quarters of a trillion dollars from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act surged into a mind- boggling range of projects.


Alan H. Bryce, MD, Mayo Clinic

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IO Therapy in mCRPC and Clinical Pearls

Before sharing clinical pearls for the treatment of prostate cancer, key opinion leaders reflect on the potential use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in mCRPC.


Alan M. Miller, MD, PhD

Latest:

Krebs Cycle: A Role for Metabolic Enzymes in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

One promising avenue of exploration of biomarkers in AML is the Krebs cycle, where inhibiting a key metabolic enzyme has proved beneficial in early clinical studies.



Alan P. Venook, MD

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Delve into Recent NCCN Guideline Updates for Hepatobiliary and CRC Management: With Alan P. Venook, MD

Hear Alan P. Venook, MD, discuss recent updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines for gastrointestinal cancers.