Latest Conference Articles

Dr. Vij on the Optimal Induction Therapy in Multiple Myeloma

Ravi Vij, MD, MBA, professor of medicine, Division of Oncology, Section of Bone Marrow Transplant, Washington University School of Medicine, Siteman Cancer Center, discusses the optimal induction therapy in the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma.

Dr. Oh on the Development of JAK Inhibitors in Myelofibrosis

Stephen Oh, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, Division of Hematology, Washington University School of Medicine, Siteman Cancer Center, discusses the development of JAK inhibitors in myelofibrosis.

MET, EGFR C797S Linked With Acquired Resistance to Frontline Osimertinib in NSCLC

MET amplification and EGFR C797S mutations are the most commonly observed alterations associated with resistance to first-line osimertinib in patients with EGFR-mutant non–small cell lung cancer.

Dr. Kahl on Ibrutinib in CLL

Brad Kahl, MD, professor in the Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Siteman Cancer Center, discusses the use of ibrutinib (Imbruvica) in the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Optimal Sequencing Key Next Step for HCC Paradigm

Anthony B. El-Khoueiry, MD, discusses the promising hepatocellular carcinoma treatment paradigm.

Expert Discusses Emerging Treatments in Early Pancreatic Cancer

Afsaneh Barzi, MD, discusses updates in the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer, as well as the importance of genetic testing.

Lenz Highlights Ongoing Advances in mCRC

Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, discusses the intersection between the molecular makeup of colorectal cancer and the development of novel therapies in the treatment paradigm.

Dr. El-Khoueiry Discusses Recent Combination Data in HCC

Anthony El-Khoueiry, MD, associate professor of clinical medicine, Keck School of Medicine, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses recent combination data in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Dr. Iqbal on Treatment Options for Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumors

Syma Iqbal, MD, associate professor of clinical medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, discusses treatment options for patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

Dr. Lenz on Breakthrough Designation of Encorafenib, Binimetinib, and Cetuximab in BRAF+ CRC

Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, associate director for Adult Oncology and co-leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancers Program, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the FDA breakthrough designation status of encorafenib (Braftovi), binimetinib (Mektovi), and cetuximab (Erbitux) for the treatment of patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC).

Dr. Lenz on the Changing Landscape of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, associate director for Adult Oncology and co-leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancers Program, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the changing landscape of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

Dr. Cristofanilli Discusses Roles of a Multidisciplinary Team in Breast Cancer

Massimo Cristofanilli, MD, discusses a session at the 20th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium on the roles of a multidisciplinary team.

Dr. Sledge on Genomic Sequencing in Patients With Breast Cancer

George Sledge, Jr., MD, discusses the benefit to the cost of genomic sequencing decreasing overtime.

Molecular Profiling in Metastatic Breast Cancer: Not Yet Standard of Care, But May Be in Near Future

As the cost of sequencing continues to fall, genomic testing will likely become widespread in all types of metastatic cancer, including breast cancer.

Gradishar Addresses 20 Years of Breast Cancer Advancements

William J. Gradishar, MD, discusses how far the breast cancer field has advanced over the last 20 years and the data he is anticipating to read out in the future.

Predictive Value Examined Among Genomic Tests for Breast Cancer

Multiple gene signature assays have been developed that supply prognostic information for decisions on adjuvant chemotherapy and whether therapy should be of extended duration.

Progress Emerging With Optimal Adjuvant Therapy in Young Women With Breast Cancer

Determining the optimal adjuvant therapy in young women with breast cancer remains challenging, but some clarity is beginning to emerge.

Dr. Ruddy on the Importance of Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer

Kathryn Ruddy, MD, discusses how genetic testing could impact treatment of patients with breast cancer.

Challenges Remain in Treating Patients With Phyllodes Breast Tumors

Andrea V. Barrio, MD, discusses the challenges with phyllodes tumors of the breast and how to manage this disease moving forward.

Dr. Mittendorf Discusses Rationale for Updating the AJCC Staging System

Elizabeth Mittendorf, MD, PhD, discusses the rationale for updating the AJCC staging system in patients with breast cancer. This system was originally developed in the 1970s but is still used today.

Conventional View May Not Apply for All Triple-Negative Breast Cancers

All triple-negative breast cancers are not created equal, and clinicians should consider their inherent heterogeneity during diagnosis and treatment planning.

Expert Highlights Management of Locoregional Recurrence in Breast Cancer

Monica Morrow, MD, addresses how she treats patients with breast cancer who have locoregional recurrence and how therapeutic approaches have evolved over recent years.

Dr. McLaughlin on Lymphedema in Breast Cancer

Sara McLaughlin, MD, professor of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, discusses the frequency that lymphedema appears in patients with breast cancer and addresses the complications in identifying this after her presentation at the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium.

Dr. Barzi on Surgical Advances in Pancreatic Cancer

Afsaneh Barzi, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses surgical advances in the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer.

Emerging Role of TILs in Breast Cancer Leads to Expanding Pathology Practices

Just as immunotherapies are transforming clinical practice for oncologists, these new therapies are also changing the practice of pathology and offering new ways for oncologists and pathologists to collaborate and improve patient care.

Dr. Blanco on the Role of Pathology in Treatment of Breast Cancer

Luis Z. Blanco Jr., MD, assistant professor of Pathology, Northwestern University, discusses the role a pathologist plays in the treatment of a patient with breast cancer during a presentation at the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium.

Expanded FDA Clearances Speed Scalp Cooling Acceptance in Oncology Community

Scalp cooling to limit alopecia in patients with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy is edging closer to becoming a widespread patient offering following recent FDA clearances.

Dr. Valent on MRD Negativity in Multiple Myeloma

Jason Valent, MD, oncologist, Cleveland Clinic, discusses the potential application of minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity in patients with multiple myeloma.

Dr. Carraway on Predisposition to Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Hetty Carraway, MD, oncologist, Cleveland Clinic, discusses predisposition to acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Targeted Agents Beyond Ruxolitinib Necessary in Evolving MPN Paradigm

Aaron Gerds, MD, discusses the activity and drawbacks with current systemic agents in myeloproliferative neoplasms.