Dr. Tan on the Potential of Elacestrant in the EMERALD Trial in ER+ Breast Cancer
June 24th 2022Antoinette R. Tan, MD, MHSc, discusses the potential of the oral selective estrogen receptor degrader elacestrant being investigated in the phase 3 EMERALD trial in estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer.
Lung Cancer Management Methods Expand to Encompass Multiple Treatment Perspectives
April 14th 2022New treatment methods in patients with small cell lung cancer and non–small cell lung cancer are on the horizon, with the introduction of combination immunotherapy, biomarker assays, and supportive oncology programs for patients and care partners.
Single-Agent and Combo Immunotherapy Garners Mixed Excitement in Gynecologic Cancers
September 30th 2021Immunotherapy is emerging as a preferred second-line treatment option for patients with gynecologic cancers, including endometrial and cervical cancer. Checkpoint inhibitors may also be preferred to chemotherapy in the frontline or adjuvant settings based on improved efficacy.
GI Cancer Armamentarium Gains Traction With Immunotherapy, Targeted Agents
July 7th 2021Jimmy Hwang, MD, discusses the frontline indications for checkpoint inhibitors in gastric cancer and their effect on subsequent treatment decisions, the growth of targeted therapy across gastrointestinal cancers, and expectations for future research and development.