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TROPiCS-02 Data Reinforce Role of Sacituzumab Govitecan as a SOC in HR+ Breast Cancer
August 29th 2023Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, highlights updated survival and safety data seen with sacituzumab govitecan in patients with hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer; underscores how Trop-2 and HER2 testing is not necessarily needed for this agent in this population at this time; and shares how ongoing efforts are exploring the utilization of this agent earlier in the treatment course.
Novel Bispecific ADC Generates Early Efficacy Signals in Lung and Head and Neck Cancers
August 24th 2023Pasi A. Jänne, MD, PhD, discusses the advantages of bispecific ADCs that target both HER3 and EGFR; preliminary efficacy and safety data seen with BL-B01D1 in patients with non–small cell lung cancer; and the activity of this agent in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, small cell lung cancer, and nasopharynx cancer.
CGX1321 Demonstrates Safety and Promising Activity in Advanced GI Cancers
August 21st 2023Marios Giannakis, MD, PhD, discusses how targeting the WNT signaling pathway could harness a previously underutilized pathway involved in GI tumor development, spotlights the activity and safety of CGX1321 with or without pembrolizumab in phase 1 studies, and emphasizes the need for continued investigation of CGX1321 to further validate this precision medicine approach.
Dr Ravi on the Use of Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan in mCRPC
August 18th 2023Praful K. Ravi, MB, BChir, MRCP, discusses the use of prostate-specific membrane antigen-targeted therapies in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, highlighting the use of the targeted radioligand lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan.
Dr Tarantino on Patient Awareness of the Platinum Shortage in Breast Cancer
August 18th 2023Paolo Tarantino, MD, discusses typical conversations oncologists should have with patients regarding the platinum chemotherapy shortage, as well as the importance of honest communication about treatment regimen changes.
Novel Treatment Approaches for SCLC and Future Perspectives
A panel of expert oncologists offer closing thoughts on the future treatment landscape and unmet needs in small-cell lung cancer.
SAMETA Trial Evaluates Efficacy of Savolitinib Plus Durvalumab in MET-Driven Papillary RCC
August 10th 2023The safety and efficacy achieved with the combination of savolitinib and durvalumab vs standard-of-care sunitinib or durvalumab monotherapy will be evaluated in patients with MET-driven papillary renal cell carcinoma in the phase 3 SAMETA trial.
Dr Tarantino on the Effects of Platinum Chemotherapy Shortages in Breast Cancer
August 9th 2023Paolo Tarantino, MD, discusses how the ongoing shortages of carboplatin and cisplatin in the United States are affecting patients with breast cancer and the importance of overcoming this wave of shortages and preventing this issue from recurring in the future.
Multiple Myeloma: Unmet Needs and Future Directions in Care
After discussing earlier-line use of CAR T-cell therapy in patients with multiple myeloma, the panel considers key takeaways and future evolutions in the treatment landscape.
CAR T-Cell Therapy in Multiple Myeloma: Updates from ASCO 2023 and Beyond
Before closing out their discussion on novel therapies in multiply relapsed multiple myeloma, panelists identify the evolving role of CAR T-cell therapy.
Platinum Chemotherapy Shortages Create Additional Burden for Patients With Cancer
Jacob Sands, MD, discusses how the ongoing shortages of carboplatin and cisplatin have presented new challenges to patient care, how he and colleagues at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are navigating these shortages, and how these limitations could ultimately have an impact on patients.
2L Dosing Considerations and Management Strategies for SCLC
Expert oncologists discuss important dosing considerations and treatment management strategies for lurbinectedin and other second-line therapy approaches in small-cell lung cancer.
LAGOON and IMFORTE Trials: Data Updates and Expert Insights
A review of the LAGOON and IMFORTE trials with expert insights regarding the potential clinical implications of current and future study findings.
Data With Novel Agents Prompt Treatment Sequencing Discussions in MCL and CLL
August 3rd 2023Catherine C. Coombs, MD, and Alexey Danilov, MD, PhD, moderate a discussion on the role and sequencing of BTK inhibitors, venetoclax-based regimens, and CAR T-cell therapy in mantle cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.