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Teclistamab Leads Ongoing Emergence of Bispecific Antibodies in Multiple Myeloma
Jeffrey Zonder, MD, discussed the ongoing development of other BCMA-targeted and non–BCMA targeted bispecific antibodies, toxicity management for these agents, how to navigate treatment decisions for patients eligible for CAR T-cell therapy, and ongoing research in multiple myeloma at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Teclistamab, Other BCMA-Targeted Agents Represent New Options in Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma
Andrew Kin, MD, expands on the ways BCMA-targeted therapies that are currently available and under development have shifted the treatment landscape for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, the implications of the approval of teclistamab, and the limitations that still exist for using BCMA-targeted agents.
Dr Kin on the Withdrawal of Belantamab Mafodotin in R/R Multiple Myeloma
March 27th 2023Andrew Kin, MD, discusses the withdrawal of the United States marketing authorization of belantamab mafodotin for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 4 prior therapies, including an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, a proteasome inhibitor, and an immunomodulatory agent.
Breakthroughs in Imaging Modalities for Prostate Cancer
March 3rd 2023Five expert panelists in prostate cancer consider how recent advances in imaging, particularly PSMA-PET, have impacted the field, and highlight guidelines that may aid clinicians in selecting amongst the available imaging modalities.
Karmanos Faculty Share Experiences and Career Insights as Women in Oncology
May 30th 2022Drs Mamdani, Assad, and Robinette discuss the changes in the culture of oncology today compared with when they first started their careers, the challenges they experienced along the way, and advice they would share with up-and-coming oncologists based on what they know now.
Personalized Medicine Evolves With CDK4/6 Inhibitors, Immunotherapy, and ADCs in Breast Cancer
Hadeel Assad, MD, discussed how CDK4/6 inhibitors have been implemented into practice and provided updates on key clinical trials in HER2-positive breast cancer and triple-negative breast cancer.
Chemotherapy-Free Options Expand the Scope of Treatment in Leukemia and Lymphoma
October 12th 2021Across the paradigms of leukemias and lymphomas, novel therapies—such as BTK inhibitors, PI3K inhibitors, time-limited therapies, and even CAR T-cell therapies—have transformed the treatment of patients and prolonged survival without the need for chemotherapy.