Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. With more than 7,800 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of $2.4 billion. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Dr Armaghani on the Investigation of De-Escalated Treatment Approaches in TNBC
September 5th 2023Avan Armaghani,cdiscusses the feasibility of de-escalating treatment in triple-negative breast cancer, as well as planned or ongoing research investigating this approach in the neoadjuvant and metastatic settings.
Role of BTK Inhibitors in Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
A brief review of BTK inhibitor therapy and its potential role within the relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma treatment landscape.
Komrokji Examines Differences Between the WHO and ICC MDS Criteria
August 28th 2023Rami Komrokji, MD, discusses an international dataset analysis of the 2 current classification systems for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, as well as the next steps being taken to develop a more harmonized classification system.
Neoadjuvant Dendritic Cell Vaccine–Based Regimen Elicits pCRs in Early-Stage HER2+ Breast Cancer
A neoadjuvant treatment regimen consisting of HER2-directed conventional dendritic cell intratumoral therapy plus paclitaxel, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab elicited pathologic complete responses in patients with stage I to III HER2-positive breast cancer.
Kirtane Highlights Uniqueness of Solid Tumor CAR T-Cell Agent A2B530
Kedar Kirtane, MD, speaks on the unique mechanism of action of A2B530 and how the agent could represent a huge leap forward in the application of CAR T-cell agents for patients with solid tumors if the EVEREST-1 study proves to be positive.
Dr Li on the Rationale for Evaluating CG0070 Plus Pembrolizumab in BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC
Roger Li, MD, expands on the mechanism of action for the combination of CG0070 and pembrolizumab, and discusses the rationale for investigating the regimen's synergy in patients with non–muscle invasive bladder cancer who are unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guérin.
Dr Bloomer on the Rationale for the ColoCare Study in Newly Diagnosed CRC
August 4th 2023Amanda Bloomer, PhD, discusses the rationale for launching the ColoCare study, an investigation into the health-related quality of life outcomes of younger vs older adult patients with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer.
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.
Dr Komrokji on the Potential Implications of the COMMANDS trial in MDS
July 20th 2023Rami Komrokji, MD, shares the potential clinical implications of data from the phase 3 COMMANDS trial of luspatercept in patients with very low– to intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes who have not received prior treatment with an erythropoiesis-stimulating agents.
Dr Komrokji on the Implications of the COMMANDS Trial in MDS
July 14th 2023Rami Komrokji, MD, discusses the clinical implications of the phase 3 COMMANDS trial in patients with very low–, low-, or intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes who have not received prior treatment with an erythropoiesis-stimulating agents.
Evolving Treatment Landscape of Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
A broad view of the current treatment paradigm for relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma and how the field has been evolving.
Recent Treatment Guideline Updates in Follicular Lymphoma
Experts Sameh Gaballa, MD, and Matthew Lunning, DO, FACP, reflect on recent updates to the treatment guidelines for patients with follicular lymphoma.
Dr DePalo on First-Line Therapies in Unresectable Melanoma In-Transit Metastases
July 5th 2023Danielle K. DePalo, MD, discusses findings from a study comparing first-line isolated limb infusion/perfusion vs immune checkpoint inhibitors and intratumoral therapy in patients with surgically unresectable melanoma in-transit metastases.