OncLive® On Air: Recent Episodes
OncLive® On Air
In OncLive® On Air, you can expect to hear interviews with academic oncologists on the thought-provoking oncology presentations they give at the OncLive® State of the Science Summits. The topics in oncology vary, from systemic therapies, surgery, radiation therapy, to emerging therapeutic approaches in a particular type of cancer. This includes lung cancer, breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, hematologic malignancies, gynecologic cancers, genitourinary cancers, and more.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Jonathan Trent, MD, PhD, a professor in the Department of Medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology, associate director of Clinical Research, and the director of the Sarcoma Medical Research Program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Trent discussed currently approved TKIs for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), including imatinib (Gleevec), sunitinib (Sutent), regorafenib (Stivarga), and ripretinib (Qinlock). Trent dove into how these TKIs have improved outcomes for patients and touched on common adverse effects seen with these therapies, as well as how to manage these toxicities and maintain treatment adherence among patients. He also looked to liquid formulations of TKIs that are in development and the benefits they would bring to GIST management.
In this episode of Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was joined by Stephen V. Liu, MD, the division chief of Hematology Oncology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, part of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute, in Washington, DC.
Their discussion centered on the continued evolution of precision medicine in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), highlighting advances in molecular testing, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and emerging treatment strategies presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. Drs Park and Liu explored how lung cancer has become a model for precision oncology and emphasized that therapeutic advances across multiple tumor types have collectively shaped the current treatment landscape. They discussed the importance of understanding oncogenic drivers, overcoming resistance mechanisms, and moving effective therapies into earlier-stage disease to improve long-term patient outcomes.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "From Trials to the Clinic ‒ Incorporating New Advances in Metastatic TNBC" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts William Gradishar, MD, FASCO, FACP; and Kamel Abou Hussein, MD; discuss optimizing first-line treatment selection in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) with emerging antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and biomarker-guided strategies.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through July 31, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/from-trials-to-the-clinic-incorporating-new-advances-in-metastatic-tnbc
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode, we welcomed Douglas W. Sborov, MD, MS, to discuss the significance of the July 2026 FDA approval of isatuximab-irfc (Sarclisa Escena) for subcutaneous injection for multiple myeloma indications. Dr Sborov is a tenured professor of medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies and an adjunct associate professor in the Departments of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) in Salt Lake City, as well as director of the HCI Hematology Disease Center and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias (PCD) Program, co-leader of the Hematologic Malignancies Clinical Trials Research Group, and member of the HCI Experimental Therapeutics Program and International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG).
As part of the July 10, 2026, approval, subcutaneous isatuximab is indicated for use:
- in combination with pomalidomide (Pomalyst) and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least 1 prior line of therapy, including lenalidomide (Revlimid) and a proteasome inhibitor
- in combination with carfilzomib (Kyprolis) and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 1 to 3 prior lines of therapy
- in combination with bortezomib (Velcade), lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are not eligible for an autologous stem cell transplant
In our exclusive interview, Dr Sborov outlined how the subcutaneous formulation of isatuximab and the ability to administer the agent via an on-body delivery system could affect patient quality of life. He also detailed key findings from the phase 3 IRAKLIA trial (NCT05405166) that supported the approval and explained how the use of isatuximab may shift in clinical practice following the subcutaneous approval.
In today's episode, we spoke with Solange Peters, MD, PhD. Dr Peters is a full professor, and chair of medical oncology and the thoracic malignancies programme in the Department of Oncology at the University Hospital of Lausanne in Switzerland.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Peters discussed the rationale for pairing antiangiogenic activity with checkpoint inhibition upfront in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), rather than sequencing them. She noted that prior attempts to combine or sequence bevacizumab (Avastin) with checkpoint inhibitors yielded only modest signals, hampered by bevacizumab’s long half-life and class-specific toxicities including bleeding risk that historically excluded patients with squamous cell carcinoma. By contrast, PD-L1/VEGF bispecifics such as pumitamig carry a significantly shorter half-life of approximately 5 to 6 days, resulting in a similar toxicity category but with lower rates of high-grade events and a broadened eligible population.
She highlighted the mechanistic rationale for this combination, explaining that VEGF and PD-L1 co-targeting appears to remodel the tumor microenvironment cooperatively, bringing cancer cells into closer proximity with T cells. In the case of PD-L1/VEGF bispecifics, a macromolecular structure forms in the tumor microenvironment that leads to internalization of PD-L1, creating a dual blockade of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway beyond simple receptor occupancy.
Dr Peters then discussed data presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting from the phase 2/3 ROSETTA Lung-02 trial (NCT06712316) evaluating pumitamig plus chemotherapy in the first-line setting. She described the activity observed across all PD-L1 expression strata, including in PD-L1–negative patients, who comprised up to 70% of the nonsquamous population and achieved response rates above 50% as particularly compelling. She also addressed the dose selection rationale, noting that the 1500-mg dose demonstrated the optimal pharmacodynamic activity and favorable risk-benefit profile for phase 3 advancement.
Finally, Dr Peters offered broader perspective on the increasingly competitive PD-L1/VEGF bispecific landscape, including the parallel development of ivonescimab. She suggested that differences in clinical trial design including patient population, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and end point ambition may ultimately differentiate agents more than mechanism alone, and emphasized that global data will be essential to shaping regulatory and clinical practice decisions.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, MD. Dr Bekaii-Saab is the David F. and Margaret T. Grohne Professor of Novel Therapeutics for Cancer Research I, at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, the division chair of Hematology/Medical Oncology at Mayo Clinic, and co-leader of the Advanced Clinical and Translational Science Program and the disease group leader for Gastrointestinal Cancers for the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Bekaii-Saab discussed findings from the final analysis of cohort 3 of the phase 3 BREAKWATER trial (NCT04607421), which were presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. These data showed that encorafenib (Braftovi) plus cetuximab (Erbitux) and FOLFIRI (leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil, and irinotecan) significantly improved outcomes compared with standard of care in patients with BRAF V600E–mutant metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), building on previously reported data from the trial that led to the February 2026 full FDA approval of encorafenib plus cetuximab and modified FOLFOX6 (leucovorin calcium, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin) for this patient population. He also highlighted promising bispecific agents targeting VEGF and PD-1, as well as the promise of KRAS G12C inhibitors like calderasib (MK-1084) and sotorasib (Lumakras). Finally, he emphasized that minimal residual disease testing is prognostic and potentially predictive, and can aid in personalized mCRC management.
In today’s episode, we spoke with John N. Allan, MD. Dr Allan is an associate attending physician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and an associate professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Allan discussed his review of the currently approved fixed-duration regimens for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Regimens like venetoclax (Venclexta) plus obinutuzumab (Gazyva), ibrutinib (Imbruvica) plus venetoclax, acalabrutinib (Calquence) plus venetoclax, and venetoclax plus rituximab (Rituxan) were all regimens that Allan comparatively delved into. Additionally, Allan discussed insight provided by the review that clinical trials lack, remaining gaps of unmet needs for fixed-duration regimens in CLL, and what research is necessary for the field to conduct moving forward.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Marlana M. Orloff, MD. Dr Orloff is the Alexander & Johnston Family Endowed Clinical Director in Uveal Melanoma, and associate professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Orloff discussed the distinct biology of uveal melanoma and why it has historically resisted systemic treatment. Unlike cutaneous melanoma, which carries a high tumor mutational burden and responds robustly to immune checkpoint inhibitors, uveal melanoma sits at the opposite end of the spectrum with low mutational burden, a predominantly liver-metastatic pattern, and an immune-tolerant microenvironment that renders traditional immunotherapy largely ineffective.
She provided context on the treatment landscape for patients with HLA-A02:01–negative metastatic uveal melanoma prior to the phase 2/3 OptimUM-02 trial (NCT05987332)*, noting that this population had limited options: liver-directed therapies such as percutaneous hepatic perfusion, off-label immune checkpoint inhibitor combinations, or clinical trial enrollment.
Dr Orloff then walked through the design and efficacy findings of the trial, which evaluated the combination of darovasertib, an oral PKC inhibitor, plus crizotinib (Xalkori), a MET inhibitor, vs investigator’s choice in treatment-naive, HLA-A*02:01–negative patients. The combination demonstrated a median progression-free survival of 6.9 months vs 3.1 months with investigator’s choice, with an objective response rate of 37.1% compared with under 5.8% in the control arm. She highlighted the clinical significance of the complete responses observed while noting that overall survival data from the phase 3 portion of the trial remain pending.
The discussion also addressed the growing complexity of treatment sequencing as more options emerge, including tebentafusp-tebn (Kimmtrak) for HLA-A*02:01–positive patients, liver-directed and combination approaches, and the investigational TCR-engineered T-cell therapy anzutresgene autoleucel targeting PRAME. Dr Orloff emphasized that in the absence of head-to-head comparisons, sequencing decisions will increasingly be shaped by patient logistics, toxicity profiles, and access to specialized treatment centers.
In today’s episode, we highlighted an OncLive Peer Exchange discussion about cancer-associated Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) moderated by Misty D. Shields, MD, PhD. Dr Shields is an assistant professor of clinical medicine in the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine, as well as an adjunct assistant professor of medical & molecular genetics and an associate member of Experimental and Developmental Therapeutics at the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center in Indianapolis. She was joined by Triparna Sen, MD, PhD, MS, a professor at The Ohio State University in Columbus, and Ditte Primdahl, MD, an assistant professor of neurology (neuro-oncology) and neurological surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
In this exclusive conversation, the experts discussed the ties between cancer-associated LEMS and small cell lung cancer. They noted that LEMS is characterized by proximal muscle weakness, hyperreflexia, and autonomic dysfunction, and that diagnostic challenges include late referral to neurology and misattribution of symptoms to cancer-related fatigue. They also highlighted key symptoms, which include proximal leg weakness, dry mouth, and blurred vision. Furthermore, they dove into treatment options for symptom control and emphasized that a multidisciplinary approach to care, including oncology, neurology, and laboratory medicine, is crucial for early LEMS diagnosis and effective management.
In today’s episode, we welcomed Everett Meyer, MD, PhD, an associate professor of medicine (blood & marrow transplantation), an associate professor of pediatrics (stem cell transplantation), and an associate professor of surgery (abdominal transplantation) at Stanford Medicine in California.
In the exclusive interview, Dr Meyer discussed the significance of the June 2026 FDA approval of allogeneic regulatory T cell–based immunotherapy with hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell (HSPC) and T cells-vldq (Tregzi; Orca-T) for use in matched donor hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) with a myeloablative preparative regimen, for hematopoietic and immunologic reconstitution, and to improve chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGHVD)–free survival in the treatment of adults with hematological malignancies.
Dr Meyer also broke down what the approval of Orca-T means for the transplant field, detailed the design and key outcomes from the phase 3 Precision-T trial (NCT05316701) that supported the approval, and outlined how this approach could be integrated into clinical practice.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Paolo Tarantino, MD, PhD. Dr Tarantino is a breast medical oncologist and advanced fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Tarantino discussed practice-informing data regarding antibody-drug conjugates in breast cancer that were presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, including the use of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) plus pertuzumab (Perjeta) for first-line treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer based on findings from the phase 3 DESTINY-Breast09 trial (NCT04784715); updated safety data from the phase 3 DESTINY-Breast05 trial (NCT04622319) that indicated that T-DXd–associated interstitial lung disease is reversible with steroids, although radiation pneumonitis is non-reversible; and the phase 3 OPTIMA trial (ISRCTN42400492) results, which suggested that the PAM50 signature can identify patients who may not need chemotherapy, potentially sparing them from unnecessary treatment.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, about the FDA approval of sacituzumab govitecan plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph (Keytruda Qlex) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) whose tumors express PD-L1 as determined by an FDA-authorized test. Dr Tolaney is chief of the Division of Breast Oncology and associate director of the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers and a senior physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
This regulatory decision was backed by findings from the phase 3 ASCENT-04/KEYNOTE-D19 trial (NCT05382286), in which the median progression-free survival among patients in the sacituzumab govitecan arm was 11.2 months (95% CI, 9.3-16.7) vs 7.8 months (95% CI, 7.3-9.3) among patients who received physician’s choice of chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab (HR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.51-0.84; P = .0009).
In our exclusive interview, Dr Tolaney highlighted the significance of this approval, key data from ASCENT-04, and how the TNBC paradigm is shifting to accommodate this new regimen.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Jorge E. Cortes, MD, and Elias Jabbour, MD. Dr Cortes is the chief of Hematology in the Division of Hematology and Oncology and the associate director for Translation at the UAB O’Neal Cancer Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr Jabbour is a professor of leukemia in the Department of Leukemia in the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Cortes and Dr Jabbour discussed the orally disintegrating tablet formulation of nilotinib (Cavhanza) and its recent June 2026 FDA approval for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). After diving into the approval itself and the data that supported it, they both discussed why the approval is significant and which patients it will benefit most. In addition to covering the approval, the two also shed light on what is to come for biosimilars and alternate formulations in the greater CML treatment paradigm.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Joshua K. Sabari, MD. Dr Sabari is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and director of High Reliability Organization Initiatives at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Sabari discussed the complexities of managing small cell lung cancer (SCLC) across both academic and community settings, emphasizing that nothing about this disease is straightforward. He stressed the importance of rapid diagnosis and staging, ideally within 48 to 72 hours given how quickly patients can deteriorate, and noted that in his own academic practice, approximately 30% of patients never reach second-line therapy, a figure that climbs to 50% to 60% in the community setting.
He highlighted 2 areas where community implementation frequently breaks down: first-line maintenance and second-line therapy. Regarding maintenance, Dr Sabari underscored the need to counsel patients about the combination of atezolizumab (Tecentriq) plus lurbinectedin (Zepzelca) from the outset of treatment, so the transition after 4 cycles of chemoimmunotherapy is not a surprise. In the second-line setting, he addressed the practical challenges of administering tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra), a CD3 x DLL3 bispecific T-cell engager, noting that the first 2 doses require inpatient monitoring given the risks of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell–associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS). However, he noted that these monitoring resources may not be readily available outside of academic centers.
The discussion also covered the evolving role of the multidisciplinary care team, with Dr Sabari highlighting the outsized impact of dedicated thoracic pharmacists in educating patients, monitoring for adverse effects (AEs), and intervening early, particularly with novel agents whose AE profiles are still being characterized. He shared real-world examples of coordination saves, including a radiologist who flagged early pneumonitis and a patient receiving tarlatamab who developed subtle cognitive changes that were initially missed.
Finally, Dr Sabari outlined the top educational gaps for community teams: understanding the biological heterogeneity of SCLC, recognizing when and how to use emerging agents such as tarlatamab and obrixtamig (BI 764532), and developing fluency in managing novel toxicities including CRS, ICANs, and interstitial lung disease associated with antibody-drug conjugates.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Hot Seat: Which Agent, and When? Integrating Next-Generation Endocrine Strategies Into HR+/HER2– Breast Cancer Management" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Ruta D. Rao, MD; Kamel Abou Hussein, MD; Jame Abraham, MD, FACP; and Paolo Tarantino, MD, PhD, discuss the data supporting the approvals of next-generation endocrine therapies for ESR1-mutated hormone receptor (HR)–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, and how they think through these data when individualizing treatment recommendations for these patients.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 30, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/hot-seat-which-agent-and-when-integrating-next-generation-endocrine-strategies-into-hrher2-breast-cancer-management-rjgd
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from Stemline Therapeutics, Inc; and Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Cases and Conversations: Adopting New Treatment Strategies in Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocythemia" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Gabriela Hobbs, MD; Rami Komrokji, MD; and Douglas A. Tremblay, MD; discuss the management of low-risk polycythemia vera (PV) based on the latest data.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 30, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/cases-and-conversations-adopting-new-treatment-strategies-in-polycythemia-vera-and-essential-thrombocythemia-fvrl
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Incyte Corporation.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "ADCs and Bispecific Antibodies Across Solid Tumors: Integrating New Targets, New Data, and New Decisions" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts William J. Gradishar, MD, FASCO, FACP; Rebecca Arend, MD, MSPH; Aaron Lisberg, MD; and Ulka Vaishampayan, MD, FASCO; discuss emerging antibody-drug conjugates and bispecific agents in lung, breast, endometrial, and prostate cancers, and how these agents may shift the therapeutic landscape in these disease.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 30, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/adcs-and-bispecific-antibodies-across-solid-tumors-integrating-new-targets-new-data-and-new-decisions-xqku
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from BioNTech.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to deliver a comprehensive, board-focused review of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) for 2026, updating their prior coverage to reflect several recent practice changes.
The discussion began with clinical presentation, emphasizing the classic B symptoms—weight loss, night sweats, fatigue, and fever—alongside painless, rapidly enlarging lymphadenopathy. They noted that approximately 30% to 40% of cases present with extranodal involvement (gastrointestinal, central nervous system [CNS], or thyroid) and stressed that an excisional biopsy is required, as fine-needle aspiration cannot preserve the architecture needed for histologic grading.
Turning to classification, Drs Armstrong and Tawagi reviewed germinal center vs non-germinal center origin, with non-germinal center disease carrying a worse prognosis. They characterized double-hit lymphoma, triple-hit lymphoma, and double-expressor lymphoma, the last conferring an intermediate prognosis.
Regarding workup, they recommended full-body PET scans, laboratory evaluation for tumor lysis syndrome, hepatitis B testing before anti-CD20 therapy, baseline echocardiography before anthracyclines, and lumbar puncture with intrathecal methotrexate in patients at high risk for CNS relapse. They also reviewed updated staging systems.
For treatment, they explained that limited-stage disease is now stratified by the stage-modified International Prognostic Index (IPI), guiding abbreviated vs full R-CHOP (rituximab [Rituxan], cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone). In advanced disease, 6 cycles of R-CHOP remains standard, with polatuzumab vedotin-piiq (Polivy) plus R-CHP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisolone) now a category 1 regimen for patients with an IPI of 2 or greater. They also addressed dose-adjusted regimens for double-hit disease, CAR T-cell therapy, and bispecific antibodies in the relapsed/refractory setting, as well as surveillance recommendations, cautioning against routine PET imaging.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Tumor Board: Evolving Immunotherapy Strategies for Stage I-III NSCLC" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Tina Cascone, MD, PhD; Puneeth Iyengar, MD, PhD; and Paula A. Ugalde Figueroa, MD; discuss evolving immunotherapy strategies for stage I to III non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), spanning surgical work-up and the shifting definition of resectability, perioperative immunotherapy trial data, the way that pathologic response guides treatment decisions, and the integration of radiation with immunotherapy in unresectable disease.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 30, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/tumor-board-evolving-immunotherapy-strategies-for-stage-i-iii-nsclc-1
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Neil D. Gross, MD, FACS. Dr Gross is the medical director of Perioperative Surgical Services, section chief of Oropharynx Cancer, Surgery, and professor of head and neck surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Gross discussed the key biological and clinical distinctions between cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC), noting that although BCC is more indolent and less responsive to systemic therapies, including immunotherapy, CSCC carries a meaningful risk of nodal and distant metastases and has demonstrated robust responses to anti–PD-1 therapy, with approximately half of patients achieving a significant response.
He emphasized the importance of early multidisciplinary evaluation, with resectability serving as a critical first branch point in treatment planning. For patients with unresectable or metastatic CSCC, anti–PD-1 therapy is now the established standard of care. For borderline resectable patients, such as those at risk for significant functional loss from surgery, upfront systemic therapy offers the potential to preserve function and achieve cure. For resectable, high-risk patients, Gross highlighted the role of adjuvant cemiplimab-rwlc (Libtayo) following surgery and radiation, based on data from the phase 3 C-POST trial (NCT03969004).
The discussion also addressed toxicity considerations in elderly and immunocompromised patients, populations Gross described as particularly high risk and underserved. He noted that although anti–PD-1 therapies are generally well tolerated, serious toxicities remain possible, underscoring the importance of careful patient monitoring in both adjuvant and investigational neoadjuvant settings.
Finally, Gross highlighted the actively accruing phase 3 NRG-HN014 trial (NCT06568172), a National Cancer Institute–sponsored cooperative group study open across the United States, Canada, and Australia, which is evaluating a neoadjuvant approach vs upfront surgery in patients with advanced resectable CSCC. He also noted that more mature data from C-POST, as well as long-term phase 2 neoadjuvant findings, are anticipated later this year.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Cases and Conversations: Applying the Evidence – Real-World Strategies to Optimize Care for Patients With Myelofibrosis" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Ruben Mesa, MD, FACP; Andrew Kuykendall, MD; and Sangeetha Venugopal, MD, MS; discuss evolving management strategies for patients with MF, and considerations for selecting therapy based on patient-related and disease-related factors.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 29, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/cases-and-conversations-applying-the-evidence-real-world-strategies-to-optimize-care-for-patients-with-myelofibrosis-jadn
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from Bristol Myers Squibb and PharmaEssentia.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Tumor Board: Optimizing NSCLC Care—Leveraging the Latest Evidence on Targeted Therapy and Immuno-Oncology" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Justin Gainor, MD; Julia Rotow, MD; and Urs Weber, MD; discuss targeted therapies and immunotherapy to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 29, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/tumor-board-optimizing-nsclc-careleveraging-the-latest-evidence-on-targeted-therapy-and-immuno-oncology-1fgr
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from BioNTech; Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc; Lilly; Nuvation Bio; Revolution Medicines, Inc; and Rigel Pharmaceuticals.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Oncology Town Hall: Updates From Chicago: Oral SERDs in HR+/HER2− Metastatic Breast Cancer–What the Latest Data Really Tell Us" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc; Kamel Abou Hussein, MD; Javier Cortés, MD, PhD; and Seth A. Wander, MD, PhD, discuss American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 updates about data for oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) to treat metastatic, HR-positive breast cancer.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 29, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/oncology-town-hall-updates-from-chicago-oral-serds-in-hrher2-metastatic-breast-cancerwhat-the-latest-data-really-tell-us
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Cases and Conversations: Optimizing Oral SERD-Based Therapy After CDK4/6 Inhibition in HR+/HER2– MBC" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc; Antonio Giordano, MD, PhD; Nadia Harbeck, MD, PhD; and Sarah Sammons, MD, discuss the use of oral SERD-based therapy in the treatment of HR+/HER2– metastatic breast cancer through a series of clinical cases.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 30, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/cases-and-conversations-optimizing-oral-serd-based-therapy-after-cdk46-inhibition-in-hrher2-mbc-xv6m
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! I’m your host today, Courtney Flaherty.
OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions.
In this episode of OncLive On Air, Gerald Soff, MD, sat down with OncLive to discuss findings from the phase 3 RECITE trial (NCT03362177), which evaluated romiplostim for the management of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) in patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
Soff is a professor of clinical medicine in the Division of Hematology and chief of the Classical Hematology Section at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida.
During the interview, Soff reviewed the longstanding unmet need for effective CIT management and explained how thrombopoietin receptor agonists, such as romiplostim, may help maintain platelet counts and preserve chemotherapy delivery; highlighted key findings from RECITE; and discussed the concept of relative dose intensity and why maintaining full-dose chemotherapy remains an important goal in GI oncology care.
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Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Medical Crossfire®: Closing Clinical Practice Gaps in Hepatobiliary Cancer With Emerging Immunotherapies and Delivery Innovations" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD, JD, MBA, PhD (hc), Riad Salem, MD, MBA, Rachna T. Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO, and Arndt Vogel, MD, PhD discuss closing clinical practice gaps in hepatobiliary cancer with emerging immunotherapies and delivery innovations.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 30, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/medical-crossfire-closing-clinical-practice-gaps-in-hepatobiliary-cancer-with-emerging-immunotherapies-and-delivery-innovations-h754
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Alex Herrera, MD, discusses the FDA approval of nivolumab plus AVD for untreated classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Show Me the Data™: Redefining Treatment Paradigms in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Across the Disease Continuum" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO; Neil M. Iyengar, MD; Heather McArthur, MD, MPH; and Jason Aboudi Mouabbi, MD; discuss the latest data to inform management of patients with early-stage triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 30, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/show-me-the-data-redefining-treatment-paradigms-in-triple-negative-breast-cancer-across-the-disease-continuum-h5kn
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; BioNTech; Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.; and Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Medical Crossfire®: Precision Oncology in NSCLC – Translating HER2 and TROP2 Innovation into Practice-Changing Care" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, focusing on precision oncology in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), experts Helena Yu, MD; Jacob Sands, MD; and Sarah Goldberg MD, MPH; will discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2 (HER2)- and Trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2 (TROP2)-directed therapies in NSCLC. The podcast covers the spectrum of targeted agents from antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to novel HER2-selective tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), along with key clinical trial data and practical strategies for managing the unique adverse event profiles associated with these treatments.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 30, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/medical-crossfire-precision-oncology-in-nsclc-translating-her2-and-trop2-innovation-into-practice-changing-care-mr5q
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.; and Gilead Sciences, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode, we welcomed Charles E. Geyer, MD, to discuss recent FDA approvals of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) for the management of HER2-positive breast cancer. Dr Geyer is a professor of medicine and chief of Malignant Hematology and Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hillman Cancer Center in Pennsylvania.
On May 15, 2026, the FDA approved T-DXd for the neoadjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive stage II or III breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-authorized test, followed by a taxane, trastuzumab (Herceptin), and pertuzumab (Perjeta); the regulatory agency simultaneously approved post-neoadjuvant T-DXd for the treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive breast cancer who have residual invasive disease after neoadjuvant HER2-targeted treatment.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Geyer discussed the significance of these approvals, key data from the pivotal trials, and how these new indications for T-DXd are shaking up the HER2-positive breast cancer treatment paradigm.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Martin Schoen, MD, and Andrew W. Hahn, MD. Dr Schoen is a hematologist/oncologist and hospitalist at St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Saint Louis University. Hahn is an assistant professor in the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Schoen and Hahn discussed the clinical evidence for androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs), including enzalutamide, in patients with de novo metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) who are elderly, frail, or have a high comorbidity burden. They also highlighted findings from a subgroup analysis the Veterans Affairs dataset evaluating outcomes with androgen deprivation therapy plus ARPIs in high-comorbidity, frail, and elderly patients with high-volume mCSPC.
In today’s episode, we welcomed Claire Harrison, MD, a professor of myeloproliferative neoplasms and clinical director at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom.
In the exclusive interview, Dr Harrison discussed management strategies for anemia in patients with myelofibrosis and the implications of the phase 3 INDEPENDENCE trial (NCT04717414) presented at the 2026 EHA Congress. Dr Harrison detailed the prevalence and current challenges in managing myelofibrosis-associated anemia. She also detailed key efficacy outcomes reported for luspatercept-aamt (Reblozyl) in the INDEPENCENCE study, along with outlining some of the factors that contributed to the study narrowly missing statistical significance for its primary end point of red blood cell transfusion independence for at least 12 consecutive weeks during the first 24 weeks of treatment.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Medical Crossfire®: Turning Therapeutic Innovation Into Practice—Personalizing Care in Multiple Myeloma" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Philippe Moreau, MD; Suzanne Lentzsch, MD, PhD; and Shaji Kumar, MD, discuss therapeutic innovations in the treatment of multiple myeloma, including frontline quadruplet therapy, administration considerations for therapy, and optimal sequencing of CAR T-cell therapy, bispecific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 5, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/courses/medical-crossfire-turning-therapeutic-innovation-into-practicepersonalizing-care-in-multiple-myeloma-p2f5
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode, we spoke with David O’Malley, MD. Dr O’Malley is a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–James in Columbus, Ohio.
In our exclusive interview, Dr O’Malley discussed his approach to treatment selection and sequencing in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, a disease setting he described as representing the highest unmet need in the field. He emphasized the central role of clinical trial enrollment and biomarker-driven decision-making, alongside practical patient-centered considerations, such as infusion schedule and quality of life.
He highlighted the growing importance of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in this setting, noting that folate receptor alpha and HER2 are the two biomarkers most relevant to current practice. Dr O’Malley outlined how National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines support treatment across a broader range of expression levels than initial approvals reflected, citing emerging data suggesting activity even at lower expression thresholds. He also addressed payload sequencing, explaining that outside of a clinical trial, he currently uses topoisomerase I–based ADCs and antimicrotubule-based ADCs each one time only, and remains open to targeting the same antigen again if the payload differs.
The discussion also touched on combination strategies, resistance biology, and the evolving role of immunotherapy following the survival benefit observed with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in the phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 trial (NCT05116189). Dr O’Malley expressed enthusiasm for next-generation payloads, dual-target approaches, and the potential for bispecific antibodies and novel DNA damage response–targeting agents to define the post-ADC treatment landscape.
Finally, Dr O’Malley underscored the need for more tumor biopsies to better characterize resistance mechanisms and called for expanded pharmaceutical investment in retreatment and cross-resistance studies to guide future sequencing decisions.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Courtney D. DiNardo, MD, MSCE, a professor in the Department of Leukemia in the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and an associate member of The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Dr DiNardo discussed the May 2026 FDA approval of decitabine (Dacogen) and cedazuridine (Inqovi) plus venetoclax (Venclexta) in patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). DiNardo outlined numerous important facets of the approval, including its effects on the treatment paradigm, which patients will benefit most, safety considerations with the regimen, and quality of life advantages that have been observed with the combination. Furthermore, she discussed how this approval fits into a larger shift for the AML treatment paradigm and how the AML research field can build upon the approval of this regimen.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Live Tumor Board: Translating Biomarker Insights and Therapeutic Advances Into Endometrial Cancer Practice" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Kathleen N. Moore, MD, MS, FASCO; Ritu Salani, MD, MBA; Casey Cosgrove, MD; and Ebony R. Hoskins, MD, FACOG, discuss several cases of endometrial cancer using biomarkers to drive treatment decisions.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 26, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/iog26endometrial-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from BioNTech; Eisai, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In this episode of Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was joined by Muhamed Baljevic, MD, FACP, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Medical Center; as well as the director of the Multiple Myeloma Program and the Vanderbilt Amyloidosis Multidisciplinary Program and co-chair of the Protocol Review and Monitoring System at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Their conversation focused on the rapid evolution of the multiple myeloma treatment paradigm, including the integration of quadruplet therapies, the clinical emergence of bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapies, and the management of treatment-related toxicities. Drs Park and Baljevic examined data regarding quadruplet regimens, which are now the standard of care for transplant-eligible patients. They highlighted trial findings showing that patients with sustained minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity could successfully de-escalate maintenance therapy.
For relapsed disease, they discussed clinical trials investigating teclistamab, noting the agent's robust efficacy in the early-relapsed setting and among patients who have been previously refractory to CD38-targeted antibodies. The experts also discussed individualizing treatment through target switching and sequencing CAR T-cell therapy before bispecific antibodies to optimize T-cell health. To manage cytokine release syndrome, they recommended tocilizumab prophylaxis or the use of dexamethasone. Furthermore, Dr Baljevic highlighted the use of “flat-dose” intravenous immunoglobulin to mitigate infection risks, which maintains safety and significantly reduces financial toxicity and resource strain compared with weight-based dosing.
Regarding cellular therapies, the experts reaffirmed the potential for functional cures even in heavily pretreated patients. They also spotlighted the use of MRD status to stratify transplant-eligible patients to undergo autologous stem cell transplant vs T-cell redirection consolidation therapy.
Drs Park and Baljevic concluded by discussing MRD-informed treatment cessation. Dr Baljevic indicated that patients with standard-risk disease with 5 years of sustained MRD negativity could consider stopping maintenance therapy, but emphasized that patients with high-risk disease still require continuous treatment.
In this episode of OncLive On Air, Zev A. Wainberg, MD, sat down with OncLive to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of KRAS-directed therapy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), from pan-RAS inhibition to KRAS G12D–specific strategies, and what the next several years of clinical investigation may look like for patients with this difficult-to-treat malignancy.
Wainberg is a professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, co-director of the UCLA GI Oncology Program, and medical director of the UCLA Pancreas Cancer Center, where he also serves as director of the Early Phase Clinical Research Program at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
This content is a production of OncLive; this OncLive On Air podcast episode is supported by funding, however, content is produced and independently developed by OncLive
In today’s episode, we welcomed Brad Haverkos, MD, to discuss evolving management and treatment adherence strategies in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Dr Haverkos is an associate professor of medicine-hematology at the University of Colorado in Anschutz School of Medicine in Aurora. In the exclusive interview, Dr Haverkos outlined treatment approaches across early-stage and advanced CTCL, identified strategies for identifying disease progression in this patient population, and spoke about how clinicians manage mogamulizumab-kpkc (Poteligeo)-associated rash.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Oncology Town Hall: Updates From Berlin: Oral SERDs in HR+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer — What the Latest Data Really Tell Us" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO; Fabrice André, MD, PhD; Nadia Harbeck, MD; and Heather McArthur, MD, MPH; discuss updates from the SERENA-6, evERA, PREcoopERA, and TRAK-ER trials of oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDS) in patients with hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative (HR+/HER2–) early, advanced, and metastatic breast cancer (MBC). These results were presented at European Society for Molecular Oncology (ESMO) Breast 2026.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 15, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/courses/oncology-town-hall-updates-from-berlin-oral-serds-in-hrher2-metastatic-breast-cancerwhat-the-latest-data-really-tell-us-vlv3
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In this episode of Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was joined by Neil M. Iyengar, MD, an associate professor and co-director of Breast Medical Oncology in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Emory University School of Medicine, as well as the director of Survivorship Services at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Their conversation focused on the rapidly evolving treatment paradigm for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the integration of metabolic health strategies, the clinical emergence of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in the frontline metastatic setting, and the management of treatment-related toxicities.
Drs Park and Iyengar examined data from the phase 3 TROPION-Breast02 trial (NCT05374512), which evaluated first-line datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk (Dato-DXd; Datroway) in patients with PD-L1-negative metastatic TNBC. The trial demonstrated improvements in both progression-free survival and overall survival (OS) with Dato-DXd compared with standard chemotherapy. Notably, the experts also highlighted a remarkable ORR with Dato-DXd, showing that the ADC may be a robust treatment option for symptomatic patients or those experiencing rapid progression.
They also discussed individualizing treatment between Dato-DXd and sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) based on biomarker status, dosing schedules, and distinct toxicity profiles. Furthermore, the experts emphasized the importance of proactive management of unique ADC-associated toxicities. For Dato-DXd, they recommended prophylactic dexamethasone mouthwash and lubricating eye drops to mitigate mucositis and corneal surface events. For sacituzumab govitecan, they noted the necessity of growth factor support for neutropenia and loperamide for diarrhea.
Regarding early-stage disease, they reaffirmed the phase 3 KEYNOTE-522 trial (NCT03036488) regimen of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) plus chemotherapy as the standard of care, with adjuvant escalation using capecitabine or PARP inhibitors for patients with residual disease.
Drs Park and Iyengar concluded by spotlighting metabolic health interventions for patients with breast cancer. Although GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise in breast cancer survivors, Dr Iyengar cautioned against their initiation during active neoadjuvant immunotherapy due to their potential effects on pathologic complete response rates. He advocated for lifestyle interventions, including resistance training and a plant-forward, high-protein diet, to maintain lean muscle mass and improve OS outcomes.
In today’s episode, we welcomed Joshua Richter, MD, to preview some of the top multiple myeloma presentations anticipated at the 2026 EHA Congress. Richter is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Tisch Cancer Institute and director of Multiple Myeloma at the Blavatnik Family-Chelsea Medical Center at Mount Sinai in New York, New York.
In the exclusive interview, Dr Ricther highlighted some of the key abstracts he’s looking forward to seeing presented at EHA 2026, including primary data from an additional study of a bispecific antibody–based combination being evaluated in the early-relapse setting and longer-term analyses from pivotal phase 3 studies. Richter also shared the key themes and trends he expects to see during the meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to provide a comprehensive review of data from the phase 3 RASolute 302 trial (NCT06625320), a landmark study presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting that has established daraxonrasib (RMC-6236) as the new standard of care (SOC) for the second-line treatment of patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
The discussion began by highlighting the historical context of second-line treatment, where standard chemotherapy options like FOLFOX (leucovorin calcium, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin) or gemcitabine-based regimens typically yielded a median overall survival (OS) of only approximately 6 to 7 months. Although RAS mutations drive approximately 90% of pancreatic cancers, they were historically considered undruggable. Daraxonrasib addresses this challenge with its mechanism of action of an oral, RAS(ON), multi-selective, tri-complex inhibitor that targets the active GTP-bound state of both mutant and wild-type RAS, covering variants at codons G12, G13, and Q61.
The RASolute 302 trial was an international, open-label study that randomly assigned patients with progression after 1 prior line of therapy to receive either daaxonrasib or investigator’s choice of chemotherapy. In the RAS G12–mutated subpopulation of patients, daraxonrasib generated a higher median OS compared with chemotherapy. Similar benefits were observed with daraxonrasib in the overall population, where the median progression-free survival nearly doubled.
Drs Armstrong and Tawagi emphasized that the toxicities associated with daraxonrasib are highly clinically relevant and distinct from the myelosuppression seen with chemotherapy. Key adverse effects (AEs) include dermatologic events, diarrhea, and stomatitis. Management of these AEs is critical; the hosts recommended the use of prophylactic oral antibiotics and topical corticosteroids to manage rash, alongside standard oral care for mucositis. Despite being associated with these AEs, daraxonrasib was better tolerated than chemotherapy, with a low treatment discontinuation rate due to AEs.
Daraxonrasib is currently accessible in the US through an Expanded Access Program and is undergoing accelerated review for full FDA approval. The experts noted that the agent is being further investigated in the frontline setting through the phase 3 RASolute 303 trial (NCT07491445) and in the adjuvant setting via the phase 3 RASolute-304 trial (NCT07252232), potentially expanding the agent's effect across the continuum of pancreatic cancer care.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Tumor Board: Clinical Integration of Molecular Profiling in Glioma—Transforming the Use of Targeted Therapy" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Manmeet Ahluwalia, MD, MBA; and Ashley S. Margol, MD, MS; discuss targeted therapies for adult and pediatric low-grade gliomas, pediatric diffuse midline glioma, and adult glioblastoma.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 5, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/courses/tumor-board-clinical-integration-of-molecular-profiling-in-gliomatransforming-the-use-of-targeted-therapy-1
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In this episode of Precision and Progress: Radiotherapy in Oncology, hosts Hirsch Matani, MD, and Elizabeth Zhang-Velten, MD, PhD, welcomed Binh T. Ngo, MD, to discuss the evolving role of radiation, systemic therapy, and multidisciplinary care for patients with melanoma and other skin cancers.
Dr Matani is a clinical assistant professor of radiation oncology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) and a radiation oncologist at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr Zhang-Velten is a radiation oncologist and a clinical assistant professor with Keck Medicine of USC. Dr Ngo is an assistant professor of dermatology at Keck Medicine of USC.
In their discussion, Drs Matani, Zhang-Velten, and Ngo broke down how surgical approaches, radiation, and systemic therapy all play roles in the treatment of patients with skin cancer. Dr Ngo highlighted key prevention strategies that patients should be advised on, along with recommended follow-ups for patients who are at higher risk or those who underwent prior solid organ or hematologic transplants.
The trio also discussed how the use of radiation for patients with skin cancer varies from techniques used for patients with tumors located within deeper organs, and they also highlighted how radiotherapy approaches could be applied for patients with tumors that would be difficult to surgically resect.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Anthony Chi, MD, a staff pathologist; Monica Peravali, MD, a medical oncologist; and Archana Jadhav, MD, a medical oncologist, all faculty at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group in Maryland.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Chi, Peravali, and Jadhav discussed the practical advantages and clinical implications of implementing in-house next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing for patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The conversation focused on how internal molecular testing platforms can improve turnaround times, optimize tissue stewardship, reduce costs, and enhance quality control across the diagnostic and treatment continuums.
Chi explained that performing NGS internally eliminates delays associated with specimen transportation and external laboratory accessioning, significantly shortening turnaround times. He also highlighted Kaiser Permanente’s decision to implement a molecular platform distinct from those commonly used by outside vendors, allowing for reduced tissue input requirements and faster processing times. According to Chi, internal testing also gives pathology teams greater oversight of specimen use, enabling more strategic tissue conservation for future immunohistochemical (IHC) staining, repeat molecular analyses, or additional biomarker testing.
The panel emphasized the importance of close coordination between pathology and oncology teams in maximizing tissue adequacy, particularly in small biopsies and cytology specimens. Chi described educational initiatives implemented within pathology departments to encourage judicious use of IHC stains and preserve tissue for downstream molecular testing. He also outlined specimen-handling workflows in which tissue is divided into separate cassettes to prioritize molecular analysis and still supporting diagnostic evaluation.
Jadhav discussed the oncologist’s role in ensuring adequate tissue acquisition, emphasizing proactive communication with pathologists and interventional radiologists. She noted that when clinicians anticipate limited tissue yield, such as in pleural fluid cytology specimens, they often promptly arrange additional biopsies to avoid delays in treatment initiation and ensure comprehensive genomic profiling can be completed efficiently.
The discussion also addressed optimal timing for comprehensive genomic profiling in NSCLC. Peravali explained that Kaiser Permanente routinely performs NGS across all disease stages, including early-stage disease, due to increasing use of neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy approaches and the need to identify actionable biomarkers that may influence treatment selection. Although in-house testing serves as the primary platform, she noted that send-out testing remains important in select situations, including cancers of unknown primary origin, clinical trial enrollment, and discordant or clinically suspicious cases requiring additional confirmation.
As molecular reports become increasingly complex, the panel highlighted the importance of interpreting co-mutations, variants of unknown significance, and emerging biomarkers within a broader clinical context. Peravali explained that although variants without current therapeutic relevance may not immediately affect treatment decisions, repeat biopsies and serial NGS at disease progression can reveal newly actionable alterations as therapeutic options evolve.
Chi further emphasized the growing importance of newly approved biomarkers, including HER2 and c-MET alterations, in NSCLC. He described how pathology teams actively monitor FDA approvals and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guideline updates to identify new therapeutic opportunities for previously profiled patients. In some cases, archived tumor specimens are revisited for additional IHC testing when emerging therapies become clinically relevant.
The conversation also highlighted the value of multidisciplinary collaboration and tumor board discussions in complex diagnostic scenarios. The speakers described how integrated molecular analysis can help distinguish separate primary lung tumors from metastatic disease, resolve diagnostically challenging cases involving uncommon metastatic presentations, and support more confident staging and treatment decisions.
Finally, the panel underscored that successful implementation of precision oncology workflows depends on seamless collaboration among pulmonologists, pathologists, oncologists, interventional radiologists, and molecular laboratories. Early test ordering, centralized communication systems, and multidisciplinary case review were identified as key components of efficient, patient-centered care that can accelerate diagnosis and improve treatment planning for patients with lung cancer.
From Discovery to Delivery: Charting Progress in Gynecologic Oncology, hosted by Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, brings expert insights into the most recent breakthroughs, evolving standards, and emerging therapies across gynecologic cancers. Dr Matulonis is chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Brock-Wilson Family Chair at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
In this episode, Dr Matulonis was joined by Meghan E. Shea, MD, an attending medical oncologist and ambulatory medical director and disease program leader for medical oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Together, they explored the current landscape of cervical cancer, from the urgent need for expanded vaccination and screening to the evolving role of immunotherapy and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) across disease settings.
Dr Shea opened by addressing the epidemiology of cervical cancer, noting that despite decades of progress, rates are now plateauing and rising among women under 50 years of age. She identified 3 interrelated drivers of this trend: declining rates of routine gynecologic screening, inconsistent uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, and persistent high-risk HPV infections, particularly HPV 16 and 18, which are responsible for most cases.
The conversation then turned to the effect of immunotherapy on cervical cancer treatment. Dr Shea traced the evolution of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) from its initial 2018 approval as a single agent in recurrent/metastatic disease to its more recent integration into the frontline setting. The phase 3 KEYNOTE-A18 trial (NCT04221945) demonstrated that adding pembrolizumab to standard weekly cisplatin-based chemoradiation significantly improved outcomes for patients with locally advanced disease. Although responses to immunotherapy, when they occur, are often durable, Dr Shea acknowledged that response rates remain lower than anticipated for a virally driven malignancy, underscoring the need for novel combinations and a deeper understanding of resistance mechanisms. Drs Matulonis and Shea both agreed that immunotherapy combined with ADCs represents one of the most compelling directions for the field, with phase 2 data for sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab generating interest ahead of anticipated phase 3 results.
On the ADC front, Dr Shea reviewed the 2 agents in this class that are currently FDA-approved for cervical cancer. Tisotumab vedotin-tftv (Tivdak) offers the advantage of biomarker-independent use, though its requirement for ophthalmologic monitoring at every treatment visit creates real-world access challenges outside major academic centers. Trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu), approved in the HER2 immunohistochemistry 3+ setting based in part on the results of the phase 2 DESTINY-PanTumor02 trial (NCT04482309), has generated robust response rates but is most likely to benefit patients with adenocarcinoma. Dr Shea also highlighted additional targets under investigation, including Trop-2, Nectin-4, and B7-H4, with multiple phase 3 trials ongoing in both the frontline and recurrent settings.
The discussion closed with a look at the locally advanced disease landscape, where the NRG Oncology cooperative group is conducting a phase 3 trial to evaluate whether integrating the neoadjuvant carboplatin/paclitaxel regimen from the INTERLACE trial (NCT01566240) with the pembrolizumab-based regimen from KEYNOTE-A18 can further improve outcomes and reduce the morbidity associated with brachytherapy. Dr Shea expressed optimism about this question, citing preliminary experience suggesting that neoadjuvant chemotherapy may reduce the need for invasive radiation techniques.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Jacob Sands, MD.Dr Sands is the associate chief of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Oncology Medical Director of the International Patient Center, and physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Sands discussed the rapidly evolving treatment landscape for small cell lung cancer (SCLC), emphasizing both the progress made with immunotherapy and the ongoing challenges associated with this aggressive disease. He noted that outcomes now vary widely, with some patients experiencing long-term durable disease control following checkpoint inhibitor therapy, while others continue to have limited benefit from currently available treatments.
A major focus of the discussion centered on tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra),the DLL3-targeting bispecific T-cell engager approved for relapsed SCLC. Sands described tarlatamab as a “new paradigm” therapy, highlighting results from the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial (NCT05740566) showing superiority in progression-free survival, overall survival, symptom improvement, and toxicity outcomes vs chemotherapy in the second-line setting. He also reviewed the evolution of DLL3 as a therapeutic target, explaining how earlier efforts with rovalpituzumab tesirine (Rova-T) helped establish the foundation for newer, more effective DLL3-directed approaches.
The conversation also explored the growing role of molecular subtyping in SCLC, including emerging data involving ASCL1, NEUROD1, and POU2F3 transcription factor subsets. Although Sands cautioned that these findings remain investigational, he noted that subtype-driven treatment selection may eventually help personalize therapy in SCLC.
Sands also addressed real-world experience with tarlatamab, including higher observed rates of cytokine release syndrome and neurologic toxicities among patients who would not have qualified for clinical trials. Despite these risks, he emphasized that many heavily pretreated patients with poor performance status or brain metastases have still achieved meaningful and durable clinical benefit.
Finally, the discussion covered recent updates to National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, including the establishment of tarlatamab as a preferred second-line standard of care regardless of chemotherapy-free interval. Looking ahead, Sands highlighted the growing pipeline of investigational therapies in SCLC, including CAR T-cell therapies, antibody-drug conjugates, radioligand therapies, and additional T-cell engagers, stressing the importance of clinical trial referral and collaboration between academic and community oncology centers.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Michael J. Mauro, MD, an attending physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Mauro discussed the vast assortment of TKIs available for the treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). In addition to breaking down numerous different TKIs that he turns to in clinical practice and their accompanying data, Mauro also dissected the November 2025 FDA approval of generic dasatinib (Phyrago) tablets for patients with CML and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. More specifically, Mauro outlined what this approval means for patients who need concomitant gastric acid–reducing agents like proton pump inhibitors.
In today’s episode, we welcomed Pedram Razavi, MD, PhD, and Dara S. Ross, MD. Dr Razavi is a breast medical oncologist and director of Liquid Biopsy & Genomics at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York. Dr Ross is an associate attending pathologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Razavi and Ross discussed the evolution of ESR1 mutation–directed breast cancer management, emphasizing the role of comprehensive genomic testing at metastatic recurrence, including liquid biopsy and tissue sequencing. They highlighted that ESR1 mutations can develop in patients receiving aromatase inhibitors and that the detection of these mutations is crucial for treatment decisions. They also highlighted findings from the phase 3 SERENA-6 trial (NCT04964934), which tested switching to camizestrant upon the emergence of an ESR1 mutation during treatment with an aromatase inhibitor and a CDK4/6 inhibitor ahead of radiographic disease progression in patients with hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. Despite concerns from the FDA's Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) about SERENA-6’s design and overall survival outcomes, the experts praised the trial's innovative approach to personalizing breast cancer management based on biomarkers and noted ways that the ODAC decision may affect future clinical research in this field.
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! I’m your host today, Riley Kandel.
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During Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, OncLive® sat down with Peter Enzinger, MD, to discuss evolving standards and ongoing areas of uncertainty in the diagnosis and management of esophageal cancer.
In the exclusive interview, Enzinger highlighted common diagnostic and staging pitfalls in newly diagnosed disease; outlined the evolving role of surgery, chemoradiation, and multidisciplinary care; and reviewed emerging targeted therapeutic strategies shaping treatment decisions in esophageal and gastroesophageal cancers. He also discussed ongoing clinical trials of interest, including studies evaluating zanidatamab-hrii (Ziihera), pembrolizumab (Keytruda)–based nonoperative approaches, and novel combinations incorporating Claudin 18.2–targeted therapy.
Enzinger serves as director of the Center for Esophageal and Gastric Cancer, institute physician, and medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
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In today’s episode, we welcomed Luhua (Michael) Wang, MD, to discuss the implications of the full FDA approval of brexucabtagene autoleucel (Tecartus; brexu-cel) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Dr Wang is a professor in the Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma in the Division of Cancer Medicine, as well as a professor in the Department of Stem Cell Transplantation at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
On April 2, 2026, the FDA granted traditional approval to brexu-cel based on data from the phase 2 ZUMA-2 trial (cohorts 1 and 2, NCT02601313; cohort 3, NCT04880434), with confirmatory data from cohort 3 showing that patients naive to a BTK inhibitor experienced an overall response rate (ORR) of 91% (95% CI, 82.5%-95.9%), a complete response (CR) rate of 79% (95% CI, 69.0%-87.1%), and a median duration of response (DOR) that was not reached (NR; 95% CI, 26.2 months-not evaluable).
Dr Wang detailed the evolution of therapies in the MCL treatment paradigm, leading up to the approval of brexu-cel and the integration of CAR T-cell therapy. Along with highlighting the evolution of MCL management, Dr Wang explained how data from cohort 3 of ZUMA-2 add further context to the role of CAR T-cell therapy in the treatment paradigm and how it may affect treatment sequencing considerations.
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! I’m your host today, Courtney Flaherty.
OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions.
In today’s episode, Michael J. Pishvaian, MD, PhD, sat down to discuss the evolving role of biomarker-directed strategies in gastrointestinal (GI) oncology, as well as the importance of early comprehensive testing to identify molecular drivers and resistance mechanisms when approaching frontline treatment selection and sequencing.
Pishvaian serves as director of the Gastrointestinal, Developmental Therapeutics, and Clinical Research Programs for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in the National Capital Region.
Pishvaian began the discussion by highlighting the shift from a disease-site-specific approach to a molecularly defined paradigm, noting that microsatellite instability–high status and NTRK fusions now dictate therapy regardless of tumor origin. He reviewed the transformational data from the phase 3 HERIZON-GE-01 trial (NCT04276493), positing that zanidatamab (Ziihera) could become the new standard of care for HER2-positive upper GI cancers due to unprecedented survival outcomes. He also emphasized the emergence of Claudin 18.2-directed therapies, noting that data from the phase 2 ILUSTRO study (NCT03505320) demonstrates remarkable progression-free survival when adding zolbetuximab (Vyloy) to mFOLFOX6 and nivolumab (Opdivo) for high-expressing subgroups.
The conversation then shifted to colorectal cancer, where Dr. Pishvaian detailed how data from the phase 3 BREAKWATER trial (NCT03845036) has "locked in" a paradigm requiring frontline testing for BRAF V600E mutations to guide the use of encorafenib (Braftovi) plus cetuximab (Erbitux). He also discussed the "care revolution" in KRAS inhibition, spotlighting the significant survival benefits seen with daraxonrasib in pancreatic cancer and the potential for novel allele-specific inhibitors to combat disease resistance.
Finally, Pishvaian addressed the practicalities of implementation, noting that testing rates in the community remain low. He advocated for prioritizing testing, including liquid biopsies and ctDNA, at the time of initial diagnosis to ensure no patient is left behind.
This content is a production of OncLive; this OncLive On Air podcast episode is supported by funding, however, content is produced and independently developed by OncLive.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Cases and Conversations™: Next-Generation Pathology Advances and Considerations for Precision Care in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Sanja Dacic, MD, PhD; Isabel Preeshagul, DO, MBS; and Soo-Ryum (Stewart) Yang, MD, discuss cases of patients with non–small cell lung cancer harboring actionable alterations.
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This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from Lilly, Nuvation Bio, and Revolution Medicines.
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Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to provide a comprehensive review of metastatic urothelial carcinoma management, contrasting historical standards with the rapidly evolving frontline paradigm. As the field transitions into a new era of care, Drs Armstrong and Tawagi emphasized the importance of understanding trial data and toxicity management for both board preparation and clinical practice.
The discussion began with details about the historical treatment paradigm, which relied on platinum-based chemotherapy followed by maintenance avelumab for patients who did not progress. However, the experts noted that the current SOC has shifted dramatically following findings from the landmark EV-302 trial, which evaluated the combination of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab.
They also explained that the toxicities associated with enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab are highly testable and clinically relevant. Key adverse effects include skin toxicity and peripheral neuropathy, they said. Additionally, the hosts highlighted hyperglycemia and the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, and emphasized that ocular toxicities, specifically dry eyes, also necessitate referrals to ophthalmology.
In the second-line setting following enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab, Drs Armstrong and Tawagi noted that the paradigm unclear, though treatment options include platinum-based chemotherapy or targeted agents. They recommended testing for FGFR mutations to determine patient eligibility for erdafitinib, as well as testing for HER2 expression to determine eligibility for trastuzumab deruxtecan.
They also reported that for localized high-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma, treatment options include neoadjuvant split-dose gemcitabine/cisplatin or upfront surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. In the metastatic setting, they noted that rare disease variants like small cell carcinoma are treated with platinum doublets and immunotherapy, whereas adenocarcinoma management may require FOLFOX.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Show Me the Data®: From Mutation to Action—KRAS as a Therapeutic Target in PDAC" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts E. Gabriela Chiorean, MD; Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, MD; Mitesh Borad, MD; and Christopher Lieu, MD, discuss the evolving role of KRAS-targeted therapies in pancreatic cancer, including underlying biology, emerging clinical data, and real-world challenges in treatment selection and trial access.
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This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Revolution Medicines.
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Dr Kruse discussed the evolving role of FES-PET/CT in breast cancer, particularly invasive lobular carcinoma. She explained that FES-PET/CT uses a radiotracer to map estrogen receptor–positive cancer sites, offering advantages over traditional imaging. FIndings from a study presented at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium showed that many patients experienced treatment changes based on FES-PET/CT results. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines also now recommend FES-PET/CT for use in lobular breast cancer, enhancing its clinical utility. Dr Kruse concluded by emphasizing that future research is needed to explore its use in early-stage breast cancer and for monitoring endocrine therapy response.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Alissa Cooper, MD.Dr Cooper is a physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Cooper discussed recent advances that have reshaped the treatment paradigm for small cell lung cancer (SCLC), particularly in the relapsed setting. She highlighted the FDA approval of tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra), a DLL3-targeting T-cell engager, as one of the most impactful developments in recent years. Despite this progress, Cooper emphasized that the frontline standard of care has remained largely unchanged, continuing to rely on platinum-based chemotherapy in combination with immunotherapy. She noted that, although ongoing clinical trials are exploring biomarker-driven strategies and novel combinations, a more personalized first-line approach has yet to be established.
The conversation also explored real-world treatment sequencing and decision-making at the point of relapse. Cooper explained that, whenever feasible, oncologists aim to enroll patients in clinical trials or initiate treatment with tarlatamab. However, logistical barriers, including trial screening requirements and the need for monitored administration of T-cell engagers, can delay care. In cases of rapidly progressing disease, oncologists may instead turn to cytotoxic therapies such as lurbinectedin (Zepzelca) or use localized approaches like radiation to achieve faster disease control.
The importance of multidisciplinary coordination was another key theme. Cooper underscored that SCLC management requires rapid collaboration among medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, pathologists, and supportive care teams. Early involvement of palliative care is also critical, given the aggressive nature of the disease and high symptom burden.
Additionally, she highlighted the essential role of oncology pharmacists, nursing teams, and structured patient education. Clear toxicity management protocols, dose-modification guidelines, and comprehensive patient education visits help ensure safe treatment delivery and empower patients to manage adverse effects.
Looking ahead, Cooper described an “embarrassment of riches” in emerging therapies and targets under investigation. Beyond DLL3, novel approaches targeting markers such as SEZ6 and B7-H3, as well as next-generation antibody-drug conjugates and trispecific T-cell engagers, are showing early promise. However, key questions remain regarding biomarker selection, treatment sequencing, and real-world effectiveness, particularly for patients who would not meet clinical trial eligibility criteria.
Finally, she emphasized that improving coordination between community and academic centers is essential to ensuring timely access to innovative therapies and clinical trials. Strengthening communication pathways and referral processes may help bridge gaps in care and improve outcomes for patients with this aggressive disease.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Cases and Conversations: Translating ctDNA Into Clinical Decisions in Breast Cancer" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Neil Iyengar, MD; Kelly Elizabeth McCann, MD, PhD; and Wassim Mchayleh, MD, MBA, FACP, discuss the clinical applications and current evidence for using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing in early-stage and metastatic breast cancer.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through April 30, 2027):
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This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Natera, Inc.
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Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Medical Crossfire® — From Diagnostic Dilemmas to Potential Treatment Breakthroughs: Exploring Novel Targets for Extrapulmonary Neuroendocrine Carcinomas" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts David S. Klimstra, MD; Danielle A. Hutchings, MD; Nancy M. Joseph, MD, PhD; and Jonathan Strosberg, MD; discuss how neuroendocrine neoplasms are defined, diagnosed, and treated and why distinguishing between tumor types is critical for prognosis and therapies.
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https://www.gotoper.com/mc26epnces-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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In this podcast, experts V.K. Gadi, MD, PhD; Neil M. Iyengar, MD; and Heather McArthur, MD; discuss advances in breast cancer treatment, endocrine resistance and mutations, and emerging targeted therapies for early-stage and metastatic disease.
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to provide a comprehensive review of localized bladder cancer, covering everything from initial histology to the rapidly evolving treatment paradigms for muscle-invasive disease. Drs Armstrong and Tawagi emphasized that although urothelial carcinoma remains the most common bladder cancer histology, recognizing variants like squamous, adenocarcinoma, and small cell is vital, as they often require surgery-first approaches or specialized chemotherapy. A critical diagnostic pearl highlighted for oncology boards was the necessity of muscularis propria in the transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT) specimen. If muscle is absent, a repeat TURBT is mandatory to ensure the cancer is not under-staged. For non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer, the treatment goal is preventing recurrence and progression. Patients with high-risk disease should receive BCG induction and maintenance. For those who are BCG unresponsive, Drs Armstrong and Tawagi discussed several novel intravesical therapy options that may be preferred over systemic pembrolizumab to avoid toxicity.
The management of muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is primarily dictated by cisplatin eligibility, which is determined by performance status, renal function, and the absence of neuropathy or hearing loss. In cisplatin-eligible patients, the phase 3 NIAGARA trial (NCT03732677) results led to a new standard of care (SOC), which is the addition of durvalumab (Imfinzi) to a gemcitabine/cisplatin backbone. Furthermore, the phase 3 KEYNOTE-B15 trial (NCT04700124) data demonstrated that neoadjuvant enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda) significantly improved overall survival compared with standard chemotherapy, though this combination is not yet the board-tested standard. For cisplatin-ineligible patients, the phase 3 EV-303 trial (NCT03924895) established neoadjuvant enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab as a new SOC, replacing the previous approach of upfront cystectomy followed by adjuvant nivolumab (Opdivo).
Finally, Drs Armstrong and Tawagi discussed trimodal therapy as a bladder-sparing treatment approach. Ideal candidates for this approach must have small tumors, a complete TURBT, no hydronephrosis, and must commit to lifelong cystoscopic surveillance.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "From Molecular Insights to Clinical Impact: Translating the Latest Advances in Menin Inhibitors Into Practice" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Naval G. Daver, MD; Amir Fathi, MD; Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD; and Aditi Shastri, MD, discuss current applications for menin inhibitors in patients with acute leukemia, combination approaches under investigation, and managing treatment-related adverse events with menin inhibitors.
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This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from Kura Oncology and Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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From Discovery to Delivery: Charting Progress in Gynecologic Oncology, hosted by Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, brings expert insights into the most recent breakthroughs, evolving standards, and emerging therapies across gynecologic cancers. Dr Matulonis is chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Brock-Wilcon Family Chair at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
In this episode, Dr Matulonis was joined by Elizabeth H. Stover, MD, PhD, a physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Together, they explored the biology and therapeutic relevance of the RAS/MAP kinase pathway in gynecologic cancers.
Dr Stover began by explaining that the RAS/MAP kinase pathway is a well-established oncogenic signaling cascade that regulates cancer cell proliferation, survival, and invasion. Advances in drug development are now making it possible to target multiple points along this pathway, including RAS itself, once considered “undruggable.”
Drs Matulonis and Stover emphasized that RAS/MAP kinase pathway alterations are relatively common across gynecologic malignancies, occurring in at least 20% of cases overall. Certain disease subtypes have particularly high prevalence, including low-grade serous ovarian cancer, mucinous ovarian cancer, and subsets of endometrial and cervical cancers. Clinically, activation of this pathway is generally associated with more aggressive disease and reduced sensitivity to conventional chemotherapy, although nuances exist.
The conversation also explored emerging therapeutic strategies targeting this pathway. Early developmental success with MEK inhibitors—such as trametinib (Mekinist), selumetinib (Koselugo), and binimetinib (Mektovi)—has translated to meaningful clinical benefit, particularly in low-grade serous ovarian cancer. More recently, combination approaches have shown promise, including the dual RAF/MEK inhibitor avutometinib paired with the FAK inhibitor defactinib (Avmapki Fakzynja Co-pack). This combination addresses adaptive resistance mechanisms and has generated improved response rates and disease control, leading to its May 2025 FDA approval in this setting.
Looking ahead, Dr Stover highlighted the development of direct RAS inhibitors as one of the most exciting advances in oncology. Dr Stover concluded by outlining key areas of ongoing research, including understanding differential sensitivity across tumor subtypes, identifying mechanisms of resistance, and optimizing combination strategies.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Medical Crossfire®: Advancing Personalized Care in TNBC—Integrating Biomarkers, Clinical Evidence, and Emerging Therapies" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD; Kamel Abou Hussein, MD; and Priyanka Sharma, MD, FASCO, discuss personalizing care in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and the evolving first-line strategies and their implications for downstream sequencing in metastatic TNBC.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through April 24, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/mbcc26tnbc-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Medical Crossfire® Expanding Options, Evolving Challenges in Advanced HR+/HER2– Breast Cancer: How Experts Apply the Latest Data" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS; Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD; Kelly Elizabeth McCann, MD, PhD; and Sara Nunnery, MD, MSCI, review pivotal clinical trials investigating novel endocrine therapies and targeted combination regimens for hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, and discuss strategies for selecting the optimal treatment approach for individual patients.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through April 23, 2027):
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This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; Daiichi Sankyo, Inc; Genentech, Inc; Lilly; and Stemline Therapeutics.
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Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Show Me the Data: Translating Clinical and Practice-Based Evidence on Oral SERDs Into Everyday Care for HR+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Reshma L. Mahtani, DO; Kamel Abou Hussein, MD; and Irene Kang, MD; discuss how to translate clinical and real-world evidence regarding oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) and targeted combination therapies into everyday clinical practice for managing hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through April 21, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/courses/show-me-the-data-translating-clinical-and-practice-based-evidence-on-oral-serds-into-everyday-care-for-hrher2-metastatic-breast-cancer-zeds">https://www.gotoper.com/courses/show-me-the-data-translating-clinical-and-practice-based-evidence-on-oral-serds-into-everyday-care-for-hrher2-metastatic-breast-cancer-zeds
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "OncoBytes Adaptive Learning Pathways: Personalizing Treatment Plans to Optimize Adjuvant Therapy in Early-Stage HR+/HER2– Breast Cancer" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Joyce O’Shaughnessy, MD; Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc; and Seth A. Wander, MD, PhD; discuss real-world insights into tailoring adjuvant therapy regimens in hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative (HR+/HER2–) early breast cancer (eBC).
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through April 20, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/courses/oncobytes-adaptive-learning-pathways-personalizing-treatment-plans-to-optimize-adjuvant-therapy-in-early-stage-hrher2-breast-cancer
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Live Tumor Board: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck - Post-CRT Decisions in the Locally Advanced Setting" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Barbara Burtness, MD; and Quynh-Thu Le, MD, FACR, FASTRO; discuss recent and ongoing trials and key updates in the management of locally advanced head and neck cancer.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through April 17, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/ltb26squamous-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Medical Crossfire®: PD-L1 Inhibition in Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma — Mechanistic Rationale and Clinical Application" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts April K.S. Salama, MD; Omid Hamid, MD; James M.G. Larkin, MD, PhD; and Sapna Patel, MD; discuss the data for immune checkpoint inhibitors used to treat advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, including a review of PD-1 versus PD-L1 inhibition.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through April 15, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/ime26mxfcscc-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In this podcast, experts Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH; Saranya Chumsri, MD; and William J. Gradishar, MD, FASCO, FACP, discuss the roles of adjuvant chemotherapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors and neoadjuvant checkpoint inhibitors for patients with early-stage, hormone receptor–positive breast cancer.
In this podcast, experts Joyce O’Shaughnessy, MD; Reshma L. Mahtani, DO; Heather McArthur, MD, MPH; and Paolo Tarantino, MD, PhD; discuss results of recent frontline maintenance trials for patients with HER2-positive (HER2+) metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and their implications for treatment sequencing and patient management.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Shifting the Paradigm in Small Cell Lung Cancer: Targeting Tumor Biology to Transform Patient Outcomes" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Charles M. Rudin, MD, PhD; Alex A. Adjei, MD, PhD; and Millie Das, MD; discuss the latest treatment advances for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), including how to sequence bispecific T-cell engagers and antibody-drug conjugates and ways to manage adverse events associated with these newer therapies.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through April 9, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/stp26sclc-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals; Daiichi Sankyo, Inc; Merck Sharp & Dohme, LLC; and Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode Mazyar Shadman, MD, MPH, discussed results from a post hoc indirect comparisonthat evaluated zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) from phase 3 SEQUOIA trial (NCT03336333) compared with acalabrutinib (Calquence) plus venetoclax (Venclexta) from the phase 3 AMPLIFY trial (NCT03836261) in patients with treatment-naive chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Dr Shadman is a professor in the Clinical Research Division, medical director of Cellular Immunotherapy, and the Innovators Network Endowed Chair at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Shadman began with a top-line overview of how the indirect comparison was conducted and the rationale behind it. After discussing the design of the comparison, Dr Shadman then dove into a conversation on the results of the study, in addition to how it will help oncologists and patients alike in the clinic. Finally, Dr Shadman looked to the future of CLL management and underscored what research he would like to see conducted following the comparison and its results.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Coffee Talk: Charting New Pathways With HER2 and TROP2 Therapies – From Early to Advanced Breast Cancer" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO; Giuseppe Curigliano, MD, PhD; Paolo Tarantino, MD, PhD; and Alastair Thompson, MD, MBChB, BSc (Hons), FRCS (Ed), FACS; discuss and debate recently published results of pivotal clinical trials in early-stage, HER2-positive breast cancer and their implications for patient care.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through April 7, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/mbcc26coffeetalk-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Facilitating Precision Pathways: Surgical Considerations in Breast Cancer for Tackling Barriers to Genetic Testing and Targeted Therapies" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Patrick I. Borgen, MD; Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO; Kevin S. Hughes, MD, FACS; and Banu Arun, MD, FASCO; discuss how genetic testing drives breast cancer management from screening and surgical decisions to targeted systemic therapies.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through April 3, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/mbcc26gbrca-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! I’m your host today, Kyle Doherty.
OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions.
In today’s episode, we spoke with David Morris, MD, FACS, and Alan H. Bryce, MD. Dr Morris is the president of Urology Associates, PC, in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr Bryce is a medical oncologist and the chief clinical officer of City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix in Arizona.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Morris and Bryce discussed the clinical implications of the FDA’s full approval of rucaparib (Rubraca) for BRCA mutation–associated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), including the notable data that supported the regulatory decision and how this agent fits into the mCRPC treatment paradigm.
From Discovery to Delivery: Charting Progress in Gynecologic Oncology, hosted by Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, brings expert insights into the most recent breakthroughs, evolving standards, and emerging therapies across gynecologic cancers. Dr Matulonis is chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Brock-Wilcon Family Chair at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
In this episode, Dr Matulonis sat down with guest Katharine M. Esselen, MD, MBA. Dr Esselen is an attending gynecologic oncologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School in Boston.
Drs Matulonis and Esselen explored the growing effect of financial toxicity in gynecologic oncology, emphasizing how economic burden can influence access to care, treatment adherence, and patient outcomes. Dr Esselen, whose research focuses on patient-centered outcomes and value-based care, highlighted that financial toxicity extends beyond direct medical costs to include indirect burdens such as lost wages, childcare needs, transportation, and basic living expenses.
To address these challenges, Dr Esselen and her colleagues developed a financial navigation program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. This initiative includes systematic screening for financial concerns and dedicated support from a financial navigator who connects patients with resources such as insurance optimization, transportation assistance, and financial aid programs. Implementation of this program significantly increased identification of at-risk patients and improved access to supportive services.
Importantly, Drs Matulonis and Esselen emphasized that financial toxicity is not only a quality-of-life issue but also a clinical one. Studies show that patients experiencing high financial burden are more likely to delay or forgo care and less likely to adhere to prescribed treatments, which may ultimately affect survival outcomes. Drs Matulonis and Esselen concluded the discussion by outlining the steps that can be taken to reduce financial burden on patients, underscoring the need for proactive screening, multidisciplinary support, and systemic change.
In this episode of Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was joined by Katy Beckermann, MD, to discuss kidney cancer highlights from the 2026 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. Dr Beckermann is director of Genitourinary Cancer Research at Tennessee Oncology in Franklin.
Their conversation focused on the clinical evolution of HIF-2 targeting, specifically the integration of belzutifan (Welireg) into earlier lines of therapy and novel combinations. Drs. Park and Beckerman examined the phase 3 LITESPARK-022 trial (NCT05239728), which evaluated adjuvant pembrolizumab (Keytruda) plus belzutifan in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Although the disease-free survival curves showed early and sustained separation, the experts noted that overall survival data remain immature and expressed concern regarding the rate of grade 3 adverse effects with the investigational combination, which may lead to overtreatment in the absence of enrichment biomarkers. However, they noted that a particularly strong efficacy signal was highlighted in the sarcomatoid patient population.
In the refractory setting, the phase 3 LITESPARK-011 trial (NCT04586231) comparing lenvatinib (Lenvima) plus belzutifan vs cabozantinib (Cabometyx) in patients with RCC was identified as practice-changing. This investigational combination was shown to increase the median progression-free survival (PFS) and generate durable responses.
The discussion also touched on frontline triplet regimens from the phase 1/2 KEYMAKER-U03 umbrella platform. Early data with pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib and belzutifan showed a median PFS that may influence future first-line clinical practice for patients with ccRCC.
The experts also emphasized proactive management of unique HIF-2 inhibitor–associated toxicities. They explained that anemia, driven by erythropoietin inhibition, is nearly universal and should be managed with aggressive erythropoietin or darbepoetin supplementation once hemoglobin levels drop below 10 g/dL. Furthermore, they recommended home pulse oximetry to monitor for hypoxia and baseline echocardiograms for TKI combinations to screen for reduced ejection fraction and volume overload.
Drs Park and Beckermann concluded by spotlighting the need for familiarity with these new agents to optimize patient outcomes.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Show Me the Data®: How Today’s Evidence Is Shaping Tomorrow’s Management and Prophylaxis of Chronic GVHD" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Carrie L. Kitko, MD; Miguel-Angel Perales, MD; and Amandeep Salhotra, MD, discuss GVHD prophylaxis strategies and therapies to address treatment-naive and steroid-refractory chronic GVHD.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through March 31, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/oncobyte-cgvhd
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from Incyte Corporation and Orca Bio.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Ticiana Leal, MD, about variability in community practice and evolving treatment strategies for patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Dr Leal is a professor and director of the Thoracic Medical Oncology Program in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine, as well as the medical director of the Clinical Trials Office at Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta, Georgia.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Leal began by discussing how SCLC management can differ widely across community settings according to how patients present. Leal emphasized the importance of quickly confirming a patient’s diagnosis and initiating treatment to avoid missing the critical window where chemotherapy could provide meaningful clinical benefit. However, Leal noted that the field still lacks predictive biomarkers to guide treatment selection. Accordingly, current strategies, including chemoimmunotherapy, maintenance approaches, and second-line options like tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra) and lurbinectedin (Zepzelca) are largely chosen based on clinical factors such as disease burden, comorbidities, and patient preferences.
The conversation then shifted to the challenge of treating patients who may not meet traditional clinical trial eligibility criteria due to poor performance status, comorbidities, or social vulnerabilities. Leal stated that a multidisciplinary approach, including collaboration with supportive care teams, is essential to optimize outcomes for these patients. She noted that potential solutions to restrictive trial eligibility criteria may include decentralizing trials, improving collaboration between academic and community centers, and providing additional patient support such as transportation and care navigation services.
Looking ahead, Leal emphasized the need for community practices to prepare for emerging therapies, including antibody-drug conjugates and novel immunotherapy approaches. Successfully integrating these treatments into everyday practice will require education, infrastructure development, and multidisciplinary collaboration, Leal imparted.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Julia Rotow, MD, and Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD. Dr Rotow is the clinical director of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology and director of clinical research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr Dietrich is a medical oncologist with The US Oncology Network Cancer Care Centers of Brevard and an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Rotow and Dietrich discussed the significance of the accelerated FDA approval of zongertinib (Hernexeos) for patients with HER2 TKD–mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). They highlighted how this approval addresses a longstanding unmet need in a patient population that historically relied on chemotherapy-based approaches.
They noted that the introduction of zongertinib into the frontline setting represents a meaningful shift toward upfront biomarker-driven care, aligning HER2-positive disease with other oncogene-driven lung cancers where targeted therapies are used upfront.
The discussion also focused on efficacy findings from the pivotal phase 1b Beamion LUNG-1 trial (NCT04886804). In previously untreated patients with HER2 TKD mutations, zongertinib generated an objective response rate of 76% (95% CI, 65%-85%). The treatment also showed encouraging durability, with 64% of responders having a duration of response (DOR) lasting at least 6 months and 44% of responders having a DOR lasting at least 12 months.
Regarding safety, Rotow and Dietrich explained that zongertinib was designed as a HER2-selective inhibitor, potentially minimizing off-target EGFR-related toxicities. The most common adverse effects included low-grade diarrhea, rash, and liver enzyme elevations, with interstitial lung disease occurring infrequently. Notably, no significant signal for cardiac toxicity was observed, distinguishing zongertinib from some other HER2-directed therapies.
Finally, the experts underscored the importance of comprehensive biomarker testing to identify HER2 alterations and ensure that patients can benefit from these expanding targeted treatment options.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Misty D. Shields, MD, PhD, about the realities of treating patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) in the community setting and how emerging therapies are shaping care delivery. Dr Shields is a translational medical oncologist at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Shields highlighted the urgency associated with SCLC treatment, an aggressive malignancy that often presents with rapid symptom onset and widespread metastases. The conversation also underscored the importance of multidisciplinary care. This approach is especially critical in light of expanded treatment options such as chemoimmunotherapy regimens, second-line therapies including tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra) and lurbinectedin (Zepzelca), along with clinical trials evaluating antibody-drug conjugates and radioligand therapies.
From a practical standpoint, integrating these therapies into the community setting presents logistical challenges. Shields noted that although immunotherapy has been rapidly adopted since its introduction into standard care around 2019, newer agents require additional infrastructure. Education gaps remain another key issue. The growing availability of clinical trials and new treatment strategies makes it essential to guide patients through potential care pathways, helping them understand options across the first-line, maintenance, and relapsed settings.
Looking ahead, molecular characterization may play a larger role in shaping treatment strategies. Ongoing research efforts, including cooperative group studies, aim to determine whether these subtypes can guide more personalized treatment approaches in the future. The discussion concluded with a call for continued infrastructure development in community oncology.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Live Tumor Board: Precision Pathways Transforming Patient Care in Advanced NSCLC" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Narjust Florez, MD, FASCO; David Carbone, MD, PhD; and Edward Garon, MD, MS; discuss the use of KRAS-, NRG1-, MET-, and ROS1-targeting agents to transform patient care in advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through March 27, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/ltb26nsclc-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie Inc, Lilly, and Partner Therapeutics.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode, we sat down with John Marshall, MD, and Christopher Lieu, MD, to discuss the clinical relevance of KRAS G12C and pan-RAS inhibitors in the management of pancreatic and colorectal cancers. Dr Marshall is chief of Hematology and Oncology, a professor of medicine and oncology, and director of the Otto J Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC. Dr Lieu is a professor of medicine, associate director for Clinical Research, and co-director of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado Anschutz and the University of Colorado Cancer Center in Aurora.
In our exclusive interview, the experts highlighted historical challenges in targeting RAS mutations, as well as recent breakthroughs. They also emphasized the importance of testing early for biomarkers like Claudin 18.2, PD-L1, HER2, and microsatellite instability in patients with gastroesophageal cancers. Furthermore, the experts discussed the need to use targeted therapies early in treatment to avoid treatment resistance, and noted the potential of novel RAS inhibitors and immunotherapies. Their conversation also touched on the importance of rebiopsy and the challenges of obtaining sufficient tissue for biomarker analysis.
In today’s episode, Jae Park, MD, discussed all things CAR T-cell therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), touching on topics like where this treatment modality fits into the ALL paradigm, how it affects clinical practice, and how to go about selecting between the multiple FDA-approved options. Dr Park is the chief of the Cellular Therapy Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Park began with a conversation about the November 2024 FDA approval of obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel; Aucatzyl) and the October 2021 FDA approval of brexucabtagene autoleucel (brexu-cel; Tecartus) for patients with ALL. He explained how these CAR T-cell therapies fit into the ALL treatment paradigm for patients who have relapsed disease. After weighing how the safety and efficacy of each therapy stack up against others, Dr Park then discussed analyses that have come out after the obe-cel approval and their effect on obe-cel usage. Dr Park pointed out real-world studies presented at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting, as well as analyses of the phase 1/2 FELIX trial (NCT04404660), which supported the approval of obe-cel.
Finally, Dr Park looked ahead to the future of CAR T-cell therapies for ALL, noted in which settings he believes this class of agents will see the most use, and explained how to make treatment selections between therapies like brexu-cel and obe-cel.
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! I’m your host today, Ashling Wahner.
OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions.
In today’s episode, Marina Baretti, MD, discussed the real-world utilization of tissue-free circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) monitoring in cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Baretti is an assistant professor and the Jiasheng Chair in Hepato-Biliary Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as co-director of the Liver and Biliary Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
In the exclusive interview, Dr Baretti discussed multiple potential roles for ctDNA testing in CCA management, including the detection of minimal residual disease following curative-intent surgery, longitudinal monitoring of treatment response in advanced disease, and identification of emergent resistance mechanisms with targeted therapy.
Baretti also reviewed findings from a small real-world observational analysis of 44 patients, in which a tissue-free ctDNA assay demonstrated high sensitivity, detecting variant allele frequencies as low as 0.2% and identifying actionable alterations in most patients; ctDNA dynamics also correlated with response and enabled early detection of resistance alterations, including secondary FGFR2 mutations, prior to radiographic progression in select cases.
Lastly, Baretti contextualized these findings within the broader treatment landscape by reviewing data from the phase 2 FIGHT-202 trial (NCT02924376), which supported the FDA approval of pemigatinib (Pemazyre) in patients with previously treated CCA harboring FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements. Real-world data have confirmed the efficacy and safety of this agent observed in clinical trials, reinforcing the importance of comprehensive molecular profiling.
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Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to spotlight the most practice-informing data to come out of the 2026 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.
In prostate cancer, the phase 3 PEACE-3 trial (NCT02194842) demonstrated a clear overall survival (OS) benefit with the combination of radium-223 and enzalutamide (Xtandi) compared with enzalutamide alone in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The phase 2 BRCAAway trial (NCT03012321) showed that for patients with mCRPC with BRCA1/2 or ATM mutations, combination therapy with olaparib (Lynparza) and abiraterone led to a longer median progression-free survival (PFS) than sequential treatment. Additionally, the POSEIDON meta-analysis indicated that short-term hormone therapy is adequate for most patients with prostate cancer receiving postoperative radiotherapy, as longer durations did not improve OS.
In bladder cancer, the phase 3 KEYNOTE-B15 trial (NCT04700124) showed that neoadjuvant enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) combined with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) significantly improved OS and event-free survival vs neoadjuvant chemotherapy in cisplatin-eligible patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, despite notable toxicities like skin and ocular adverse effects. Furthermore, the phase 2 RC48G001 trial (NCT04879329) found that disitamab vedotin (RC48) generated responses in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma, including those with HER2-low expression.
Regarding renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the phase 3 LITESPARK-011 trial (NCT04586231) showed a PFS benefit with belzutifan plus lenvatinib vs cabozantinib in the second-line setting. In the adjuvant setting, the phase 3 LITESPARK-022 study (NCT05239728) demonstrated that adding belzutifan (Welireg) to pembrolizumab improved disease-free survival vs placebo plus pembrolizumab in patients with resected clear cell RCC.
Finally, regarding testicular cancer, a phase 2 trial (NCT04876456) of cabozantinib showed meaningful activity in patients with relapsed/refractory germ cell tumors. Drs Armstrong and Tawagi noted that this marks the first nonchemotherapy agent to demonstrate such clinical benefit in this population, providing a new option for patients who have exhausted traditional treatment regimens.
In today’s episode of OncLive On Air®, Jonathan Trent, MD, PhD, and Neeta Somaiah, MD, sat down to discuss the evolving role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), as well as the importance of identifying both initial drivers of disease and secondary resistance mechanisms when approaching frontline treatment selection and overall therapeutic sequencing.
Trent is a professor of medicine, associate director of Clinical Research, and director of the Sarcoma Medical Research Program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, in Florida. Somaiah is a professor and chair of the Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology in the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Drs Trent and Somaiah began their discussion by highlighting the rarity of GIST, underscoring the importance of evaluation at specialized sarcoma centers and comprehensive molecular testing to identify driver alterations.
Somaiah then reviewed the molecular landscape of GIST, noting that approximately 70% to 80% of tumors harbor activating mutations in the KIT gene, while additional cases involve rarer alterations such as BRAF or NTRK fusions. Of note, resistance to imatinib (Gleevec) frequently emerges through secondary mutations in KIT exons 13 or 17, which can influence sensitivity to subsequent TKIs.
ctDNA testing may help detect these resistance mechanisms, particularly at progression or when tissue is limited, enabling clinicians to refine sequencing strategies, both experts explained. They also discussed how mutation-informed approaches may guide treatment selection, including emerging strategies such as combining sunitinib (Sutent) with bezuclastinib to address resistant clones involving KIT exon 13 or 17 alterations.
This content is a production of OncLive; this OncLive On Air podcast episode is supported by funding, however, content is produced and independently developed by OncLive.
In today’s episode, we welcomed Wendy Stock, MD, to discuss key recommendations from the ASH 2026 Guidelines for Frontline Management of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Adolescents and Young Adults, which were published in February. Stock is the Anjuli Seth Nayak Professor of Medicine at University of Chicago Medicine and co-leader of the Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics research program at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center in Illinois.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Stock explained how specialists, including hematologists, adolescent/young adult (AYA) psychosocial care specialists, pharmacists, methodologists, and patient representatives, contributed to the formation of the ASH AYA ALL guidelines, discussed key recommendations in the guidelines supported by evidence, and detailed how these guidelines can aid in AYA ALL management.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Colin Vale, MD. Dr Vale is an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Vale discussed data from a phase 2 trial (NCT03263572) evaluating blinatumomab (Blincyto) plus ponatinib (Iclusig) in patients with Philadelphia chromosome–positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. In addition to underscoring the findings and their clinical significance, Vale expanded on how the combination can improve patient quality of life by helping patients avoid procedures like allogeneic stem cell transplant.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Medical Crossfire®: Menin Inhibitors in AML—Dissecting the Data to Define the Role" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Naval Daver, MD; Courtney DiNardo, MD; and Eunice Wang, MD; discuss the rationale for treatment with menin inhibitors—and the data showing their efficacy and safety—in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through March 17, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/courses/medical-crossfire-menin-inhibitors-in-amldissecting-the-data-to-define-the-role-3ng9
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Kura Oncology, and Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In this episode, Gregory J. Tiesi, MD, FACS, FSSO, hosted a discussion about the growing role for transarterial microperfusion (TAMP) as a regional therapy strategy for patients with locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Dr Tiesi is the medical director of Hepatobiliary Surgery at the Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. He was joined by:
- Anthony Scholer, MD, FACS, FSSO, a surgical oncologist specializing in hepatobiliary surgery at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group and Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey
- Eric Pletcher, MD, a surgeon specializing in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey
PDAC is a disease in which dense desmoplastic stroma and poor tumor vascularization often limit the effectiveness of standard systemic chemotherapy. Drs Tiesi, Scholer, and Pletcher explained that standard regimens, such as FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine-based combinations, frequently fail to achieve adequate intratumoral drug concentrations because of these biologic barriers. TAMP aims to overcome this limitation by isolating a segment of an arterial vessel and pressure-mediated transvascular delivery, which would allow for higher local drug concentrations and reduce systemic exposure and toxicity.
The experts noted that TAMP is currently being explored primarily in patients with locally advanced, unresectable pancreatic cancer without distant metastases, particularly those who have exhausted systemic treatment options but maintain localized disease. Early clinical studies, including the phase 1/2 RR1 trial (NCT02237157) and the observational RR2 dose-escalation study (NCT02591082), demonstrated that the procedure is technically feasible, repeatable, and associated with lower systemic toxicity compared with conventional chemotherapy. A pooled analysis of these studies suggested encouraging survival outcomes, particularly in patients who received prior chemoradiation, potentially because radiation modifies the tumor microenvironment and improves drug penetration.
Lastly, Tiesi, Scholer and Pletcher reviewed the ongoing phase 3 TIGeR-PaC trial (NCT03257033), which is evaluating TAMP as a consolidation strategy after induction chemotherapy and radiation. Preliminary data suggest improved survival and substantially fewer serious adverse effects with TAMP vs continued systemic therapy alone. Although the experts cautioned that the approach remains investigational, they agreed that TAMP may provide meaningful local disease control and potentially expand treatment options and preserve quality of life for patients with this aggressive malignancy.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Show Me the Data™—Closing Clinical Gaps in Gastric and Esophageal Cancer: Advancing Targeted Treatment Strategies Across the Care Continuum" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Manish A. Shah, MD, FASCO; Syma Iqbal, MD; and Haeseong Park, MD, MPH; discuss novel combinations of targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy to treat resectable and unresectable gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through March 13, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/smtd26gea-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! I’m your host today, Kyle Doherty.
OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Sonali Smith, MD. Dr Smith holds the Elwood V. Jensen Professorship of Medicine and is the chief of the Section of Hematology/Oncology at UChicago Medicine.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Smith discussed CAR-T cell therapies moving into solid tumors, the role of clinical trials in hematologic oncology, and the rising incidence of certain cancers in young adults.
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Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Tumor Board: Translating HER2 and TROP2 Innovations to Transform NSCLC Care" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Jacob Sands, MD; Marina Chiara Garassino, MD; and Eric Singhi, MD; use realistic cases to explore key decision points in applying HER2- and TROP2-targeted therapies across the non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) continuum, including patient selection, sequencing, and toxicity management.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through March 11, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/tb26-her2-trop2-nsclc-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc; and Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Show Me the Data™: Post-TKI Sequencing in EGFR-Mutated NSCLC—Optimizing Current Strategies and Preparing for New Treatment Modalities" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Christine M. Lovly, MD, PhD, FASCO; Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD; Hossein Borghaei, DO, MS; and Xiuning Le, MD, PhD, discuss how to sequence systemic therapy based on the molecular profile of non–small cell lung cancer that has progressed on a first-line EGFR-directed tyrosine kinase inhibitor, including discussion on the use of bispecific antibodies in this setting.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through March 10, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/smtd26egfrnsclc-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Summit Therapeutics, Inc.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode, we sat down with Kelly E. McCann, MD, PhD, and Sara Nunnery, MD, MSCI, as they shared their stories and perspectives as leading women in oncology in honor of International Women's Day, which is observed annually on March 8. Dr McCann is a breast medical oncologist in the University of California system. Dr Nunnery is a breast medical oncologist with Tennessee Oncology in Nashville.
Forming the backdrop of our exclusive discussion were insights shared during the 2026 OncLive Women in Oncology event, which took place on March 5, 2026, to kick off the 43rd Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference. In our exclusive interview, Drs McCann and Nunnery used the Women in Oncology discussion as the basis for relaying their own experiences, observations, and advice regarding setting boundaries, striving for work-life harmony, advocating for oneself, and more.
In today’s episode, we welcomed Saad Z. Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, FASCO, to discuss the significance of the January 2026 FDA approval of daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj (Darzalex Faspro) in combination with bortezomib (Velcade), lenalidomide (Revlimid), and dexamethasone (VRd) for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).Usmani is chief of Myeloma Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York, and the recipient of the 2025 Giants of Cancer Care award for multiple myeloma.
In the exclusive interview, ~~Dr~~ Usmani explained the clinical implications of the regulatory decision that expanded the indication for daratumumab plus VRd to the transplant-ineligible setting, detailed the pivotal data from the phase 3 CEPHEUS trial (NCT03652064) that supported the approval, and provided context for treatment strategies with this regimen in clinical practice.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Medical Crossfire®: Breakthroughs in Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: Advancing Patient Care Through Innovation in Treatment" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Ashish M. Kamat, MD, MBBS, Katie S. Murray, DO, MS, and Thomas Powles, MD, MBBS, MRCP, discuss the classification of BCG responsiveness and intravesical and systemic therapies for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through March 6, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/courses/medical-crossfire-breakthroughs-in-nonmuscle-invasive-bladder-cancer-advancing-patient-care-through-innovation-in-treatment-36p7">
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Eric K. Singhi, MD. Dr Singhi is an assistant professor in the departments of general oncology and thoracic/head and neck medical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting therapeutic advances in lung cancer. In this episode, Singhi explored how TROP2-directed ADCs are beginning to reshape treatment strategies across both non–small cell and small cell lung cancer.
Singhi discussed where these agents currently fit within the treatment algorithm for EGFR-mutant non–small cell lung cancer, including the recent accelerated approval of datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk (Datroway; Dato-DXd) and the evolving clinical data supporting its use after progression on targeted therapy and platinum-based chemotherapy. He also examined emerging evidence for other TROP2-targeting agents such as sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) and what early trial results suggest about response rates and future treatment sequencing.
Beyond efficacy, Singhi highlighted the practical considerations oncologists must navigate as ADCs enter routine practice, from managing chemotherapy-like toxicities to monitoring for unique adverse effects such as stomatitis, ocular effects, and interstitial lung disease.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Singhi discussed where agents like dato-DXd and sac-TMT may fit in evolving treatment algorithms, the clinical data driving their momentum, and what oncologists should consider as these therapies move closer to routine practice in lung cancer.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Show Me the Data™: Incorporating the Latest Advances in Immunotherapy and EGFR-Targeted Treatments for Resectable Early-Stage NSCLC" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS; Laura Alder, MD; and Stephanie Worrell, MD, FACS, discuss the latest advances in immunotherapy and EGFR -targeted treatments for patients with resectable, early-stage, non–small cell lung cancer.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through March 3, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/smtd26egfrtreatment-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Anne Chiang, MD, PhD, to discuss the rapidly evolving treatment landscape in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and what this new era of innovation means for patients. Dr Chiang is an associate professor of medicine in the Section of Medical Oncology at Yale School of Medicine and associate cancer center director for clinical initiatives at Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut.
In our exclusive interview, Chiang reflected on how the field has shifted since the introduction of chemoimmunotherapy in 2018, highlighting improvements in median overall survival and the emergence of long-term responders in extensive-stage disease. Chiang also explored the growing understanding of disease heterogeneity, and the evolution of biomarker-informed strategies like under evaluation in the phase 2 S2409 PRISM trial (NCT06769126).
Additionally, Chiang examined the clinical effect of DLL3-targeted therapies, including the recently approved bispecific antibody tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra), and how surface-targeting strategies are expanding options beyond traditional chemotherapy. Beyond efficacy, Chiang underscored the importance of individualized decision-making by assessing patient fitness beyond ECOG performance status, navigating treatment urgency in rapidly progressive disease, and balancing durability with toxicity when counseling patients on therapy.
In today’s episode, we sat down with Megan Kruse, MD; and Sophia O’Brien, MD. Dr Kruse is a breast medical oncologist at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Dr O’Brien is an assistant professor of clinical radiology in the Divisions of Nuclear Medicine and Breast Imaging, as well as the associate program director of the Diagnostic Radiology Residency, at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Kruse and O’Brien highlighted the various roles of imaging modalities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment decision-making, noting the unique role of 18F-fluoroestradiol (FES)–PET/CT in lobular breast cancer, how future evolutions of breast imaging may influence FES-PET/CT use, and the importance of strong collaborations between medical oncologists and nuclear medicine physicians.
Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Cases and Conversations™: Navigating the New Immunotherapy Era in Squamous Cell Anal Carcinoma" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.
In this podcast, experts Marwan Fakih, MD, Kristen Ciombor, MD, MSCI, and Van Karlyle Morris, MD, discuss the treatment of advanced squamous cell anal carcinoma in the immunotherapy era, with a focus on epidemiology, frontline treatment, and novel approaches to immunotherapy-refractory disease.
Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through February 27, 2027):
https://www.gotoper.com/cc26squamous-activity
This podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Incyte Corporation.
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.
In today’s episode, we spoke with David Carbone, MD, PhD. Dr Carbone is a professor of internal medicine at The Ohio State University, co-leader of the Translational Therapeutics Program and director of the Thoracic Oncology Center at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–James, as well as the Barbara J. Bonner Chair in Lung Cancer Research in Columbus.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Carbone discussed the 6-year data from the phase 3 CheckMate 9LA trial (NCT03215706), which not only reaffirmed the durability of benefit with nivolumab (Opdivo) plus ipilimumab (Yervoy) and chemotherapy but also highlighted particularly strong outcomes in historically poor-prognosis subgroups, including patients with PD-L1–negative tumors and those with squamous histology. Carbone also underscored the safety and tolerability of the regimen. Although dual immunotherapy carries higher toxicity than monotherapy, no new safety signals emerged at 6 years. Carbone also addressed the limitations of current biomarkers. Although PD-L1 remains the primary tool guiding immunotherapy decisions, it is an imperfect predictor.
In today’s episode, we sat down with Sarah Sammons, MD. Dr Sammons is associate director of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Program and a senior physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Sammons discussed the rationale for and findings from a phase 2 study (NCT06449222) evaluating the PD-L1– and VEGF-A–directed bispecific antibody pumitamig (BNT327/BMS986545) in patients with locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), as well as what these data may mean for the TNBC treatment paradigm.
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! I’m your host today, Courtney Flaherty.
OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions.
In today’s episode, Rashmi Chugh, MD, sat down with OncLive to discuss the ongoing development of the investigational γ-secretase inhibitor varegacestat (formerly AL102) for patients with desmoid tumors.
Chugh is a clinical professor and service chief of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, as well as an oncologist at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center in Ann Arbor.
In the exclusive interview, Dr Chugh expanded on the current unmet needs and treatment goals in desmoid tumors, the biologic rationale for γ-secretase inhibition and emerging biomarker considerations, and the potential clinical role of varegacestat based on positive topline data from the phase 2/3 RINGSIDE trial (NCT04871282).
Of note, submission of a new drug application to the FDA for this agent in progressing desmoid tumors is planned for the second quarter of 2026.
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That’s all we have for today! Thank you for listening to this episode of OncLive On Air. Check back throughout the week for exclusive interviews with leading experts in the oncology field.
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In this podcast, experts John V. Heymach, MD, PhD, and Anne S. Tsao, MD, MBA, FASCO, FACHE, discuss PD-1/CTLA-4, EGFR/PD-1, and DLL3 targeting bispecific antibodies, with a focus on thoracic malignancies.
From Discovery to Delivery: Charting Progress in Gynecologic Oncology, hosted by Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, brings expert insights into the most recent breakthroughs, evolving standards, and emerging therapies across gynecologic cancers. Dr Matulonis is chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Brock-Wilcon Family Chair at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
In this episode, Dr Matulonis sat down with guest Susana M. Campos, MD, MPH. Dr Campos is the clinical director and director of Educational Initiatives for the of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and an institute physician and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
Drs Matulonis and Campos discussed the evolving landscape of newly diagnosed cervical cancer, from epidemiologic trends to emerging therapeutic strategies.
According to 2026 estimates from the American Cancer Society, approximately 13,400 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, with roughly 4200 deaths. Although incidence has declined over time due to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and screening efforts, rates have plateaued, and the disease burden remains substantial, particularly among women aged 35 to 64 years. Dr Campos noted that approximately half of cases occur in women younger than 50 years of age, and about 20% are diagnosed in women older than 65 years of age.
Dr Campos reviewed common presenting symptoms, including abnormal vaginal bleeding, intermenstrual or postmenopausal bleeding, abnormal discharge, pelvic pain, and, in advanced cases, urinary symptoms or leg swelling. She explained that diagnosis begins with pelvic examination and cervical cytology or HPV testing, followed by colposcopy and biopsy when indicated. Although cervical cancer remains one of the few malignancies that is clinically staged, imaging modalities, such as MRI, CT, and PET scans, are critical to accurately defining disease extent, they underscored.
Moreover, the discussion highlighted transformative advances in locally advanced disease. The phase 3 KEYNOTE-A18 trial (NCT04221945) demonstrated improved progression-free and overall survival with the addition of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard chemoradiation, establishing a new standard for high-risk patients, Campos stated. Similarly, the phase 3 INTERLACE trial (NCT01566240) showed that short-course induction chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel before chemoradiation improved long-term outcomes. Campos forecasted that ongoing studies, including the phase 3 NRG-GY037 trial (NCT07061977), may integrate these approaches and further refine optimal treatment sequencing.
Lastly, Drs Matulonis and Campos highlighted the expanding therapeutic arsenal in the recurrent and metastatic setting. Campos noted how antibody-drug conjugates, such as tisotumab vedotin-tftv (Tivdak) and fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu), have demonstrated meaningful activity, particularly in biomarker-selected populations. Campos added that investigational strategies targeting TROP2, such as sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy), represent additional promising avenues.
Despite these advances, both experts emphasized that prevention remains paramount. Widespread uptake of HPV vaccination, including the 9-valent vaccine, as well as adherence to routine cervical screening, are essential to reducing the long-term burden of this largely preventable disease.
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! I’m your host today, Courtney Flaherty.
OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions.
In today’s episode, Rachna T. Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO, and Kristen Spencer, DO, sat down with OncLive to discuss treatment goals and other patient factors weighed when navigating first-line chemotherapy selection in metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Shroff is the associate director of clinical investigations and co-leader of the Gastrointestinal Clinical Research Team at the University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center in Tucson. She also is a professor with tenure in the Department of Medicine, chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, and medical director for the Oncology Service Line with Banner Health. Spencer is a medical oncologist and director of the Phase 1 Program at the New York University Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center.
In the exclusive interview, Drs Shroff and Spencer discuss the evolving role of NALIRIFOX within the frontline treatment paradigm; the decision between standard first-line chemotherapy and clinical trial enrollment for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer; and the importance of mentorship and leadership development for women in the field of gastrointestinal oncology.
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That’s all we have for today! Thank you for listening to this episode of OncLive On Air. Check back throughout the week for exclusive interviews with leading experts in the oncology field.
For more updates in oncology, be sure to visit www.OncLive.com and sign up for our e-newsletters.
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In today’s episode, we welcomed Quinto Gesiotto, MD, a malignant hematologist at Tampa General Hospital in Florida.
In the exclusive interview, Dr Gesiotto explored the evolving role of TKIs in the treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), including dosing patterns for ponatinib (Iclusig) in those with CML and other TKI data to emerge in the CML space at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition. Dr Gesiotto also provided detail on emerging data on novel strategies and agents, along with genetic mutations beyond BCR-ABL1 T315I the could drive more personalized treatment sequencing and improved risk stratification in CML in the future.
Cancer, Character, and Calling: The Oncologist’s Journey, hosted by Girindra Raval, MD, is a podcast highlighting how top oncologists have navigated the field over the course of their careers, the passion that drove them to enter the oncology space, and the ongoing work that will continue to transform cancer care. Each episode, Raval will sit down with a top oncologist to dive into their background, highlight their career achievements, discuss key issues still being addressed in their field, and explore their interests outside of the clinic and lab.
In this episode, Raval welcomed Hossein Borghaei, DO, MS, who is the chief of the Division of Thoracic Medical Oncology, the codirector of the Immune Monitoring Facility, the Gloria and Edmund M. Dunn Chair in Thoracic Oncology, and a professor in the Department of Hematology/Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their conversation focused on Borghaei’s personal journey into medicine and oncology, highlighting how immigration, mentorship, and scientific curiosity shaped his career and philosophy of patient care.
Reflecting on his career, Borghaei described major advances in the field of lung cancer treatment, including targeted therapies and immunotherapy, which he witnessed firsthand. He emphasized that clinical observation and collaboration have driven progress in this area of oncology and will continue to do so. He believes immunotherapy still holds untapped potential and that future breakthroughs will come through continued scientific cooperation.
Borghaei advised trainees to persist throughout their careers despite rejection, seek mentorship, and remain committed to improvement. He views artificial intelligence as a powerful tool for research and diagnostics but not a replacement for physicians, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human connection in patient care. Throughout the interview, he stressed optimism, compassion, and lifelong learning as essential qualities for oncologists, highlighting the profound relationships formed with patients even in the most difficult moments.
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to highlight anticipated data from the upcoming 2026 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, noting presentations to watch at sessions on prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
For prostate cancer, the experts revealed that they're looking forward to seeing updated results from the phase 3 PEACE-3 trial (NCT02194842) of enzalutamide (Xtandi) plus radium-223 in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), noting that bone-protecting agents are mandatory for patients receiving radium-223. They also pointed to overall survival data from the phase 2 BRCAAway trial (NCT03012321) of abiraterone (Zytiga) plus prednisone and olaparib (Lynparza) for patients with mCRPC harboring BRCA or ATMalterations. Additionally, they spotlighted the phase 3 PEACE 2 trial (NCT01952223), which explores moving chemotherapy into the localized prostate cancer setting.
Regarding bladder cancer, they identified the phase 3 KEYNOTE-B15 trial (NCT04700124) as a potentially practice-changing trial evaluating perioperative enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in cisplatin-eligible patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. They also noted that circulating tumor DNA data are a significant trend, appearing in several clinical trials to guide response-adapted management.
For RCC, the hosts highlighted the phase 3 LITESPARK-011 (NCT04586231) and LITESPARK-022 (NCT05239728) trials, which are evaluating the HIF-2α inhibitor belzutifan (Welireg) in different RCC populations. They also emphasized the importance of the CLIMATE study (ACTRN12622000247774) for detecting residual disease in patients with testicular cancer.
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! I’m your host today, Courtney Flaherty.
OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions.
In today’s episode, Philippos Costa, MD, and Hari Deshpande, MD sat down to discuss and answer frequently asked questions about chondrosarcoma in honor of International Chondrosarcoma Awareness Day. This included common pitfalls in the diagnostic process for this rare, heterogenous bone malignancy; the central role of surgery as the primary treatment for localized chondrosarcoma; and the potential application of IDH1-targeted therapy, DR5 agonists, and other emerging targeted therapies in this sarcoma subtype.
Dr Deshpande is an associate professor of medicine, clinical research team leader in sarcoma, and the director of Medical Oncology Inpatient Consult Service in the Section of Medical Oncology at Yale School of Medicine. Dr Costa is an oncologist and assistant professor of medicine (Medical Oncology and Hematology) at Yale School of Medicine.
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In today’s episode, we spoke with Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, FASCO. Dr Spira is co-director of the Virginia Cancer Specialists (VCS) Research Institute in Fairfax, director of the VCS Thoracic and Phase I Program, chief scientific officer of NEXT Oncology, and a clinical assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Spira discussed the significance of the December 2025 FDA approval of amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj (Rybrevant Faspro), also known as subcutaneous amivantamab, for the treatment of patients with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) across all approved indications for amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant). He noted key data from the pivotal phase 3 PALOMA-3 trial (NCT05388669), which showed that subcutaneous amivantamab combined with lazertinib (Lazcluze) had a more favorable safety profile compared with intravenous (IV) amivantamab plus lazertinib and was noninferior to the IV formulation in terms of efficacy. Dr Spira contextualized these trial findings within the larger EGFR-mutated NSCLC treatment paradigm and explained how this formulation of amivantamab addresses a previously unmet patient need.
In this podcast, experts Mark Agulnik, MD; Sandra D’Angelo, MD; Mrinal M. Gounder, MD; and Sujana Movva, MD; discuss the complexities of diagnosing epithelioid sarcoma (ES) in a timely manner and the importance of multidisciplinary care in treating this disease at all stages.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Nicholas Short, MD. Dr Short is an associate professor in the Department of Leukemia of the Division of Cancer Medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Short discussed evolving factors at play for the treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). He also noted how the TKI ponatinib (Iclusig) stacks up against other TKIs for Ph-positive ALL, in addition to evolving approaches that incorporate treatments like blinatumomab (Blincyto).
Christopher Lieu, MD, expands on current treatment strategies and factors informing third-line sequencing decisions in mCRC.
In this podcast, experts Aakash Desai, MBBS, MPH; Ibiayi Dagogo-Jack, MD; and Patrick Forde, MBBCh, PhD, discuss how to decode the diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma and review data to optimize frontline and subsequent treatment of this rare malignancy.
In today’s episode, our discussion features Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO. Dr Bardia is a professor in the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, the director of Translational Research Integration, and a member of Signal Transduction and Therapeutics at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, California.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Bardia discussed key findings from the phase 3 lidERA Breast Cancer study (NCT04961996) showing the invasive disease–free survival superiority of giredestrant (GDC-9545) over standard endocrine therapy in patients with estrogen receptor–positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. Our discussion also covered the ongoing phase 3 INAVO123 trial (NCT06790693), which is investigating inavolisib (Itovebi) plus CDK4/6 inhibitors and letrozole in patients with endocrine-sensitive, PIK3CA-mutated breast cancer. Dr Bardia also emphasized the importance of testing for ESR1 and PIK3CA mutations in order to better personalize treatment.
In today’s OncClub episode, we spoke with Ramy Sedhom, MD; Ryan Chow, MD; and Ronac Mamtani, MD, MSCE, about a pragmatic real-world question in advanced urothelial carcinoma: Can upfront dose reduction of enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) improve tolerability, particularly neuropathy and treatment interruption, without compromising clinical outcomes in patients with bladder cancer? Dr Sedhom is co-lead of Geriatric Oncology at the Penn Cancer Service Line; associate director of the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation; and clinical director of Medical Oncology, co-lead of Psychosocial Oncology Services, division chief of the Palliative Care Division, and a clinical assistant professor of medicine (hematology-oncology) at Penn Medicine Princeton Health in Plainsboro, New Jersey. Dr Chow is an internal medicine resident at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr Mamtani is section chief of Genitourinary Cancers at Penn Medicine and an associate professor of medicine (hematology-oncology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
In today’s episode, recorded in recognition of World Cancer Day, we spoke with Deb Schrag, MD, MPH. Dr Schrag is a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a nationally recognized leader in cancer outcomes research, health equity, and evidence-based care delivery.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Schrag discussed the importance of standardizing high-quality cancer care, addressing inequities in access and outcomes, and how the oncology community can work together to ensure that advances in cancer treatment translate into meaningful benefits for all patients.
In today’s episode, our discussion features Eric Whitman, MD; and Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS. Dr Whitman is medical director of the oncology service line with Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr Patel is an associate professor of dermatology and medicine at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, as well as the director of the Cutaneous Oncology Program at the GW Cancer Center in Washington, DC.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Whitman and Patel discussed the evolving treatment paradigm for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC), emphasizing the role of neoadjuvant and adjuvant immunotherapies like cemiplimab and pembrolizumab. They noted that key factors for surgical candidacy include tumor size, location, and patient factors like age and comorbidities. They also emphasized that multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for optimal outcomes. Furthermore, they highlighted future directions for CSCC management, including personalized medicine, genetic testing for recurrence risk, and expanding immunotherapy use to immunosuppressed patients. They also noted that ongoing trials aim to optimize treatment doses and explore new immunotherapy combinations.
In today’s episode, the discussion features Komal Jhaveri, MD, FACP, a breast medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who reviewed the evolving role of TROP2-directed antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) in the management of hormone receptor (HR)–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. She drew on findings from the phase 3 ASCENT-07 trial (NCT05840211), which evaluated sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) in the first-line setting following endocrine therapy for patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.
In this exclusive interview, Dr Jhaveri discussed the rationale for evaluating sacituzumab govitecan earlier in the treatment paradigm, summarized key efficacy outcomes from ASCENT-07, and contextualized why the trial did not meet its primary progression-free survival end point. She also highlighted how disease biology and patient selection may influence outcomes when ADCs are moved into earlier lines of therapy, and outlined practical considerations for toxicity management and future trial design as the TROP2 ADC landscape continues to evolve.
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In today’s episode, Andrew Lipsky, MD, reviewed recent updates with BTK inhibitors in the chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment paradigm, including the clinical significance of the December 2025 FDA approval of pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca) in relapsed/refractory CLL and its effect on sequencing decisions for this disease. Dr Lipsky is an assistant professor of medicine at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York, New York.
In the exclusive interview, Dr Lipsky expanded on the positioning of this agent within the evolving CLL treatment paradigm and patient characteristics that may inform its use in practice; key efficacy and safety findings from a pooled analysis of the phase 3 BRUIN CLL-321 (NCT04666038) and phase 1/2 BRUIN LOXO-BTK-18001 (NCT03740529) studies presented during the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting; and the evolving role of BTK inhibitors as a whole in CLL management.
In today’s episode, the discussion features Adam Fox, MD, an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, and Cynthia A. Schandl, MD, PhD, medical director of clinical laboratories and director of the Division of Clinical Pathology in the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, who examined the expanding role of biomarker testing and genomic profiling in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) across disease stages
In today’s episode, the discussion features Sikander Ailawadhi, MD, and Beth Faiman, CNP, PhD, who provided clinical perspectives on the ongoing development of subcutaneous isatuximab-irfc (Sarclisa) administration via an on-body injector for patients with multiple myeloma. Dr Ailawadhi is a professor of medicine, a consultant in the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine, and a consultant in the Department of Cancer Biology at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr Faiman is a nurse practitioner in the Department of Hematology/Oncology at Cleveland Clinic and a member of the Cancer Prevention, Control and Population Research Program at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, both in Cleveland, Ohio.
In this podcast, experts Drs. Hope Rugo, Alison Conlin, Marleen Kok and Heather McArthur discuss results of recent pivotal clinical trials and their impact on current and evolving treatment paradigms for patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
In today’s episode, our discussion features Tycel Phillips, MD. Dr Phillips is an associate professor in the Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in the Division of Lymphoma at City of Hope in Duarte, California.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Phillips discussed updated efficacy and safety data from the phase 2 EPCORE NHL-1 trial (NCT03625037) investigating epcoritamab-bysp (Epkinly) monotherapy in patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL). He noted that the data, which were presented at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting, showed that several patients remained in response beyond 4 years, and that no new major safety signals were reported. Overall, he highlighted that the trial findings continue to support the use of epcoritamab as a third-line, potentially curative option for patients with LBCL. He also spotlighted the promise of synergistic polatuzumab vedotin-piiq (Polivy)–based combinations in the management of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
In today’s episode, Neil Iyengar, MD, moderated an OncLive Insights discussion about adverse effect management when using breast cancer therapies targeting the PI3K, AKT, and mTOR pathways. Dr Iyengar is an associate professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology and co-director of Breast Medical Oncology in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine; as well as director of Survivorship Services at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He was joined by Heather Moore, CPP, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist practitioner at the Duke Cancer Center Breast Clinic in Durham, North Carolina; and Sarah Donahue, MPH, NP, a nurse practitioner at the University of California San Francisco Health.
In our exclusive discussion, the experts highlighted the importance of early and comprehensive testing (using both tissue and liquid biopsies) for genetic alterations to guide treatment decisions. They also noted strategies for managing diarrhea, including patient education on diet, proactive use of loperamide, and regular monitoring. They also explained that hyperglycemia management should hinge on prophylactic use of metformin or SGLT2 inhibitors, dietary restrictions, and frequent glucose monitoring. Their conversation on rash management included insights about prophylactic antihistamines, patient education on skin care, and involving dermatology for severe cases. Overall, the experts spotlighted the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and proactive patient education when treating patients with breast cancer.
In today’s episode, the discussion features Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO. Dr Bardia is a professor in the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, the director of Translational Research Integration, and a member of Signal Transduction and Therapeutics at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, California.
In the exclusive interview, Dr Bardia discussed the rationale and design of the phase 3 ELEGANT study (NCT06492616), which is evaluating elacestrant (Orserdu) compared with standard endocrine therapy in patients with estrogen receptor–positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer at high risk of disease recurrence.
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OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions.
In today’s episode, we welcomed John O. Mascarenhas, MD, a member of The Tisch Cancer Institute, a professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine, and director of the Center of Excellence for Blood Cancers and Myeloid Disorders at Mount Sinai in New York, New York.
In the exclusive interview, Dr Mascarenhas explored novel targeted therapeutic approaches being evaluated in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, including myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera. He outlined key reasons for investigating non–JAK inhibitor agents within this treatment paradigm; outlined data from a pair of phase 1 trials (NCT05936359; NCT06034002) evaluating the INCA033989 as monotherapy or in combination with ruxolitinib (Jakafi) in patients with CALR exon 9–mutated myelofibrosis; detailed another ongoing phase 1 study (NCT06313593) looking at INCB160058 in patients with MPNs; and explained how investigational targeted therapies could ultimately impact the MPN treatment paradigm.
In this podcast, experts Shazia Nakhoda, MD; Shruti Gupta, MD, MPH; and Anitha Varghese, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C, discuss prevention and treatment of acute kidney injury in patients receiving high-dose methotrexate.
From Discovery to Delivery: Charting Progress in Gynecologic Oncology, hosted by Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, brings expert insights into the most recent breakthroughs, evolving standards, and emerging therapies across gynecologic cancers. Dr Matulonis is chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Brock-Wilcon Family Chair at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
In this episode, Dr Matulonis sat down with guest Rebecca Porter, MD, PhD. Dr Porter is a physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Drs Matulonis and Porter discussed the evolving role of immunotherapy in gynecologic cancer management, focusing on recent clinical breakthroughs and future directions. They noted that although high-grade serous ovarian cancer has historically been refractory to immunotherapy, the phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 trial (NCT05116189) demonstrated an efficacy benefit with the addition of pembrolizumab to weekly paclitaxel for patients with platinum-resistant disease. In particular, improvements in overall survival were noted in the PD-L1–positive patient population. Dr Porter attributed this success to the metronomic weekly dosing of paclitaxel, which may increase neoantigen levels and favorably alter the tumor microenvironment (TME).
Moreover, the experts highlighted how immunotherapy has already become the standard of care for patients with mismatch repair–deficient advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. However, they explained that for the mismatch repair–proficient population, this benefit is less clear and appears most significant in patients with measurable disease or specific molecular subtypes. They added that although circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) assay results correlate with treatment outcomes, ctDNA is currently not an actionable biomarker for determining treatment duration or selection.
Lastly, Drs Matulonis and Porter reported that the field of gynecologic oncology is shifting toward combination therapies and novel platforms beyond standard checkpoint inhibitors. Treatment advances include bispecific and trispecific antibodies that engage multiple cell types or signals; as well as adoptive cellular therapies, such as CAR T-cell and CAR natural killer–cell therapies. Ultimately, the experts concluded that the goal of managing challenging-to-treat diseases like ovarian cancer is to use combinatorial approaches—incorporating vaccines, anti-angiogenic therapies, and chemotherapy—to overcome the immunosuppressive nature of the TME.
In this podcast, experts Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO; Nour Abuhadra, MD; Joshua Z. Drago, MD, MS; Ruth O’Regan, MD; Vered Stearns, MD, FASCO; Neil Vasan, MD, PhD; and Anna Weiss, MD, discuss the evolving treatment landscape across breast cancer subtypes and lines of care. Gamified case-based discussion will focus on integrating the latest practice-changing data into clinical practice to optimize care for patients with breast cancer.
In this podcast, experts William J. Gradishar, MD, FASCO, FACP; Stephanie L. Graff, MD, FACP, FASCO; and Cynthia X. Ma, MD, PhD; discuss current and emerging therapeutic options, including next-generation endocrine therapies, to target the estrogen receptor signaling pathway for the treatment of hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative (HR+/HER2–) metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
In this podcast, experts Charles M. Rudin, MD, PhD; Anne Chiang, MD, PhD, FASCO; and Jacob M. Sands, MD; discuss immune checkpoint inhibitor–based strategies in limited-stage (LS) and extensive-stage (ES) small cell lung cancer (SCLC), practical considerations for integrating novel agents such as tarlatamab and lurbinectedin, and the emerging role of antibody-drug conjugates in the treatment of ES-SCLC.
In this podcast, experts Shubham Pant, MD, MBBS; Alison Schram, MD; and Helena Yu, MD, discuss the role of RAS alterations in solid tumors, including gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and thoracic malignancies.
In today’s episode, the discussion features Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, who reviewed the clinical rationale for targeting BCL-2 in higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and outlined the phase 3 GLORA-4 trial (NCT06641414) evaluating lisaftoclax (APG-2575) plus azacitidine (Vidaza) in this population. Dr Garcia-Manero is the chair ad interim in the Department of Leukemia in the Division of Cancer Medicine, as well as leader of the MDS/AML Moon Shot Program, at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
In the exclusive interview, Dr Garcia-Manero contextualized lisaftoclax as a next-generation BCL-2 inhibitor being advanced as a hypomethylating agent (HMA) partner strategy intended to improve on outcomes historically achieved with azacitidine alone in higher-risk MDS. He emphasized that GLORA-4 is designed as a registrational, randomized trial to rigorously assess whether adding BCL-2 inhibition to standard HMAs can meaningfully deepen responses and translate into clinically relevant benefit. He also characterized the regimen’s tolerability profile in a population that often requires careful supportive care and dose management.
In this podcast, experts Erika P. Hamilton, MD; Giuseppe Curigliano, MD, PhD; VK Gadi, MD, PhD; Jason Aboudi Mouabbi, MD, discuss frontline, second-line, and antibody-drug conjugate therapies for the treatment of HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.
In this podcast, experts Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO, Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS, FASCO, Mark E. Robson, MD, FASCO, and Rebecca Shatsky, MD discuss data for CDK4-6 inhibitors, PARP inhibitors, and immune checkpoint inhibitors in the management of early-stage hormone receptor-positive, HER-2-negative breast cancer.
In this podcast, experts Scott T. Tagawa, MD, MS, FASCO, FACP; Himisha Beltran, MD; and Neeta Pandit-Taskar, MD, MBA, discuss the latest evidence on PSMA PET and RLT, including combination strategies, selection, sequencing, toxicity monitoring, and operations, with careful attention to access and equity.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rahul Banerjee, MD, FACP, about the ongoing investigation of CELMoDs for multiple myeloma. Dr Banerjee is an assistant professor in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, as well as an assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Washington in Seattle.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Banerjee discussed the potential of CELMoDs for multiple myeloma management, highlighting their superior efficacy and safety compared with traditional immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs) like lenalidomide (Revlimid) and pomalidomide (Pomalyst). He also noted strong preclinical and clinical data with CELMoDs, as well as their favorable safety profiles that include fewer immune and hematopoietic effects. Additionally, he explained that early data suggest that CELMoDs could replace traditional IMiDs, offering better long-term outcomes and fewer adverse effects.
In this podcast, experts Sara A. Hurvitz, MD, FACP, Michelle Melisko, MD, and Paolo Tarantino, MD, PhD, discuss approaches to maintenance and subsequent lines of therapy for patients with HER2+ advanced breast cancer, including those with CNS metastases.
In today’s episode, the discussion features Lorenzo Falchi, MD, a medical oncologist/hematologist and assistant attending physician in the Lymphoma Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York, who provided clinical and regulatory perspectives on the FDA approval of epcoritamab-bysp (Epkinly) in combination with rituximab (Rituxan) and lenalidomide (Revlimid) for relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma after at least 2 prior lines of therapy. The approval was supported by primary results from the randomized phase 3 EPCORE FL-1 trial (NCT05409066).
In this exclusive interview, Dr Falchi discussed why this approval is clinically meaningful—establishing a chemotherapy-free triplet that significantly improves outcomes over the long-standing rituximab/lenalidomide backbone in the second-line setting and beyond—and reviewed practical considerations that inform real-world uptake of the regimen, including outpatient administration feasibility and mitigation of bispecific antibody–associated toxicities, such as cytokine release syndrome. He also placed EPCORE FL-1 in the broader epcoritamab development program, referencing supportive experience with the phase 1/2 EPCORE NHL-2 trial (NCT04663347) and ongoing efforts to move bispecific antibody–based regimens earlier in the treatment paradigm through the phase 3 EPCORE FL-2 trial (NCT06191744).
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In today’s episode, the discussion features Surbhi Sidana, MD, an associate professor of medicine (blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy) and leader of the Myeloma CAR-T/Immunotherapy Program at Stanford University/Stanford Medicine, as well as a member of the Stanford Cancer Institute, who provided clinical and regulatory perspectives on the FDA approval of belantamab mafodotin-blmf (Blenrep) in combination with bortezomib (Velcade) and dexamethasone (BVd) for adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 2 prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent. The approval was supported by findings from the phase 3 DREAMM-7 trial (NCT04246047).
In today’s episode, the discussion features Jonathan R. Strosberg, MD, a professor and leader in the Neuroendocrine Tumor Division and the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Research Program at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, who reviewed the clinical implications of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) with 177Lu-edotreotide (ITM-11) for patients with metastatic gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), drawing on efficacy and safety findings from the phase 3 COMPETE trial (NCT03049189).
In this episode of Precision and Progress: Radiotherapy in Oncology, Hirsch Matani, MD, and Elizabeth Zhang-Velten, MD, co-hosted a discussion with Valentina Bonev, MD, DABS, FACS, FSSO, about the interplay between surgery and radiation in breast cancer care.
In today’s episode, the discussion features Joanna M. Rhodes, MD, MSCE, director of Lymphoma and systems head for Lymphoma at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health, alongside Krish Patel, MD, director of Lymphoma Research and executive chair of the Lymphoma Research Executive Committee at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute. Together, they discussed how the chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment paradigm continues to evolve with advances in targeted therapy.
In this exclusive interview, Drs Rhodes and Patel highlighted key disease- and patient-related factors that guide first-line treatment selection, considerations that influence sequencing decisions in later lines of therapy, and how hematologists determine the optimal timing to transition between treatments. They also discussed the clinical distinctions between covalent and noncovalent BTK inhibitors, the current role of pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca) in CLL management, and how its safety profile and emerging data may inform future use earlier in the treatment course. The conversation concluded with reflections on the CLL data presented at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting that were most relevant to clinical practice.
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In today’s episode, the discussion features Christof Vulsteke, MD, PhD, head of the Integrated Cancer Center Ghent in Belgium, who provided clinical and regulatory insight into the KEYNOTE-905 study (NCT03924895) and the November 2025 FDA approval of enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for patients with cisplatin-ineligible muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).
In this exclusive interview, Dr Vulsteke outlined the scientific rationale and study design of KEYNOTE-905, reviewed the key efficacy and safety findings observed with the enfortumab vedotin/pembrolizumab combination, and discussed how the safety profile of this combination aligns with prior experience in bladder cancer. He also contextualized the significance of this FDA approval in addressing a longstanding unmet need for cisplatin-ineligible patients and highlighted remaining gaps in care, including global access, patient selection, and future research directions aimed at improving outcomes in this challenging-to-treat population.
In today’s episode, we sat down with Julia Rotow, MD, and Gavitt Woodard, MD, to talk through recent updates to the perioperative non–small cell lung cancer treatment paradigm.
In today’s episode, we passed the mic to Kathryn S. Nevel, MD; and Michael Veronesi, MD, PhD, who led an OncLive Ask the Expert discussion on evolving imaging strategies in glioma.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Mouabbi, MD, about the role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing in early-stage breast cancer management. Dr Mouabbi is an assistant professor in the Department of Breast Medical Oncology in the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Mouabbi highlighted the ways that ctDNA has evolved from a research tool to a potential clinical decision-making aid in breast cancer, data suggesting that ctDNA negativity after neoadjuvant therapy can be more predictive of long-term outcomes than pathologic complete response, and the importance of offering ctDNA testing to patients and discussing the benefits of this emerging approach.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Pooja M. Phull, MD, a hematologist/oncologist at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, about emerging insights into the gut microbiome and its clinical relevance in multiple myeloma. Dr Phull discussed how microbial composition—particularly the presence of butyrate-producing bacteria—may influence therapeutic responsiveness, sustained minimal residual disease negativity, and long-term outcomes for patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Phull reviewed findings from a translational study that longitudinally profiled the fecal microbiome of patients with newly diagnosed myeloma, highlighting the significant post-transplant depletion of beneficial short-chain, fatty acid–producing organisms and its association with inferior progression-free survival. She also outlined supportive laboratory and in vivo data demonstrating the antitumor effects of butyrate and discussed how microbiome profiling may serve as both a predictive biomarker and a potential therapeutic target.
Additionally, Dr Phull explored how dietary patterns, lifestyle factors, and antibiotic stewardship may contribute to preserving gut microbial health, and she emphasized the growing need for prospective studies to clarify how these interventions could enhance treatment outcomes for patients with active myeloma and precursor conditions such as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance and smoldering myeloma.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA; and Jyoti Malhotra, MD, MPH, about the promise of IB6 as a therapeutic target in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) management. Dr Kim is physician-in-chief of City of Hope Orange County, vice physician-in-chief of the City of Hope National Medical Center, and a professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope in Irvine, California. Dr Malhotra is interim division chief of Thoracic Medical Oncology, an associate professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, and the director of Thoracic Medical Oncology at City of Hope.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Kim and Malhotra discussed factors that make IB6 unique compared with other NSCLC biomarkers, the prevalence of IB6 expression among patients with lung cancer, and the rationale for investigating sigvotatug vedotin (formerly SGN-B6A) vs docetaxel in patients with previously treated NSCLC in the phase 3 Be6A Lung-01 trial (NCT06012435).
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to highlight chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) updates from the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting. Drs Armstrong and Tawagi noted that CLL is typically diagnosed in asymptomatic, elderly individuals presenting with lymphocytosis. A definitive diagnosis is established by confirming the clonality of circulating B lymphocytes via immunoglobulin light chain restriction on flow cytometry, they explained. Treatment initiation is reserved for active disease, which is indicated by B symptoms, progressive cytopenias, threatened organ function, or bulky disease such as splenomegaly, they said.
They continued by reporting several prognostic features that denote poor outcomes. Current standard frontline regimens use covalent BTK inhibitors or time-limited targeted regimens that include venetoclax (Venclexta), often combined with an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, according to the experts. They added that TKI-based therapy is preferred for patients with high-risk features.
The phase 3 BRUIN CLL-313 trial (NCT05023980) investigated pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca), a highly selective noncovalent BTK inhibitor, compared with bendamustine and rituximab (BR) in patients with treatment-naive CLL. The trial showed a significant improvement in progression-free survival with pirtobrutinib vs BR. Pirtobrutinib was also associated with a favorable safety profile, with modest rates of class-associated toxicities, including all-grade bleeding, arthralgia, and atrial fibrillation.
Although pirtobrutinib showed superior efficacy in BRUIN CLL-313, the clinical interpretation of these data is complicated because BR is an outdated control arm compared with contemporary frontline standards, Armstrong and Tawagi emphasized. Furthermore, the requirement for indefinite therapy with BTK inhibitors is a sequencing challenge, particularly as pirtobrutinib is currently approved in the post-covalent BTK inhibitor setting, they continued. However, its favorable toxicity profile suggests potential utility in elderly patients with pre-existing cardiovascular comorbidities, they noted. Future studies are focused on comparing pirtobrutinib vs time-limited venetoclax and evaluating various triplet regimens, they concluded.
From Discovery to Delivery: Charting Progress in Gynecologic Oncology, hosted by Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, brings expert insights into the most recent breakthroughs, evolving standards, and emerging therapies across gynecologic cancers. Dr Matulonis is chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Brock-Wilcon Family Chair at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
In this episode, Dr Matulonis sat down with guest Panagiotis (Panos) A. Konstantinopoulos, MD, PhD, to discuss the different subtypes of endometrial cancer and treatment developments for this disease. Dr Konstantinopoulos is the director of Translational Research in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, the director of the Mellen and Eisenson Family Center for BRCA and Related Genes, and the Velma Eisenson Chair for Clinical and Translational Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; as well as a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Drs Matulonis and Konstantinopoulos explained that patients with mismatch repair–deficient (dMMR) tumors substantially benefit from a decreased risk of progression or death when immunotherapy is added to standard therapy. They noted that immunotherapy appears important for the management of dMMR tumors, even those in earlier stages or in patients who have no measurable disease remaining after surgery.
For MMR-proficient (pMMR) tumors, Drs Matulonis and Konstantinopoulos highlighted that PD-1 blockade combined with chemotherapy improves survival vs chemotherapy alone, but that this benefit is not as substantial as that seen in dMMR disease. Crucially, they reported that if a pMMR tumor has no measurable disease after surgery, adding immune checkpoint blockade does not appear beneficial. They stated that tailored treatment approaches are key for managing pMMR disease subtypes. They added that hormonal therapy may be used upfront for slow-growing, estrogen receptor–positive metastatic disease.
They continued by saying that DNA damage and replication stress are critical targets, particularly in p53-mutated tumors, like uterine serous cancers. Furthermore, they stressed that although the antibody-drug conjugate fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu) is highly effective in HER2-positive tumors, treatment with this agent requires monitoring for toxicities, including interstitial lung disease and decreased ejection fraction.
In this episode, Gregory J. Tiesi, MD, FACS, FSSO, hosted a discussion about the use of hepatic artery infusion (HAI) in colon cancer and liver cancer management. Dr Tiesi is the medical director of Hepatobiliary Surgery at the Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. He was joined by:
- Anthony Scholer, MD, FACS, FSSO, a surgical oncologist specializing in hepatobiliary surgery, at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group and Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey
- Benjamin Jon Golas, MD, FACS, regional chief of Surgical Oncology for Hackensack Meridian Health’s Central Region, surgical director of Oncology Services at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, vice chair of Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center Cancer Surgery, and an associate professor of surgery at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in Nutley, New Jersey
- Eric Pletcher, MD, a surgeon specializing in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center in Edison
Drs Tiesi, Scholer, Golas, and Pletcher explained that HAI is a longstanding regional therapy used for treating primary and metastatic tumors to the liver, notably unresectable colorectal liver metastases and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The physiologic mechanism of this treatment leverages the dual blood supply of the liver, capitalizing on the fact that these malignancies primarily derive their perfusion from the hepatic artery, the experts noted. They emphasized that by delivering chemotherapeutic agents, such as floxuridine, directly via the gastroduodenal artery, HAI concentrates drug exposure at the tumor site, maximizing antitumor effect and minimizing extrahepatic toxicity.
They explained that patient selection requires fitness for surgery and good liver function, excluding those with cirrhosis or portal hypertension. They also noted that the procedure involves implanting a subcutaneous pump, followed by rigorous intraoperative and postoperative nuclear medicine studies to confirm the absence of extrahepatic perfusion. Evidence supports that HAI combined with systemic therapy achieves higher intrahepatic objective responses, improves local disease control, and enhances conversion to resectability, correlating with improved long-term survival, the experts reported. However, potential complications include pump pocket infections, biliary sclerosis, and gastric ulcers, they added. The experts concluded by highlighting that establishing an HAI program necessitates a robust, multidisciplinary approach involving surgical oncology, medical oncology, and interventional radiology.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Shu, MD, about the use of tepotinib (Tepmetko) in patients with non–small cell lung cancer harboring MET exon 14 skipping mutations. Dr Shu is the Price Family Associate Professor of Medicine and the clinical director of the Thoracic Medical Oncology Service at the Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Shu discussed updated data from the phase 2 VISION trial (NCT02864992) that investigated tepotinib in this population, the notable efficacy of this agent in treatment-naive patients, and considerations for managing and mitigating the adverse effects associated with this therapy.
In this episode, Gregory J. Tiesi, MD, FACS, FSSO, hosted a discussion about innovations in regional cancer therapies. Dr Tiesi is the medical director of Hepatobiliary Surgery at the Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey. He was joined by:
- Anthony Scholer, MD, FACS, FSSO, a surgical oncologist specializing in hepatobiliary surgery, at Hackensack Meridian Medical Group and Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey
- Benjamin Jon Golas, MD, FACS, regional chief of Surgical Oncology for Hackensack Meridian Health’s Central Region, surgical director of Oncology Services at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, vice chair of Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center Cancer Surgery, and an associate professor of surgery at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in Nutley, New Jersey
- Eric Pletcher, MD, a surgeon specializing in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center in Edison
Drs Tiesi, Scholer, Golas, and Pletcher chatted about the use of pressurized intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy (PIPAC), a minimally invasive regional cancer therapy designed for patients with peritoneal metastases or primary peritoneal cancers. The experts explained that this laparoscopic approach overcomes several limitations of traditional systemic treatments by delivering aerosolized chemotherapy in fine droplets under high pressure into the peritoneal cavity. This process ensures uniform drug distribution and enhanced tissue penetration, allowing for efficacy with lower systemic drug concentrations, they noted.
PIPAC candidates typically present with unresectable or recurrent disease, or symptomatic malignant ascites, and should have an ECOG performance status between 0 and 2, they elaborated. The procedure, which is repeatable every 4 to 6 weeks, includes diagnostic laparoscopy, quantification of the peritoneal carcinomatosis index, and serial biopsies to assess treatment response. They emphasized that PIPAC has a favorable safety profile, with low 30-day mortality rates and minimal grade 3/4 adverse effects reported in clinical trials. Additionally, they stated that clinical data indicate high pathologic response rates and the potential for disease downstaging, enabling some patients who were initially deemed unresectable to become eligible for subsequent cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Of note, the experts reported that PIPAC is designed to be integrated seamlessly with concurrent systemic therapy.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Rutherford, MD, about the evolving role of minimal residual disease (MRD) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing for lymphoma treatment decision-making. Dr Rutherford is an associate professor of clinical medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Rutherford discussed the usefulness of ctDNA for guiding patient treatment, clinical trials that are ongoing to determine the best use of this type of assay, how personalized ctDNA testing offers the potential for disease surveillance and effective intervention, key hurdles in the way of widespread implementation of ctDNA testing in clinical practice, and how integration with next-generation sequencing is expected to further tailor treatment strategies.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Shubham Pant, MD, MBBS, about the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Dr Pant is a professor in the Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology of the Division of Cancer Medicine, director of Clinical Research, and a professor in the Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Pant discussed factors that drive frontline chemotherapy selection for metastatic pancreatic cancer, the role of NALIRIFOX (irinotecan liposome [Onivyde], oxaliplatin, 5-fluorouracil, and leucovorin) in this treatment setting, and how the first-line treatment paradigm may evolve and expand going forward.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jacob Sands, MD, and Shailee Shah, MD, about considerations for diagnosing and managing Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), particularly in the context of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Dr Sands is associate chief of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology and the Oncology Medical Director of the International Patient Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr Shah is a clinical assistant professor of neurology (MS/neuroimmunology) at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Sands and Shah discussed LEMS symptom identification, the importance of paraneoplastic panels for assessing neurologic dysfunction in patients with SCLC, the need for specific autoantibody testing, and what guidelines currently note as best practices for the diagnosis of this disease.
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In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joshua Richter, MD, about the rationale and implications for the phase 1 CAMMA 1 study (NCT04910568), which is investigating the bispecific antibody cevostamab (RG6160; BFCR4350A) in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Dr Richter is an associate professor of medicine at The Tisch Cancer Institute and director of Multiple Myeloma at the Blavatnik Family Chelsea Medical Center at Mount Sinai in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Richter discussed the rationale for targeting FcRH5 in the development of therapies for multiple myeloma, the evaluation of cevostamab-based combination strategies in patients with relapsed/refractory disease, and what the future may hold in this research arena.
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In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Cassie Kline, MD, MAS, about updated efficacy data from the phase 2 FIREFLY-1 study (NCT04775485) of tovorafenib (Ojemda) in patients with relapsed/refractory pediatric low-grade glioma (pLGG) that were presented at the 2025 Society of Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting. Dr Kline is an attending physician and director of Clinical Research in the Department of Neuro-Oncology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Kline discussed longer-term efficacy and safety data from the trial, noting the sustained response rates, continued tumor shrinkage, and rates of patients who remained treatment free after approximately 36 months of follow-up.
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In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Spratt, MD, chair and professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and a member of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr Spratt discussed key updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines for prostate cancer, including how advances in molecular imaging, evolving systemic therapy options, and the integration of next-generation androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) are reshaping treatment recommendations across localized, recurrent, and advanced disease settings.
In today’s episode,filmed live at the 43rd Annual CFS Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium, lung cancer expert Benjamin P. Levy, MD, hosted a cross-specialty discussion with breast cancer experts Kamel Abou Hussein, MD, and Victoria Rizk, MD, about the rapidly evolving therapeutic landscape in breast cancer. Dr Levy is the clinical director of medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an associate professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr Abou Hussein is co-director of the Janet Knowles Breast Cancer, director of Breast Medical Oncology, and director of Breast Cancer Clinical Trials at Cooper University Health Care; as well as an assistant professor of medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey. Dr Rizk is a medical oncologist at Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute in Florida.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Marc S. Raab, MD, about the post-induction outcomes and updated minimal residual disease (MRD) analyses from the phase 2 MajesTEC-5 study (NCT05695508), which is evaluating teclistamab-cqyv (Tecvayli)–based induction regimens in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Dr Raab is a professor of medicine at Heidelberg University in Germany.
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In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Harry P. Erba, MD, PhD, about the FDA approval of ziftomenib (Komzifti) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a susceptible NPM1 mutation who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options. Dr Erba is a professor of medicine in the Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy in the Department of Medicine at the Duke University School of Medicine, as well as director of the Leukemia Program and director of Phase I Development in Hematologic Malignancies. He is also a member of the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, North Carolina.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Erba discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy and safety findings from the pivotal phase 1/2 KOMET-001 trial (NCT04067336), and the role ziftomenib may play throughout the evolution of the AML treatment paradigm.
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In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Justin Taylor, MD, an associate professor in the Division of Hematology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, about the growing role of artificial intelligence in cancer information–seeking and what this means for clinicians caring for patients with hematologic malignancies. Dr Taylor’s recent work explores how patients are increasingly turning to AI tools to better understand their diagnoses and treatments, and why oncologists must be aware of the accuracy, limitations, and clinical implications of these technologies.
Closing the Gap: Understanding Gender Disparities in Bladder Cancer Care, hosted by Martha K. Terris, MD, FACS, is a limited series spotlighting unique considerations for bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment among women. Dr Terris is department chair and a professor in the Department of Urology, the Witherington Distinguished Chair in Urology, and co-director of the Cancer Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.
In the final part of this 3-part series, Dr Terris discussed how the early diagnosis of bladder cancer presents a significant challenge, particularly in female patients, who are frequently diagnosed at a later stage of the disease and subsequently respond less favorably to treatment modalities. A crucial component of early detection is the rigorous evaluation of hematuria, she emphasized. Microhematuria is defined strictly by microscopy. Reliance solely on a dipstick test is insufficient; any positive dipstick result necessitates a microscopic examination, she explained. Furthermore, patients currently receiving anticoagulation therapy do not bypass the standard workup, she noted. If hematuria is identified alongside a urinary tract infection or gynecological issue, the urine should be rechecked once the co-existing problem has cleared, she advised.
Risk assessment must consider both common and less-recognized factors, particularly in women, according to Terris. Standard risks include exposure to cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide, Lynch syndrome, chronic indwelling Foley catheters, benzene/aromatic amine exposure, and smoking, she added. However, uro-oncologists must actively assess female patients for occupational exposures not traditionally associated with bladder cancer, she said.
Patients presenting with microhematuria should be stratified into low-, intermediate-, or high-risk groups, Terris continued. The gold standard evaluation for high-risk patients is a cystoscopy and CT urogram, she reported. The CT urogram involves cross-sectional imaging of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast, incorporating delayed images to optimally visualize the renal pelvis and ureters for potential filling defects, she noted. If patients cannot tolerate contrast, an MR urogram is the primary alternative, she stated. If neither CT nor MR urogram can be performed, the default workup is non-contrast CT combined with cystoscopy and retrograde pyelograms, although this requires general anesthesia, she explained. Given that women are often diagnosed with bladder cancer late and face poor outcomes with advanced disease, maintaining a heightened awareness and low threshold for investigation is critical, Terris concluded.
In today’s episode, filmed live at the 43rd Annual Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium, lung cancer expert Benjamin P. Levy, MD, hosted an in-depth discussion with Jonathan W. Lee, MD, MSc, on the evolving therapeutic landscape for EGFR-mutant and HER2-positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Levy is the clinical director of medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an associate professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr Lee is the chief oncology/hematology fellow at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, New York.
In today’s episode, filmed live at the 43rd Annual Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium, lung cancer expert Benjamin P. Levy, MD, hosted a cross-specialty discussion with genitourinary (GU) cancer expert Scott T. Tagawa, MD, MS, FACP, FASCO, about the rapidly evolving treatment paradigms for prostate and kidney cancer. Dr Levy is the clinical director of medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an associate professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr Tagawa is a professor of medicine and urology at Weill Cornell Medicine, as well as an attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, New York.
Their conversation began with a focus on prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)–positive prostate cancer. Dr Tagawa explained that PSMA is a cell surface protein, and that PSMA imaging agents are commonly used to assess biochemical recurrence and perform initial disease staging. He noted that therapy-related adverse effects are often site-specific, including dry mouth/change in taste, and myelosuppression from the radiation payload. For monitoring long-term safety, Dr Tagawa emphasized that renal function must be tracked. Beyond PSMA, other prostate cancer targets include TROP-2, B7-H3, and markers specific to aggressive or neuroendocrine variants, such as DLL3, he reported.
In advanced GU cancers, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing is increasingly important, Dr Tagawa highlighted. In prostate cancer, ctDNA testing is used to assess homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) status and BRCA expression, he said, explaining that evidence for the use of ctDNA testing in GU cancers stems from findings with this type of assay to evaluate minimal residual disease levels in urothelial cancer. He noted that studies show that if patients with urothelial cancer become ctDNA positive within the first year of receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy, they benefit from treatment with atezolizumab (Tecentriq). Similarly, he stated that patients with previously untreated HRD-positive metastatic prostate cancer also see a progression-free survival benefit when a PARP inhibitor is added to an androgen deprivation therapy/androgen receptor pathway inhibitor backbone.
Shifting the conversation to the management of frontline advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the experts reviewed standard approaches, which involve an immune-oncology (IO) agent plus either a CTLA-4 inhibitor or a VEGF TKI. Tagawa noted that IO/VEGF TKI combinations may be preferred for symptomatic patients needing a rapid response, whereas IO/IO combinations may offer greater potential for treatment cessation. He brought up a key distinction in RCC, which is that re-instituting PD-1/PD-L1 inhibition upon progression in the metastatic setting has generally shown no benefit.
Dr Levy brought a broad scope to the GU cancer discussion through his lung cancer expertise, introducing parallels between the treatment paradigms. The interview provided an opportunity to show the importance of creating connections across oncology specialties to bring nuanced perspectives to future advances in clinical research and patient care.
From Discovery to Delivery: Charting Progress in Gynecologic Oncology, hosted by Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, brings expert insights into the most recent breakthroughs, evolving standards, and emerging therapies across gynecologic cancers. Dr Matulonis is chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Brock-Wilcon Family Chair at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
In this inaugural episode, Dr Matulonis welcomed guest Taymaa May, MD, MSc, to discuss advances in gynecologic cancer surgery. Dr May is the director of Ovarian Cancer Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, as well as an associate professor at Harvard Medical School.
One of the biggest transformative changes in the field has been the introduction of minimally invasive surgery using laparoscopic and robotic platforms, Dr May emphasized. This allows for precise cancer staging surgery and faster patient recovery without compromising cancer outcomes, she noted. Complementing this has been the innovation of sentinel lymph node mapping, which uses technology, such as an infrared dye, to precisely identify and remove only the necessary lymph nodes. This offers equal staging precision and reduces patient morbidity with lower extremity lymphedema, a common adverse effect associated with older, extensive lymph node dissections, according to Dr May.
The experts stressed the importance of consulting a gynecologic oncology surgeon, as national studies indicate that patients assessed and operated on by these specialists achieve the most optimal clinical outcomes. For advanced ovarian cancer, which often requires complex multivisceral resection to achieve optimal tumor removal, Dr May explained that surgical innovations are used to enhance recovery. For example, she noted that fluorescence angiography assesses blood flow in fresh bowel sutures intraoperatively, which helps ensure proper healing and minimizes complications.
In cervical cancer, Dr May said that radical trachelectomy offers a safe, fertility-preserving option for young patients with suitable tumors. Furthermore, when determining treatment for patients with advanced ovarian cancer, she emphasized that personalization is key. Ultimately, Drs Matulonis and May reported that integrating surgical innovation into gynecologic cancer treatment protocols ensures optimal recovery, which is critical for patients to start subsequent treatments, like chemotherapy, on time.
Closing the Gap: Understanding Gender Disparities in Bladder Cancer Care, hosted by Martha K. Terris, MD, FACS, is a limited series spotlighting unique considerations for bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment among women. Dr Terris is department chair and a professor in the Department of Urology, the Witherington Distinguished Chair in Urology, and co-director of the Cancer Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.
In part 2 of this 3-part series, Dr Terris discussed the disparities in treatment and outcomes for women with bladder cancer. Although bladder cancer is less common in females than in males, female patients tend to have significantly worse outcomes, Terris explained. Delayed diagnosis is a contributing factor, but the exact reasons for the poorer prognosis are not fully understood, she emphasized.
Treatment difficulties begin surgically, according to Terris. From a surgical perspective, she noted that, performing a cystectomy on a woman is more challenging due to factors like pelvic varicosities and differing fat distribution, which complicate stoma creation.
In terms of medical treatment, Terris also explained that women exhibit worse tolerability and higher rates of discontinuation of immunotherapy, and that they often experience poor efficacy outcomes regardless of whether they complete the course of treatment. These differences between men and women may be linked to factors such as hormonal influences or antibody introduction during pregnancy. Conversely, classic cisplatin-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical cystectomy have been shown to have similar overall survival and disease-free survival in eligible female and male patients.
Biologically, Terris also reported that tumors in women may exhibit more effective immune escape mechanisms, possibly connected to differences in the bladder microbiome. The presence of bacteria in bladder tumors has been found to be enriched in patients who did not respond to neoadjuvant chemotherapy, which is relevant as women are more prone to bladder colonization, she added. Overall, Terris emphasized that oncologists must be aggressive in treating women with bladder cancer, despite surgical complexities, and highlighted that early detection is key.
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to review exciting updates from the 2025 ESMO Congress about bladder cancer management that have the potential to change guidelines. In non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), 2 trials added immunotherapy to BCG. The phase 3 POTOMAC trial (NCT03528694) combining durvalumab (Imfinzi) with BCG for high-risk, BCG-naive NMIBC was positive, demonstrating improved disease-free survival with the combination. This regimen might become a new standard of care and could reduce the need for early radical cystectomy, the experts highlighted.
For muscle-invasive bladder cancer, the phase 3 KEYNOTE-905 study (NCT03924895) combined perioperative enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for cisplatin-ineligible patients. This positive trial demonstrated strong event-free survival and overall survival (OS) with the combination. Furthermore, the phase 3 IMvigor011 trial (NCT04660344) provided data on a risk-adapted approach using adjuvant atezolizumab (Tecentriq) for post-cystectomy patients with circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)–positive disease. For these patients, atezolizumab generated benefits in disease-free survival and OS, supporting the future use of ctDNA for personalized therapy.
Updates in metastatic bladder cancer emphasized the importance of testing for FGFR alterations and HER2 expression in the second-line setting, Armstrong and Tawagi explained. The phase 1 FORAGER-1 study (NCT05614739) showed the efficacy of an oral FGFR3 inhibitor in heavily pretreated patients and showed lower rates of hypophosphatemia with the agent compared with erdafitinib (Balversa). Overall, the conference yielded many new and exciting data points for the treatment of patients with bladder cancer.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS, FASCO, about the evolving treatment paradigm for hormone receptor (HR)–positive breast cancer post-CDK4/6 inhibition, as well as the need for more advanced therapies to improve patient outcomes in this setting. Dr Kalinsky is a professor and director in the Division of Medical Oncology of the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine, as well as the director of the Glenn Family Breast Center and the Louisa and Rand Glenn Family Chair in Breast Cancer Research at Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta, Georgia.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Kalinsky discussed combination therapies that have shown promise for the management of HR-positive breast cancer following endocrine therapy, factors influencing treatment selection for patients who have received prior CDK4/6 inhibition, best practices for genomic testing in this population, and breast cancer research highlights from the 2025 ESMO Congress.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Liu, MD, about the potential role for zidesamtinib (NVL-520) for the treatment of patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring ROS1 rearrangements. Dr Liu is an associate professor of medicine at Georgetown University, as well as the director of Thoracic Oncology and head of Developmental Therapeutics at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Liu discussed the current standards and challenges for treating patients with ROS1-positive disease, the unique mechanism of action of zidesamtinib, and how positive findings from the phase 1/2 ARROS-1 trial (NCT05118789) may help position this agent in the ROS1-positive NSCLC treatment paradigm.
Dr Mian discussed why frailty should be understood as a dynamic, evolving clinical state rather than a fixed baseline characteristic
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sikander Ailawadhi, MD, and Beth Faiman, PhD, MS, APN-BC, BMTCN, AOCN, FAAN, FAPO, about the potential clinical implications of the phase 3 IRAKLIA (NCT05405166) and phase 2 IZALCO (NCT05704049) studies, which investigated the use of isatuximab-irfc (Sarclisa) administered via an on-body delivery system in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Ailawadhi is a consultant in the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine, a consultant in the Department of Cancer Biology, and a professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Faiman is a nurse practitioner in the Multiple Myeloma Program at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
In our exclusive interview, Ailawadhi and Faiman discussed the rationale for efforts to bring isatuximab on-body injectors into the clinic, key patient-reported outcome findings from these studies, and how these findings may one day influence therapy administration across the broader multiple myeloma treatment paradigm.
Closing the Gap: Understanding Gender Disparities in Bladder Cancer Care, hosted by Martha K. Terris, MD, FACS, is a limited series spotlighting unique considerations for bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment among women. Dr Terris is department chair and a professor in the Department of Urology, the Witherington Distinguished Chair in Urology, and co-director of the Cancer Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.
In part 1 of this 3-part series, Dr Terris discussed the prevalence of bladder cancer in women, as well as reasons for diagnostic disparities that contribute to poor treatment outcomes. She noted that this disease is often diagnosed at later stages in women than in men, often resulting in diagnoses of more advanced disease and translating to poorer outcomes. She added that although female patients represent a minority of those with urothelial carcinoma, retrospective data indicate that women tend to be diagnosed at later stages and consequently experience worse survival rates, regardless of the disease stage.
Dr Terris identified several theories explaining why this diagnosis delay occurs. One possible reason is patient-related: women may be less likely than men to consult a physician when they notice blood in their urine because they may be conditioned to dismiss blood if they experience menstrual bleeding. However, physician behavior and bias also contribute to diagnostic disparities, Terris said. Women with suspected hematuria typically receive fewer imaging tests, she continued. Additionally, physicians may be biased, attributing hematuria to uterine bleeding, menstruation, or other benign causes.
Overall, Terris emphasized that early detection is key. If there is any suspicion of a malignancy, patients should be referred directly to a urologist, she stated. Urologists should be willing to work up cases that might ultimately be recurrent urinary tract infections or radiation cystitis to avoid undiagnosed cases of bladder cancer in women, she concluded.
At the 2025 ESMO Congress, leading oncologists reflected on data expected to redefine practice across breast, genitourinary, and gynecologic malignancies.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Neal Shore, MD, FACS, about the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in prostate cancer management. Dr Shore is medical director of the Carolina Urologic Research Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Shore discussed guidelines for incorporating ADT into prostate cancer clinical practice, toxicities and quality-of-life complications associated with this class of agents that health care providers should be aware of and try to mitigate, and the importance of shared decision-making between members of the multidisciplinary team, as well as patients.
In this episode, Ziad Hanhan, MD, hosted a discussion about lung cancer diagnosis, surgical management, and evolving treatment paradigms. Dr Hanhan is a thoracic surgeon at Hackensack Meridian Health, chairman of Surgery at Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, and chief of Thoracic Surgery at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, New Jersey. He was joined by:
- Thomas Bauer, MD, the chair of surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township, New Jersey, and Hackensack Meridian Health School of Medicine
- Rachel NeMoyer, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Hackensack Meridian Health
Drs Hanhan, Bauer, and NeMoyer discussed current standards and future directions in thoracic oncology, emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration and technological innovation. The conversation opened with an overview of lung cancer epidemiology, and the experts noted that this disease remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in both men and women. They explained that approximately 90% of lung cancer cases are attributable to tobacco use, making cessation a key preventive measure. They also emphasized that early detection through low-dose CT screening improves outcomes when the disease is identified at an early stage. However, despite these advances, they stated that most lung cancer cases in the United States continue to be diagnosed at stage III or IV, underscoring the need for improved screening adherence.
They expanded on current lung cancer screening guidelines and noted that lung cancer often presents with nonspecific symptoms, such as chronic cough or hemoptysis, and that many cases are discovered incidentally on imaging. The surgeons also discussed diagnostic strategies for pulmonary nodules and emphasized a patient-tailored approach that balances diagnostic yield with procedural risk. They also acknowledged that emerging modalities, such as liquid biopsy and breath-based DNA detection, are promising but still investigational.
They underscored that frailty assessment remains integral to surgical candidacy determination, with both clinical evaluation and pulmonary function testing guiding decision-making. The team also highlighted the role of multidisciplinary tumor boards in integrating surgical, medical, and radiation oncology perspectives. For early-stage disease, surgery remains the standard, whereas patients with stage III disease typically receive neoadjuvant therapy incorporating immuno-oncology agents. The group also discussed expanding surgical indications in select stage IV cases, reflecting improved survival associated with immunotherapy.
Dr Mehta discussed practice-changing urothelial carcinoma data that have been presented throughout 2024 and 2025, the clinical utility of enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab for select patients with advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, and differing treatment approaches for patients with lymph node–only vs distant metastases.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Armeen Mahvash, MD, about the FDA approval of SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres for the treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr Mahvash is a professor in the Department of Interventional Radiology in the Division of Diagnostic Imaging at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, as well as an assistant professor in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Mahvash discussed the significance of this approval, key clinical findings that led to the approval, and how multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for implementing radioembolization in practice.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Vishal A. Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS, about the FDA approval of adjuvant cemiplimab-rwlc (Libtayo) for the treatment of patients with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). Dr Patel is an associate professor of dermatology at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, as well as the director of the Cutaneous Oncology Program at the GW Cancer Center in Washington, DC.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Patel discussed the clinical relevance of this approval, key details about the pivotal phase 3 C-POST trial (NCT03969004), and the safety profile of cemiplimab in patients with CSCC.
In this podcast, experts Tina Cascone, MD, PhD; Christina Baik, MD, MPH; and David Planchard, MD, PhD discuss data-driven treatment for EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Eunice Wang, MD, about the secondary AML treatment paradigm. Dr Wang is a professor of oncology, leader of the Leukemia Clinical Disease Team, chief of leukemia in the Department of Medicine, and an assistant member of the Tumor Immunology Program in the Department of Immunology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York; as well as an associate professor in the Department of Medicine and an academic scholar at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Wang discussed the prevalence of secondary AML, and explained that this population lacks standard therapies, often relying on allogeneic stem cell transplantation. She noted that CPX-351, a liposomal formulation of cytarabine and daunorubicin, has generated improved outcomes compared with 7+3 chemotherapy in this population. She also highlighted future research, which includes targeted therapies and less intensive regimens.
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to feature a comprehensive review of the current management of metastatic breast cancer, emphasizing evidence-based treatment strategies across molecular subtypes, toxicity management, and patient-centered care. Drs Armstrong and Tawagi discussed that the primary goals of metastatic breast cancer therapy include prolonging survival, controlling symptoms, minimizing toxicity, improving quality of life, and incorporating patients’ goals and preferences into care decisions. Their discussion also highlighted the importance of recognizing when transitioning to best supportive care is most appropriate.
For estrogen receptor–positive metastatic breast cancer, they noted that first-line therapy includes an aromatase inhibitor or fulvestrant (Faslodex) combined with a CDK4/6 inhibitor, with ovarian function suppression for premenopausal patients. PARP inhibitors are recommended for patients with BRCA1/2-positive disease. In visceral crisis, chemotherapy remains the category 1 recommendation. Second-line treatment options include therapies guided by repeat molecular testing. fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) is approved for patients with HER2-low disease. For HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, first-line treatment consists of a taxane plus pertuzumab (Perjeta) and trastuzumab (Herceptin), followed by T-DXd in the second-line setting. For triple-negative metastatic breast cancer, therapy depends on PD-L1 status.
The episode concluded by underscoring the role of bone-protective agents such as zoledronic acid, pamidronate, or denosumab (with dental clearance to prevent osteonecrosis). Key takeaways emphasize tailoring therapy to molecular subtype, recognizing drug-specific toxicities, and prioritizing patient-centered decision-making in the management of metastatic breast cancer.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with J. Thaddeus Beck, MD, FACP, about the FDA approval of pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph (subcutaneous pembrolizumab; Keytruda Qlex) for subcutaneous injection in adult and pediatric patients at least 12 years of age with solid tumors for which the intravenous formulation of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) is indicated.
Cancer, Character, and Calling: The Oncologist's Journey, hosted by Girindra Raval, MD, is a podcast highlighting how top oncologists have navigated the field over the course of their careers, the passion that drove them to enter the oncology space, and the ongoing work that will continue to transform cancer care. Each episode, Raval will sit down with a top oncologist to dive into their background, highlight their career achievements, discuss key issues still being addressed in their field, and explore their interests outside of the clinic and lab.
In this episode, Raval welcomed Anand Jillella, MD, who is the J. Harold Harrison, MD Distinguished University Chair in Medicine, a
professor of medicine & pediatrics, and chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. He is also associte director of Clinical Affairs and director of the Georgia Cancer Center Clinic, Ambulatory Services, and Network and Outreach.
Their conversation focused on discussed Jillella's career journey, starting from his oncology internship in 1989 to establishing a bone marrow transplant program. Jillella noted the initial successes of the program that led to its exponential growth over the years. He also emphasized the importance of community outreach and collaboration with referring practices, explaining the early work that he and colleagues did to maintain working relationships with other practices and get the program on the map. Furthermore, Jillella highlighted the historical development of the treatment algorithm for patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia, emphasizing that proper physician training and research significantly reduced mortality rates in this disease over the years. Raval and Jillella concluded by addressed the evolving landscape of oncology, the growing effects of AI tools on medical practice patterns, and the need for academic institutions to stay on the cutting edge of new treatments and technologies to advance the field and ultimately improve patient care.
In today’s episode, leading experts across oncology specialties previewed the key studies and data they are most anticipating ahead of the 2025 ESMO Congress.
Dana M. Chase, MD, a professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at UCLA, discussed her excitement to see findings from a phase 1 trial (NCT05403554) investigating NI-1801 in patients with heavily pretreated, mesothelin-expressing platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer.
Premal H. Thaker, MD, MS, the David G. and Lynn Mutch Distinguished Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Research at Siteman Cancer Center in Saint Louis, Missouri, discussed the anticipation for findings from a multi-omic analysis of the phase 3 AtTEnd/ENGOT-EN7 trial (NCT03603184) of atezolizumab in patients with endometrial cancer and data demonstrating that the WES-derived Aneuploidy Score may identify patients with mismatch repair–deficient endometrial cancer who derive reduced benefit from immunotherapy.
Zev Wainberg, MD, the Estelle, Abe, and Marjorie Sanders Chair in Cancer Research at UCLA, shared his anticipation for new data in gastrointestinal oncology, particularly the overall survival results from the phase 3 MATTERHORN trial (NCT04592913) of durvalumab plus fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel in patients with resectable gastric and gastroesophageal cancer, which are expected to provide pivotal updates following previously reported event-free survival outcomes.
Sagus Sampath, MD, an associate clinical professor and medical director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at City of Hope in Duarte, California, highlighted the phase 2 NorthStar trial (NCT03410043) evaluating osimertinib (Tagrisso) with or without local consolidative therapy in patients with metastatic EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joseph Jacob, MD, MCR, about the FDA approval of the gemcitabine intravesical system (formerly TAR-200; Inlexzo) for the treatment of patients with BCG-unresponsive non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Dr Jacob is an associate professor of urology and the director of Urologic Oncology in the Department of Urology at State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Jacob discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy findings from the pivotal phase 2b SunRISe-1 trial (NCT04640623), and the TAR-200 administration procedure, which he describes as straightforward for practitioners and convenient for patients.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD, about the FDA approval of sunvozertinib (Zegfrovy) for patients with EGFR-mutated metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Bazhenova is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California San Diego (UCSD); as well as a medical oncologist at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Bazhenova discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy and safety data from the pivotal the phase 1/2 WU-KONG1B trial (NCT03974022), and how the use of sunvozertinib in the NSCLC treatment paradigm may propel future possibilities for the use of EGFR-directed agents in this disease.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kanwal P. S. Raghav, MBBS, MD, about the role of fruquintinib (Fruzaqla) in the treatment of adult patients with pretreated, metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). Dr Raghav is a professor in the Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology in the Division of Cancer Medicine, associate vice president of the Department of Ambulatory Medical Operations, and executive medical director of the Department of Ambulatory Treatment Centers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Raghav discussed the mechanism of action of fruquintinib, key efficacy data from the phase 3 FRESCO (NCT02314819) and FRESCO-2 (NCT04322539) trials, the treatment settings where this agent is most frequently administered, and adverse effects to be aware of. He also noted how the role of fruquintinib in earlier lines of therapy has yet to be defined due to a lack of optimal predictive biomarkers. Dr Raghav concluded by emphasizing the importance of clinical trials for improving outcomes for patient with CRC.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Anne Chiang, MD, PhD, and Stephen Liu, MD, about the FDA approval of lurbinectedin (Zepzelca) plus atezolizumab (Tecentriq) or atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs (Tecentriq Hybreza) as maintenance treatment for adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) whose disease has not progressed after frontline induction therapy with atezolizumab or atezolizumab and hyaluronidase, carboplatin, and etoposide. Chiang is an associate professor of medicine in the Section of Medical Oncology and the associate cancer center director of Clinical Initiatives at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr Liu is an associate professor of medicine at Georgetown University, as well as the director of Thoracic Oncology and head of Developmental Therapeutics at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Chiang and Liu discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy and safety data from the pivotal phase 3 IMforte trial (NCT05091567), and how the addition of this regimen in the ES-SCLC treatment paradigm may affect clinical practice.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Liu, MD, about the use of tepotinib (Tepmetko) in patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring MET exon 14 skipping alterations. Dr Liu is an associate professor of medicine at Georgetown University, as well as the director of Thoracic Oncology and head of Developmental Therapeutics at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Liu discussed key efficacy and safety findings from the phase 2 VISION trial (NCT02864992) that led to the FDA approval of tepotinib for this indication; the comparable response rates seen between tissue and liquid biopsy results, as well as across NSCLC treatment lines; and the importance of early biomarker testing, including RNA sequencing, to identify actionable mutations and optimize treatment.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Kuykendall, MD, who gave an overview of the myelofibrosis treatment paradigm. Dr Kuykendall is an assistant member in the Department of Malignant Hematology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Kuykendall discussed the prevalence of patients with myelofibrosis who have mutations in JAK2, CALR, or MPL; the crucial roles of the JAK1, JAK2, and IRAK1 pathways in disease progression; the importance of considering JAK inhibition in eligible patients; and the challenges associated with managing cytopenic myelofibrosis.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Shitara discussed preliminary efficacy data with CAR T-cell therapy in gastrointestinal cancers; highlighted challenges related to durability of response, patient selection, and manufacturing logistics with these therapies; and outlined ongoing biomarker analyses exploring tumor microenvironment factors influencing resistance.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Asad Dean, MD, about treatment selection for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in the second-line setting. Dr Dean is a physician at the Texas Oncology-Fort Worth Cancer Center.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Dean discussed the roles of covalent BTK inhibitors and BCL-2 inhibitors in the management of CLL. He highlighted the importance of molecular profiling for treatment rechallenge decisions and the potential for resistance mutations in this disease. He also noted the role of pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca) in overcoming treatment resistance, along with clinical signs indicating that patients may need a therapy change. Dr Dean also mentioned the high response rates seen with CAR T-cell therapy in patients with CLL and explained the possibility for combination regimens in CLL. Additionally, he expressed optimism about BTK degraders and bispecific antibodies.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alexander Drilon, MD, about the phase 1/2 ARROS-1 trial (NCT05118789) investigating zidesamtinib (NVL-520) in TKI-pretreated patients with advanced ROS1-positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Drilon is chief of the Early Drug Development Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Drilon discussed the efficacy data and implications of the ARROS-1 trial, highlighted the unique mechanism of action of zidesamtinib, noted the high central nervous system (CNS) response rates and favorable safety profile associated with the agent, and emphasized the potential for zidesamtinib to become a standard first-line therapy in the NSCLC treatment paradigm, especially for patients with prior TKI resistance or CNS disease.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Chase discussed the management of recurrent endometrial cancer, emphasizing the importance of biomarker profiles and previous therapies. For first recurrences, she explained that carboplatin and paclitaxel with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or dostarlimab-gxly (Jemperli) is recommended for patients with mismatch repair–deficient (dMMR) disease, whereas those with MMR-proficient (pMMR) disease may benefit from carboplatin, paclitaxel, and pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or lenvatinib (Lenvima). She also highlighted findings from the phase 3 RUBY trial (NCT03981796) that supported the FDA approval of dostarlimab, showing significant improvements in progression-free and overall survival in both dMMR and pMMR patients. Chase also noted the rising incidence of endometrial cancer, its deadly nature, and the importance of clinical trials for advancing treatment options.
In this podcast, experts Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO, Erika P. Hamilton, MD, and Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc, discuss frequently asked questions regarding the use of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
In this podcast, experts Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc, and Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO, discuss the rationale for and data to support combining TROP2-targeting antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) to treat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Evelyn Y. Wong, MD, about the growing challenge of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) and the insights from a recent cohort analysis conducted in Singapore. Dr Wong is a consultant medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers at the National Cancer Centre Singapore.
In our exclusive interview, Wong discussed the rationale for investigating early-onset CRC, emphasizing the rising incidence worldwide and the need to better understand whether unique molecular or survival patterns distinguish these patients from those with late-onset disease. She reviewed data from approximately 2500 patients in a consented Singaporean cohort, highlighting that molecular characteristics were largely consistent across age groups, but survival outcomes appeared more favorable in younger patients, potentially due to their ability to tolerate more intensive therapies.
Additionally, Wong underscored the importance of multicenter and international collaborations to strengthen these findings and advance prospective studies that can more precisely connect molecular features with environmental exposures and epidemiologic drivers. She also emphasized the role of increasing awareness among clinicians, researchers, pharmaceutical partners, and patient advocates to ensure that the unique needs of younger patients with CRC are addressed within the broader oncology community.
In this podcast, experts Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO; Erika P. Hamilton, MD; and Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO; discuss navigating between currently available therapies for patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). They also discuss the potential ramifications of ongoing clinical trials on future treatment paradigms.
In this podcast, experts Filipa Lynce, MD, and Rita Nanda, MD, discuss recent clinical trial and real-world data for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) used to treat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
In this podcast, experts Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO; and Erika P. Hamilton, MD, discuss recent efficacy and safety data of TROP2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) plus immune checkpoint inhibitor combinations for advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
In this podcast, experts Filipa Lynce, MD, and Rita Nanda, MD, discuss unmet needs in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and the rationale for using TROP2-targeting antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in this disease.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with John N. Allan, MD, and Melissa Rubianes about factors that influence treatment decision-making in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Allan is an associate professor of clinical medicine and a member of the lymphoma faculty in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, as well as a member of the CLL Research Center at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, New York. Rubianes is a hematology/oncology physician assistant (PA) at Weill Cornell.
In our exclusive interview, Allan and Rubianes discussed best practices for oncologists and PAs when it comes to collaborating with each other to make treatment decisions for patients with CLL, disease factors and patient characteristics that affect their treatment sequencing decisions, ongoing studies and emerging therapies for CLL that they're excited to see, and more.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Balazs Halmos, MD, MS, about the phase 2 VISION trial (NCT02864992) evaluating tepotinib (Tepmetko) in patients with MET exon 14 skipping mutation–positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Halmos is a professor in the Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) and the Department of Medicine (Oncology and Hematology), director of Thoracic Oncology, and associate director of Clinical Science at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center in Bronx, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Halmos discussed the rationale and design of the VISION trial, the significance of MET exon 14 skipping mutations as a distinct oncogenic driver, and the clinical utility of tepotinib, which is a selective MET TKI. He reviewed the trial’s efficacy results, which demonstrated consistent response rates across lines of therapy and diagnostic methods, as well as tolerability findings that highlighted the importance of monitoring and managing MET-related adverse effects. Dr Halmos also reflected on subgroup analyses from the trial, noting the agent’s activity across treatment settings, particularly in older patients and those with central nervous system involvement.
Additionally, Halmos underscored the critical role of comprehensive biomarker testing in NSCLC, highlighting how parallel tissue- and circulating tumor DNA–based testing can optimize timely identification of actionable alterations and ensure patients receive the most effective frontline therapy. He also discussed practical considerations for dose selection and modifications with tepotinib, offering insights into strategies for maximizing treatment benefit and maintaining patient quality of life.
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to feature a conversation about soft tissue sarcoma management. Drs Armstrong and Tawagi discussed that soft tissue sarcomas represent a rare and heterogeneous group of malignancies that arise from mesenchymal cells rather than epithelial cells and encompass several distinct histologic subtypes. They explained that although uncommon, these sarcomas are frequently emphasized in board examinations, partly because their management has historically been stable, though recent FDA approvals and ongoing research have expanded therapeutic options.
They noted that risk factors may include prior radiation exposure, environmental agents, and viral infections. Additionally, they shared that chronic lymphedema is associated with angiosarcoma, whereas rare hereditary syndromes may predispose individuals to specific sarcoma subtypes.
Clinically, they explained that sarcomas may arise anywhere in the body, though many occur in the thigh, buttocks, or groin, typically presenting as painless, enlarging masses often mistaken for benign lesions. They emphasized that diagnosis requires core needle biopsy to preserve tissue architecture and that staging relies on MRI of the primary site and CT of the chest, given the strong predilection for pulmonary metastases. They also summarized the five subtypes of soft tissue sarcoma—synovial, clear cell, angiosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and epithelioid.
They reported that the cornerstone of localized disease management is surgical resection, preferably limb-sparing when feasible, combined with radiation for larger or high-risk tumors. They also highlighted novel strategies like immunotherapy. For metastatic disease, they stated that surgical resection of pulmonary metastases can achieve durable remissions in select patients.
In today’s episode, we passed the mic to Tara E. Seery, MD, who moderated an OncLive Insights discussion on the future of the pancreatic cancer treatment paradigm. Rounding out the discussion with additional expert perspectives were Paul E. Oberstein, MD, and Priyadarshini Pathak, MBBS. Seery is a medical oncologist at the Hoag Family Cancer Institute in Newport Beach, California. Oberstein is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine; as well as the director of the Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Program, the assistant director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center, and the service chief of the Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Program at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center. Pathak is an assistant in medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston.
In this exclusive conversation, Drs Seery, Oberstein, and Pathak highlighted key data from the phase 3 NAPOLI 3 trial (NCT04083235) of NALIRIFOX (liposomal irinotecan, 5-fluorouracil [5-FU], leucovorin, and oxaliplatin) vs nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) and gemcitabine in treatment-naive patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma; the toxicity profiles of NALIRIFOX and FOLFIRINOX (leucovorin, 5-FU, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin); real-world data with these regimens, and more.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD, FACP, about the use of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Dr Kopetz is the deputy chair for Translational Research and a professor in the Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology in the Division of Cancer Medicine, as well as the leader of the Department of Cancer Center Support Grant in the GI Program, the TRACTION medical director in the Division of Therapeutics Discovery, and the associate vice president for Translational Integration at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
In our conversation, Dr Kopetz discussed the high positive predictive value of ctDNA assays, which indicate disease presence when positive. He emphasized clinical trials that have shown strong prognostic implications with this type of assay, as well as study findings that demonstrated that ctDNA results could reduce chemotherapy use without compromising efficacy. Additionally, he noted the potential significance of ongoing trials that are exploring the use of ctDNA to guide therapy. Overall, he explained that ctDNA testing is becoming a standard in clinical practice for colorectal cancer.
In today’s episode, supported by Sumitomo, we spoke with Tanya B. Dorff, MD, about the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in patients with prostate cancer. Dr Dorff is section chief of the Genitourinary Disease Program, as well as a professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research at City of Hope in Duarte, California.
In our conversation, Dr Dorff discussed the role of ADT in prostate cancer management, highlighting where this class of agents fits into National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines and how this class has evolved with the development of LHRH antagonists and agonists. She explained how the observational OPTYX study (NCT05467176), a registry of relugolix (Orgovyx) use, aims to address safety and efficacy in combination with androgen receptor pathway inhibitors in patients with advanced prostate cancer. She also noted how early data from OPTYX presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting showed relugolix's use in localized and metastatic settings. Dorff also talked through relugolix's safety profile, particularly regarding cardiovascular risk, as well as the quality-of-life effects associated with ADT. She also addressed strategies to mitigate financial toxicity, along with the potential for future ADT-sparing treatments.
In today’s episode, supported by Chimerix, we spoke with Patrick Y. Wen, MD, about the FDA approval of dordaviprone (Modeyso) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients at least 1 year of age with H3K27M-mutateddiffuse midline glioma who have progressive disease following prior therapy. Dr Wen is the director of the Center for Neuro-Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; as well as a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
In our conversation, Dr Wen discussed the significance of this accelerated approval across patient age groups, key efficacy and safety data that supported this approval, and the importance of biomarker testing in patients with glioma. He also highlighted potential next steps for expanding the investigation of dordaviprone in patients with glioma and emphasized the ways that multidisciplinary collaboration can provide patients with personalized, optimized care.
In today’s episode, supported by Nuvation Bio, we spoke with Joel Neal, MD, PhD, and Christian Rolfo, MD, PhD, about the FDA approval of taletrectinib (Ibtrozi) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic, ROS1-positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Neal is a professor of medicine in the Division of Oncology at the Stanford Cancer Institute at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Dr Rolfo is the director of the Division of Medical Oncology at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—James and a professor in the College of Medicine at The Ohio State University in Columbus.
In our conversation, Drs Neal and Rolfo discussed the significance of this approval, key data from the pivotal phase 2 TRUST-I (NCT04395677) and TRUST-II (NCT04919811) trials, and taletrectinib's current role in the NSCLC treatment paradigm.
In today’s episode, supported by Boehringer Ingelheim, we spoke with Ticiana Leal, MD, and Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD, about the FDA approval of zongertinib (Hernexeos) for previously treated patients with HER2 TKD–mutant advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Leal is an associate professor and director of the Thoracic Medical Oncology Program in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia; as well as medical director of the Clinical Trials Office and leader of the Lung Cancer Disease Team at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Dr Nagasaka is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine; as well as a medical oncologist at UCI Health.
In our conversation, Drs Leal and Nagasaka discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy and safety findings from the pivotal phase 1 Beamion LUNG-1 trial (NCT04886804), and where zongertinib currently fits into the NSCLC treatment paradigm.
In today’s episode, supported by Autolus, we spoke with Aaron Logan, MD, PhD, and Bijal Shah, MD, MS, about the evolving use of obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel; Aucatzyl) in the relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) treatment paradigm. Dr Logan is an associate professor of clinical medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, as well as a member of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr Shah is an associate member in the Department of Malignant Hematology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.
In our conversation, Drs Logan and Shah discussed where obe-cel currently fits into the B-ALL treatment paradigm, how the use of this agent might expand going forward, and what the future looks like for the broader CAR T-cell therapy development field in ALL.
In today’s episode, supported by Immatics, we spoke with Jason Luke, MD, about the development of the PRAME-directed T-cell receptor (TCR) T-cell therapy IMA203 in the ongoing phase 3 SUPRAME trial (NCT06743126) in patients with previously treated, unresectable or metastatic cutaneous melanoma.
In our conversation, Dr Luke discussed the rationale for evaluating IMA203 in patients with cutaneous melanoma, the mechanism of action of this novel drug, the design of this study, earlier data that support the continued investigation of this agent in this population, and what these findings may mean for the future of TCR therapy in melanoma.
In this podcast, experts Erminia Massarelli, MD, PhD, MS; Jorge J. Nieva, MD; Sandip Patel, MD; and Ignacio I. Wistuba, MD, discuss new therapies for patients with c-Met–overexpressing non–small cell lung cancer.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Masatoshi Kudo, MD, about the evolving treatment landscape in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and how recent comparative analyses are helping refine the use of first-line immunotherapy-based regimens. Dr Kudo is a professor and chairman in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Kindai University Faculty of Medicine in Osaka, Japan.
In today’s episode, supported by Daiichi-Sankyo, we spoke with Ronan J. Kelly, MD, MBA, FASCO; and Michelle Shiller, DO, AP/CP, MGP, about HER2 immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Kelly is director of the Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center and chief science officer at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas; the W.W. Caruth Jr. Endowed Chair of Immunology at Baylor University Medical Center; chief of Oncology at Baylor Scott & White Health System; founder and medical director of the Texas Cancer Interception Institute; a clinical professor at the Texas A&M University College of Medicine; an adjunct associate professor of oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland; and a professor in the Clinical Sciences Division at the Translational Genomics Research Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Shiller is a molecular genetic pathologist at Baylor University Medical Center.
In our conversation, Drs Kelly and Shiller discussed the importance of performing IHC testing for HER2 in NSCLC, how IHC results may influence treatment decision-making beyond the scope of next-generation sequencing results, and recommendations for more efficient and collaborative IHC testing implementation in clinical practice.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Nisha Joseph, MD, and Hans Lee, MD, about the FDA's accelerated approval of linvoseltamab-gcpt (Lynozyfic) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received 4 or more prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. Joseph is an associate professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Lee is the director of Myeloma Research at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee.
In our conversation, Drs Lee and Joseph discussed the significance of this approval, key data from the pivotal phase 1/2 LINKER-MM1 trial (NCT03761108), and where linvoseltamab fits into the relapsed/refractory myeloma treatment paradigm alongside other approved agents.
In our conversation, Dr Akhave discussed the addition of toripalimab (Loqtorzi), a PD-1 inhibitor, to the NCCN Guidelines following its launch in the United States. Supported by data from the phase 3 JUPITER-02 trial (NCT03581786), toripalimab is now incorporated into frontline therapy for patients with recurrent metastatic or de novo metastatic Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)–positive NPC, in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin. He explained how this regimen has produced substantial improvements in progression-free survival (PFS), nearly tripling median PFS compared with chemotherapy alone, while maintaining a manageable safety profile.
In this episode, Raval welcomed David A. Frank, MD, PhD, FACP, who is director of the Division of Hematology and a professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. He also serves as director of the Winship Innovation Initiative and as an advisor to the Morningside Center for Innovative and Affordable Medicine within the Woodruff Health Sciences Center.
In our conversation, Dr García-Carbonero discussed a subgroup analysis from the phase 3 FRESCO-2 trial (NCT04322539), which evaluated fruquintinib (Fruzaqla) in previously treated metastatic CRC (mCRC). She reviewed efficacy outcomes by metastatic site, including liver-only, lung-only, bone, and peritoneal disease. Fruquintinib demonstrated improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival across all subgroups, underscoring its feasibility in later-line settings for patients with mCRC. She also addressed prognostic differences between metastatic sites, noting that all patient groups derived benefit from treatment. Dr García-Carbonero also shared findings from PROMETCO, the first international, prospective, real-world study in mCRC, which is examining real-world outcomes for this patient population.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs, Tawagi and Armstrong reviewed key principles in the diagnosis and management of uterine and endometrial cancers, incorporating updates in surgical approaches, adjuvant therapy selection, molecular testing, and the management of rare uterine sarcomas. The discussion outlined the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, staging, histologic classification, and treatment algorithms relevant to board preparation and clinical practice.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Blanco discussed the significance of this regulatory milestone for a population that has historically lacked effective medical options. He reviewed the pivotal phase 2b ReNeu clinial trial (NCT03962543)that supported this decision, which enrolled both adult and pediatric patients with nonresectable PNs and evaluated clinical and radiologic response rates. Dr Blanco detailed the study’s findings, including overall response rates of 41% and 52% in the adult and pediatric populations, respectively; meaningful reductions in tumor volume; improvements in patient-reported pain and quality of life; and the favorable safety profile characterized primarily by dermatologic and gastrointestinal adverse effects.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Élez discussed recent data comparing nivolumab (Opdivo) monotherapy with nivolumab plus ipilimumab (Yervoy) across multiple lines of therapy in patients with MSI-H mCRC. She detailed efficacy and quality‑of‑life outcomes, noting that the combination appeared to offer enhanced clinical benefit without a negative effect on tolerability. Dr Élez also highlighted the importance of tailoring immunotherapy strategies based on patient characteristics and treatment goals and reflected on the nuances of sequencing single‑agent vs combination checkpoint blockade.
In today’s OncClub episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Shailee S. Shah, MD, about a retrospective study she and colleagues conducted to understand the effect of immune checkpoint inhibitors on patients with cancer and pre-existing neurologic autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and Parkinson's disease. Dr Shah is a clinical assistant professor of neurology (MS/neuroimmunology) at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Shah discussed the design of this study, key findings, and how these results emphasize the need for multidisciplinary care and risk stratification for more effective and comprehensive patient care.
Check out the full OncClub subseries to see additional findings and insights from this research!
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Martin F. Dietrich, MD, PhD, about updates and best practices for HER2 and MET immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing for patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Dietrich is a medical oncologist at Cancer Care Centers of Brevard in Rockledge, Florida; as well as an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Dietrich discussed the rationale for testing for these mutations in patients with NSCLC, standard practices for implementing these tests in the clinic, and when testing may be appropriate at disease progression.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Connie Lai, MD, a medical oncology resident at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong, about a retrospective, dual-center study examining post-induction treatment strategies in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
In today’s OncClub episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Branden Moriarity, PhD; and Beau Webber, PhD, about a study evaluating neoantigen-reactive CISH knockout tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal cancers. Dr Moriarity is an associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, co-director of the Center for Genome Engineering and the Genome Engineering Shared Resource (GESR), and a member of the Center for Genome Engineering at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where he is also a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics; the Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology (MICaB) PhD Graduate Program; the PhD Program in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics; the Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB) Graduate Program, and the Masters Program in Stem Cell Biology. He is also a member of the Stem Cell Institute at the Masonic Cancer Center. Dr Webber is an associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, co-director of the GESR, and a member of the Stem Cell Institute at the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he is also a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics, the Molecular Pharmacology & Therapeutics Graduate Program, and the Masters Program in Stem Cell Biology. He is also a member of the Masonic Cancer Center.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Moriarity and Webber discussed how targeting the CISH gene using CRISPR enhances T-cell function, key safety and efficacy findings from this study in 12 patients, and future research efforts that may focus on reducing manufacturing time and cost, as well as enhancing T-cell resilience.
Check out the full OncClub subseries to see additional findings and insights from this research!
In today’s episode, we spoke with Joshua K. Sabari, MD, about the use of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv (Emrelis) in patients with c-MET–overexpressing, nonsquamous, EGFR wild-type advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Sabari is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine; as well as the director of High Reliability Organization Initiatives at the Perlmutter Cancer Center in New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Sabari highlighted key data from the phase 2 LUMINOSITY study (NCT03539536) investigating telisotuzumab vedotin in this patient population, the significance of targeting c-Met overexpression, and how findings from the ongoing phase 2 TeliMET NSCLC-04 trial (NCT06568939) of telisotuzumab vedotin in patients with c-Met–overexpressing, locally advanced or metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC may further influence the NSCLC treatment paradigm.
Cancer, Character, and Calling: The Oncologist's Journey, hosted by Girindra Raval, MD, is a podcast highlighting how top oncologists have navigated the field over the course of their careers, the passion that drove them to enter the oncology space, and the ongoing work that will continue to transform cancer care. Each episode, Raval will welcome a top oncologist to dive into their background, highlight their career achievements, discuss key issues still being addressed in their fields, and explore their interests outside of the clinic and lab.
In this episode, Raval welcomed Jorge Cortes, MD, who is director of the Georgia Cancer Center and a professor in the Department of Medicine at Augusta University. Raval is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine: Hematology and Oncology at the Medical College of Georgia of Augusta University.
In their conversation, Raval and Cortes dived into Cortes’ upbringing in Mexico, his family life, and his experience earning his medical degree from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City. They also spoke about Cortes’ work during his 27-year tenure at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where he served as a professor of medicine, deputy department chair, chair of the acute myeloid leukemia and chronic myeloid leukemia sections, and deputy division chair, among other roles. Cortes detailed how that experience facilitated long-lasting collaborations and friendships. He then touched on his goals as director of the Georgia Cancer Center since taking over the role in 2019 and explained how it felt to leave MD Anderson after nearly 3 decades.
Raval and Cortes also discussed how the hematologic oncology field has evolved during Cortes’ career and how he expects the management of these malignancies as ongoing research continues. Cortes also highlighted his goals as director of the Georgia Cancer Center.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Leleu and Faiman discussed the unique methods and design of IRAKLIA, key efficacy and safety findings from this trial, and the benefits of using on-body delivery systems to deliver effective therapies to patients in more convenient and patient-centered ways.
In today’s episode, we had the opportunity to speak with Arndt Vogel, MD, about the European Commission’s (EC's) July 2025 marketing authorization of zanidatamab-hrii (Ziihera) for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive biliary tract cancer. Dr Vogel is a faculty member at the University of Toronto Institute of Medical Science, a scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, and a medical oncologist at the UHN–Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Canada.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Vogel highlighted the clinical importance of this decision, emphasizing that it represents a significant advancement for a molecularly defined subgroup of patients with limited treatment options and historically poor outcomes. He explained that biliary tract cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma, are associated with high recurrence rates and poor survival, even in patients who undergo curative-intent surgery. For patients in the advanced setting, second-line chemotherapy offers modest clinical benefit, with objective response rates of approximately 6%, a median progression-free survival of approximately 3 months, and a median overall survival of approximately 12 months.
Vogel discussed the data supporting the EC’s approval, which was based on findings from the phase 2b HERIZON-BTC-01 trial (NCT04466891)—the largest study conducted to date evaluating HER2-directed therapy in this patient population. In the trial, at a median follow-up of 21.9 months, patients with centrally confirmed HER2-positive tumors (n = 80) who received zanidatamab achieved a confirmed objective response rate (cORR) of 41.3% (95% CI, 30.4-52.8). The median duration of response was 14.9 months (95% CI, 7.4-not reached), and the median overall survival reached 15.5 months (95% CI, 10.4-18.5).
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jonathan M. Gerber, MD; and Shyam A. Patel, MD, PhD, about a study they conducted investigating the use of immunohistochemistry (IHC) as a biomarker for early TP53 mutation identification in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Dr Gerber is a member of the faculty in the Department of Medicine at New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine; as well as the chief clinical officer of the NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center. Dr Patel is an associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School; as well as a hematologist and oncologist at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Gerber and Patel discussed the evaluation of p53 IHC as a surrogate biomarker for TP53-mutant MDS and AML. They shared how the presence of TP53 mutations in these diseases significantly worsens prognosis, necessitating urgent treatment. They also highlighted how IHC results are available within 48 to 72 hours. Gerber and Patel explained this study's design and patient population, as well as how IHC's inverse correlation with overall survival highlights its potential as an early biomarker, though it has lower sensitivity for certain mutations.
In today’s episode, we had the opportunity to speak with Henry M. Kuerer, MD, PhD, FACS, CMQ, about the potential to safely omit surgery in a subset of patients with early-stage HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer who achieve a pathologic complete response (pCR) following neoadjuvant systemic therapy. Dr Kuerer is a professor of breast surgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
In our conversation, Dr Kuerer reviewed the rationale behind a prospective phase 2clinical trial (NCT02945579) testing image-guided vacuum-assisted core biopsy to identify patients with no residual disease after neoadjuvant therapy. He outlined the strict technical and eligibility criteria that enabled accurate detection of pCR—including tumors downsizing to less than 2 cm and biopsy of at least 12 cores from the tumor bed—and discussed why this biopsy-based approach may be more reliable than standard surgery in detecting residual disease. He also highlighted the broader clinical implications of the findings, noting that patients with biopsy-confirmed pCR may proceed directly to radiotherapy and avoid breast surgery altogether.
In today’s episode, supported by Thermo Fisher Scientific, we had the pleasure of speaking with Apar Kishor Ganti, MD; and Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD, FCAP, about the FDA approval of the Oncomine DX Express Test for use as a companion diagnostic for sunvozertinib (Zegfrovy) in EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation–positive non–small cell lung cancer and for use in tumor profiling. Dr Ganti is a professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Division of Oncology & Hematology, the Dr. and Mrs. D. Leon UMNC Research Fund Chair in Internal Medicine, and the associate director for Clinical Research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha. Dr Cushman is the Henry F. Krous Professor of Pathology, a professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, director of the Division of Diagnostic Molecular Pathology and Human Genetics, medical director of the Molecular Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine Laboratory at Nebraska Medicine, director of the Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship Program, and associate director of the UMNC MD-PhD Scholars Program.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Ganti and Cushman discussed the significance of the launch of the Oncomine DX Express Test, the benefits and limitations of rapid next-generation sequencing, and features that set Oncomine DX apart from other available tests.
In today’s episode, supported by Coherus BioSciences, we had the pleasure of speaking with Justine Bruce, MD, about the ongoing evolution of nasopharyngeal carcinoma management. Dr Bruce is a faculty member in the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, as well as the director of the VA Medical Oncology Clinical Research Program and chair of the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center in Madison.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Bruce discussed evolving treatment strategies for nasopharyngeal cancer, emphasizing the shift from chemoradiation followed by adjuvant chemotherapy to induction chemotherapy with gemcitabine and cisplatin. She also noted how toripalimab-tpzi (Loqtorzi) combined with gemcitabine and cisplatin showed improved overall survival (OS) in the first-line setting in the phase 3 JUPITER-02 trial (NCT03581786). Bruce also expressed her preference for OS as the gold standard for determining the efficacy of nasopharyngeal cancer treatments and noted the need for more US-based trials to reflect the local patient population.
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to bring a discussion of key data from the phase 3 MATTERHORN trial (NCT04592913), which were presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting. MATTERHORN was a randomized, double-blind, multinational study evaluating the addition of durvalumab (Imfinzi) to FLOT (5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel) in patients with previously untreated, resectable gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
In the MATTERHORN trial, 948 patients were randomly assigned 1:1 to receive either durvalumab or placebo in combination with perioperative FLOT, followed by 10 cycles of durvalumab or placebo as adjuvant therapy. The primary end point was event-free survival (EFS); secondary end points included overall survival (OS) and pathological complete response (pCR).
The trial met its primary end point. Durvalumab plus FLOT (n = 474) significantly improved EFS vs placebo plus FLOT (n = 474; HR, 0.71; 95% CI, 0.58-0.86; P < .001), representing a 29% reduction in risk of progression, recurrence, or death. The interim OS analysis showed a nonsignificant trend favoring durvalumab (HR, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.62-0.97; P = .025). The pCR rate was 19% (95% CI, 15.75%-23.04%) with durvalumab vs 7.2% (95% CI, 5.02%-9.88%) with placebo.
Toxicity profiles were comparable between the 2 groups, though immune-related adverse effects were more frequent with durvalumab. Importantly, the addition of durvalumab did not delay surgery or initiation of adjuvant therapy.
Although the MATTERHORN regimen is not yet FDA approved or included in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, this trial demonstrates a promising EFS benefit and potential practice-changing implications, pending mature OS data and further molecular subgroup analyses, according to Armstrong and Tawagi.
In today’s episode, supported by Bayer, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alicia Morgans, MD, MPH, and Neal Shore, MD, FACS, about the FDA approval of darolutamide (Nubeqa) plus androgen deprivation therapy for patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). Morgans is the medical director of the survivorship program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; as well as an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts. Shore is the medical director of the Carolina Urologic Research Center.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Morgans and Shore discussed the significance of this approval; key efficacy, safety, and quality of life data from the pivotal phase 3 ARANOTE trial (NCT04736199); and how this regulatory decision both opens doors for the treatment of more patients and raises questions about the optimal role of darolutamide in the management of mCSPC.
In this episode of MedNews Week's Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was rejoined by Midhun Malla, MD, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to discuss therapeutic options for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), particularly in the third-line setting and beyond.
In the final part of this 3-part episode miniseries, Drs Park and Malla explored the challenges faced by community oncologists, especially in rural or underserved areas, in accessing clinical trials, which remain a preferred disease management approach due to their role in advancing novel therapies. However, in the absence of trial availability or when patients are ineligible, they emphasized the importance of evidence-based, FDA-approved agents for later lines of therapy.
Three primary agents were discussed for patients who have progressed on first-line FOLFOX (folinic acid, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin) and second-line FOLFIRI (folinic acid, fluorouracil, and irinotecan) regimens: trifluridine/tipiracil (TAS-102; Lonsurf) plus bevacizumab (Avastin); fruquintinib (Fruzaqla); and regorafenib (Stivarga). These agents offer viable treatment pathways in biomarker-unselected patient populations. However, direct comparisons between these agents are lacking, as most were tested against placebo controls. The choice among them is often individualized based on patient performance status, prior exposure to biologics, and toxicity profiles.
TAS-102 plus bevacizumab has generated promising results, though real-world data may show diminished efficacy due to frequent prior exposure to 5-fluorouracil and bevacizumab in US patients. Fruquintinib offers a VEGF-targeted approach with a more favorable hematologic toxicity profile, whereas regorafenib is associated with notable adverse effects, including hypertension, gastrointestinal toxicity, and mucositis. Park and Malla emphasized the importance of treatment sequencing, toxicity management, and individualized patient-centered care, including consideration of dose modifications to preserve quality of life in later-line settings.
In addition to later-line options, the conversation also touched on emerging frontline therapies. Notable investigational agents include zanidatimab-hrii (Ziihera) and KRAS G12C–directed therapies. Additionally, a novel integrin-targeted cytotoxin is currently under evaluation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in patients with treatment-naive mCRC. This agent induces apoptosis via caspase-8 activation and has demonstrated encouraging preclinical activity. Overall, the discussion highlighted a nuanced, biomarker-informed, and patient-tailored approach to mCRC management, emphasizing both the value of clinical trials and the importance of optimizing currently available therapies.
In today’s episode, supported by Immatics, we had the pleasure of speaking with Justin Moser, MD, about the ongoing phase 3 SUPRAME trial investigating the PRAME-directed T-cell receptor T-cell therapy IMA203 vs treatment of physician's choice in patients with previously treated, unresectable or metastatic cutaneous melanoma. Dr Moser is an associate clinical investigator, a melanoma and cutaneous oncology specialist, and a phase 1 trialist at HonorHealth Research Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona; as well as a research associate professor at the Arizona State University School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Moser discussed the unique mechanism of action of IMA203, previously reported phase 1 data with this agent in patients with melanoma, and the design and potential future implications of SUPRAME.
In this episode of MedNews Week's Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was rejoined by Midhun Malla, MD, a gastrointestinal oncologist at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to discuss treatment personalization in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), with a focus on BRAF V600E–mutant tumors, HER2-altered disease, and the clinical implications of tumor sidedness.
In today’s episode, supported by Daiichi Sankyo, we had the pleasure of speaking with Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD, about the use of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) in pretreated patients with HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Nagasaka is an associate professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology and the Division of Medicine at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Nagasaka discussed current second-line treatment standards for patients with HER2-mutated NSCLC, how the use of T-DXd in this setting may evolve with the emergence of investigational agents, and the importance of integrating HER2 immunohistochemistry testing into clinical practice.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to bring discussion of data from the phase 3 SERENA-6 trial (NCT04964934), which were presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting. SERENA-6 evaluated switching to camizestrant plus a CDK4/6 inhibitor vs continuing with a standard-of-care aromatase inhibitor plus a CDK4/6 inhibitor in the frontline setting in patients with hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer whose tumors harbor an emergent ESR1 mutation. Drs Armstrong and Tawagi highlighted key efficacy, safety, and patient-reported outcomes from the study. They also noted the clinical implications of these findings, including how they might be currently applicable to clinical practice, as well as limitations of the research that warrant further investigation.
In today’s episode, supported by Coherus BioSciences, we had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Dennis, MD, about recent updates to the nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment paradigm. Dr Dennis is a physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; as well as an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Dennis discussed the latest National Comprehensive Cancer Center guideline updates for the treatment of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma; practice-informing data from the phase 3 JUPITER-02 trial (NCT03581786), which investigated first-line toripalimab-tpzi (Loqtorzi) plus chemotherapy in patients with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma; and ongoing developments in the locally advanced treatment setting.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alexey Danilov, MD, PhD, about current challenges and emerging treatment approaches for the management of leukemia and lymphoma that were published in a manuscript based on proceedings from the inaugural Bridging the Gaps in Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma Conference. Dr Danilov is the Marianne and Gerhard Pinkus Professor of Early Clinical Therapeutics, medical director of the Early Phase Therapeutics Program for the Systems Clinical Trials Office, co-director of the Toni Stephenson Lymphoma Center, and a professor in the Division of Lymphoma in the Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation at City of Hope in Duarte, California.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Danilov highlighted recent advances and controversies in the treatment of select patients with hematologic malignancies. He noted chemotherapy-free regimens that are shifting treatment paradigms in mantle cell lymphoma, preferred and emerging BTK inhibitors for the management of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and the evolution of CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapies for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Dr Danilov concluded by taking a forward glance at future developments like BTK degraders and novel CAR T-cell therapy targets.
Episode Description
In this podcast, expert Hope Rugo, MD, discusses her approach to treating patients with hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative breast cancer from the early-stage to metastatic disease. Consideration of these complex clinical scenarios taken from tumor board discussions at the 42nd Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference® highlight evolving strategies in breast cancer care and clinical decision-making.
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Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO
Director, Women’s Cancers Program Division Chief, Breast Medical Oncology
Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Duarte, CA
Professor Emeritus, UCSF
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June 20, 2025
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In today’s episode, supported by Shorla Oncology, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kate Gasparini, PharmD, BCOP, BCPPS, about the use of the oral formulation of imatinib (Imkeldi) for pediatric and adult patients with select leukemias and other malignancies. Gasparini is a pediatric oncology clinical pharmacy specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Gasparini discussed her role as a clinical pharmacy specialist in pediatric oncology, emphasizing her work in patient care, medication reviews, and supportive care. She also noted challenges in administering treatments to patients with dysphagia and emphasized the need for liquid formulations of common therapies. She explained the significance of the availability of the liquid formulation of imatinib, sharing its benefits for patients who struggle with swallowing. Gasparini also addressed potential barriers to accessing this medication, such as insurance coverage limitations, as well as the importance of considering the volume and palatability of liquid formulations to avoid adverse effects and ensure treatment adherence.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Morgans detailed the evolving role of AR inhibitors in the mHSPC setting, including the recent expanded approval for darolutamide (Nubeqa) for this population. She discussed treatment considerations for determining whether to give docetaxel along with darolutamide; other factors to remember with AR inhibition; and the need to continue driving consensus across practices in the management of prostate cancer.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Naval Daver, MD, about the evolving role of menin inhibition in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and emerging data with revumenib (Revuforj) presented across ongoing clinical trials. Dr Daver is a professor in the Department of Leukemia and director of the Leukemia Research Alliance Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Paolo Tarantino, MD, about key updates in HER2-positive breast cancer presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting
In today's episode, we spoke with Jonathan W. Goldman, MD, about the phase 2 LUMINOSITY study (NCT03539536) evaluating telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv (Teliso-V; Emrelis) in patients with c-MET protein–overexpressing, nonsquamous, EGFR wild-type advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Goldman is a professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UCLA, as well as director of Clinical Trials in Thoracic Oncology, associate director of Early Drug Development, and chair of the University of California Lung Cancer Consortium.
In today’s episode, we sat down for part 2 of our discussion with Elizabeth Mittendorf, MD, PhD, MHCM, the 2026-2027 president-elect of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Dr Mittendorf holds numerous leadership roles, including the Robert and Karen Hale Distinguished Chair in Surgical Oncology and vice chair for research in the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital; co-leader of the Breast Program and director of the Breast Immuno-Oncology Program at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center; co-leader of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; and a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, all in Boston, Massachusetts.
In this discussion, Dr Mittendorf shared how ASCO is strategically preparing to address the long-term implications of proposed federal research funding cuts. She emphasized the significant return on investment generated by sustained NIH support, underscoring its role in fostering scientific innovation and stimulating the broader economy. She also advocated for structural reforms to be developed collaboratively with researchers, institutions, and policymakers to ensure continued progress in oncology is maintained, particularly in underfunded areas, such as prevention research.
Dr Mittendorf also previewed her broader vision for ASCO, including expanding global collaboration and advancing equitable access to cancer care. She noted that these efforts will be complemented by continued emphasis on multidisciplinary care delivery and mentorship, which she discussed in more detail in part one of our conversation.
This PER® featured podcast includes a discussion with 3 experts on best practices for integrating opioid-sparing strategies into the treatment paradigm along with updates including the 2025 NOPAIN Act. The panel includes members of the care team including the surgical oncologist and anesthesiologist. This program is designed to help clinicians recognize the impact and potential harm of widespread opioid use for pain management following breast cancer surgeries and identify and understand strategies that can be implemented to mitigate the use of opioids to improve patient outcomes.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Mittendorf, MD, PhD, MHCM, the 2026 president-elect of ASCO. Dr Mittendorf is the Robert and Karen Hale Distinguished Chair in Surgical Oncology and the vice chair for research in the Department of Surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital; co-leader of the Breast Program and director of the Breast Immuno-Oncology Program at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center; co-leader of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; and a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, all in Boston, Massachusetts.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Mittendorf discussed her priorities for advancing oncology practice and improving patient outcomes during her presidency. These include multidisciplinary cancer care, workforce well-being, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, and addressing global cancer care. She also emphasized the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for early career professionals, highlighting her personal experience with multiple mentors and her commitment to supporting the next generation of oncology professionals.
This Oncology PER®Spectives™ podcast examines the recent advancements in the treatment landscape for advanced melanoma. In this activity, experts Yana Najjar, MD; Rahul A. Sheth, MD, FSIR; and Douglas Johnson, MD, MSCI, discuss the challenges of immune checkpoint inhibitor resistance and the practical strategies for overcoming this by using direct intratumoral injections of oncolytic viral immunotherapies, which rely on close interdisciplinary collaboration between medical oncologists and interventional radiologists.
Drs Park and Malla began by talking through the clinical utility of ctDNA in patients with stage II and III colon cancer. Dr Malla referenced the DYNAMIC (ACTRN12615000381583) and observational BESPOKE CRC (NCT04264702) trials, noting that ctDNA serves as a prognostic biomarker for recurrence and is increasingly used to guide post-surgical surveillance.
In today’s episode, we spoke with Matthew Galsky, MD, about the FDA approval of neoadjuvant durvalumab (Imfinzi) plus gemcitabine and cisplatin followed by adjuvant durvalumab monotherapy after radical cystectomy for the treatment of adult patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Dr Galsky is a professor of medicine (hematology and medical oncology), a professor of urology, director of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, co-director of the Center of Excellence for Bladder Cancer, and director for Translational Research at The Tisch Cancer Institute in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Galsky discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy and safety data from the pivotal phase 3 NIAGARA trial (NCT03732677), and the role of this regimen in the MIBC treatment paradigm, including for cisplatin-eligible patients with mild renal impairment.
In this week’s episode of MedNews Week’s Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was rejoined by Paul Hanona, MD, to give advice to up-and-coming oncology content creators. Dr Hanona is a content creator under the handle @doctordiscover.
In the final part of this 3-part series, Drs Park and Hanona discussed the ways that public health content creation offers practical advice about a variety of topics but may also spark debate. The conversation shifted to the potential of artificial intelligence in medical education, emphasizing its role in providing quick, reliable information. Drs Park and Hanona also touched on the importance of oncologists using social media to share their experiences and inspire hope, highlighting the transformative power of new technologies and treatments in the field.
In today’s episode, supported by Camber Pharmaceuticals, we spoke with Kanwarpal S. Kahlon, MD, an associate clinical professor of medicine at the UCLA School of Medicine.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Kahlon discussed the significance of the commercial availability of the generic, AB-rated formulations of eltrombopag (Promacta), a bioequivalent medication for the treatment of select patients with severe aplastic anemia and immune thrombocytopenia. He noted how the biosimilar is expected to reduce costs and improve the accessibility of this treatment, potentially enhancing patient adherence. He also explained how it is available in both oral suspension and tablet formulations and that it is well tolerated, with a safety profile similar to that of the original drug.
In today’s episode, supported by Azurity Pharmaceuticals, we spoke with Michael J. Mauro, MD, about treatment adherence with nilotinib (Tasigna/Danziten) in patients with Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)–positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Dr Mauro is an attending physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Mauro discussed barriers to nilotinib treatment adherence in patients with Ph-positive CML, ways that nonadherence can diminish quality of life and clinical response to treatment, ways that the new formulation of nilotinib addresses adherence issues by reducing the need for fasting, and ongoing research into alternative formulations of other agents that may further improve CML treatment efficacy and tolerability.
This featured podcast includes a discussion with 3 experts on managing patients with hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative (HR+/HER2–) metastatic breast cancer (mBC) from a satellite symposium held in conjunction with the 42nd Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference® in March 2025. In observational studies of treatment patterns in older women with mBC, approximately half of the patients were undertreated, and only half received a CDK4/6 inhibitor (CDK4/6i)-based regimen in the first-line setting. Reasons for undertreatment include concerns about the patient’s age, perceived frailty, and underlying health issues. Aging is a heterogeneous process; older patients must receive individualized treatment that is not based solely on their age but on a comprehensive assessment that objectively assesses their overall health and ability to tolerate treatment. This program is designed to help clinicians assess the fitness of older patients with HR+/HER2– mBC, review the efficacy and safety of CDK4/6i in this patient population, and individualize treatment decision-making appropriately.
Acknowledgment of Educational Grant Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
Today’s faculty are:
Hope S. Rugo, MD
Director, Women's Cancers Program
Division Chief, Breast Medical Oncology
Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Duarte, CA
Professor Emeritus, UCSF
Disclosures: Grant/Research Support: Ambrx; AstraZeneca; Daiichi Sankyo, Inc; F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG/Genentech, Inc; Gilead Sciences, Inc; Lilly; Merck & Co., Inc; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; OBI Pharma; Pfizer; Stemline Therapeutics. Consultant: Napo Therapeutics; Puma Biotechnology; Sanofi. Honoraria: Chugai; Mylan/Viatris.
Neil M. Iyengar, MDAssociate Attending, Breast Medicine Service
Program Lead, MSK Healthy Living
Department of Medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Associate Professor of Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY
Disclosures: Consultant/Adviser: Arvinas, AstraZeneca, BD Life Sciences, Daiichi Sankyo, Genentech/Roche, Gilead, Menarini-Stemline, Novartis, Pfizer, Puma, Seagen, TerSera Therapeutics. Speaker: Cardinal Health, Curio Sciences, DAVA Oncology, IntrinsiQ Health. Editorial Position: npj Breast Cancer, Oncology®. Equity/Ownership: Complement Theory, Bettering Company. Research Support (to institution): American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Conquer Cancer Foundation, Kat’s Ribbon of Hope, National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health. Contracted Research: Novartis, SynDevRx.
Komal Jhaveri, MD, FACPPatricia and James Cayne Chair for Junior Faculty
Associate Attending Physician, Breast Medicine Service and Early Drug Development Service
Section Head, Endocrine Therapy Research Program
Clinical Director, Early Drug Development Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY
Disclosures: Consultant/Advisory Board: AbbVie Inc, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Blueprint Medicines, Bristol Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo Inc, Eisai Inc, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Gilead Sciences Inc, Jounce Therapeutics, Loxo Oncology Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly & Company, Menarini Group, Novartis, Olema Oncology, Pfizer Inc, Scorpion Therapeutics, Seagen Inc, Stemline Therapeutics Inc, Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd, Taiho Oncology Inc. Research Funding: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Debiopharm, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Gilead Sciences Inc, Loxo Oncology Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly & Company, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer Inc, Puma Biotechnology Inc, Scorpion Therapeutics, Zymeworks Inc.
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In today’s episode, we spoke with Shubham Pant, MD, MBBS, and Professor Timothy Elliott, about ongoing research with cancer vaccines. Dr Pant is a professor in the Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology in the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr Elliott is the Kidani Professor of Immuno-oncology in the Nuffield Department of Medicine at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
In our exclusive interview, Pant and Elliott discussed the current landscape of vaccines for cancer treatment, ongoing research seeking to extend the benefits of vaccines as cancer management and prevention strategies, and what the future may hold.
This Oncology PER®Spectives™ podcast explores the role of EZH2 in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) progression and its synergy with androgen receptor inhibitors. In this podcast, experts Neeraj Agarwal, MD, FASCO; Himisha Beltran, MD; and Maha Hussain, MD, FACP, FASCO, discuss the management of mCRPC.
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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
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Today’s faculty are:
Neeraj Agarwal, MD, FASCO
Professor of Medicine
Senior Director for Clinical Research
HCI Presidential Endowed Chair of Cancer Research
Director, Center of Investigational Therapeutics
Director, Genitourinary Oncology Program
Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah (NCI-CCC)
Salt Lake City, UT
Disclosures: Grant/Research Support (paid to institution): Arvinas, Astellas, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Calithera, Celldex, Clovis, Crispr, Eisai, Eli Lilly, EMD Serono, Exelixis, Genentech, Gilead, GlaxoSmithKline, Immunomedics, Janssen, Lava, Merck, Nektar, Neoleukin, Novartis, Oric, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi, Seagen, Takeda, Tra-con
Himisha Beltran, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director of Translational Research Within Medical Oncology
Harvard Medical School
Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology and the Division of Molecular
and Cellular Oncology
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Disclosures: Grant/Research Support: Circle Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, Novartis; Adviser: Amgen, AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo, Novartis
Maha Hussain, MD, FACP, FASCO
Genevieve E. Teuton Professor of Medicine
Professor, Medicine (Hematology/Oncology)
Deputy Director
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Disclosures: Advisory Board: AstraZeneca, Bayer, Convergent Therapeutics, Honoraria: AstraZeneca, Bayer
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Release Date
May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2026
In today’s episode, supported by SpringWorks Therapeutics, we spoke with Christopher L. Moertel, MD, about the evolution of treatments for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)–associated plexiform neurofibromas (PN). Dr Moertel is a professor and the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program director in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics, medical director of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology and Neurofibromatosis Programs, co-medical director of the Katie Hageboeck Children’s Cancer Research Fund Clinic, clinical neuro-oncology leader of the Brain Tumor Program, and the Kenneth and Betty Jayne Dahlberg Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine in Minneapolis.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Moertel discussed the expansion of the NF1-associated PN treatment paradigm to include the MEK inhibitors mirdametinib (Gomekli) and selumetinib (Koselugo); the benefits of offering treatment options in oral formulations; the toxicities associated with MEK inhibitors; the importance of managing these adverse effects to ensure long-term treatment adherence; and the need for continued oncology education to optimize treatment outcomes for this population.
This featured podcast includes a data review and candid conversation with 4 experts on challenges in the current treatment paradigm for hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative (HR+/HER2–) metastatic breast cancer (mBC) due to endocrine resistance. This session occurred during a satellite symposium held in conjunction with the 42nd Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference® in March 2025. ESR1 mutations are a critical mechanism of resistance, spurring the development of next-generation endocrine agents targeting these mutations. These agents including oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) and agents with novel mechanisms, including proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs), which may offer potential improvements over current treatments. This program will review mechanisms of resistance to current endocrine regimens, strategies to overcome this resistance including comparative mechanisms of novel endocrine agents, emerging data from ongoing clinical trials, and expert perspectives on where these new agents may fit into current algorithms.
In today’s episode, supported by Revolution Medicines, we spoke with Kathryn C. Arbour, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York, about 2 important abstracts presented at the 2024 AACR Annual Meeting that explore novel RAS-targeted approaches in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Our discussion focused on early clinical findings with zoldonrasib (RMC-9805) and daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), both of which are RAS(ON) inhibitors under investigation for the treatment of patients with RAS-mutant NSCLC. Zoldonrasib, a KRAS G12D-selective tri-complex inhibitor, was evaluated in a phase 1 trial (NCT06040541) in patients with previously treated, advanced KRAS G12D–mutated solid tumors, including NSCLC. Daraxonrasib, a multi-selective RAS(ON) inhibitor, was highlighted in another phase 1 trial (NCT05379985) in patients with advanced RAS-mutant tumors, including previously treated NSCLC; notably, this AACR presentation focused on the association between early on-treatment circulating tumor DNA level reduction and clinical response with the agent.
In this episode, Dr Arbour shared insights into the mechanisms of action behind these therapies, their respective clinical trial designs, and the potential implications that early data with the agents may have for the evolving RAS-mutant NSCLC treatment paradigm.
This expert podcast includes an engaging discussion among 3 experts on fertility care of patients with breast cancer. This program is designed to help clinicians better recognize and take steps to discuss fertility options in premenopausal patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer to facilitate care for those women who wish to preserve their reproductive potential without impacting outcomes.
In today’s episode, supported by Replimune, we had the pleasure of speaking with Anna C. Pavlick, BSN, MSc, DO, MBA, about the use of RP1 plus nivolumab (Opdivo) for the treatment of patients with advanced melanoma. Dr Pavlick is a professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, New York; as well as the founding director of the Cutaneous Oncology Program at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Pavlick discussed the rationale for investigating this combination in patients with advanced melanoma who have received prior immune checkpoint inhibition, key efficacy and safety findings from the phase 1/2 IGNYTE trial (NCT03767348), and where the future may be headed regarding the use of oncolytic viruses in melanoma.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jacob Moyer, BS, and Mark Tyson II, MD, MPH, about a real-world study investigating nadofaragene firadenovec in patients with BCG-unresponsive NMIBC. Moyer is a graduate researcher at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tyson is a urologic oncologist and an associate professor of urology at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona.
In our exclusive interview, Moyer and Tyson discussed the durable responses achieved with nadofaragene firadenovec in this patient population, the safety profile of this agent, the importance of pretreatment with antispasmodic medication, and the optimal patient population to receive nadofaragene firadenovec.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Lamanna, MD, about patient selection considerations for the use of pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca) in the management of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Dr Lamanna is a hematologic oncologist at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Lamanna discussed how disease progression, treatment intolerance, and prior therapy exposure inform the decision to initiate pirtobrutinib in patients with CLL. She also highlighted important clinical features that guide the use of noncovalent BTK inhibitors—including sequencing strategies following covalent BTK and BCL-2 inhibitors, and emphasized the importance of balancing treatment efficacy with tolerability to optimize long-term disease management in CLL.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel P. Petrylak, MD, about Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan (Pluvicto) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Dr Petrylak is a professor of medicine (medical oncology) and urology, as well as the chief of Genitourinary Oncology, at Yale School of Medicine and Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Petrylak discussed the current role for Pluvicto in patients with mCRPC, the safety profile of this radiotherapeutic, the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration when delivering this therapy, and future directions for investigating radioligand therapies in combination with other classes of agents.
In today’s episode, supported by Exact Sciences, we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Christenson, MD, about the Oncodetect test, which is available for use in molecular residual disease detection in patients with solid tumors. Dr Christenson is an assistant professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Christenson discussed the capabilities of Oncodetect, its clinical applications, key findings from the Alpha-CORRECT study, and the prognostic value of this test.
In this week’s episode of MedNews Week’s Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was rejoined by Paul Hanona, MD, to give advice to up-and-coming oncology content creators. Dr Hanona is the chief Hematology Oncology Fellow at Beaumont Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is also is content creator under the handle @doctordiscover.
In part 2 of a 3-part series, Drs Park and Hanona discussed effective social media strategies for sharing oncology information. Dr Hanona emphasized the importance of watch time, using a strong hook, captions, and consistent posting. He also talked through the simple recording equipment he uses and noted that different social media platforms favor different content styles. The conversation focused on the importance of finding one's voice and defining the brand's focus, as well as the need to tailor content to the specific audience of each platform.
In this week’s episode of MedNews Week’s Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, sat down with Paul Hanona, MD, to talk about their shared passion for using social media to share accessible information with oncologists and patients alike. Dr Hanona is the chief Hematology Oncology Fellow at Beaumont Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is also is content creator under the handle @doctordiscover.
Drs Park and Hanona discussed the broad influence of Dr Hanona's social media posts and videos, which have reached millions of viewers. They also emphasized the role of social media in educating patients and health care professionals about new oncology treatments and screening methods. Additionally, they explained how Dr Hanona's social media content affects patient care and the challenges of predicting patient outcomes due to rapid advancements in oncology treatments.
This PER® Spectives™ featured podcast reviews the 22nd Annual Winter Lung Cancer Conference® held in January/February 2025. Multiple successive generations of ALK inhibitors have provided increasing benefits as first-line treatment for the thousands of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that harbors rearrangements or mutations in the ALK gene. This program focuses on the practical aspects of managing patients with ALK-positive advanced or metastatic NSCLC, putting recent clinical trial data into clinical context. The program is designed for those who did not attend the live meeting and to help reinforce learnings for those who did.
In this week’s episode of MedNews Week’s Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, concluded a 3-part series with Vadim Koshkin, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, as well as a genitourinary medical oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center.
In part 3 of this 3-part episode series, Drs Park and Koshkin explored the clinical implications of practice-changing data from the phase 3 NIAGARA trial (NCT03732677) of perioperative durvalumab plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with resectable bladder cancer and discussed how the evolving perioperative treatment paradigm may affect future treatment sequencing decisions for this population. Additional topics included ongoing research efforts focused on bladder-sparing strategies, the utility of circulating tumor DNA and advanced imaging to guide treatment intensity, and the role of biomarker-driven approaches to personalize therapy for patients with muscle-invasive disease.
In today’s episode, we sat down with Liliana Bustamante, MD, and Jessica Stine, MD, to discuss their experiences as women in oncology. Dr Bustamante is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Tampa. Dr Stine is the medical director of Gynecologic Oncology at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Bustamante and Stine discussed their unique journeys toward choosing careers in oncology, the emotional fulfillment of treating patients with cancer, the importance of mentorship between colleagues, and the evolving nature of work-life balance. They also emphasize the importance of honesty, peer support, and self-grace in navigating oncology careers.
In this week's episode of MedNews Week's Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, sat down with Vadim Koshkin, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, as well as a genitourinary medical oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center.
In part 2 of this 3-part episode series, Drs Park and Koshkin discussed considerations for sequencing and combining antibody-drug conjugates for patients with bladder cancer, the potential future role of sacituzimab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) in this disease following the withdrawal of this agent's United States indication for use in patients with metastatic bladder cancer, and the evolution of treatment options for patients who progress on enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda).
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Neal Shore, MD, FACS, about prostate cancer management and the use of androgen receptor (AR)–directed therapies. Dr Shore is the medical director for the Carolina Urologic Research Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
In our exclusive interview, we sat down with Dr Shore during the 2025 Bridging the Gaps in Prostate Cancer meeting to discuss the importance of multidisciplinary meetings to address unmet needs for patients with prostate cancer, the need for treatment strategies that improve upon the activity of current standards of care in this disease, the evolving roles of neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies, and the significance of biomarkers and imaging. He also highlighted treatment advances that have been achieved with AR-directed agents, such as apalutamide (Erleada) and darolutamide (Nubeqa), along with considerations for the optimal intensification and de-intensification of these agents to balance efficacy and quality of life.
In today’s episode, supported by EMD Serono, we had the pleasure of speaking with Chandler Park, MD, about the first-line treatment of patients with bladder cancer. Dr Park is a medical oncologist at the Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Park discussed the core regimens in the current frontline bladder cancer treatment paradigm, ways that this paradigm is expected to evolve in the coming months and years, and how the choice of frontline therapy influences treatment decision-making regarding subsequent lines of therapy.
In this week's episode of MedNews Week's Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, sat down with Vadim Koshkin, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, as well as a genitourinary medical oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Drs Park and Koshkin discussed recent developments in bladder cancer management, including the significant benefits of enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda) compared with platinum-based chemotherapy in the metastatic setting, key outcomes from the phase 3 NIAGARA trial (NCT03732677) of perioperative durvalumab (Imfinzi) plus chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer, the potential for disitamab vedotin (RC48-ADC) to join the advanced urothelial cancer treatment paradigm, and what the future may look like for HER2-targeted therapies in this disease.
In today’s episode, we invited experts from across oncology specialties to discuss the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic—the onset of which occurred 5 years ago. Our guests shared how the pandemic's lingering effects continue to shape patient care. We heard from:
- Ramez N. Eskander, MD, a gynecologic oncologist and assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the University of California San Diego Health
- Rachel N. Grisham, MD, an associate attending physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York
- Benjamin Herzberg, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University Medical Center and an oncologist at Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York, New York
- Kelly McCann, MD, PhD, an assistant professor and breast medical oncologist at UCLA Health’s David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles, California
- Gregory Roloff, MD, a hematologist/oncologist at the University of Chicago Medicine in Illinois
In today’s episode, OncLive teamed up with CURE to present a discussion with David A. Braun, MD, PhD, about his research on determinants of response to immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Dr Braun is an assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology), the Louis Goodman and Alfred Gilman Yale Scholar, and a member of the Center of Molecular and Cellular Oncology at Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut.
In this exclusive interview, Dr Braun discussed the rationale for investigating molecular factors that contribute to exceptional ICI responses among patients with RCC, as well as the key findings from this study. He also shared how these findings may affect cancer care and influence shared decision-making strategies for patients receiving immunotherapy.
In this week's episode of MedNews Week's Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, spoke with Ann S. LaCasce, MD, MMSc, an associate professor of medicine and a lymphoma specialist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts and Director of the Dana-Farber/Mass General Brigham Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology. LaCasce shares her journey into hematologic oncology, shaped by early mentors—including her father—and how a passion for art history sparked her interest in pattern recognition and morphology, which areskills central to lymphoma diagnosis.
Their discussion explores key advancements in Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma management, including efforts to reduce long-term toxicity by minimizing radiation in early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma. LaCasce also highlights the incorporation of novel agents, such as brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) and checkpoint inhibitors, into frontline regimens aimed at improving outcomes without increasing treatment burden.
Park and LaCasce also discuss the importance of education and mentorship. She describes her work directing one of the country’s largest hematology/oncology fellowship programs and her leadership in founding the international Women in Lymphoma network to foster collaboration and gender equity in the field. From clinical innovation to workforce development, LaCasce provides a comprehensive look into the role of multidisciplinary research, mentorship, and global engagement in advancing the future of lymphoma management.
In today’s episode, supported by Summit Therapeutics, we had the pleasure of speaking with Xiuning Le, MD, PhD, about the use of ivonescimab (SMT112) in patients with PD-L1–positive non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Le is an associate professor in the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology in the Division of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
The phase 3 HARMONi-2 trial (NCT05499390) investigated ivonescimab vs pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in patients with locally advanced or metastatic, PD-L1–positive NSCLC without sensitizing EGFR mutations or ALK translocations. At the preplanned interim analysis, at a median follow-up of 8.7 months (IQR, 7.1-10.3), the median progression-free survival was significantly longer in the ivonescimab arm (n = 198) vs the pembrolizumab arm (n = 200), at 11.1 months (95% CI, 7.3-not estimable) vs 5.8 months (95% CI, 5.0-8.2), respectively (stratified HR, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.38-0.69; 1-sided P < .0001). The objective response rates were 50% (95% CI, 43%-57%) and 39% (95% CI, 32%-46%) in these respective arms.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Le discussed the rationale for the HARMONi-2 trial, key findings from the study, and where these findings position the potential role of ivonescimab in the PD-L1–positive NSCLC treatment paradigm.
In today’s episode, supported by Takeda, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ibrahim T. Aldoss, MD, and Elias Jabbour, MD, about the use of ponatinib (Iclusig) monotherapy after combination chemotherapy in patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome–positive (Ph)–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Dr Aldoss is an associate professor in the Division of Leukemia in the Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation at City of Hope in Duarte, California. Jabbour is a professor in the Department of Leukemia in the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Aldoss and Jabbour discussed findings from a post hoc subgroup analysis of the phase 3 PhALLCON trial (NCT03589326)that support the use of ponatinib monotherapy following combination treatment with a TKI plus chemotherapy in patients with newly diagnosed Ph-positive ALL, safety considerations when using ponatinib in this patient population, and how findings from this subgroup analysis may affect transplantation rates in this disease.
Dr Emadi discussed how the combination of venetoclax (Venclexta) plus pegcrisantaspase induced complete remissions in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia, including in those with prior exposure to venetoclax. He detailed data on the combination from a phase 1 study published in Blood, the significance of the findings, and more.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Uboha discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy and safety data from the pivotal phase 3 RATIONALE-306 trial (NCT03783442), and considerations for integrating this agent into the ESCC treatment paradigm.
In this episode of MedNews Week's Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, spoke with Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, clinical director of the Genitourinary Cancers Program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and a professor of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, about key updates from the 2025 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium and the evolving treatment paradigm for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).
This featured podcast includes a discussion with 3 experts on best practices in the care of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the most common hematologic leukemia diagnosed among adults worldwide. Treatment for CLL continues to evolve rapidly. Expert Interpretations of the Latest Data in CLL Management – Understanding the Impact of Optimal Treatment Selection on Patient Outcomes is designed to share new clinically relevant data with appropriate context so clinicians can better care for patients with CLL.
Dr Kaklamani discusses the mechanism of action of inavolisib, the importance of the addition of this agent to the HR-positive metastatic breast cancer treatment paradigm, and considerations for early biomarker testing in patients with breast cancer.
Dr Tap discusses the significance of the FDA approval of vimseltinib for symptomatic TGCT, in which surgical resection may worsen functional limitation or cause severe morbidity. He also discussed key efficacy and safety data from the pivotal phase 3 MOTION trial and the increasingly important role that multidisciplinary collaboration will play as this targeted therapy is further integrated into clinical practice.
This featured podcast brings together 2 experts to discuss the care of patients with epithelioid sarcoma.
Dr Fakih discusses the significance of this approval, key findings from the pivotal CodeBreaK 300 trial (NCT05198934), and how this combination fits into the current KRAS G12C–mutated mCRC treatment paradigm.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO, about the FDA approval of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic, hormone receptor–positive, HER2-low or -ultralow breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved test, that has progressed on at least 1 endocrine therapy in the metastatic setting. Dr Bardia serves as a professor in the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology and is the director of Translational Research Integration at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Bardia discussed the significance of this approval, findings from the pivotal DESTINY-Breast06 trial (NCT04494425), and what this new indication for T-DXd means for the future of HER2 testing in breast cancer.
In this episode of Oncology Unplugged, a podcast series from OncLive and MedNews Week, podcast host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was joined by Petros Grivas, MD, PhD; and Ruben Raychaudhuri, MD, to talk about a pilot trial investigating neoadjuvant accelerated methotrexate, vinblastine,doxorubicin, and cisplatin (aMVAC) plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in patients with non-urothelial muscle-invasive bladder cancer, findings from which were presented at the 2025 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. Dr Grivas is clinical director of the Genitourinary Cancers Program and a professor in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, as well as a professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. Dr Raychaudhuri is an assistant professor in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, as well as an assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
In their exclusive conversation, Drs Park, Grivas, and Raychaudhuri discussed key efficacy and safety findings from this study; the need for conducting dedicated research in bladder cancer patient populations with variant histologies; and the potential of biomarkers, such as HER2 expression, to improve the bladder cancer treatment paradigm in the future.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO, about the phase 3 SWOG S1815 trial (NCT03768414) evaluating the addition of nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) to gemcitabine and cisplatin in patients with newly diagnosed, advanced biliary tract cancer. Dr Shroff of the interim clinical affairs director, the associate director of Clinical Investigations, and co-lead of the Gastrointestinal Clinical Research Team, at The University of Arizona Cancer Center. She is also a professor in the Department of Medicine, chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology, medical director for the Oncology Service Line, and associate dean for Clinical and Translational Research at The University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Shroff discussed the rationale for this research, key efficacy and safety data from the trial, and the potentially wide-reaching future implications of these findings.
Dr Moertel discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy and safety data from the phase 2 ReNeu trial (NCT03962543), and considerations for integrating mirdametinib into clinical practice for patients with NF1-associated PN.
In today’s episode, supported by Genentech, we had the pleasure of speaking with Komal Jhaveri, MD, FACP, about the clinical use of inavolisib (Itovebi) for patients with hormone receptor (HR)–positive, PIK3CA-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Dr Jhaveri is section head of the Endocrine Therapy Research Program, clinical director of the Early Drug Development Service, and the Patricia and James Cayne Chair for Junior Faculty at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Jhaveri discussed the importance of having a PI3K inhibitor available for the treatment of patients with HR-positive metastatic breast cancer, advice for managing inavolisib-related adverse effects, and best practices for early biomarker testing in patients with breast cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Bardia discussed the significance of this approval, pivotal findings from the phase 3 TROPION-Breast01 trial (NCT05104866), the clinical relevance of being able to improve progression-free survival and quality of life with Dato-DXd compared with standard chemotherapy, and key considerations for sequencing antibody-drug conjugates.
In today’s episode, supported by Takeda, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mark B. Geyer, MD, and Elias Jabbour, MD, about updates in the management of Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Dr Geyer is the Adolescent and Young Adult Program leader and the Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia Program leader in the Leukemia Service, as well as the chair of Quality Assessment in the Cellular Therapy Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York. Dr Jabbour is a professor in the Department of Leukemia in the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Geyer and Jabbour discussed the use of ponatinib (Iclusig) in patients with Ph-positive ALL as evidenced by key findings from research such as the pivotal phase 3 PhALLCON trial (NCT03589326). They also highlighted the potential efficacy of this agent in combination with blinatumomab (Blincyto) and shared insights on how the safety profile of this agent affects its clinical use.
In today’s episode, supported by Revolution Medicines, we had the pleasure of speaking with Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, about RAS mutations in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Dr Lenz is a professor of medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC), as well as the J. Terrence Lanni Chair in Gastrointestinal Cancer Research, co-director of the USC Center for Molecular Pathway and Drug Discovery, and co-director of the USC Norris Center for Cancer Drug Development in Los Angeles.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Lenz discussed the prevalence of RAS mutations in PDAC, the importance of biomarker testing, current treatment strategies for patients with RAS-mutant PDAC, and potential future treatment advances for patients with this disease.
In today’s episode, supported by Ascentage Pharma, we had the pleasure of speaking with Elias Jabbour, MD, a professor in the Department of Leukemia in the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Jabbour discussed the 1.5-year follow-up data from a phase 1b trial (NCT04260022) investigating olverembatinib (HQP1351) in patients with heavily pretreated chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), enrollment considerations for the registrational phase 3 POLARIS-2 trial (NCT06423911) that is further evaluating the agent in this population, and potential future research directions in CML.
Drs Dahiya and Patel discussed the pathobiology of SPCs that develop after CAR T-cell therapy, potential SPC prevention strategies, and how SPC research may help optimize CAR T-cell product development in the future.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with David Gerber, MD, a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, a member of its Division of Hematology/Oncology, and co-director of Education and Training for the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center in Dallas.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Gerber discussed the evolving role of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), focusing on findings from key clinical trials. He highlighted results from the phase 3 TROPION-Lung01 trial (NCT04656652), which demonstrated a modest improvement in progression-free survival with datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk (Datroway), a TROP2-directed ADC, compared with docetaxel in patients with previously treated advanced NSCLC. He also emphasized the toxicity profile of TROP2-directed ADCs, particularly gastrointestinal toxicities and myelosuppression.
Dr Gerber also reviewed the phase 2 HERTHENA-Lung01 trial (NCT04619004) evaluating patritumab deruxtecan in patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC and the phase 2 DESTINY-Lung02 trial (NCT04644237) assessing fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu) in those with HER2-mutant NSCLC. Dr Gerber reflected on the shared DXd payload of these ADCs, highlighting its implications for toxicity and efficacy, as well as open questions regarding treatment sequencing and resistance mechanisms.
In today’s episode, supported by Amgen, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Cassaday, MD, an associate professor in the Clinical Research Division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and an associate professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Cassaday discussed insights from several trials investigating blinatumomab (Blincyto) in patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that were reported at the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting, including subgroup analyses of the phase 3 ECOG-ACRIN E1910 trial (NCT02003222). He also shared how findings from the phase 3 AALL1731 trial (NCT03914625) of blinatumomab plus chemotherapy in children with newly diagnosed B-ALL may be extrapolated to the adult B-ALL patient population.
In today’s episode, supported by Bristol Myers Squibb, we had the pleasure of speaking with Roxana S. Dronca, MD, about the FDA approval of subcutaneous nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy (Opdivo Qvantig; subcutaneous nivolumab) for advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Dr Dronca is a professor of oncology, a consultant in the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine, and director of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida.
On December 27, 2024, the FDA approved subcutaneous nivolumab across approved adult, solid tumor nivolumab indications, including as monotherapy, monotherapy maintenance after completion of nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab (Yervoy), or in combination with cabozantinib (Cabometyx) or chemotherapy. This regulatory decision was backed by findings from the phase 3 CheckMate-67T trial (NCT04810078) and includes indications for melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, non–small cell lung cancer, urothelial carcinoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, colorectal cancer, esophageal carcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, gastric cancer, and gastroesophageal junction cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Dronca discussed the significance of this FDA approval across multiple solid tumor indications, pivotal findings from the CheckMate-67T trial, and how this approval represents a paradigm shift in modern cancer care delivery.
In this episode of Oncology Unplugged, a podcast series from OncLive and MedNews Week, podcast host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, and Yan Leyfman, MD, a resident physician at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, discussed the origins and mission of MedNews Week, a global platform designed to combat health care misinformation and advance medical education. Conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic, MedNews Week was created in response to widespread misinformation and a need for accessible, evidence-based information. Over the past 2 and a half years, the platform has expanded to reach over 100 countries, focusing on underserved regions and amplifying the voices of both established oncology leaders and early-career researchers.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alec Watson, MD, a thoracic oncology fellow in the School of Medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Watson discussed the rationale for and key findings from a retrospective analysis examining the ways that oncogene overlap could identify clinically relevant thresholds for MET, KRAS, and HER2 gene copy number gain in non–small cell lung cancer; next steps for this research; and the future implications of these findings.
In this Oncology Unplugged discussion, Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, and Joshua Brody, MD, director of the Lymphoma Immunotherapy Program at The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, explored the heterogeneity of lymphoma subtypes and the evolution of treatment paradigms across B-cell malignancies. They discussed the treatment challenges posed by the diverse spectrum of lymphomas, ranging from indolent subtypes, such as follicular lymphoma, to aggressive diseases like Burkitt lymphoma.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Yvonne Mowery, MD, PhD, about the phase 2 SU2C-SARC032 trial (NCT03092323) investigating the addition of pembrolizumab to preoperative radiotherapy and surgery in patients with soft-tissue sarcoma. Dr Mowey is a physician scientist and an associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hillman Cancer Center in Pennsylvania.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Mowery discussed unmet needs for patients with soft-tissue sarcoma that prompted the initiation of this research, key efficacy and safety findings from the trial, and potential next steps for investigating the treatment regimen in this patient population.
In today’s episode, supported by Merus, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alison Schram, MD, about the FDA approval of zenocutuzumab-zbco (Bizengri) for patients with previously treated advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma or non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring NRG1 gene fusions. Dr Schram is an assistant attending physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York.
On December 4, 2024, the FDA granted accelerated approval to zenocutuzumab for the treatment of adult patients with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma harboring an NRG1 gene fusion who have disease progression on or after prior systemic therapy; and adult patients with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic NSCLC harboring an NRG1 gene fusion who have disease progression on or after prior systemic therapy. This regulatory decision was based on findings from the phase 2 eNRGy trial (NCT02912949), in which patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (n = 30) achieved an overall response rate (ORR) of 40% (95% CI, 23%-59%), and a duration of response (DOR) that ranged from 3.7 months to 16.6 months. In the NSCLC cohort (n = 64), the (ORR) of 33% (95% CI, 22%-46%), and the median DOR was 7.4 months (95% CI, 4.0-16.6).
In our exclusive interview, Dr Schram discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy data from the pancreatic cancer and NSCLC cohorts of eNRGy, and the importance of using RNA-based testing to identify patients with NRG1 fusions.
In this episode of Oncology Unplugged, a podcast series from MedNews Week, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at the Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was joined by Guiseppe Curigliano, MD, PhD, a full professor of medical oncology at the University of Milan, as well as the director of the Early Drug Development Division and co-chair for the Experimental Therapeutics Program at the European Institute of Oncology in Italy.
In this exclusive interview, Drs Park and Curigliano discussed the potential future role of artificial intelligence across oncology disciplines; how advances in precision medicine will help improve patient care; the significance of seeing early research with fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) evolve into the present era, where the agent is FDA approved for the treatment of patients with HER2-positive solid tumors. They also discussed their insights on data from the phase 3 DESTINY-Breast06 trial (NCT04494425) investigating T-DXd in patients with HER2-low or -ultralow, hormone receptor–positive, metastatic breast cancer.
In today’s episode, supported by BeiGene, Alexey Danilov, MD, PhD, hosted a discussion with Susan M. O'Brien, MD, about key data updates with BTK inhibitors in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that were presented at the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting. Dr Danilov is the Marianne and Gerhard Pinkus Professor of Early Clinical Therapeutics, the medical director of the Early Phase Therapeutics Program for the Systems Clinical Trials Office, co-director of the Toni Stephenson Lymphoma Center, and a professor in the Division of Lymphoma at the Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation at City of Hope in Duarte, California. Dr O'Brien is the associate director for Clinical Science at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, the medical director of the Sue & Ralph Stern Center for Clinical Trials & Research, and a professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the University of California Irvine School of Medicine.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Danilov and O'Brien discussed potentially practice-changing data with acalabrutinib (Calquence)–based regimens from the phase 3 AMPLIFY trial (NCT03836261) in CLL, key updates with zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) as monotherapy and in combination with sonrotoclax (BGB-11417) in patients with this disease, and practice-confirming findings with pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca) from the phase 3 BRUIN CLL-321 trial (NCT04666038) in patients with previously treated CLL.
In today’s episode, supported by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, we had the pleasure of speaking with James J. Harding, MD, director of Early Drug Development at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, about the FDA approval of zanidatamab-hrii (Ziihera) for patients with HER2-positive metastatic biliary tract cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Harding discussed the significance of this approval, marking the first HER2-targeted therapy specifically for biliary tract cancer. He highlighted findings from the pivotal HORIZON BTC-01 trial (NCT04466891), explored how zanidatamab fits into the treatment paradigm, and addressed the role of HER2 profiling in guiding patient selection. Dr Harding also detailed ongoing research into zanidatamab in earlier treatment settings and emphasized its potential to transform care for patients with this challenging disease.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Cohen provided insights into the evolving role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in clinical decision-making for patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), particularly through findings from the CIRCULATE-Japan GALAXY trial (UMIN000039205). She highlighted how ctDNA has emerged as a strong prognostic factor for recurrence risk in CRC and explored its potential to guide therapy escalation or de-escalation. She also discussed the heterogeneity in the patient population included in the CIRCULATE-Japan GALAXY study and how ctDNA negativity correlates with improved disease-free and overall survival. Additionally, Dr Cohen outlined what data are still needed to integrate ctDNA testing into routine clinical practice and how sustained vs transient ctDNA clearance may influence treatment and surveillance strategies moving forward.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Chan and Hunter discussed the integration of asciminib (Scemblix) as a first-line therapy for patients with CML, optimal treatment sequencing in CML management, and how findings from the phase 2 OPTIC trial (NCT02467270) have influenced ponatinib (Iclusig) dosing strategies in patients with chronic-phase disease. They also addressed the role of mutational testing in guiding treatment selection, strategies to mitigate adverse effects, and the evolving role of stem cell transplantation in the treatment paradigm.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Moreau discussed key findings from an analysis of minimal residual disease negativity dynamics from IMROZ and the potential future implications of these findings for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who receive treatment with Isa-VRd.
In today’s episode, supported by BeiGene, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mazyar Shadman, MD, MPH, about updates in zanubrutinib (Brukinsa)–focused research in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that were presented at the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting. Dr Shadman is an associate professor in the Clinical Research Division and the medical director of Cellular Immunotherapy at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Shadman discussed key findings and implications from several clinical trials investigating zanubrutinib as monotherapy and in combination with agents such as obinutuzumab (Gazyva), sonrotoclax (BGB-11417), and venetoclax (Venclexta) in patients with CLL and other B-cell malignancies.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Andre Goy, MD, about key updates from the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting. Dr Goy is physician in chief of Hackensack Meridian Health Oncology Care Transformation Services, as well as the chairman, chief physician officer, and chief of the Lymphoma Division at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Goy discussed top hematologic oncology research conducted by his colleagues at the John Theurer Cancer Center and his predictions for the future of the field in 2025 and beyond.
Sagar D. Sardesai, MBBS, discusses the phase 3 ELAINE-3 trial evaluating lasofoxifene plus abemaciclib in ESR1-mutant, ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alex F. Herrera, MD, about key safety and efficacy findings from the phase 3 SWOG S1826 trial (NCT03907488) evaluating nivolumab (Opdivo) plus doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (N+AVD) vs brentuximab vedotin (BV) plus AVD (BV+AVD) in adolescent and adult patients with stage III or IV advanced-stage classic Hodgkin lymphoma. Herrera is chief of the Division of Lymphoma in the Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, as well as the associate medical director of the Briskin Center for Clinical Research and an associate professor in the Division of Lymphoma in the Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation at City of Hope in Duarte, California.
After 2.1 years of follow-up (range, 0-4.2), N+AVD prolonged median progression-free survival (PFS) and had a more tolerable safety profile compared with BV+AVD. The 2-year PFS rate with N+AVD was 92% (95% CI, 89%-94%) vs 83% (95% CI, 79%-86%) with BV+AVD (HR, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.30-0.65). Notably, the benefit with N+AVD was consistent across diverse patient subgroups enrolled in the study.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Herrera expanded on the rationale for conducting SWOG S1826, detailed key data showing sustained benefit and safety with N+AVD, and explained how these results support the use of N+AVD as a strong candidate for primary treatment in adolescent and adult patients with stage III or IV Hodgkin lymphoma.
In this episode of Oncology Unplugged, a podcast series from MedNews Week, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at the Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was rejoined by Stephen Liu, MD, a thoracic oncologist and the Head of Developmental Therapeutics at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC.
Their conversation encompassed findings from the phase 3 MARIPOSA trial (NCT04487080) investigating amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) plus lazertinib (lacluze) in patients with EGFR-mutated advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); toxicities associated with amivantamab and lazertinib to be aware of; the potential future implications of findings from the phase 3 PALOMA-3 trial (NCT05388669) of lazertinib plus subcutaneous amivantamab in patients with EGFR-mutated advanced or metastatic NSCLC; and how all these agents may fit into the NSCLC treatment armamentarium going forward.
In today’s episode, supported by Daiichi Sankyo, we had the pleasure of speaking with Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD, about the use of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Nagasaka is an associate professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology and the Division of Medicine at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Nagasaka discussed key findings from the phase 2 DESTINY-PanTumor02 (NCT04482309) and DESTINY-Lung01 (NCT03505710) trials that led to the FDA approval of T-DXd for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive solid tumors, including those with NSCLC; where next-generation sequencing fits into her clinical practice; and the current role of T-DXd in lung cancer management.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Binod Dhakal, MD, and Muhamed Baljevic, MD, about updates regarding patient identification for optimal multiple myeloma treatment. Dr Dhakal is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dr Baljevic is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology Oncology, director of Plasma Cell Disorders Research, director of the Vanderbilt Amyloidosis Multidisciplinary Program, co-chair of the Protocol Review and Monitoring System, and disease team lead for plasma cell dyscrasias and lymphomas at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Dhakal and Baljevic discussed first- and subsequent-line treatment options for patients with multiple myeloma, treatment options beyond CAR T-cell therapy for unfit patients, and ongoing research that may expand the myeloma treatment paradigm in the future.
In today’s episode, supported by Revolution Medicines, we had the pleasure of speaking with John Strickler, MD, about key considerations for pancreatic cancer management in honor of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed every November. Dr Strickler is a professor of medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology, associate director of Clinical Research – GI Oncology, and co-leader for the Precision Cancer Medicine and Investigational Therapeutics Program at the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, North Carolina.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Strickler discussed the challenges of targeting RAS alterations in pancreatic cancer, the importance of biomarker testing in this disease, and efforts to improve pancreatic cancer screening methodologies and rates.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Paul J. Shaughnessy, MD, about the FDA approval of obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel; Aucatzyl) for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Dr Shaughnessy is the medical director of the Adult Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Program at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
On November 8, 2024, the FDA approved obe-cel for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor ALL. This regulatory decision was supported by findings from the phase 1/2 FELIX trial (NCT04404660), in which 42% (95% CI, 29%-54%) of efficacy-evaluable patients with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive B-cell ALL who received the CAR T-cell product achieved a complete response (CR) within 3 months. The median duration of CR achieved within 3 months was 14.1 months (95% CI, 6.1-not reached).
In our exclusive interview, Dr Shaughnessy discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy and safety findings from the pivotal FELIX trial, and where obe-cel currently fits into the ALL treatment paradigm.
Drs Park and Liu explore advancements in the management of EGFR-mutated NSCLC, highlighting clinical trial updates shaping current treatment strategies.
In today’s episode, supported by BeiGene, Alexey Danilov, MD, PhD, hosted a discussion with Nicole Lamanna, MD, about the use of zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Dr Danilov is the Marianne and Gerhard Pinkus Professor of Early Clinical Therapeutics, the medical director of the Early Phase Therapeutics Program for the Systems Clinical Trials Office, co-director of the Toni Stephenson Lymphoma Center, and a professor in the Division of Lymphoma at the Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation at City of Hope in Duarte, California. Dr Lamanna is an associate clinical professor of medicine in the Hematologic Malignancies Section of the Hematology/Oncology Division at the Columbia University Herberg Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York, New York.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Danilov and Lamanna discussed key efficacy data from the final comparative analysis of the phase 3 ALPINE trial (NCT03734016) in patients with relapsed/refractory CLL, zanubrutinib-associated toxicities to consider when using this agent, and what the future looks like for BTK inhibitor–based therapy in CLL.
OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions. In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Susana M. Campos, MD, MPH, about the role of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) in patients with HER2-positive gynecologic cancers. Dr Campos is the clinical director and the director of Educational Initiatives in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. In our exclusive interview, Dr Campos discussed the clinical implications of findings from the gynecologic cancer cohorts of the phase 2 DESTINY-PanTumor02 trial (NCT04482309).
In today’s episode, supported by PDS Biotech, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Harrington, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRCR, FRSB, about the role of PDS0101 (Versamune HPV) in patients with human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16)–positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr Harrington is head of the Division of Radiotherapy and Imaging at The Institute of Cancer Research in London, United Kingdom, as well as a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Radiologists.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Harrington discussed current unmet needs for patients with recurrent/metastatic HNSCC, the rationale for the continued investigation of PDS0101 plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in patients with HPV16-positive HNSCC, and how the ongoing phase 3 VERSATILE-003 trial may change the treatment paradigm for patients with this disease.
On October 18, 2024, the FDA approved zolbetuximab plus fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy for the frontline treatment of adult patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic, HER2-negative, CLDN18.2-positive gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma. This regulatory decision was backed by findings from the phase 3 SPOTLIGHT (NCT03504397) and GLOW (NCT03653507) trials. In SPOTLIGHT, In SPOTLIGHT, patients who received zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 (5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin) achieved a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 10.6 months (95% CI, 8.9-12.5) vs 8.7 months (95% CI, 8.2-10.3) in those who received placebo plus chemotherapy (HR, 0.750; 95% CI, 0.601-0.936; 1-sided P = .0053). In GLOW, zolbetuximab plus CAPOX (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) generated a median PFS of 8.2 months (95% CI, 7.5-8.8) vs 6.8 months (95% CI, 6.1-8.1) with placebo plus CAPOX (HR, 0.771; 95% CI, 0.615-0.965; 1-sided P = .0118).
In our exclusive interview, Dr Ajani discussed key considerations for the clinical use of zolbetuximab, including its anticipated adverse effect profile and the introduction of CLDN18.2 as a biomarker for assessment prior to treatment initiation.
In today’s episode, supported by Corcept Therapeutics, we had the pleasure of speaking with Premal Thaker, MD, MS, about the use of the selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator relacorilant (CORT125134) in patients with ovarian cancer. Dr Thaker is the David G. and Lynn Mutch Distinguished Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as the director of Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Research and the interim chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the School of Medicine at the Washington University in St. Louis and the Siteman Cancer Center in Missouri.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Thaker discussed the rationale for combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, striking phase 2 data (NCT03776812) with this combination in this population, and what the future has in store regarding the phase 3 ROSELLA trial (NCT05257408).
In our exclusive interview, Dr Kalinsky discussed his top takeaways from the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting and 2024 ESMO Congress, as well as where he sees the field of breast cancer headed in the future.
In Oncology Unplugged, a podcast series from MedNews Week, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at the Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, talks through key updates in genitourinary cancer research from the 2024 ESMO Congress.
In this episode, Dr Park highlights potentially practice-changing data in prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer; spotlights the potential clinical implications of findings with the intravesical therapy TAR-200 in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC); and zooms in on data from the phase 3 NIAGARA trial (NCT03732677) of durvalumab (Imfinzi) plus gemcitabine and cisplatin in patients with MIBC.
In today’s episode, supported by Coherus Biosciences, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tarek Mekhail, MD, MSC, FRCSI, FRCSEd, about the use of toripalimab-tpzi (Loqtorz) in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Dr Mekhail is the medical director of the Thoracic Cancer Program and the Associate Executive Director at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute in Orlando, Florida.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Mekhail discussed the rationale for combining chemotherapy with the PD-1 inhibitor toripalimab in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, clinical successes with toripalimab in the first- and second-line nasopharyngeal carcinoma settings, and what the future looks like regarding immunotherapy in this disease.
In today’s episode, supported by Taiho Pharmaceutical, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joleen Hubbard, MD, about practice-changing updates to the colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment paradigm. Dr Hubbard is a medical oncologist at Allina Health Cancer Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Hubbard discussed key efficacy and safety findings from the phase 3 SUNLIGHT trial (NCT04737187) of trifluridine-tipiracil (Lonsurf) plus bevacizumab (Avastin) in patients with refractory metastatic CRC; quality of life outcomes from this trial; and the most practice-changing updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for CRC.
In this episode of the Oncology Unplugged series, Chandler Park, MD, a genitourinary medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, hosted a conversation with Vivek Subbiah, MD, a medical oncologist and chief of Early-Phase Drug Development at Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr Subbiah, an internationally recognized expert, discussed advancements in precision oncology, emphasizing the effects of next-generation sequencing and tissue-agnostic therapies on personalized cancer treatment. Dr Subbiah highlighted the transformation in genome sequencing that has taken place since the Human Genome Project, noting the reduction in sequencing costs from $3.3 billion to potentially $1 per genome. He explained how this evolution supports the expansion of precision oncology by making genomic testing accessible across diverse health care settings.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with David R. Gandara, MD, about biomarker testing in lung cancer. Dr Gandara is the chief medical officer of the International Society of Liquid Biopsy, the co-director of the Center for Experimental Therapeutics in Cancer, and the senior advisor to the director at the University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento, and an adjunct clinical professor in the Translational and Clinical Research Program at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center in Honolulu.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Gandara discussed the optimal use of liquid biopsy for patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the ins and outs of testing for KRAS mutations, and available treatment options for patients with KRAS-mutant NSCLC.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alan P. Venook, MD, about recent updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. Dr Venook holds the Madden Family Distinguished Professorship in Medical Oncology and Translational Research and is a professor in the Department of Medicine (Hematology/Oncology) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). He is also the Shorenstein Associate Director for Program Development at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Samuel A. Kareff, MD, MPH, about the intersections between early-phase clinical research and meaningful mentorship experiences during oncology/hematology fellowship. Dr Kareff is a medical oncologist and hematologist at the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, in Boca Raton, Florida. He formerly served as chief fellow during his hematology/medical oncology fellowship at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Florida.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Kareff discussed the rationale for and design of a proposed phase 1 clinical trial investigating the oncolytic virus SVV-001 in combination with nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy) in patients with neuroendocrine carcinoma or neuroendocrine tumors. He also shared advice from his fellowship experience and emphasized how seeking out effective mentors can prepare fellows for the next steps in their careers.
In today’s episode, supported by Citius Pharmaceuticals, we had the pleasure of speaking with Francine Foss, MD, to discuss the FDA approval of denileukin diftitox-cxdl (Lymphir) for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) who have received 1 or more prior systemic therapies. Dr Foss is a professor of medicine (hematology) and dermatology and the director of the Multidisciplinary T Cell Lymphoma Program at the Yale School of Medicine, as well as the scientific leader of Lymphoma CRT at Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut.
On August 8, 2024, the FDA approved denileukin diftitox for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory CTCL who have received at least 1 prior systemic therapy. This regulatory decision was supported by findings from the phase 3 Study 302 (NCT01871727), in which patients who received the agent (n = 69) achieved an objective response rate of 36.2% (95% CI, 25.0%-48.7%) per independent review committee assessment, including a complete response rate of 8.7%.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Foss discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy and safety data from Study 302, and her excitement about reintroducing an agent to the CTCL treatment paradigm that can induce particularly robust responses.
Dr Patil emphasized the significance of the phase 3 CROWN trial (NCT03052608), which compared lorlatinib (Lorbrena) with crizotinib (Xalkori) in patients with ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC. With a hazard ratio of 0.19 (95% CI, 0.13-0.27) for progression-free survival, the trial demonstrated lorlatinib’s superior intracranial control and long-term efficacy compared with crizotinib, especially in patients with brain metastases. Drs Park and Patil also discussed challenges associated with managing lorlatinib-related toxicities, including mood changes, weight gain, and hyperlipidemia. Dr Patil suggested that starting at a lower dose and gradually escalating to the recommended dose could help mitigate some of these adverse effects and simultaneously maintain treatment efficacy. The conversation concluded with a shift towards the broader application of targeted therapies in earlier disease stages, drawing parallels between the phase 3 ALINA study (NCT03456076) in patients with ALK-positive
In today’s episode, supported by Sobi, we had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron T. Gerds, MD, MS, and James K. McCloskey, MD, about myelofibrosis treatment advances. Dr Gerds is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine in the School of Medicine, as well as a member of the Developmental Therapeutics Program at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He is also a physician in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Cleveland Clinic. Dr McCloskey is the interim chief of the Division of Leukemia at Hackensack John Theurer Cancer Center in New Jersey.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Gerds and McCloskey discussed factors that influence their choice between the variety of JAK inhibitors that are FDA approved for patients with myelofibrosis, tips for symptom management in this disease, and emerging myelofibrosis research to look out for.
In today’s episode, supported by Servier Pharmaceuticals, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jennie W. Taylor, MD, MPH, about the FDA approval of vorasidenib (Voranigo) for patients with IDH-positive grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma. Dr Taylor is an associate professor of clinical neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), as well as the community engagement liaison in the Neurologic Oncology Program at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
On August 6, 2024, the FDA approved vorasidenib for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients at least 12 years of age with grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma harboring susceptible IDH1 or IDH2 mutations who have previously undergone surgery including biopsy, sub-total resection, or gross total resection. This regulatory decision was backed by findings from the phase 3 INDIGO trial (NCY04164901), in which, at a median follow-up of 14.0 months (interquartile range [IQR], 10.1-17.9), vorasidenib (n = 168) produced a median progression-free survival of 27.7 months (95% CI, 17.0-not estimated) vs 11.1 months (95% CI, 11.0-13.7) in the placebo arm (n = 163) at a median follow-up of 14.3 months (IQR, 10.0-18.1; HR, 0.39; 95% CI, 0.27-0.56; P < .001).
In our exclusive interview, Dr Taylor discussed the significance of this approval, key data from INDIGO, and where vorasidenib fits into the astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma treatment paradigms.
In our exclusive interview, Dr Dietrich discussed key efficacy findings from the 18-month follow-up of the phase 2 VISION trial (NCT02864992), which evaluated the efficacy of tepotinib (Tepmetko) in patients with non–small cell lung cancer harboring MET exon 14 skipping mutations. Additionally, Dr Dietrich emphasized important safety considerations with tepotinib, particularly the management of on-target adverse effects (AEs) like edema. He also discussed strategies for addressing treatment-related AEs, such as hyperalbuminemia, hyponatremia, and kidney function abnormalities, and highlighted the importance of careful monitoring to make dose adjustments as necessary.
In today’s episode, supported by AstraZeneca, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sandip P. Patel, MD, and Brendon M. Stiles, MD, about the FDA approval of perioperative durvalumab (Imfinzi) for patients with resectable non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr Patel is a professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Dr Stiles is a professor of cardiothoracic surgery and chief of the Divisions of Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Oncology in the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, as well as the associate director of Surgical Oncology at the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center in Bronx, New York.
On August 15, 2024, the FDA approved durvalumab plus platinum-containing chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant setting, followed by durvalumab monotherapy in the adjuvant setting, for the treatment of adult patients with resectable NSCLC with no known EGFR mutations or ALK rearrangements. This regulatory decision was backed by findings from the phase 3 AEGEAN trial (NCT03800134), in which the median event-free survival was not reached (95% CI, 31.9 months-not estimable [NE]) in patients who received the durvalumab regimen vs 25.9 months (95% CI, 18.9-NE) in those who received placebo plus chemotherapy (stratified HR, 0.68; 95% CI, 0.53-0.88; P = .0039).
In our exclusive interview, Drs Patel and Stiles discussed the significance of this approval, key efficacy and safety findings from AEGEAN, and how the clinical use of perioperative treatment regimens reinforces the importance of involving multidisciplinary teams in every step of a patient’s treatment plan.
In part 2 of this 3-part Oncology Unplugged series, Chandler Park, MD, a genitourinary medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, and Tejas Patil, MD, an assistant professor of medical oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, discussed the evolving small cell lung cancer (SCLC) treatment paradigm. They examined critical data from recent studies, focusing on the role of prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) and the effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors in both limited-stage SCLC (LS-SCLC) and extensive-stage SCLC (ES-SCLC).
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to bring you a curated list of resources to use as you study for the hematology and oncology board exams. Drs Armstrong and Tawagi discussed their personal board review plans they followed in the months leading up to boards, including the books, sections of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines, videos, question banks, and podcasts; where you can find the “cheat sheets” they made to help them study; and the importance of personalizing your study plan based on your own knowledge and strengths.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rory Shallis, MD, an assistant professor of medicine and hematology at Yale School of Medicine, part of Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut.
Shallis sat down with us to share some of the research that has been generated in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) over the past year or so, touching on the evolution of clinical trial end points and where the field is headed in terms of therapeutic classes. He also spoke to the investigation of the late-stage erythroid maturation agent luspatercept-aamt (Reblozyl) in this population in the phase 3 ELEMENT-MDS (NCT05949684) and MAXILUS (NCT06045689) trials.
In our exclusive interview, Shallis discussed the research basis for the ELEMENT-MDS trial in MDS, the potential of intervening with luspatercept before patients become red blood cell transfusion dependent, and aspects of the trial to be aware of for patient enrollment.
Dr Warner discusses the FDA approval of afami-cel for patients with advanced synovial sarcoma and key findings from the pivotal SPEARHEAD-1 trial.
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In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tarita Thomas, MD, PhD, MBA, and Rimas Lukas, MD, about abstracts presented during a brain cancer–focused clinical science symposium at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting. Dr Thomas is an associate professor of radiation oncology and Dr Lukas is an associate professor of neurology (neuro-oncology; hospital neurology) at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Thomas and Lukas discussed the results of 4 abstracts presented during the symposium. In particular, their discussion highlighted findings with ST101 in window-of-opportunity cohorts of patients with recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), the prognostic utility of cerebrospinal fluid circulating tumor DNA in recurrent high-grade glioma, the genomic drivers of GBM, and preclinical data with navtemadlin (KRT-232) in IDH wild-type GBM.
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In Oncology Unplugged, a podcast series from MedNews Week, host Chandler Park, MD, a genitourinary medical oncologist at the Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, sits down with Tejas Patil, MD, an assistant professor of medicine-medical oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine - Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
In this episode, Drs Park and Patil discuss key updates from the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting, including the significance of data from the phase 3 LAURA trial (NCT03521154), where treatment with osimertinib (Tagrisso) following definitive chemoradiotherapy led to an improvement in progression-free survival vs placebo in patients with stage III, EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Drs Park and Patil also explore the implications of minimal residual disease (MRD) monitoring in the phase 3 ADAURA trial (NCT02511106) and how liquid biopsy data may influence future treatment timelines. Additionally, they delve into the evolving role of osimertinib in advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC, based on results from the phase 3 FLAURA2 trial (NCT04035486) and its potential impact on the treatment of patients with brain metastases.
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In today’s episode, supported by AbbVie, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Crombie, MD, about the FDA approval of epcoritamab-bysp (Epkinly) for patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma. Dr Crombie is a physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
On June 26, 2024, the FDA granted accelerated approval to epcoritamab for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma who have received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy. This regulatory decision was supported by findings form the phase 1/2 EPCORE NHL-1 trial (NCT03625037), in which the agent yielded an overall response rate of 82% (95% CI, 74.1%-88.2%) in the primary efficacy cohort (n = 127), including a complete response rate of 60% (95% CI, 50.8%-68.4%).
In our exclusive interview, Dr Crombie discussed the significance of this approval, key findings from the pivotal EPCORE NHL-1 trial, and where the future of the FL treatment paradigm is headed.
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In today’s episode, we invited experts from across oncology specialties to discuss the abstracts and presentations they are most looking forward to seeing at the 2024 ESMO Congress.
Emre Yekedüz, MD, an associate professor of medical oncology at Ankara University in Turkey and a research fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, shared insights on his latest work in gastrointestinal malignancies, particularly in pancreatic and colorectal cancer.
Thach-Giao Truong, MD, a hematologist and medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio who specializes in skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma, highlighted her recent findings in targeted therapies for advanced skin cancers.
John H. Strickler, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, emphasized key updates in the treatment of gastroesophageal malignancies, where he sees significant progress on the horizon.
David Spigel, MD, chief scientific officer and medical oncologist at Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, discussed the expanding clinical trial program he oversees, ensuring patients have access to cutting-edge therapies.
Finally, Paolo Tarantino, MD, a researcher at the European Institute of Oncology and clinical research fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, focused on advancements in breast cancer research, particularly in HER2-targeted therapies and antibody-drug conjugates.
Two Onc Docs, hosted by Samantha A. Armstrong, MD, and Karine Tawagi, MD, is a podcast dedicated to providing current and future oncologists and hematologists with the knowledge they need to ace their boards and deliver quality patient care. Dr Armstrong is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Dr Tawagi is a hematologist/oncologist and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
In this episode, OncLive On Air® partnered with Two Onc Docs to bring you a review session for the oncology board exams. Drs Armstrong and Tawagi discussed high-yield oncology and hematology topics to focus on during study sessions, memorization tricks they used for their own boards, and other tips for exam preparation.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Narjust Florez, MD, about patient-focused lung cancer biomarker testing discussions.
Drs Park and Graff discuss the evolution of treatment for patients with metastatic HR-positive breast cancer, including the role of CDK4/6 inhibitors.
Dr Salgia discusses how he chooses between tepotinib and capmatinib in patients with stage IV NSCLC harboring MET exon 14 skipping mutations.
Dr Chiang discusses the use of lurbinectedin in small cell lung cancer and tips for managing toxicities associated with this agent.
Dr Tewari discusses the FDA approval of dostarlimab plus chemotherapy for patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.
Dr Jhaveri discusses the INAVO120 trial of inavolisib plus palbociclib and fulvestrant in PIK3CA-mutant, HR-positive metastatic breast cancer.
Drs Park and Kasi delve into the shift toward neoadjuvant immunotherapy and the use of ctDNA as a prognostic tool in colorectal cancer.
Dr Garcia-Manero discusses findings from research in myelodysplastic syndromes that were presented at the 2024 EHA Congress.
Dr Westin discusses the FDA approval of durvalumab plus chemotherapy for patients with dMMR advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.
Drs Armstrong and Tawagi discuss the NADINA trial of neoadjuvant nivolumab/ipilimumab vs adjuvant nivolumab in resectable, macroscopic, stage III melanoma.
Dr Rotow discusses data that demonstrated the central nervous system activity of datopotamab deruxtecan and osimertinib in patients with NSCLC.
Drs Park and Grivas discuss bladder cancer treatment updates, including results from the SunRISe-1 trial of TAR-200 plus cetrelimab in NMIBC.
Dr Halmos discusses common AEs associated with the ADCs that are used in NSCLC and ways to manage and mitigate these toxicities.
Dr Lisberg discusses key findings from the TROPION-Lung01 trial of Dato-DXd in patients with previously treated advanced or metastatic NSCLC.
Dr Miller discusses findings from the SIENDO trial of selinexor maintenance therapy in patients with TP53 wild-type advanced endometrial cancer.
Drs Park and Sonpavde discuss findings from the phase 1 DAD trial, as well as a schema for the frontline management of metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
Drs Bui and Kelly discuss key long-term findings from the AMPECT trial investigating nab-sirolimus in patients with advanced malignant PEComa.
Dr Curigliano discusses the DESTINY-Breast06 trial of trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients with HER2-low or HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer.
Dr Orlowski discusses key efficacy data from the IMROZ trial of Isa-VRd in newly diagnosed, transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma.
Drs Park and Sonpavde discuss the CheckMate901 trial, which showed survival improvements with nivolumab plus chemotherapy in metastatic urothelial cancer.
OncLive On Air partners with Two Onc Docs to bring insights on the ADRIATIC trial, data from which were presented at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Dr Sekeres discusses the significance of the FDA approval of imetelstat for patients with lower-risk MDS and transfusion-dependent anemia.
Drs Dietrich and Shiller detail the importance of collaboration between medical oncologists and pathologists to ensure beneficial oncology reflex testing.
Dr Agulnik spotlights key updates from across the GIST landscape ahead of GIST Awareness Day on July 13.
Dr Reckamp discusses the definition of pragmatic clinical trials and ways that clinical trial investigators can make their research more pragmatic.
Dr Rosenberg discusses current standard strategies for treating patients with nasopharyngeal cancer, the evolving role of toripalimab in this treatment paradigm, and how future advances in nasopharyngeal cancer management may impact the head and neck cancer treatment paradigm more broadly.
OncLive On Air partners with Two Onc Docs to bring insights on primary data from the LAURA trial, which were presented at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Dr Paik discusses key findings from the phase 2 VISION trial investigating frontline tepotinib in patients with NSCLC harboring MET exon 14 skipping alterations, real-world data from the TOGETHER pooled analysis of tepotinib vs other frontline treatment options in this patient population, and insights regarding treatment sequencing with tepotinib in pretreated patients in this population.
Lenz discusses the link between HER2 expression and responses with mCRC treatment regimens and how HER2 expression can guide treatment decision-making.
Dr Levy discusses the indication for trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2+ NSCLC, other ADCs in development, and where the future of ADCs in NSCLC is headed.
Drs Park and Sonpavde emphasize their insights on the topline data from the EV-302 trial, considerations for community oncologists when deciding whether to prescribe enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab to patients with urothelial carcinoma, their advice for monitoring and managing treatment-related toxicities with this combination, and more.
Experts from across oncology specialties discuss the abstracts and presentations they are most looking forward to seeing at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Dr Ganjoo discusses unmet needs for patients with malignant PEComa, treatment plan considerations, and the use of nab-sirolimus in this disease.
Dr Brown discusses the rationale for the RAMP-301 trial of avutometinib plus defactinib in low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
Dr Kummar discusses the significance of targeting TP53 Y220C in solid tumors and early data reported with rezatapopt in TP53 Y220C–mutant solid tumors.
Dr Goy discusses the impact of CAR T-cell therapy on the lymphoma and multiple myeloma treatment paradigms and his anticipations for the future of hematologic oncology.
Drs Merkow and Connell discuss reasons why they adopted HAI therapy as a treatment offering for patients with CRC, characteristics of patients who are good candidates for this treatment, and the ability of the HAI pump to treat liver micrometastases.
Drs Nassar and Bou Farhat explain how tumor-only NGS could address the limitations of IHC testing for MMR mutation signatures across several tumor types.
Dr Usmani details the FDA approval of cilta-cel for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 1 prior line of therapy.
Drs Lunning and Rutherford discuss findings from the ECHELON-1 trial of BV-AVD in the cohort of patients with Hodgkin lymphoma over 60 years of age.
Drs Graff, Mahtani, McCann, and Rugo shared moments throughout their lives and careers that sparked their interest in oncology, setbacks they overcame when building their careers, obstacles they encounter as women in the field, and ways that gender bias can be confronted at both the individual and institutional levels.
Dr Jabbour expands on the multiple milestones achieved through ponatinib’s FDA approval for patients with Ph-positive ALL; the agent’s potency and unique mechanism of action; and key efficacy and safety data from the PhALLCON trial supporting this regulatory decision.
Dr Schmid discusses considerations for applying recent data updates in HER2-positive breast cancer management to clinical practice.
Dr Wagner discusses current unmet needs for patients with PEComa, how ongoing research aims to address some of these gaps, and how findings from the AMPECT trial in particular support the use of nab-sirolimus in patients with advanced malignant disease.
Strickler, Leung, Dasari, and O'Neill discuss adverse effect monitoring and management with standard agents for patients with colorectal cancer.
Dr Bagley discusses the evaluation of the small molecule ONC201 in the phase 3 ACTION trial in H3 K27M–mutant diffuse midline gliomas.
Dr Lunning sits down with Alex Herrera, MD, of City of Hope, to discuss the frontline management of Hodgkin lymphoma, including the rationale for the SWOG 1826 trial, the collaborative efforts between pediatric and adult oncologists that led to the successful initiation of this trial, potential future directions for this research, and more.
Dr Wainberg discusses the FDA approval of first-line NALIRIFOX for patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma, key data from NAPOLI 3, and the potential evolution of NALIRIFOX’s role in the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer.
Dr Kyriakopoulos sheds light on the potential synergy and pharmacokinetic interactions between masofaniten and enzalutamide when used in combination for patients with prostate cancer; contextualizes safety and pharmacokinetic findings from the phase 1 portion of a phase 1/2 study; and outlines key objectives of the agent’s ongoing evaluation in the phase 2 portion of the study.
Dr Kang discusses the significance of the FDA approval of toripalimab for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, his anticipated use of the agent since its inclusion on UCSF’s formulary, and the debate around Epstein-Barr virus as a selection criteria for treatment eligibility.
Dr Mims discusses the utility of emavusertib in acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome and the rationale for the TakeAim Leukemia trial.
Dr Tripathy discusses aspects of the Miami Breast Cancer Conference that stood out to him during his first time speaking at the meeting, ways that Miami Breast has evolved over the years, and the types of valuable multidisciplinary discussions that the meeting inspires.
Drs Kitko and Patel discuss graft-versus-host disease recognition, treatment selection, and ongoing research with novel agents and biomarkers of response.
Dr Galsky discusses the FDA approval of enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, key efficacy and safety data from the EV-302 trial, and future directions in urothelial cancer research.
Drs Jacob, Van Der Wall, and Wright-Browne discuss challenges related to gender bias that they have faced throughout their careers, growth opportunities that have arisen from these obstacles, and the importance of reflecting on past accomplishments and future goals.
Drs Lunning and Brander discuss the evolution of chronic lymphocytic leukemia management.
Goyal, Bishop, Kelley, and Kuhlman discuss ways to prepare patients with cholangiocarcinoma for FGFR inhibitor–related adverse effects.
Dr Davids discusses the FDA approval of pirtobrutinib for patients with previously treated CLL/SLL; key efficacy and safety data from the BRUIN trial; and guidelines for pirtobrutinib use in clinical practice in the CLL/SLL patient population.
Dr Lunning sits down with Kami J. Maddocks, MD, of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center––James, to discuss the management of MCL in the up-front setting, including practice-changing findings from the SHINE and TRIANGLE trials; how these trial data have altered the role of first-line BTK inhibitors in chemotherapy-free regimens for patients with MCL; and how patient characteristics, such as age and TP53 mutation status affect up-front treatment feasibility.
Dr Kasper discusses the FDA approval of nirogacestat for patients with progressing desmoid tumors; key efficacy, safety, and quality-of-life outcomes from the pivotal DeFi trial; and findings from an analysis investigating tumor volume and T2 hyperintensity changes with nirogacestat in patients enrolled in DeFi.
Drs Monk and Tarantino highlight current research investigating B7-H4–directed ADCs in multiple solid tumor types; other promising ADCs in development for gynecologic cancers; and future research needed to clarify unanswered questions regarding the sequencing of ADCs in breast cancer.
Drs Donington and Stiles discuss the implications of perioperative immunotherapy trials on early-stage lung cancer management, definitions of resectability, and the incorporation of new guidance regarding multidisciplinary management.
Dr Gradishar discusses the FDA approval of capivasertib plus fulvestrant for patients with advanced HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer harboring PIK3CA, AKT1, or PTEN alterations.
Dr Santos discusses findings from the EMPOWER-Lung 3 trial of cemiplimab plus chemotherapy in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer, as well as data from subgroup analyses of the EMPOWER-Lung 1 trial of cemiplimab monotherapy in patients with NSCLC and a PD-L1 score over 50%.
Dr Jabbour discusses the activity and the utilization of olverembatinib in chronic myeloid leukemia and expanded upon the role that TKIs can play in the management of malignancies beyond chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Dr Eskander discusses the impact of social determinants of health on cancer clinical trial participation; effective strategies for considering and engaging diverse communities in the clinical trial process; and how community partnerships can be strengthened to eliminate these financial and logistical barriers.
Dr Lunning and Neha Mehta-Shah, MD, MSCI, of Washington University School of Medicine, highlight challenges that arise when diagnosing patients with PTCL; how molecular testing results influence induction and consolidation treatment approaches for patients with ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma; and novel frontline agents under investigation in PTCL.
Drs Simeone and Fakih discuss the main objective and design of the observational BASECAMP-1 study and how it functions alongside the EVEREST-1 study, which is evaluating the autologous CAR T-cell therapy A2B530 in patients with CEA-expressing solid tumors that have lost HLA-A*02 expression.
Drs Donington and Stiles discuss how the findings from the ADAURA trial with adjuvant osimertinib have changed thoracic surgery expectations, the potential surgical implications of the ALINA trial with adjuvant alectinib, and the importance of early-stage molecular testing in lung cancer.
Dr Abdou discusses how characteristics of patients with breast cancer impact ADC treatment selection and highlights some of the topline takeaways from breast cancer treatment to come out of the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Drs Hanna and Kandula discuss the significance of the FDA approval of toripalimab in nasopharyngeal carcinoma; pivotal data from the JUPITER-02 and POLARIS-02 trials; and how the addition of toripalimab to the nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment armamentarium increases the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration.
Dr Lunning sits down with Caron A. Jacobson, MD, MMSc, or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to discuss the characteristics of FL that may prompt aggressive treatment, the potential optimal role of CAR T-cell therapy in the third line and beyond, and how the toxicity profiles of different CAR T-cell products compare with each other.
Dr Dumbrava discusses the rationale and design of the PYNNACLE trial; phase 1 efficacy and safety findings with PC14586 in patients with p53 Y220C–mutated advanced solid tumors; and the next steps for this research.
Dr DiNardo discusses the the FDA approval of ivosidenib for patients with relapsed/refractory IDH1-mutant myelodysplastic syndromes, the unique mechanism of action of ivosidenib, and key efficacy and safety findings from the AG120-C-001 trial.
Dr Halmos discusses the ongoing investigation of the potent, selective, and irreversible EGFR inhibitor BDTX-1535 in patients with non–small cell lung cancer.
Dr Feigin discusses findings from a study on the varying effects of the benzodiazepines lorazepam and alprazolam on PFS outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.
Dr Khouri discusses unmet needs in AL amyloidosis, the potential for birtamimab to become a new frontline standard of care beyond daratumumab, and the importance of confirming earlier post-hoc results from the placebo-controlled phase 3 VITAL trial in the ongoing AFFIRM-AL trial in patients with Mayo stage IV AL amyloidosis with cardiac involvement.
Dr Weber discusses the FDA approval of adjuvant nivolumab for patients with completely resected stage IIB/C melanoma, key efficacy data from the CheckMate76K trial, and potential future directions for PD-1 inhibitor–based combinations in the melanoma treatment paradigm.
Drs Lunning and Nastoupil discuss the ins and outs of diagnostic workups for patients with follicular lymphoma; how to discern which patients may benefit most from standard chemotherapy vs clinical trial regimens in the frontline setting; and ongoing follicular lymphoma research that may alter the treatment paradigm.
Dr Naumann discusses the role of frontline maintenance therapy for patients with endometrial cancer; which patients are likely to benefit from the RUBY and NRG-GY018 trial regimens; and ongoing research that may elucidate optimal treatments for patients with recurrent, dMMR disease.
Dr Keshava discusses the rationale behind lung nodule programs, common barriers to implementing these programs, and how multidisciplinary collaboration can lead to successful early lung cancer diagnoses.
Dr Hasunuma shares that the objective of mentorship is to foster care, trust, and respect in mentor-mentee relationships and create authentic connections.
Dr Kuykendall discusses the FDA approval of momelotinib in myelofibrosis with anemia, key data from the MOMENTUM trial, and how momelotinib alters the myelofibrosis treatment paradigm.
Drs Gutierrez and Leslie discuss common barriers that institutions face when implementing CAR T-cell therapy programs, the early success story of outpatient administration of this modality at John Theurer Cancer Center, and future considerations for using this treatment approach in solid tumors.
Dr Platzbecker discusses the FDA approval of luspatercept in lower-risk MDS with anemia; key efficacy and safety data from the COMMANDS trial; and how this approval addresses historically unmet needs for patients with MDS.
Dr Richardson discusses the background of mezigdomide, key efficacy and safety findings with the agent plus dexamethasone in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, and the implications of this combination for heavily pretreated patients in this population.
Drs Garcia-Manero and Zeidan discuss the significance of efficacy and safety data from the COMMANDS trial in MDS, takeaways from the subgroup analyses, and expectations around treatment sequencing in the lower-risk MDS population.
Dr Nooka discusses the FDA approval of elranatamab in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, key data from MagnetisMM-3, and the evolving role of bispecific antibodies in the multiple myeloma treatment paradigm.
Drs Jones and Somaiah discuss unmet needs in GIST that the Peak trial seeks to answer; the advantages of the methods and design of this trial; and how the tolerable safety profile of bezuclastinib plus sunitinib supports further research with this combination.
Dr Chuong discusses the evolution of MRI-guided radiation in the cancer treatment armamentarium, the benefits of the MRIdian SMART system, and how Miami Cancer Institute is leading the way with trainings to expand the use of this technology.
Dr Fonkoua discusses the ways in which common clinical trial enrollment criteria in oncology exclude patients from underrepresented groups, enrollment disparities that uniquely affect patients with liver cancer, and initiatives that Mayo Clinic is participating in to eliminate barriers to clinical trial enrollment.
Dr Minnema discusses the FDA approval of talquetamab in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, key data from the MonumenTAL-1 trial, and the importance of designing clinical trials to address unmet patient needs.
Dr Usmani discusses the integration of elranatamab, talquetamab, and telcistamab into the management of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, common adverse effects and recommended supportive care measures, and ongoing research that may help clarify their role in the paradigm.
Dr Kelley discusses standard first-line treatment options for patients with advanced HCC, key findings from the phase 3 HIMALAYA trial, and the safety profile of the STRIDE regimen in this population.
Drs Jones and Somaiah discuss unmet needs in GIST that the Peak trial seeks to answer; the advantages of the methods and design of this trial; and how the tolerable safety profile of bezuclastinib plus sunitinib supports further research with this combination.
Dr Mirza discusses the FDA approval of dostarlimab plus chemotherapy in patients with dMMR/MSI-H primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer; key efficacy and safety findings from the RUBY trial, and ongoing research investigating the role of frontline immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with endometrial cancer.
Dr Sekeres discusses the FDA approval of quizartinib plus chemotherapy in patients with newly diagnosed, FLT3-ITD–positive AML, key efficacy and safety data from the QuANTUM-First trial, and how this quizartinib regimen addresses an unmet need for older patients in this population.
Dr Trent discusses the need for improved awareness around mutation testing in GIST, the limitations of current clinical trial criteria, and the potential for ctDNA to become a longitudinal cancer monitoring tool, helping to prevent invasive means of measuring disease progression.
Dr Bhatnagar discusses the prior and ongoing studies evaluating the addition of uproleselan to standard-of-care regimens for patients with AML, why uproleselan could affect the treatment paradigm across AML subtypes, and the rationale for pursuing minimal residual disease negativity as a clinical end point in AML.
Dr Sanai discusses the prevalence and grading of malignant meningiomas; common symptoms associated with these tumors; treatment modalities for high-grade disease; and more.
Dr Danish discusses barriers to using radiotherapy for the treatment of patients with metastatic lung and bone cancers; the novel capabilities of SCINTIX biology-guided technology; and how John Theurer Cancer Center plans to use this technology and help advance its role in the field of radiation oncology.
Dr Carlo-Stella discusses the FDA approval of glofitamab in relapsed/refractory DLBCL, key efficacy and safety findings from the NP30179 trial, and the benefits of glofitamab’s mechanism of action.
Dr Trent discusses the current role and significance of using MRD in gastrointestinal stromal tumor, current guidelines around mutation testing, and research seeking to expand the targeted therapy armamentarium.
In this episode of ‘How This is Building Me,’ Drs Camidge and Abbott discuss the road from bench scientist to biotechnology analyst, rules and regulations in the industry, and more.
Dr Lunning sits down with Manali Kamdar, MD, of the University of Colorado, to discuss the design of the POLARIX trial, the ways in which its results have changed their practice when treating patients with DLBCL, and the importance of further research investigating the molecular heterogeneity of DLBCL to determine potential causes of early relapse with pola-R-CHP.
Drs Khan and Kwendakwema discuss the methods and design of two studies investigating adverse financial events in patients with cancer, the future implications of these findings, and the importance of continued investigation in this area.
Dr Agarwal discusses the significance of the FDA approval of talazoparib plus enzalutamide in HRR gene–mutated mCRPC, key efficacy and safety data from the TALAPRO-2 trial, and how this combination further supports the use of PARP inhibitors in the mCRPC treatment paradigm.
Dr Lunning sits down with Jeremy Abramson, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital, to discuss treatment options for patients with LBCL following relapse on their initial therapies, the potential role of surveillance imaging in certain subsets of this population, and the challenging differences that arise when treating patients with cellular therapy in clinical trials vs in the real-world setting.
Dr Gotlib discusses the significance of the FDA approval of avapritinib in indolent systemic mastocytosis, key findings from the PIONEER trial, and the quality of life benefits that avapritinib provides for patients in this population.
Dr King discusses the need for improved guidance when determining the appropriate management strategy for patients with residual nonretroperitoneal testicular cancer, findings from a study on the association between the presence of teratoma in the primary orchiectomy and the rate of teratoma in this disease, and how the presence or absence of teratoma in the primary tumor should not preclude surgical resection in this population.
Dr Kremyanskaya discusses the results from cohort 1 of the MANIFEST trial in treatment-naïve myelofibrosis, differentiating features of pelabresib and recently approved JAK inhibitors, and next steps for the investigation of BET inhibitors in this population.
Dr Short discusses data in acute lymphoblastic leukemia that were presented at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting and EHA Congress.
In this episode of ‘How This is Building Me,’ Dr Camidge is rejoined by Dr Cetnar to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the lung cancer data that were presented at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Dr Manana discusses how systemic racism appears in oncology practice, tools clinicians can use to learn about and address their implicit biases, and the importance of connecting patients with a multidisciplinary team to provide necessary resources and care.
Dr Reuss discusses the development of LP-300 in advanced NSCLC, the mechanisms of LP-300 that may help synergize with the activity of platinum-based chemotherapy, and its ongoing investigation in the phase 2 HARMONIC trial.
Dr Armstrong discusses the FDA approval of olaparib plus abiraterone in patients with BRCA-mutated mCRPC, key efficacy and safety data from the PROpel trial, and where the field of prostate cancer research may be headed in the future.
Dr Phillips discusses the FDA approval of epcoritamab in patients with relapsed/refractory DLBCL key efficacy and safety findings from the EPCORE NHL-1 trial, and the potential future of bispecific antibodies in this setting.
Dr Holowatyj discusses symptoms associated with appendix cancer, challenges related to understanding the incidence and risk factors of this disease, and ongoing research regarding potential genetic links to this rare cancer.
Dr Raskin discusses the road from fellow to fellowship director at Massachusetts General Hospital, the importance of transparency in a program amid increasing emphasis on health and wellness, and the skills a successful program should impart on their trainees.
In this episode of How This Is Building Me, Drs Camidge and Weickhardt discuss the span of countries and institutions Dr Weickhardt’s medical training and career has led him to, the ins and outs of becoming a practicing oncologist in Australia vs the United States, and the importance of discerning patient needs and preferences to earn patient trust and deliver effective, personalized care across the globe.
Dr Andreeff discusses the evaluation of uproleselan for the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia, the rationale for targeting E-selectin in patients with this disease, how uproleselan could amplify the effects of chemotherapy in the treatment of these patients.
Drs Gottschalk and Krenciute discuss the difficulties of translating successes with CAR T-cell therapy in adults to the pediatric population; ongoing research with investigational products that could reduce T-cell exhaustion, burnout, and the time from bench to bedside; and expectations for the future of cellular therapy in oncology.
Dr Mutale discusses common factors contributing to decreased access to cancer clinical trials, how trial enrollment criteria can affect which groups of patients are underrepresented in these trials, and steps that researchers and clinicians can take to increase diversity in clinical trials and mitigate these disparities.
Drs Kovacic, Shaughnessy, Starnes, and Waltz highlight the differences in work culture from their early careers to now, gender-related challenges that persist in medicine today, and advice to incoming medical professionals.
Dr Horwitz discusses the FDA approval of omidubicel in patients with blood cancers, key efficacy and safety data from the pivotal phase 3 trial, and the benefits omidubicel provides beyond improved neutrophil engraftment.
Dr Haffner explains distinguishing features between basal cell and adenocarcinoma of the prostate, findings from a genomics study of basal cell prostate carcinoma, and the challenges that arise when diagnosing and treating patients with this rare disease.
Dr Ehrhardt discusses how modifiable chronic health conditions may relate to social determinants of health, noting how these factors can potentially lead to late mortality for survivors of childhood cancer.
In today’s episode of ‘How This is Building Me,’ Dr Camidge and Melissa reflect on the bond they share as oncologist and patient, the nuances of Melissa’s transition to hospice care, and the importance of authentically framing her cancer narrative as one where challenges, grief, and gratitude can coexist.
Faculty across 4 institutions discuss their participation in a 4-team initiative launched by Stand Up To Cancer® that focuses on expanding access to cancer care and research.
Dr Kim discusses the evaluation of LP-300 for the treatment of patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma, the rationale for exploring this agent in combination with chemotherapy, and the ongoing HARMONIC trial investigating the combination of LP-300 plus carboplatin and pemetrexed.
Dr Friedlander discusses the FDA approval of enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab in patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, key efficacy and safety data from the EV-103 trial, and the importance of incorporating such an active combination regimen into the frontline setting for this population.
Drs Gushchin and Diaz-Montes discuss findings from the HOT trial evaluating health-related QOL outcomes after cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC in patients with primary ovarian cancer, the importance of devising more accurate strategies to assess patient QOL after receiving cytoreduction and HIPEC, and future directions for this research.
Dr Desai discusses the aspects of his oncology fellowship experience that have had the greatest influence on his career growth, the role of mentorship throughout his fellowship and transition to a full-time faculty position, and his advice for current and future oncology fellows.
Dr Gilbert discusses the FDA approval of dostarlimab in patients with endometrial cancer, key efficacy data from the GARNET trial, and how this agent bolsters the endometrial cancer treatment paradigm.
Presenters from the 2023 SGO Annual Meeting share their insights on the treatment of patients with gynecologic cancers.
Drs Mercado and Kovacs discuss the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to lung cancer screening and management, barriers to lung cancer screening that affect how early certain patients are diagnosed with this disease, and where the future of lung cancer detection and treatment is headed.
Dr Kishan discusses the use of MRI-guided SBRT in prostate cancer to reduce acute genitourinary and gastrointestinal toxicity; findings from the MIRAGE study; and how MRI-guided SBRT allows for tighter planning margins, thereby reducing both physician-reported and patient-reported bowel and bladder toxicities.
Dr Bidard discusses the FDA approval of elacestrant in patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer, key efficacy and safety data from the EMERALD trial, and the importance of testing for ESR1 mutations in patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative disease.
Faculty from the 40th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference® feature updates in the treatment of patients across the breast cancer continuum.
In this episode of ‘How This is Building Me,’ Camidge sits down with Jalal to discuss her transition from life in Jordan to Indianapolis, Indiana, the realities of being a mother in medicine, the importance of transparency in academia, and more.
Dr Tolaney discusses the FDA approval of sacituzumab govitecan in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer; key data from the TROPiCS-02 trial; and how this agent can fulfill unmet needs for this patient population.
Dr Raez discusses findings from a study of patients with newly diagnosed non–small cell lung cancer who received both liquid and tissue biopsy, the benefits of liquid biopsy’s relatively short turnaround time, and financial barriers to conducting multiple next-generation sequencing tests per patient.
Drs Milner, Dalal, and Ligon discuss hematopoietic stem cell transplant in children with severe aplastic anemia, graft failure risk factors in children receiving hematopoietic cell transplant for non-malignant disorders, and the use of mediports for CAR T-cell infusion.
Dr Herbst discusses the FDA approval of adjuvant pembrolizumab in non–small cell lung cancer, key efficacy and safety data from the KEYNOTE-091 trial, and future research efforts that may further improve outcomes in this population.
Drs Khushalani, Dietrich, Luke, and Patel discuss the nuances of defining resectability in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, the evolving treatment paradigm of resectable disease, and how to translate updated data with cemiplimab into clinical practice.
Dr Jakubowiak discusses interim findings from the ATLAS trial of KRd vs lenalidomide maintenance in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, contextualizes these data within the broader post-transplant landscape, and previews the next steps for this research.
Dr Leslie discusses the FDA approval of pirtobrutinib in patients with MCL previously treated with a BTK inhibitor, key efficacy and safety findings from the BRUIN trial, and potential treatment sequencing strategies in patients with resistance to covalent BTK inhibitors.
Dr Mascarenhas discusses established standards of care and ongoing research with JAK inhibitors in patients with myelofibrosis; the available frontline treatment options in this disease; and the nuances of myelofibrosis treatment sequencing.
In this episode of ‘How This is Building Me,’ Camidge sits down with Bauml to discuss the transition from academia to industry, reasons for the move, expectations for the future, and more.
Drs Flinn, Lamanna, Brown, and Tam discuss the FDA approval of zanubrutinib in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
Drs Short and Reagan discuss risk factors that can contribute to patients’ likelihood of developing tumor lysis syndrome, preventive measures for patients most at risk, and the clinical implications of standard treatment options for patients with tumor lysis syndrome.
Dr D’Amato discusses research in sarcoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumor, incorporating circulating tumor DNA analysis into routine reevaluation of patients with progressive disease, and the importance of establishing a drug’s clinical profile in non–trial target ethnic populations.
Dr Strickler discusses the FDA approval of tucatinib plus trastuzumab in metastatic colorectal cancer, key efficacy and safety findings from the MOUNTAINEER trial, and ongoing research seeking to address remaining unmet needs in this population.
Dr Rosenthal discusses the care of adolescent and young adult patients with Hodgkin lymphoma, the discrepancies between pediatric and adult oncologists that result in differing treatment approaches, and common concerns these patients have as they navigate their diagnosis and treatment alongside other life changes.
Dr Nair discusses a study evaluating the role of yoga as a complementary therapy in patients with breast cancer, how these results emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary breast cancer care, and the potential applications of these findings beyond breast cancer.
Dr Shore discusses the FDA approval of nadofaragene firadenovec in non–muscle invasive bladder cancer, the benefits of this therapy’s administration method and schedule, and how this agent’s efficacy and safety pave the way for future treatment advances.
Drs Goetz and Choong discuss the potential for adjuvant endocrine therapy omission in patients with estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer who have a pathologic complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Dr Dy discusses the development of CEACAM5-directed antibody-drug conjugates in non–small cell lung cancer, ongoing research with tusamitamab ravtansine, and the potential role of competing docetaxel-based combination strategies in the second-line setting.
Dr Giacchetti discusses the findings from a study of patient-selected timing of the daily oral intake of adjuvant hormone therapy and everolimus in breast cancer and how this study highlights the need for further research combining the fields of chronobiology and oncology.
Dr Hilal discusses data with frontline ibrutinib, acalabrutinib, and zanubrutinib in chronic lymphocytic leukemia; remaining uncertainties regarding the use of BTK inhibitors to manage this disease; and how a patient’s minimal residual disease status influences their subsequent treatment options.
In the inaugural episode of ‘How This is Building Me,’ Camidge sits down with Cetnar to discuss the ins-and-outs of defining personal and professional success, perceptions around sought-after accolades and accomplishments, the meaning behind mentoring, and more.
Drs Lu, Neven, Jacot, Medford, and Spring highlight updates in the treatment of hormone receptor–positive breast cancer that were presented at the 2022 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Dr Oppong discusses findings showing that Black and Hispanic women are more likely than their White counterparts to refuse surgery for nonmetastatic breast cancer, the reasons some patients refuse to undergo surgery, and potential strategies to overcome those objections.
Dr Somaiah discusses the excitement surrounding novel agents such as CSF1R inhibitors and ULK1/2 inhibitors, and the utility of broad spectrum TKIs such as ripretinib.
Dr Rugo discusses the second interim analysis of overall survival in the TROPiCS-02 trial, the implications of post-progression treatments after ribociclib and endocrine therapy in the phase 3 MONALEESA-2, MONALEESA-3, and MONALEESA-7 studies, and what the AMALEE trial indicates about optimal starting doses of first-line ribociclib in hormone receptor–positive breast cancer.
Dr Kumar, Dr Patel, Falbo, and Ahlstrom highlight the importance of community-based discussions regarding adverse effects in multiple myeloma, the benefits of considering the whole treatment course, and subgroup analyses from the MAIA trial.
Dr Blum discusses renal medullary carcinoma, the lack of approved systemic therapy for these patients, and findings showing a correlation between CA-125 levels and increased tumor burden and treatment response in this disease.
Dr Johnson discusses the FDA approval of tremelimumab plus durvalumab and chemotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer, key data from the POSEIDON trial, and the combination’s efficacy and tolerability in various patient populations.
Nicholas Acuna discusses research showing that incidence of liver cancer increases over time in people of Mexican descent living in Los Angeles, the “Latino paradox” in health outcomes, and the next steps for this research.
Dr Brody previews mantle cell lymphoma data being presented at the 2022 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, including promising data on pirtobrutinib from the BRUIN trial, the potential for CAR T-cell therapy as evidenced in the ZUMA-2 trial, and how immunotherapies such as glofitamab are expanding the treatment paradigm.
Dr Matulonis discusses the FDA approval of mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx in folate receptor alpha–positive, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, key efficacy and safety data from the SORAYA trial, and how further research can continue the momentum behind finding effective ovarian cancer treatments.
Dr Leone discusses the distinguishing features of male breast cancer, the benefits and limitations of current treatments, and the importance of raising awareness about this breast cancer subset to propel further research.
Dr Florez discusses why cancer care equity and survivorship should be a priority for all physicians, the steps the health care system needs to take to address disparities in these areas, and specific ways that Dana-Farber is working to close these gaps.
Dr Abou-Alfa discusses the FDA approval of durvalumab plus tremelimumab in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, the regimen’s unique mechanism of action, and the importance of expanding global access to this combination.
Dr Crane discusses why Atrium Health decided to launch a gyn onc fellowship, how she helps fellows navigate the current political landscape while maintaining high-level care, and how she tries to model a good work-life balance for her trainees.
Dr Oppong discusses factors that contribute to the ongoing disparity in breast cancer deaths among Black women vs White women, the importance of increased access to high-quality screening, and the need for more inclusive research efforts to close the gaps in breast cancer diagnosis and care.
Dr Garfall discusses the FDA approval of teclistamab in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, key efficacy and safety data from the MajesTEC-1 trial, and the drug’s unique mechanism of action compared with other anti-myeloma agents.
In this inaugural episode, Dr Lunning details important findings to come out of the Pan Pacific Lymphoma Conference, including results evaluating prophylactic medications in the management of patients with hematologic malignancies receiving cellular therapy or autologous stem cell transplant.
Drs Sauter and Hill discuss the use of CAR T-cell therapy in patients with lymphomas, the potential for allogeneic CAR T cells, and ways to expand access and address financial toxicity.
Dr Goyal discusses the FDA approval of futibatinib in FGFR2-positive cholangiocarcinoma, key safety data from the FOENIX*-CCA2 trial, and the importance of biomarker testing in the cholangiocarcinoma population.
Drs Giaccone and He discuss the implications of their thymic cancer research, the importance of combining immunotherapy and anti-angiogenesis agents to treat solid tumors, and the challenges of investigating rare cancers.
Drs Mikhael and Cole discuss ways to help reduce disparities in myeloma by delivering culturally relevant care and highlight the importance of implementing shared decision-making, creating a well-informed multidisciplinary staff, and meeting patients where they are.
Dr Shah discusses the FDA approval of sodium thiosulfate in pediatric patients with solid tumors treated with cisplatin, key efficacy and safety data from the SIOPEL6 and COG ACCL0431 trials, and the importance of multidisciplinary communication when prescribing and administering the agent.
Drs DiNardo, Wang, and Altman discuss the challenges they faced in their early careers, the rollout of molecular profiling and targeted therapy in the early 2000s, and their growth from protégés to mentors.
Drs Ramkumar and Morganstein discuss the challenges they face with integrating and organizing molecular testing results into electronic medical records, how they address non–small cell lung cancer test results with patients, and their hopes for the future of pathology at their institutions.
Dr Subbiah discusses the significance of the FDA approval of selpercatinib in RET fusion–positive non–small cell lung cancer, thyroid cancer, and other solid tumors.
Dr Brentjens discusses targeting the “enigmatic” GPRC5D protein, safety results with MCARH109, and the appropriate sequencing for the agent.
Dr Velcheti discusses planned research into whether mobile technology services can improve patient outcomes for underserved and underrepresented patient populations.
Dr Oh discusses the FDA approval of durvalumab plus gemcitabine and cisplatin in biliary tract cancer, the tolerability of the regimen, and the importance of using immunotherapy to treat this disease.
Dr Shepard discusses the unpredictable course of desmoid tumors, the use of TKIs for these tumors, and findings from 2 trials presented at the 2022 ESMO Congress that may represent new treatment options for patients with desmoid tumors.
Dr Deol discusses what he wants his trainees to take from the fellowship program he directs, how his colleagues help fellows find jobs, and how he helps fellows deal with grief.
Dr Patel discusses post-transplant complications in myeloid disorders, the prevalence of these complications, and the most common ones that may arise, including primary disease relapse, graft-vs-host disease, infection, organ toxicity, persistent cytopenias, and immunosuppression.
Dr Verstovsek discusses the FDA approval of pemigatinib in myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms with FGFR1 rearrangements, the transformative effects of pemigatinib, and the importance of identifying chromosomal abnormalities in patients with this aggressive disease.
Dr Leal discusses the symptoms commonly associated with Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome, the prevalence of this disorder in concurrence with underlying cancers, and how amifampridine can help manage this disease by improving motor and autonomic symptoms.
Dr Elamin discusses results from a phase 2 study of poziotinib efficacy in EGFR exon 20–mutant non–small cell lung cancer and highlights the agent’s sensitivity in relation to insertion location.
Dr Chen details the findings from a study of patients with transformed cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, gives her perspective on findings from the FLASH trial, and discusses the need for more research funding in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
Dr Modi discusses the significance of the FDA approval of trastuzumab deruxtecan in metastatic HER2-low breast cancer, pivotal efficacy and safety data from the DESTINY-Breast04 trial, and how these findings pave the way for further progress across cancer therapy.
Drs Iams and Shah discuss the process of diagnosing Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome in neuroendocrine cancers, how the condition affects patient prognoses, and the primary goals of delivering coordinated care with in combination with cancer treatments.
Drs Bekaii-Saab, George, and von Mehren discuss key efficacy data and patient-reported outcomes from the INTRIGUE trial, the rationale for a phase 1/2 study investigating the novel ULK inhibitor DCC-3116 in patients with advanced or metastatic RAS or RAF–mutated solid tumors, and how vimiseltinib may alleviate unmet needs in the tenosynovial giant cell tumors population.
Dr Levy discusses the significance of the FDA approval of trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-mutant NSCLC, the pivotal efficacy and safety data from the DESTINY-Lung02 trial, and the optimal use of companion diagnostic tests in the field.
Dr Petrylak discusses current issues with genetic testing and disease management in prostate and bladder cancer, some of the reasons for poor testing rates, and the importance of proper multidisciplinary management during testing and when seeking to mitigate adverse effects.
Drs Goldberg and Sussman discuss key findings from their research on rates of gastrointestinal mortality, the factors that could contribute to these differences, and ways these disparities can be addressed.
Dr Berchuck discusses the effects of treatment intensification with darolutamide in men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, the significance of the approval of darolutamide plus docetaxel and androgen deprivation therapy, and lingering questions left unanswered by the pivotal ARASENS study.
Dr Katz discusses the implications of a recently published phase 2 study investigating neoadjuvant mFOLFIRINOX with or without hypofractionated radiation therapy results for patients with borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Drs Luger, Roboz, and Stock discuss the issues that were most prominent in leukemia treatment when they began their careers and what motivated them to continue to work toward progress in the field even when treatment outcomes were dismal. They also share their experiences with being women in their chosen career paths, such as how their gender has influenced their professional and personal decisions, as well as how they interact with and support other female colleagues.
Dr Gradishar emphasizes the importance of defining metastatic breast cancer subtypes, the implications of molecular testing and genetics on treatment decisions, and the need for honest and comprehensive patient-provider communication about therapeutic options and clinical trial opportunities throughout the course of disease.
Dr Subbiah discusses findings from 4 presentations that stood out to him from the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting: phase 2 data (NCT04165772) demonstrating a 100% complete response rate in 12 patients with mismatch repair–deficient, locally advanced rectal cancer who received dostarlimab (Jemperli); DESTINY-Breast04 (NCT03734029), results he called “important and practice changing” for patients with HER2-low unresectable and/or metastatic breast cancer; a first-in-human study (NCT04585750) of PC14586, a novel agent targeting mutated TP53 in advanced solid tumors; and the LIBRETTO-001 trial (NCT03157128), which demonstrated that selpercatinib (Retevmo) can target RET-positive fusions in solid tumors.
Dr Ghosh discusses the FDA approval of lisocabtagene maraleucel in large B-cell lymphoma, pivotal efficacy and safety data from the phase 3 TRANSFORM trial (NCT03575351) and the phase 2 TRANSCEND-PILOT-017006 study (NCT03483103), and the effect of the approval on academic and community center practice patterns.
Dr Wagner talks about the struggle to investigate angiosarcoma, the ways research cooperatives have had recent success in driving the science forward, and the potential for immunotherapy in this disease.
Dr Subbiah highlights the significance of the FDA approval of dabrafenib and trametinib in adult and pediatric patients at least 6 years of age with BRAF V600E–mutant metastatic or unresectable solid tumors and contextualizes the pivotal data for rare tumor types.
Dr Monk discusses pertinent efficacy and safety data from the ATHENA-MONO trial, which evaluated first-line maintenance treatment with rucaparib in patients with stage III-IV high-grade ovarian cancer.
Dr Jain discusses an article she authored, titled “We’re Running Up the Wrong Side of the Escalator,” which confronts systemic and structural obstacles facing women in medicine.
Dr Spiess talks about taking part in an international consortium that seeks to establish a standard treatment for penile cancer, the ways shame interferes with diagnosis and treatment, and the complicated issues of gender and sexuality involved with this disease.
Dr Tarantino discusses practice-changing findings in breast cancer and emphasizes the ways in which positive study data can improve the breast cancer treatment paradigm going forward.
Dr Duma discusses improving diversity in trials and in oncology providers, how the oncology field fails women in general and women of color in particular, and the stress lung cancer puts on a woman’s home life.
Dr Duma discusses the leading causes of lung cancer in women, the ongoing failure to screen a sufficient number of women for lung cancer, and how gender bias interferes with treatment.
Drs Karp, Raza, and Le Beau discuss challenges they faced in their early careers as women in leukemia, the ways they overcame those obstacles, and the unique pitfalls and successes they’ve experienced as female physicians.
Dr Khan expands on key data found on racial disparities in surgical outcomes for gastrointestinal tract cancer and addresses the need to reduce the gap in these outcomes.
Dr Wise highlights how intensified treatment with doublet or triplet therapy can lead to better long-term outcomes in prostate cancer, potential treatment sequencing options, and the importance of communication between patients and physicians.
Dr Lee highlights the latest treatment developments in non–clear cell renal cell carcinoma, emphasizes the need for more precise classification of the histologic subsets of this disease, and discusses the investigation of cabozantinib plus nivolumab across stratified cohorts of non–clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
Dr Ueno discussed the challenges of diagnosing inflammatory breast cancer, the unmet need for new agents to treat patients with the disease, and the current ongoing research he’s eager to see reported.
Dr Hua talks about the unmet need in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), explains the difficulty of detecting NETs, and highlights his study findings evaluating anti-CDH17 CAR T cells in this disease.
Chapman, Swartz, Rhodes, Nightingale, and Denton highlight the evolution of Jefferson Health’s Senior Adult Oncology Center, the unique needs of older adults who develop cancer, and challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic that have affected the care of geriatric patients with cancer, such as the strain put on caregivers and the shift to telemedicine.
Dr Abid discusses a review paper, published in Cancer Cell, that evaluated determinants of response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in patients who underwent allogeneic or autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation or who had received CAR T-cell therapy or bispecific T-cell engagers.
Drs 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.
Dr Tarantino provides background on the categorization of HER2-low disease in breast cancer, issues with standardization and interpretation, historical management strategies, and ongoing research with agents including trastuzumab deruxtecan, trastuzumab duocarmazine, and disitamab vedotin.
Dr Taylor discusses the significance of BTK inhibition in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, describes the key objectives of, and methods used, for the genomic analyses performed by his team, underscores the clinical significance of the data yielded from this research, and outlines where future efforts will focus.
Dr Pro outlines the current role of duvelisib in peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL), reviews some key adverse effects associated with the agent, and walks us through other important updates in PTCL presented at the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Dr Pal walks us through research presented at the 2022 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, including data from the TIVO-3 trial (NCT02627963) and findings from the NeoAvAx trial (NCT03341845) exploring avelumab (Bavencio) plus axitinib (Inlyta) for patients with high-risk, nonmetastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma.
Dr Pegram discusses treatment sequencing in metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, recent updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, and the influence of the DESTINY-Breast03 trial on the breast cancer treatment paradigm.
Dr Cusnir reviews the benefits of isolating the liver in early colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment, how patients have tolerated Y-90 therapy, and situations in which Y-90 therapy would be most effective for patients with CRC.
Dr Borgen recaps a presentation he made at the 2022 Miami Breast Cancer Conference highlighting the flaws with preprints, outlining his recommendations for fixing peer review, and explaining how this affects cancer research.
Dr Lipson discusses the significance of the regulatory decision for relatlimab and nivolumab, updated data from the RELATIVITY-047 trial, adverse effects clinicians should be aware of when prescribing the doublet, and the potential next steps for this therapy in melanoma.
Dr Jabbour discusses updates from the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition in chronic myeloid leukemia, including findings from the phase 3 ASCEMBL trial (NCT03106779) evaluating asciminib (Scemblix) vs bosutinib (Bosulif) and data with ponatinib (Iclusig) from a post hoc analysis of the phase 2 OPTIC trial (NCT02467270).
Dr Bardia discusses data from DESTINY-Breast03 (NCT03529110), HER2CLIMB (NCT02614794), and NALA (NCT01808573), important findings that were presented at the 2021 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium for patients who have HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
Dr D’Abreo discusses adverse effects such as fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and interstitial lung disease, shares advice on establishing an open channel of communication with patients, and highlights preventive and proactive management strategies for treatment-related adverse effects.
Dr Tripathy explains the rationale for the TBCRC049 trial, the challenges of investigating a disease that appears in less than 5% of patients with breast cancer, and potential avenues for future investigations.
Dr Mesa discusses the data that led to the FDA approval of pacritinib, toxicities clinicians should be aware of when prescribing the JAK inhibitor, and the next steps for pacritinib in the space.
Dr Barzi discusses data from the ACCENT and RESPECT trials evaluating the value of oxaliplatin for patients with colorectal cancer, results from an investigation of nivolumab plus ipilimumab for patients with high tumor mutational burden, and more.
Drs Lyle and Patel review some of the challenges associated with the diagnosis and management of myelodysplastic syndromes, the current treatment landscape, and the role of next-generation sequencing and optimal testing practices in the field.
Dr Ross shares his advice to health care professionals regarding the detection and treatment of patients with colon cancer, unmet needs for this patient population, the role of minimally invasive surgery, and the need to address and overcome health disparities that affect this population.
Dr Hurvitz sheds light on shifts in practice patterns in HER2-positive breast cancer in light of data that emerged in 2021, remaining questions regarding treatment sequencing, the importance of updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines in metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, and future directions to keep an eye on in 2022.
Dr Jain discusses the current utility of frontline maintenance therapy in advanced ovarian cancer, dosing strategies with PARP inhibitors, and management strategies for common adverse effects associated with these therapies.
Dr Milhem discusses the unique mechanism of action and delivery method of RP1, which is being evaluated in the IGNYTE trial for patients with solid tumors, as well as the parallel studies ARTACUS and CERPASS, which are further exploring the agent.
We had the pleasure of speaking with faculty from an OncLive® Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on hematologic malignancies, hosted in partnership with Cleveland Clinic, to discuss current practice patterns and emerging therapies in chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, myelofibrosis, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH, discusses unmet needs regarding clinical trials for underserved populations with cancer, highlights the key objectives of the ECOG-ACRIN Health Equity Committee and the US Preventive Services Task Force, and shares her advice to health care professionals in the cancer space who are working to bridge some of these disparities.
Dr Furman discussed the rarity of pediatric neuroblastoma, treatment options and expected outcomes for patients, and ongoing clinical trials in this space.
Dr Ramchandren discusses current treatment options for patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia who have limited response to other therapies, the rationale for the expansion cohort of the phase 2 CLOVER-WaM trial evaluating CLR 131 in these patients, and other anticipated research trends in this paradigm.
Drs Garg, Outlaw-Evans, and Farrington discuss their experiences as women in oncology, changes they have observed in the culture of medicine, and their advice to young women entering the field.
Dr Wang discusses the clinical experience with ibrutinib in mantle cell lymphoma, its present role in the management of MCL, and ongoing research that may affect its use as a single agent.
Dr Coombs discusses research that was presented at the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including that with covalent and noncovalent BTK inhibitors, COVID-19 vaccinations, and time-limited combinations.
Dr Basu discusses the “shadow curve” that could result from disruptions in cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic and innovative strategies that Cancer Treatment Centers of America are taking to avoid this.
Dr Meyer discusses the rarity of cardiac angiosarcoma, optimizing detection strategies, surgical interventions, and chemotherapy for this patient population, and why immunotherapy has the potential to transform care for patients.
Dr Dietz discusses her experience as a woman in surgical oncology, the importance of bridging gender disparities, and her advice to women entering the health care industry.
Dr Gilbert discusses her new role as associate director for research, education, and professional development at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and shares some of her short- and long-term goals in this position.
Dr Bardia discusses the role of sacituzumab govitecan in the treatment of patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, the influence of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines on treatment recommendations and sequencing in the second-line setting, and ongoing research with the agent in the neoadjuvant setting.
Dr Gasparetto discusses the management of ocular toxicities associated with belantamab mafodotin, the nuances of dose modification, and the potential for retreatment following toxicity resolution.
Dr Phillips discusses the utility of ibrutinib, acalabrutinib, and zanubrutinib in mantle cell lymphoma, the impact of long-term follow-up data with ibrutinib, and findings from the phase 3 SYMPATICO trial that could shake up the treatment paradigm.
Dr. Schwartzberg discusses the rationale to evaluate enobosarm in AR-positive, ER-positive advanced breast cancer, phase 2 data with the agent, and expectations for the ongoing phase 3 ARTEST trial in this population.
Dr. Hochster provides insight into the current gastric/GEJ landscape, spotlighting molecular testing approaches, the roles of chemoimmunotherapy combinations, ongoing research with biomarkers of response, and optimal treatment sequencing for patients with HER2-positive disease.
Dr. Shah and Dr. Wang discuss the management of cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity, the referral process, and the need for academic and community collaboration for CAR T-cell therapy in hematologic malignancies.
Dr. Coombs discusses research that will be presented at the upcoming 2021 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including that with covalent and noncovalent BTK inhibitors, COVID-19 vaccinations, and time-limited combinations.
Dr. Choueiri discusses the significance of the FDA approval of pembrolizumab as adjuvant therapy in renal cell carcinoma and key data from the pivotal phase 3 KEYNOTE-564 trial.
Dr. Bleicher and Dr. Nardello discuss the process of finding a mentor, what to look for in a fellowship program, and the benefits of fellowship for both academic and community oncologists.
Sameek Roychowdhury, MD, PhD, discusses the pivotal phase 2 trial with infigratinib in FGFR-positive cholangiocarcinoma, the safety and efficacy achieved with infigratinib, and the next steps for this agent.
Bryson Katona, MD, of Penn Medicine, discusses the hallmarks of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer.
Dr. Allison highlights everything from his proudest professional moments, to MD Anderson’s Moon Shot program, to his musical talents, to next steps he’s taking in cancer research.
Dr. Kalyan and Dr. Mouli discuss the importance of multidisciplinary care in hepatocellular carcinoma, data regarding real-world personalization treatment recommendations, and the benefits of decision-making analysis tools in the space.
Dr. Ku underscores key takeaways from the CheckMate649 and DESTINY-Gastric02 trials in gastric/GEJ cancer and highlights ongoing research that has the potential to further inform treatment selection and sequencing in the field
Dr. Gradishar discusses the evolution of SERDs in breast cancer, novel SERDs that could shift the paradigm of breast cancer treatment, and ongoing research that could solidify the role of these agents in the field.
Dr. Tagawa discusses the incidence and identification of FGFR alterations in bladder cancer, the approval and use of erdafitinib in the second-line setting for patients with advanced bladder cancer, and research directions with the FGFR inhibitor in the field.
Dr. Yarchoan underscores the unique characteristics of fibrolamellar carcinoma, treatment options for these patients, and ongoing research efforts to expand the limited paradigm in this disease.
Dr. Shah discusses the FDA approval of brexucabtagene autoleucel in relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, key findings from the pivotal ZUMA-3 trial, and next steps with CAR T-cell therapy in the field.
Dr. Jain and Dr. Spaggiari highlight key advancements in the treatment of patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases, patient and disease factors to consider during surgical and systemic treatment decisions, and the importance of multidisciplinary care in this patient population.
In our exclusive interview, Johnson discussed the mechanism of action of VS-6766 alone and in combination with defactinib, expectations for the ongoing phase 2 RAMP 202 trial in KRAS-mutant NSCLC, and where the combination could be used in practice pending further positive study results.
Dr. Abid discusses immune-compromising factors that are indigenous to CAR T-cell therapy recipients, the immunogenic potential of different COVID-19 vaccines, determinants of vaccine responses, and the potential need for booster vaccine dosing in this population.
Dr. Ilson discusses treatment sequencing for patients with gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer, the integration of immunotherapy into the frontline setting, and key ongoing studies in the field.
Dr. Gordan discusses the advantages of in-house genomic testing, the transition from external to internal sequencing, and the anticipated effects of the move.
Dr. DeNunzio discusses how proton beam therapy is being used throughout oncology, the advantages of the modality and how it complements other treatment interventions, and where research with the therapy is headed.
Dr. Moore discusses the basis for studying the combination of VS-6766 and defactinib in recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer, data that has been generated with the combination from the phase 1/2 FRAME trial, and the potential role for the combination in clinical practice.
Dr. Patel discusses the role of biomarker testing in lung cancer, the FDA approvals of amivantamab and mobocertinib in EGFR exon 20 insertion–positive NSCLC, and future research directions in this subset of lung cancer.
Dr. Scott and Dr. Torres-Roca discuss their research of a pooled retrospective analysis exploring genomic-adjusted radiation dose–based radiation therapy in solid tumors and what using genomics to guide radiation dosing decisions could mean for oncology practices
Dr. Aggarwal and Dr. Girard discuss the significance of the 5-year survival data from the pivotal PACIFIC trial and the real-world benefit of the study regimen in patients with unresectable stage III NSCLC.
Dr. Monk discusses the significance of the FDA approval of tisotumab vedotin and notable research that was presented at the 2021 ESMO Congress in cervical cancer.
Dr. Dietrich discusses the latest developments with immunotherapy and targeted therapy in stage III non–small cell lung cancer.
Dr. Neel discusses the momentum of molecularly-driven research and treatment strategies in oncology, the continuation of current research trends, and potential future directions throughout the field.
Dr. Loaiza-Bonilla discusses approaches to frontline treatment selection in metastatic pancreatic cancer, the effects of adverse effects and toxicities in treatment planning, and treatment options available to patients post gemcitabine-based regimens.
Lisberg discusses the excitement with datopotamab deruxtecan in non–small cell lung cancer and previews anticipated data from the NSCLC cohort of the TROPION-PanTumor01 trial at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2021 World Conference on Lung Cancer.
Dr. McKay discusses the importance of patient selection in advanced renal cell carcinoma, selecting between available combination regimens, and nuances regarding the timing of treatment in this disease.
Dr. Sosa discusses the rise in thyroid cancer cases, patient risk factors, the financial challenges associated with long-term treatment and testing, and future research directions in the field.
Dr. Sekeres discusses the current unmet needs of patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes receiving hypomethylating agents, the potential utility of novel combinations in development, and the incorporation of other end points beyond overall survival in clinical trials.
Dr. Janjigian discusses the FDA approval of nivolumab plus chemotherapy in advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma, key findings from the pivotal CheckMate-649 trial, and future directions with immunotherapy in the field.
Dr. Krie and Dr. Yuan discussed treatment-related adverse effects one should be aware of and prepared to manage, recommended management strategies for these TRAEs, and important points to emphasize to patients before they begin treatment.
Dr. Labaki and Dr. Trinh discuss their research on the recovery of cancer screening tests and its link with potential racial disparities from the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the community can continue to emphasize the importance of cancer screening while working to close these disparities in cancer care.
Dr. Chachoua discusses key guidelines for lung cancer screening, the psychological and financial implications of screening, and the opportunities of a screening initiative instated by NYU Langone Health.
Drs. Brown and Kurzrock discuss the current and future applications of next-generation sequencing in breast cancer, the role of tissue-based testing in light of the growing role for liquid-based testing, and some of the emerging technologies that could overcome current barriers to biomarker testing.
Dr. Moreau discusses the FDA approval of isatuximab-irfc plus carfilzomib and dexamethasone in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, key findings from the pivotal IKEMA trial, and future directions with the combination.
Dr. Weber discusses exciting research presented during the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting in melanoma with combination and single-agent checkpoint inhibitors, tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy, and more.
Chevon M. Rariy, MD, discusses how the implementation of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the need for increased access to care for patients with cancer, as well as the potential benefits in-home infusions could offer to patients receiving chemotherapy.
Dr. George and Dr. Hurley discuss the data generated from their study on the correlation between deleterious variants in genes and the development of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers in populations throughout the Caribbean.
Drs Brown and Hussain discuss the current and future applications of next-generation sequencing in lung cancer, the role of tissue-based testing in light of the growing role for liquid-based testing, and some of the emerging technologies that could overcome current barriers to biomarker testing.
Dr. Tagawa discusses the FDA approval of sacituzumab govitecan in urothelial cancer, key efficacy and safety data from the pivotal TROPHY-U-01 trial, and expectations for the confirmatory TROPiCS-04 trial.
Dr. Jabbour discusses the optimal use of ponatinib in chronic myeloid leukemia and data from the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting with the combination of blinatumomab and ponatinib in Ph-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Dr. Mayer discusses the mechanism of action of SERDs in ER-positive breast cancer, highlighted data from the AMEERA-1 trial with amcenestrant and palbociclib, and details future research efforts with SERDs.
In our exclusive interview, Wainberg discussed factors that help steer treatment selection in HER2-positive gastrointestinal malignancies, advances on the horizon, and more!
Dr. Rariy, Ms. Brown, and Ms. Greenman discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant delay in cancer diagnoses, impacted the training of oncologists, and revolutionized telehealth.
Dr. O’Malley discusses key findings from 6 trials that were presented at the virtual 2021 SGO Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer.
Dr. Sherman discusses the incidence of RET fusions in medullary thyroid cancer and the current clinical landscape of RET inhibitors in the field.
Dr. Lee-Kim discusses her path into treating pediatric patients with cancer, key lessons that can be learned during fellowship, and tips on managing finances and burnout during a pediatric oncology fellowship program.
Dr. Halmos discusses the data from a study examining seroconversion rates following COVID-19 vaccination among patients with cancer and underscores the need for novel vaccination or passive immunization strategies for immunosuppressed cohorts.
Dr. Masten reflects on the main challenges that arose during the COVID-19 lockdown with regard to surgery in patients with breast cancer, the steps that were taken as the lockdown started to lift, and the changes that have been made with regard to managing patients around the time of surgery and in the operating room.
Dr. George discusses treatment considerations in the first-line setting of metastatic pancreatic cancer, signs that may indicate disease progression and the need for second-line therapy, and investigational agents in the pipeline.
Dr. Pant discusses the current role for germline and somatic testing in pancreatic cancer, examines the research landscape with PARP inhibitors, KRAS inhibitors, and other targeted agents, and shares his hope for the future of drug development in the field.
Dr. Patel discusses the significance of the new collaboration between The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and TriSalus™ Life Sciences and the resulting research evaluating the administration of an investigational toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) agonist in combination with immunotherapy across a range of liver and pancreatic solid tumors.
Dr. Rini discusses unique elements of the TIVO-3 trial, the significance of the FDA approval of tivozanib in advanced RCC, and potential next steps for research with the TKI in the paradigm.
Dr. Landgren discusses the potential of a quadruplet regimen comprised of carfilzomib, lenalidomide, dexamethasone, and daratumumab in the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
Dr. Baumann sheds light on the incidence, prognosis, and treatment of patients with Merkel cell carcinoma, ongoing clinical research, and strategies to raise awareness for this rare disease.
In our exclusive interview, Kaklamani discussed current treatment sequencing approaches in HER2-positive breast cancer and the benefits and challenges of moving effective treatments in earlier lines of therapy.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Park, Daniels, Sanghvi, and Kolb, discussed two high-risk non-melanoma skin cancer cases and highlighted patient and tumor risk factors to consider in the clinical setting.
In our exclusive interview, Drs Grivas and Wright discussed the goals of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Bladder Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, data that support the use of a multidisciplinary approach in bladder cancer, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on collaboration across health care specialties.
In our exclusive interview, O’Dea discussed the efficacy and safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, treatment sequencing recommendations, and future research directions for antibody-drug conjugates in the field.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Federico discussed the diagnosis and presentation of neuroblastoma, the role of multidisciplinary care, and novel therapies that could significantly affect the treatment paradigm for this malignancy.
Dr. Sezar and Dr. Stratigos discuss the FDA approvals of cemiplimab-rwlc in advanced non–small cell lung cancer and advanced basal cell carcinoma.
Dr. Abramson discusses the significance of the FDA approval of liso-cel in refractory large B-cell lymphoma and provided insight into the efficacy and safety profiles of the CAR T-cell therapy as reported in the TRANSCEND NHL 001 trial.
In our exclusive interview, Riedel and Van Tine discussed the multidisciplinary management of patients with sarcoma, the clinical impact of the FDA approval of ripretinib in the gastrointestinal stromal tumor paradigm, and other exciting advances in sarcoma.
Riad Salem, MD, discusses the unique elements of the radioembolization technology, the data that supported the regulatory approval, and the anticipated future for TheraSphere in HCC.
Dr. Pagel discusses the advances that have been made with PI3K inhibitors in lymphoid malignancies, the impact of the FDA approval of umbralisib on the treatment paradigm in follicular lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma, and ongoing research poised to expand the armamentarium.
Dr. Saba shared the ins and outs of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, ongoing clinical trials, and the complexities of managing the rare disease.
Dr. Sonpavde discusses key data presented during the 2021 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in urothelial carcinoma and anticipated research directions with immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and antibody-drug conjugates.
In our exclusive interview, Fowler discussed the data that served as the basis for the accelerated approval of umbralisib in marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma, explained the implications of the regulatory decision on clinical practice, and detailed potential next steps for the PI3Kδ and CK1ε inhibitor.
In our exclusive interview, Weiss discussed the significance of the FDA approval of trilaciclib in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer and key efficacy and safety data that have been reported with the CDK4/6 inhibitor.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Choueiri and Dr. Motzer discuss the clinical implications of the phase 3 CheckMate-9ER trial in advanced renal cell carcinoma and how to best use the combination in practice.
The Marshalls go beyond the pages of their new memoir, Off Our Chests: A Candid Tour Through the World of Cancer, to discuss how Liza's diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer changed their lives and the key messages they hope readers will take from their book.
Dr. Hu discusses the importance of testing for RET alterations in thyroid cancer, the FDA approvals of selpercatinib and pralsetinib, and the changing dynamics between medical oncologists and endocrinologists.
Dr. Coleman and Dr. Brown discuss how understandings of BRCA and patient eligibility for PARP inhibitors have evolved in ovarian cancer, the effects of frontline maintenance trials on treatment recommendations, the clinical significance of the findings from the ARIEL4 trial, and where PARP inhibition is headed in the field.
Patrick I. Borgen, MD, discusses male breast cancer in further detail, how he approaches treatment in his male patients with the disease, and what can be done to remove the stigma that men often feel with a breast cancer diagnosis.
In our exclusive interview, Monk and Herzog discussed the importance of molecular testing in ovarian cancer and the utility of PARP inhibitor maintenance and treatment.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Spira discusses the historical challenges of targeting KRAS, key findings from the phase 2 CodeBreaK 100 trial with sotorasib in KRAS G12C-mutant solid tumors, and the next steps of development for KRAS inhibitors in oncology.
Dr. Levy discusses key research efforts with targeted therapies for patients with lung cancer who harbor NTRK, KRAS, and HER2 aberrations.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Shitara discussed the significance of the FDA approval of trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-positive gastric and GEJ adenocarcinoma and key efficacy and safety data that have been reported with the agent.
he incidence of EGFR exon 20 insertions in lung cancer, diagnostic challenges of identifying EGFR exon 20 insertions, and data from the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2020 World Conference on Lung Cancer with mobocertinib and amivantamab in this patient subset.
In our exclusive interview, Paul K. Paik, MD, provides perspective on the FDA approval of tepotinib in MET exon 14-altered metastatic NSCLC.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Grothey discusses the excitement surrounding HER2-directed therapies in gastrointestinal malignancies, the approval of trastuzumab deruxtecan in HER2-positive metastatic gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer, and the investigational agents patritumab deruxtecan and zanidatamab that are poised to further advance the paradigm.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Nichols discussed VHL in great detail, how she currently approaches treatment with these patients, and the importance of routine surveillance in this population.
In our exclusive interview, Rodriguez discussed historic treatments in lung cancer that preceded the integration of immunotherapy, shared current treatment selection and sequencing strategies, and forecasted the future of immunotherapy in the field.
Dr. Schilsky highlights key milestones in his career with ASCO, Dr. Gralow speaks to the short- and long-term goals she plans to accomplish in her new role at ASCO, and both speak to their thoughts on the future of cancer care.
Dr. Klempner provides insight into unmet needs in NRG1 fusion–positive solid tumors, the novelty of seribantumab, and the potential clinical implications of the ongoing CRESTONE study.
Dennis J. Slamon, MD, PhD, discusses how his passion for medicine stemmed from a high school biology class, the struggle to develop trastuzumab as a viable drug in HER2-positive breast cancer, and the movie about his research that he didn’t want to see made.
Dr. Mesa and Dr. Gerds provided insight into the current utility of JAK inhibitors in myelofibrosis, unmet needs, and novel agents and combination strategies in the pipeline.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Sanborn and Dr. Gaffar share insight into the clincal and economic considerations for treatment in advanced NSCLC.
Dr. Markman discusses the clinical milestone of the HPV vaccine as a means to prevent cervical cancer, the debate on HPV-negative disease, and what efforts can be done on a global scale to reduce the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Toni K. Choueiri, MD, provides additional perspective on the FDA approval of nivolumab and cabozantinib in advanced RCC.
In our exclusive interviews, each expert discussed their expectations for research and drug development in oncology in the new year.
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with the faculty of a recent Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on prostate cancer hosted by Yale Cancer Center.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Powles and Dr. Rini provide insight into an analysis of the phase 3 IMvigor010 study and its implications for circulating tumor DNA as a biomarker in urothelial cancer and beyond.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Braunstein and Dr. Richter discuss navigating treatment selection for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and the evolving role of minimal residual disease.
In today’s episode, faculty of a recent Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on sarcoma, hosted by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, share updates in the management of gastrointestinal stromal tumor, epithelioid and synovial sarcoma, and tenosynovial giant cell tumor.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Lindau discusses his journey into the head and neck surgery space, tips for a successful fellowship, and the importance of creating a family-like environment within the fellowship program he directs.
Faculty from a recent Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on gastrointestinal cancer hosted by the University of Kentucky discuss the current paradigms in hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Druker discusses his journey into the field of oncology, the research that led to the initial approval of imatinib, why awards don’t impact his view on cancer care, and how becoming a family man has made him a better physician and scientist.
Faculty from a recent Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on bladder cancer hosted by Cleveland Clinic share updates in the management of metastatic urothelial carcinoma, as well as robotic cystectomy and bladder preservation approaches in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Borghaei and Gunuganti discussed patient selection for frontline immunotherapy, combination immunotherapy, and chemoimmunotherapy in NSCLC, the importance of PD-L1 expression, and emerging agents that are coming down the pike
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with the faculty of the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital-sponsored Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on lung cancer.
Faculty of the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital-hosted Institutional Perspectives in Cancer webinar on lung cancer spotlight key advances made with targeted therapies in lung cancer, the ways in which immunotherapy has complicated treatment decisions, and more!
In our exclusive interview, Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, sheds light on the considerations that should be made leading up to treatment selection in common clinical scenarios in breast cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Caroline Robert, MD, PhD, discusses her groundbreaking work on clinical trials evaluating anti–CTLA-4 and anti–PD-1 antibodies in advanced melanoma, her experiences as a researcher in France and the United States, her love of traveling, and next steps for the field.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Huntsman discusses the elements of precision medicine that have contributed to its growth in the field of oncology, some of the setbacks regarding its integration, and areas of research that have the potential to propel precision medicine to the next tier of scientific discovery and application.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Karlan discusses pivotal moments in her career as a gynecologic oncologist, the challenges of forging a name for herself, and future directions for the field.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Loaiza-Bonilla explains how AI can be used to optimize patient care, provides insight into the research that has been done to develop potential applications for AI in oncology, and sheds light on some of the barriers that have to be overcome in order to effectively implement AI in oncology.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Oxnard explained how precision medicine has affected the treatment landscape of lung cancer, discussed the current capabilities of liquid biopsy, and forecasted the future of precision oncology in the field.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Mesa and Dr. Ulmer discuss the current roles of ruxolitinib and fedratinib in myelofibrosis, current guidance for JAK inhibitor dosing, the utility of re-exposure to JAK inhibitors, and clinical trial options.
In our exclusive interview, Raez discussed the reasons for these declines in routine screening and referrals, anticipated consequences, and some of the ways in which the health care community can combat these newfound challenges.
In our exclusive interview, Nabil F. Saba, MD, FACP, sheds light on the implications of targeting HRAS in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, details the data that has been reported to date with tipifarnib, and shares his expectations for the ongoing KO-TIP-007 trial.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Aggarwal and Dr. Gandara discuss the evolution of liquid biopsy in lung cancer, explain the clinical implications of recent liquid biopsy approvals, and forecast the future of liquid biopsy in the field.
In our exclusive interview, Debu Tripathy, MD, considers the biological and long-term outcome variability of HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and details the research that is being done to develop personalized treatment approaches.
In our exclusive interview, Gary H. Lyman, MD, MPH, discusses the current state of biosimilars in oncology, the pathways that have been established to ensure the safe delivery of these agents to patients, and the potential effects they could have on alleviating some of the current constraints within the health care system.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Raez provides insight into the advantages and disadvantages of liquid biopsy relative to tissue biopsy and forecasts the utility of liquid biopsy within the field of lung cancer as more of these assays become available.
In our exclusive interview, Brian T. Hill, MD, PhD, provides perspective on the FDA approval of selinexor in DLBCL.
Today, we had the pleasure of speaking with Saad Z. Usmani, MD, FACP, of Atrium Health, to discuss the FDA approval of daratumumab in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 1 prior line of therapy.
In our exclusive interview, David R. Gandara, MD highlights the benefits and challenges of delivering patient care virtually and its reception among patients, discusses the sustainability of virtual CME platforms and forecasts what the “new normal” of oncology education may look like as a result of the pandemic.
In our exclusive interview, Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, discusses the prevalence of TP53 mutations in myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia, the prognosis these mutations confer, and the development of eprenetapopt and magrolimab in this patient population.
In our exclusive interview, Rodolfo Gutierrez, MD, discusses the issues that surround access to care and clinical outcomes with Hispanic patients, efforts The Angeles Clinic has spearheaded to bridge this gap in care, and the importance of patient and provider education and awareness.
In our exclusive interview, Vivek Subbiah, MD, discusses the FDA approval of pembrolizumab in tumor mutational burden–high solid tumors, shares the “transformative importance” of the regulatory decision, and speaks to the controversy surrounding the approval.
In our exclusive interview, O’Regan discusses the protocols the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center has put into place in light of COVID-19, the rise of telemedicine, best practices for in-person visits in the clinic, and the importance of maintaining well visits throughout the pandemic.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Leonard discusses the FDA approval of tazemetostat in patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma whose tumors are EZH2 positive, as well as those with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma who have no other available satisfactory treatment options, and the benefits of providing another agent for this subset of patients.
In our exclusive interview, Antoinette R. Tan, MD, of Atrium Health, discusses the FDA approval of the fixed-dose combination of pertuzumab and trastuzumab in HER2-positive breast cancer and highlights the results of the pivotal FeDeriCa trial.
In our exclusive interview, Jacob Sands, MD, discusses the FDA approval of lurbinectedin in small cell lung cancer and shed light on key findings from the phase 2 basket trial that served as the basis for the approval.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Tripathy, discusses the state of treatment in metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, current sequencing strategies, and targeted agents under evaluation in this setting.
In our exclusive interview, Omid Hamid, MD, contextualizes the FDA approval of atezolizumab in combination with cobimetinib and vemurafenib in BRAF V600 mutation–positive advanced melanoma and discusses important takeaways from the IMspire150 trial.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Giri and Dr. Gomella discuss the rationale to create the first multidisciplinary, consensus-driven framework for prostate cancer genetic testing, the importance of having a multidisciplinary team weigh in on the recommendations, and key aspects of the guidelines that could have clinical implications for men in this space.
In our exclusive interview, Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, shared insight on how risk status is being used to tailor HER2-directed therapies to patients with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer, key trials focused on delineating optimal deescalated and escalated treatment strategies, and ongoing research in the HER2-low setting.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Herzog and Dr. Moore reviewed the topline results of the 4 positive PARP inhibitor trials in the frontline maintenance setting and provided perspective on the potential applications of these data to clinical practice.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Coleman and Dr. Slomovitz discussed the benefits and limitations of PARP inhibition in all-comers with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer and pivotal PARP inhibitor trials in the frontline setting.
Today, we had the pleasure of sitting down with a group of experts in genitourinary cancers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Moffitt Cancer Center to discuss a malignancy that is not often an everyday focus: penile cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Shilpa Gupta, MD, of Cleveland Clinic, discusses the FDA approval of avelumab in metastatic urothelial carcinoma and key findings from the JAVELIN Bladder 100 study.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Meisel and Dr. Hamilton provided insight on key data from the 2020 ASCO Virtual Scientific Program and best practices in managing patients during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Levy discusses the challenges of targeting KRAS and highlighted some of the investigational agents directed toward KRAS G12C mutations that have emerged in the NSCLC pipeline.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Pegram discusses the unique structure of trastuzumab deruxtecan, initial and subset analyses from the DESTINY-Breast01 trial, and potential adverse effects and recommended management strategies for the agent.
In our exclusive interview, Marc J. Braunstein, MD, PhD, provided perspective on data in the up-front and relapsed/refractory settings regarding the use of triplet and quadruplet regimens, novel agents, and cellular therapies.
In our exclusive interview, Bradley J. Monk, MD, FACS, FACOG, and Maurie Markman, MD, discuss the rationale behind maintenance therapy, pivotal PARP inhibitor trials in the frontline setting, and the importance of shared-decision making.
In our exclusive interview, Don. S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO, discusses the primary physical and residual psychological effects of gynecologic cancers on women’s sexual health, the challenges of broaching these topics in the clinic, and the role oncologists play in helping patients manage these difficulties.
In an interview with OncLive, Dr. Wang discusses the FDA approval of brexucabtagene autoleucel in relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma and ongoing research aimed at optimizing the safety and persistence of the product.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. DiNardo discussed the role of venetoclax in AML and explained the significance of the results of the VIALE-A trial.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Riess discussed the excitement surrounding KRAS G12C inhibitors in NSCLC, preliminary efficacy and safety data with AMG 510, and additional research regarding co-mutations and combinations that could lead to further refinement of the potential role of the agent in the landscape.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Aggarwal, Dr. Sequist, and Dr. Pennell provided perspective on the results of the ADAURA trial and addressed the potential clinical and financial concerns of using osimertinib in the adjuvant setting in patients with EGFR-mutant non–small cell lung cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Drilon provided background on use of targeted therapy in advanced NSCLC, discussed the frequency of RET alterations, and expanded on the data from the LIBRETTO-001 trial that led to the accelerated approval of selpercatinib.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Sen and Dr. Groisberg highlight research evaluating checkpoint inhibitors and combination chemotherapy regimens in the evolving sarcoma treatment paradigm.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Cho and Dr. Ghobrial discuss the inspiration for the MMRF CureCloud, how it advances precision medicine, and the long-term goals of the study for patients and physicians alike.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Jordan explains how he became “The Father of Tamoxifen,” details his work with British Special Forces during the Cold War, and discusses how his career in science started by setting his parents’ house on fire.
In our exclusive interview, Edgardo S. Santos, MD, discusses the data that led to the approval of ramucirumab in combination with erlotinib and shares his thoughts on its utility in the frontline setting.
In our exclusive interview, Alexander Drilon, MD, discusses some of the historical challenges of targeting KRAS and provided perspective on available and anticipated data with AMG 510 in non–small cell lung cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Weinberg, shares the clinical implications of these data in the treatment of patients with CRC and projected what the future may hold in the space.
In our exclusive interview, Agarwal, who was also a member of the PROfound trial Global Steering Committee, discussed the approval of olaparib in HRR-mutant mCRPC, key efficacy and safety data from the PROfound trial, the importance of genomic sequencing in the metastatic setting, and ongoing research with PARP inhibitors in earlier lines of therapy.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Vokes discussed the path that led him to specialize in head and neck cancer and lung cancer, personal and professional challenges he encountered along the way, and the ultimate importance of bringing multimodality therapy to the forefront of treatment.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Hegazi, medical director of Adult Nutrition at Abbott, shed light on nutrition-related issues among patients with cancer, early intervention strategies for patients who experience loss of muscle mass and function, and the use of specialized nutrients to prevent muscle degradation.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Ramalingam, who is also a professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology and the Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Chair for Cancer Research at Emory University School of Medicine, shed light on key findings from the CheckMate-227 trial. He also discussed the impact of the approval on other frontline treatment regimens in the metastatic setting and highlighted ongoing research with immunotherapy in the field.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Gradishar shared the path that led him to specialize in the field of breast cancer, collective experiences that have inspired him throughout his career, and his hope for the continued transition from “shotgun medicine” to precision medicine in the field.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Hamid, director of the Melanoma Center and Phase I Immuno-Oncology Program and chief of Immunotherapy and Translational Research at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute, highlighted key abstracts in melanoma as they relate to the optimal duration and sequencing of checkpoint inhibitors, adoptive cell therapy, and subgroups of patients with mucosal melanoma and brain metastases.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Luke and Dr. Davar discuss the evolution of adjuvant therapy in melanoma from interferon alpha to checkpoint inhibition to targeted therapy, the potential advantages of neoadjuvant therapy, and the relative risk-benefit ratio of using these agents in the curative setting.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Chowdhary, a chief resident physician of Radiation Oncology at Rush University Medical Center, shared advice for family members living with patients with cancer, projected the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical practice, provided insight on the effects of investigational treatments for patients with COVID-19, and detailed the protocols Rush University Medical Center has put into place to limit the spread of the virus.
In our exclusive interview, Beth Y. Karlan, of UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, shared the rewarding moments as well as challenges navigating the cancer space as a female oncologist, pivotal research she has been spearheaded that has lasting impacts on the field, and other developments in gynecologic cancers that are poised to change the landscape forever.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Burris and Dr. Graff discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected cancer care, the collaborative efforts made between Sarah Cannon Research Institute and HCA to increase access to investigational COVID-19 treatments, and the steps ASCO has taken to ensure its members’ professional education and well-being during this time.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Maria-Victoria Mateos, MD, PhD, to discuss the FDA approval of the subcutaneous daratumumab formulation in multiple myeloma.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. McGregor discussed the purpose of the guidelines, some of the main factors that influenced the recommendations in genitourinary cancers, and the impact of the pandemic on some of the most common treatment interventions such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy, for patients with these malignancies.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Herzog discusses the FDA approval of the combination of olaparib and bevacizumab as frontline maintenance therapy for patients with advanced ovarian cancer, the safety profile of the combination, and the clinical implications of the approval.
This week, we spoke with Nina Shah, MD and Sandy Wong, MD, both of the University of California, San Francisco, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, to discuss the predictive value of minimal residual disease and the need for treatment in a patient with smoldering multiple myeloma.
We recently traveled to Miami, Florida for a State of the Science Summit™ on Gastrointestinal Malignancies. At the meeting, faculty from the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology discussed the novel agents that are generating excitement in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma and the novel therapies and strategies that are propelling progress in gastric cancer. Moreover, panelists shed light on the use of molecular testing in colorectal cancer and the current and investigational treatment strategies in the relapsed/refractory setting. Other key topics included remaining challenges with staging in pancreatic cancer, unanswered questions in the localized setting, and the benefits of olaparib in the metastatic setting.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with members of Uromigos, a group of genitourinary cancer oncologists from all over the world who share their oncologic insights through their collaborative Twitter account and in the form of their own podcasts.
In an effort to share some of the evolving knowledge about COVID-19 pandemic and how it is impacting the healthcare system on a global scale, the Uromigos group has discussed statistics, strategies, and new studies as they relate to COVID-19 and patients with cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Gabriel N. Hortobagyi, MD, of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shares his journey in the development of anthracyclines and taxanes, biphosphonates, and gene therapies in breast cancer, some of the challenges he has encountered along the way and what he hopes to tackle in the rest of his monumental career.
In our exclusive interview, Aditya Bardia, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, discusses the FDA approval of sacituzumab govitecan in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, the implications of the approval, and ongoing research with the agent.
We recently traveled to Columbus, Ohio for a State of the Science Summit on Ovarian Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from The Ohio University Comprehensive Cancer Center–James, discussed the importance of performing genetic testing upon diagnosis, shared insight on the evolution of ovarian cancer therapeutics, and provided perspective on individualized approaches in the frontline setting.
Additionally, panelists highlighted selection criteria for surgical procedures in ovarian cancer, contextualized the role of secondary surgery in the recurrent setting, and shed light on real-world evidence with PARP inhibitors in this space.
We recently traveled to Chicago, Illinois, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Lung Cancer. Jyoti D. Patel, MD, and Lawrence E. Feldman, MD, discuss second-line therapy in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer and the need for consolidative radiation, as well as the optimal sequence of therapy for a patient with non–small cell lung cancer who harbors a MET exon 14 mutation.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Guru P. Sonpavde, MD, the director of the Bladder Cancer Program and a physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Sonpavde discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted treatment decisions for patients with bladder cancer, specifically, as they relate to the dosing and scheduling of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
Moreover, Dr. Sonpavde sheds light on chemotherapy concerns for patients with muscle invasive and metastatic bladder cancer, perioperative surgical concerns for those at risk of COVID-19, and the preventative measures Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has put into place to reduce the risk of patients and providers contracting the virus.
In this special edition of OncLive On Air, we collaborated with one of our sister brands, CURE, for an exclusive interview with Ruben Mesa, MD and his patient, Antje Hjerpe, who has been living with essential thrombocythemia for 35 years, to discuss Hjerpe's treatment course, the current state of treatment in ET and ongoing research efforts, and resources to educate physicians and patients on MPNs.
We recently traveled to Chicago, Illinois for a State of the Science Summit™ on Hematologic Malignancies. At the meeting, faculty from Rush University Medical Center shed light on ongoing research that is poised to add new options to the armamentarium in myelofibrosis, highlighted the novel agents that have strengthened treatment options in non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and discussed treatment considerations for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma. Moreover, faculty shared insights on the novels agents and combinations that have transformed the multiple myeloma treatment paradigm and provided perspective on ongoing research with blinatumomab and CAR T-cell therapy in new settings in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
We recently traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for a State of the Science Summit™ on Genitourinary Malignancies. At the meeting, faculty from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center shared insight on recent developments in prostate cancer. Specifically, panelists discussed selection criteria for androgen receptor-directed agents in nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and explained how a population-based study has the potential to inform decision making in localized prostate cancer.
Moreover, faculty assessed some of the long-anticipated treatment advances made in metastatic urothelial cancer and discussed the breadth of therapeutic options available in renal cell carcinoma, as well as the patient factors that are used to inform treatment selection.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Jaffer Ajani, MD, who discussed some of the investigational HER2-targeted treatment strategies with trastuzumab, antibody-drug conjugates, and bispecific antibodies that are under investigation in gastrointestinal malignancies. Listen on to hear Ajani discuss some of the HER2-targeted strategies that are under exploration in gastric/GEJ cancer and colorectal cancer, the potential downsides of bulk tumor testing, and the promise of liquid biopsies in the space.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ian Chau, MD, FRCP, who discussed the state of HER2-directed therapy in gastric/gastroesophageal cancer. Listen on to hear Chau discuss HER2 testing in gastric/GEJ cancer and several HER2-targeted strategies under evaluation.
We had the pleasure of speaking with John L. Marshall, MD, who discussed the evolving treatment landscape of HER2-targeted treatment strategies in colorectal cancer. Listen on to hear Marshall discuss the necessity of identifying patients with HER2-positive colorectal cancer and the work being done to better elucidate effective targeted treatments for patients.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Corcoran, MD, PhD, who discussed key takeaways regarding the use and investigation of HER2-targeted therapies in gastrointestinal malignancies. Listen on to hear Corcoran discuss the current testing standards and practice patterns surrounding the treatment of HER2-positive gastrointestinal malignancies and provide insight on the current understanding of acquired resistance to HER2-directed therapy.
We had the pleasure of speaking with John L. Marshall, MD, to discuss physician burnout in oncology. In our exclusive interview, Dr. Marshall provided his perspective on burnout in oncology, discussed the long-term personal and professional consequences of burnout, and shared ways to reduce oncology burnout on an individual and organizational level.
Today, we passed the mic to Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, who moderated a discussion on a multi-institutional registry that has been created to capture data from healthcare professionals on patients with cancer who have suspected or confirmed diagnoses of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Joining Dr. Grivas is Jeremy L. Warner, MD, MS, principal investigator of the COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium Registry and an associate professor of medicine and biomedical informatics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, as well as Ali R. Khaki, MD, a fellow at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, who discussed the rationale for the registry and the impact it could have on the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic with regard to patients with cancer.
We recently traveled to Miami, Florida, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Gastrointestinal Malignancies. Targeted therapy has become an important fixture in oncogene-driven cancers, particularly in BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer and BRCA-mutant metastatic pancreatic cancer. Although the jury is still out on the actionability of a HER2 mutation versus HER2 overexpression or amplification in colorectal cancer, the importance of performing next-generation sequencing has become apparent with all of the data reported from pivotal phase III studies, such as BEACON CRC and POLO.
This week, we sat down with Atif Hussein, MD, of Memorial Cancer Institute, and A. Craig Lockhart, MD, MHS, of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, to discuss the role of targeted therapy in colorectal and pancreatic cancer, the utility of regorafenib and TAS-102 alone and in combination, and the importance of conducting next-generation sequencing.
We recently traveled to Summit, New Jersey for a State of the Science Summit™ on Lung Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center shed light on early-stage interventions in lung cancer, the use of up-front next-generation sequencing, and predictive and prognostic biomarkers that are enhancing treatment decisions in non–small cell lung cancer. Faculty also spotlighted the therapeutic additions that have enhanced treatment in ALK- and ROS1-positive disease, as well as ongoing research efforts dedicated to targeting rare mutations in lung cancer. Faculty also spoke to the potential use of immunotherapy as neoadjuvant therapy in earlier non–small cell lung cancer settings and highlighted the transformative effects of this approach in select patients with advanced non–small cell and small cell lung cancer.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Maurie Markman, MD, physician and president of medicine and science at Cancer Treatment Centers of America—and the editor-in-chief of our flagship publication, OncologyLive.
We recently traveled to Brooklyn, New York, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Gastrointestinal Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from Weill Cornell Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center discussed the importance of next-generation sequencing in advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer and explained that a deeper understanding of the biology of neuroendocrine tumors may be key in propelling therapeutic progress forward. Faculty also provided insight into advances made in the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer, outlined the next steps for research in that space, and shed light on some of the sequencing challenges created by the rapid progress made in hepatocellular carcinoma. Moreover, faculty highlighted how genetic testing is guiding treatment decisions in metastatic colorectal cancer, the novel strategies that are moving through the pipeline, and additional targets of interest in the space.
We recently traveled to Austin, Texas, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Lung Cancer. Immunotherapy, whether alone or in combination with chemotherapy, has become a frontline standard of care in advanced non–small cell lung cancer. While PD-L1 expression and the presence of molecular markers such as ALK and EGFR can help determine whether such an approach is recommended, results from PD-L1 testing and next-generation sequencing can take several weeks to return. In the context of a symptomatic patient who cannot wait for the results to return before beginning treatment, what is the optimal treatment, and can a liquid biopsy hasten the process? Additionally, in a patient with brain metastases who has been treated with targeted therapy and local therapy, should immunotherapy be used as the next line of therapy?
We recently traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for a State of the Science Summit on Lung Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Fox Chase Cancer Center discussed how chemoimmunotherapy has changed the standard of care in stage IV nonsquamous NSCLC, highlighted how up-front immunotherapy has become a pivotal part of treatment in squamous NSCLC, and explained how immunotherapy’s success in lung cancer has set the stage for future research. In addition, faculty examined PD-L1 and tumor mutational burden as biomarkers of immunotherapy response in NSCLC, and provided insight into overcoming acquired resistance to targeted therapy.
In our exclusive interview, Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD, shared with us his journey into the melanoma field and the lessons he has learned along the way, some of the key studies that have significantly impacted his career and clinical practice, and what lies ahead in the melanoma pipeline.
We recently traveled to Austin, Texas, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Precision Medicine. At the meeting, faculty from Texas Oncology provided updates on precision medicine initiatives in lung cancer and pancreatic cancer, including biomarkers and molecular testing.
We recently traveled to Newton, Massachusetts, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Lung Cancer. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy have become important treatment approaches to consider in advanced non–small cell lung cancer. Although biomarkers such as PD-L1 expression and EGFR mutations have helped refine which patient populations are best suited to each approach, several questions remain. For example, should a patient with newly diagnosed stage IV lung adenocarcinoma whose PD-L1 expression is 90% receive single-agent pembrolizumab or chemoimmunotherapy? Additionally, what is the optimal treatment strategy in a patient with EGFR-mutant non–small cell lung cancer who is progressing on first-line osimertinib?
We recently traveled to Phoenix, Arizona for a State of the Science Summit™ on Genitourinary Cancers. At the meeting, faculty from Mayo Clinic and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center highlighted how novel agents have revolutionized the nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer paradigm and explained how the PROfound data could lead to the first PARP inhibitor approval in metastatic castration-resistant disease. Moreover, faculty shed light on how researchers are refining the role of next-generation imaging in prostate cancer and spotlighted the novel approaches that have moved the needle forward in metastatic urothelial cancer. Additionally, faculty explained how the frontline setting in metastatic renal cell carcinoma continues to evolve with combination regimens, and discussed the patient selection required for cytoreductive nephrectomy in metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
Omid Hamid, MD, and Grace Cherry, NP, shared the importance of multidisciplinary care for patients with melanoma, how to best manage immunotherapy-related adverse events, and tips for developing trusting relationships with patients so that they feel comfortable reporting toxicities.
We recently traveled to Long Island, New York, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Breast Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center shed light on how to balance genomic and clinical risk in hormone receptor¬–positive disease, novel approaches that are pushing the envelope in HER2-positive disease, and how tumor biology is being used to personalize surgical interventions. Other topics included exciting therapies that are propelling progress in the treatment of HR-positive, HER2-negative disease and how the paradigm for triple-negative disease is evolving with the emergence of antibody-drug conjugates, PARP inhibitors, and immunotherapy.
Stephanie L. Graff, MD, shares the importance of personalizing care for patients with breast cancer, how she balances her professional and personal life, the techniques to using the optimal voice on social media, and her vision for the future of breast cancer treatment.
We recently traveled to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for a State of the Science Summit™ on ovarian cancer. At the meeting, faculty from Stephenson Cancer Center shed light on the necessity of PARP inhibitors in recurrent ovarian cancer, emerging strategies for PARP inhibitor resistance, and explained why neoadjuvant chemotherapy could be a safer alternative for certain patients. Additionally, faculty shared their hope for effective screening modalities, explained how to navigate among maintenance options in advanced-stage disease, and projected the impact of immunotherapy.
We recently traveled to New York City, New York for a State of the Science Summit™ on Breast Cancer, where we spoke with Lisa Newman, MD, MPH, FACS, FASCO, chief of Breast Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian, and Alan B. Astrow, MD, a professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and chief of hematology and medical oncology at New York Methodist Hospital. In our discussion, Drs Newman and Astrow discussed the need for systemic therapy in women with microinvasive triple-negative breast cancer and more intensive adjuvant therapy in women with intermediate-risk hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.
We recently traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a State of the Science Summit™ on Hematologic Malignancies. At the meeting, faculty from The University of Pennsylvania discussed updates in multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Additionally, we heard about emerging treatment options for benign hematologic disorders including severe aplastic anemia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, and immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
We recently traveled to Chicago, Illinois for a State of the Science Summit™ on Lung Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from the University of Chicago emphasized the impact of immunotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer, including the paradigm shift in the treatment of patients with stage III disease, promising combinations under exploration in stage IV nonsquamous disease, and key updates with the approach in stage IV squamous disease. Other topics included promising agents that are accelerating advances made in the treatment of patients with ALK- and ROS1-positive disease, updates with targeted therapies in patients with molecular aberrations, and game-changing management approaches that have emerged in small cell lung cancer.
In our exclusive interview, Dr. Tanios Bekaii-Saab spent time discussing the path to practicing in gastrointestinal malignancies, how he navigates balancing his professional and personal life, and mottos he has lived by throughout his career and while caring for his patients.
We recently traveled to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina for a State of the Science Summit™ on Breast Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from Duke Cancer Institute explained how prognostic and predictive assays are being used to guide treatment decisions in breast cancer, provided perspective on the optimal use of HER2-targeted therapy, antibody-drug conjugates, PARP inhibitors, and CDK4/6 inhibitors, and reflected on ongoing research regarding immunotherapy.
We recently traveled to New York City, New York, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Multiple Myeloma. Although the treatment paradigm in multiple myeloma is guided by transplant eligibility, and grounded in the use of immunomodulatory drugs, proteasome inhibitors, and monoclonal antibodies, certain elements of practice are not as well described.
Therefore, we sat down with Ajai Chari, MD, and Sundar Jagannath, MD, both of Mount Sinai Hospital, to provide insight on controversial, but critical, questions regarding the merits of quadruplet versus triplet therapy in the newly diagnosed setting, the optimal maintenance approach in high-risk patients, and the data in support of and against initiating treatment in patients with smoldering multiple myeloma.
We recently traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah for a State of the Science Summit™ on Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from the University of Utah and Intermountain Healthcare, delved into biomarker discoveries, research regarding the heredity of lung cancer, emerging treatment modalities, and practice-changing trials that have impacted the paradigm. Other topics included the role of immunotherapy and exciting combinations that are generating excitement in this space as well as novel drugs that are revolutionizing the treatment of patients with NSCLC whose tumors harbor ROS1 or ALK mutations.
Howard A. Burris, MD, also known as Skip, of Sarah Cannon Research Institute, discussed how he wound up in the oncology space, his passion for getting to know and helping his patients, and some proud moments throughout his monumental career.
We recently traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a State of the Science Summit™ on Ovarian Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center highlighted the many advances made with PARP inhibitors, the importance of molecular testing, considerations for the frontline treatment of newly diagnosed disease, as well as the best options for neoadjuvant therapy. Faculty also shed light on exciting immunotherapy combinations under exploration and shared key updates in the treatment of recurrent disease.
Jane L. Meisel, MD, and Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, shed light on treatment considerations for women with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) who are candidates for neoadjuvant therapy, emerging treatment strategies for patients with metastatic TNBC, as well as the optimal timing of genomic testing in women with progressive hormone receptor–positive disease.
We recently traveled to Seattle, California for a State of the Science Summit™ on Hematologic Malignancies. At the meeting, faculty from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance provided insight on current and evolving standards of care in leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, highlighting particular targets of interest for novel therapies.
We recently traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Breast Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from Carbone Cancer Center of the University of Wisconsin highlighted the evolving paradigms across breast cancer subtypes and settings, such as early and advanced hormone receptor–positive breast cancer, early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer, and metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
We recently traveled to Pasadena, California, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Ovarian Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from City of Hope discussed the necessity of genetic testing as well as the latest data regarding the use of PARP inhibitors, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgical debulking while explaining how these data can be interpreted in clinical practice.
Maha Hussain, MD, FACP, FASCO, of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, reflected on the path that led her into genitourinary cancers.
We recently traveled to Denver, Colorado, for a State of the Science Summit on Gastrointestinal Malignancies, which featured insights from University of Colorado and Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers faculty. Meeting topics spanned the importance of molecular testing in the management of newly diagnosed metastatic colorectal cancer, advances with biomarker-directed therapies and immunotherapies in the relapsed/refractory setting, and the role of tumor sidedness in the treatment of the disease. Experts also highlighted novel approaches being explored in pancreatic cancer, data with immunotherapy in gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer, and novel investigational agents in hepatocellular carcinoma.
We recently traveled to New York City, New York, for a State of the Science Summit on Multiple Myeloma. We met with experts from Mount Sinai Hospital to gather updates on emerging treatment strategies in multiple myeloma, including headway made with CAR T-cell therapies, the role of genomics, the shift toward personalized medicine, and progress made with maintenance therapies.
We recently traveled to Boston, Massachusetts, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Genitourinary Cancers. At the meeting, experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute discussed the latest updates in prostate cancer, including the role of radiation, the question of androgen deprivation therapy–associated cardiac complications, and novel imaging modalities being used in nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive disease.
We recently traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a State of the Science Summit™ on Hematologic Malignancies. We met with experts from the Medical College of Wisconsin to gather updates in acute myeloid leukemia, multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. Additionally, we heard the latest news surrounding chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy and a slew of ongoing, and potentially practice-changing, trials in the hematologic cancer space.
We recently traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. In advance of the meeting, we conducted a Twitter poll regarding the use of single-agent immunotherapy versus combination chemotherapy and immunotherapy in a patient with nonsquamous non–small cell lung cancer. During the meeting, we also asked our attendees to answer the poll to gauge their thoughts on these treatment interventions and see how the results compare.
In keeping up with the constant and sometimes controversial landscape of non–small cell lung cancer, we sat down with Steven V. Liu, MD, of Medstar Georgetown University Medical Center, and Konstantinos Arnaoutakis, MD, of Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, to further discuss the results of the poll and shed light on the data that support each intended treatment choice.
We recently traveled to Lexington, Kentucky for a State of the Science Summit on Neuroendocrine Tumors. The meeting, led by experts from University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, spotlighted the latest management strategies in the treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors, starting with the diagnosis, classification, and staging of these tumors, to surgery and sequencing approaches with novel agents, such as somatostatin analogues and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.
We recently traveled to Pasadena, California, for a State of the Science Summit on Breast Cancer. The meeting, which featured insight from experts from City of Hope, covered a wide array of topics, ranging from advances made in HER2-positive breast cancer, to key trials in metastatic triple-negative disease, to genomic assays used in hormone receptor–positive disease, to axilla management.
Patrick I. Borgen, MD, of Maimonides Medical Center, shares his live-by mottos as a breast cancer surgeon, a patient who defined his career, and what fuels his passion to fight breast cancer and remove opioid use after surgery.
We recently traveled to Dallas, Texas for a State of the Science Summit on Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from Baylor Scott and White Health System highlighted headway made in the treatment landscapes of non–small cell lung cancer according to histology, stage, and treatment intervention, the likes of which now include immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy.
We recently traveled to Tampa, Florida, for a State of the Science Summit on Gastrointestinal Malignancies. At the meeting, faculty from Moffitt Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic reviewed the latest data in gastrointestinal oncology, covering all aspects of current care, from patient selection to the optimal timing of targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy, in neuroendocrine tumors, hepatocellular carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, gastric and gastroesophageal cancer, and colorectal cancer.
We recently traveled to Boston, Massachusetts, for a State of the Science Summit on Hematologic Malignancies, which featured insights from the faculty from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The meeting covered frontline approaches and sequencing challenges in multiple myeloma, key advances in mantle cell lymphoma, and novel agents in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Experts also highlighted progress made with CAR T-cell therapy in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia, TKI discontinuation in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, options for benign hematologic disorders, and headway made in acute myeloid leukemia.
We recently traveled to Dallas, Texas, for a State of the Science Summit on Breast Cancer. During the meeting, faculty from Baylor Scott and White Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center relayed the prognostic value of genomic assays in breast cancer and the scope of established and ensuing treatment approaches for those with early-stage and advanced disease.
We recently traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Gastrointestinal Cancers. During the meeting, the faculty shared expert insight on treatment approaches across metastatic colorectal cancer, locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer, advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and advanced gastric cancer.
We recently traveled to New York City, New York, for a State of the Science SummitTM on Ovarian Cancer.
We recently traveled to Durham, North Carolina, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Gastrointestinal Malignancies. At the meeting, we spoke with the faculty from Duke Health and UNC Health Care, who highlighted key updates from the 2019 Gastrointestinal Symposium. Key topics included the importance of molecular profiling in colorectal cancer, important trials in gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer, headway made in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, novel approaches in neuroendocrine tumors, and emerging agents in hepatocellular carcinoma.
We recently traveled to Chicago, Illinois, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Breast Cancer. During the meeting, the faculty provided a comprehensive look into present and potentially future standards of care in early-stage and advanced breast cancer subtypes.
We recently traveled to Washington D.C. for a State of the Science Summit on Gastrointestinal Malignancies. During the meeting, the faculty spoke to the clinically diverse and steadily expanding therapeutic armamentariums for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies.
We recently traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Hematologic Malignancies. The meeting provided a comprehensive snapshot of the pivotal data that were presented at the 2018 ASH Annual Meeting, spanning several diseases, such as multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and much more.
We recently traveled to New York City for a State of the Science SummitTM on Ovarian Cancer and Soft Tissue Sarcoma. In keeping up with the constant and sometimes controversial landscape of ovarian cancer, we sat down with Mario M. Leitao Jr, MD, FACOG, FACS, and Dmitriy Zamarin, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, to discuss two common clinical scenarios faced in practice, and the data to support their approaches.
Recently, we traveled to Houston, Texas, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Gastrointestinal Malignancies. At the meeting, faculty from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine, discussed the rapidly evolving landscapes of colorectal cancer, gastric/GEJ cancer, pancreatic cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
We recently ventured to Nashville, Tennessee for a State of the Science SummitTM on Breast Cancer. At this conference, we sat down with faculty from Sarah Cannon Research Institute, HCA Midwest Health, Virginia Cancer Specialists, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to discuss some of the practice-changing updates that have been occurring in the field.
We recently traveled to Pasadena, California for a State of the Science Summit™ on Gastrointestinal Malignancies. In keeping up with the rapidly changing landscape of gastroesophageal junction cancer, we sat down with Joseph Chao, MD, to discuss a clinical scenario he faced in practice, and how he used the latest data available to inform his treatment for his patient.
We recently traveled to Pasadena, California, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Genitourinary Malignancies. At the meeting, faculty from City of Hope, Huntsman Cancer Center, and the University of Washington discussed the rapidly evolving landscapes of kidney, bladder, and prostate cancer.
We recently traveled to New York City for a State of the Science Summit™ on Breast Cancer. During the meeting, faculty from the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai Health System, as well as Columbia University Medical Center, discussed the latest updates in the rapidly evolving paradigms of triple-negative breast cancer, HER2-positive breast cancer, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative disease, and more.
We sat down with Marwan Fakih, MD, to discuss a clinical scenario he faced in practice, and how he used the latest data available to inform his treatment for his patient.
We recently traveled to Boston, Massachusetts, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Ovarian Cancer and Soft Tissue Sarcoma. During the meeting, faculty from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute gave focused presentations on the facets of genetic testing in ovarian cancer, surgical options available for patients with newly diagnosed disease, and emerging strategies for the treatment of patients with uterine sarcomas. Additional topics included novel strategies and emerging agents being used in the treatment of patients with recurrent ovarian cancer, the success of PARP inhibitors in the relapsed setting, and the use of immunotherapy combinations in gynecologic cancers.
We recently traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. During the meeting, the faculty from St. Luke’s Cancer Institute and the University of Missouri-Kansas City gave focused presentations on recent progress made in squamous NSCLC and small cell lung cancer, provided tips on how to navigate the complex paradigm of oncogene-driven disease, and shed light on emerging biomarkers in the space. Additional topics included the use of robotic thoracic surgery to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with lung cancer as well as examining the critical role of the pulmonologist in lung cancer management.
We recently traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, for a State of the Science Summit™ on Genitourinary Cancers. During the meeting, the faculty gave focused presentations on advances made in the treatment landscapes of metastatic renal cell carcinoma and prostate cancer.
In renal cell carcinoma, the faculty homed in on the role of adjuvant TKIs, the current and future use of immunotherapy, the utility of cytoreductive nephrectomy, and the management of treatment-related toxicities. In prostate cancer, the faculty spoke to the current treatment of patients with castration-naïve and non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, the management of androgen deprivation-associated cardiac complications, addressed health disparities, and discussed the use of radiation therapy.
We recently traveled to New York City for a State of the Science Summit on Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. The meeting, which featured insight from experts from NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, covered a wide array of topics, ranging from surgical techniques, to headway made in immunotherapy, to emerging biomarkers, to diagnostic advancements.
We recently traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a State of the Science Summit on Breast Cancer. At the meeting, topics ranged from surgical approaches for node-positive breast cancer, to the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors in hormone receptor–positive disease, to emerging drug therapies in triple-negative disease. Presenters also highlighted treatment approaches for those with lymphedema, discussed the use of proton beam radiation in breast cancer, and examined treatment de-escalation in the curative setting for those with HER2-positive disease.
We recently traveled to Syracuse, New York, for a State of the Science Summit on Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. At the meeting, we spoke with the faculty of Upstate Medical University on practice-change clinical trials in the space, as well as novel approaches to treatment with checkpoint inhibitors, targeted therapies, radiation, and minimally invasive surgery. They also discussed the importance of screening for disease and highlighted the latest diagnostic and staging techniques.
We recently traveled to New York City for a State of the Science Summit on Multiple Myeloma. At the meeting, we spoke with the faculty of Mount Sinai to get their take on stem cell transplant, minimal residual disease, maintenance options, and treatment approaches for newly diagnosed myeloma. They also discussed outcomes for relapsed/refractory disease, novel agents in development, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, and immunotherapy.
Recently, we headed to Washington D.C. for a State of the Science Summit on Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. Topics ranged from determining optimal strategies for molecular interrogation in NSCLC to the emergence of rare, targetable biomarkers—such as MET, RET, and NTRK. Presentations also focused on additional recent advances in the NSCLC and small cell lung cancer paradigms, touching on TKIs, immunotherapy, and other investigational agents.
Recently, we visited Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a State of the Science Summit on Breast Cancer. Topics of discussion ranged from controversies in the management of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer to de-escalating therapy for patients with HER2-positive disease. Presentations also focused on novel approaches in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer and treatment strategies for patients with brain metastases.
In December 2018, we traveled to San Diego, California for the 2018 ASH Annual Meeting. At the conference, we spoke with several experts across hematologic malignancies, including mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and multiple myeloma.
We visited San Antonio, Texas for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. At the meeting, physicians from all around the world presented studies in the field, several of which will have an immediate impact on practice. During our time there, we spoke to several principal investigators who detailed new applications of novel therapies, surgical intervention strategies, and lifestyle modifications.
We visited Stanford, California for a State of the Science Summit on Ovarian Cancer and Soft Tissue Sarcoma. The meeting covered advances made in the treatment landscapes, touching on available modalities, such as immunotherapy, antibody drug conjugates, and PARP inhibitors.
On October 23, we traveled to Chicago, Illinois, for a State of the Science Summit on Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. At the meeting, faculty from Rush University Medical Center, the University of Chicago Medicine, the University of Illinois at Chicago, NorthShore University Health System, and Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine reflected on updates in the field, particularly data from the 2018 World Conference on Lung Cancer.
We visited Charlotte, North Carolina for a State of the Science Summit on Genitourinary Cancers. The meeting covered practice-changing clinical trials in nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, treatment options for those with castration-sensitive prostate cancer, and the role of surgery in high-risk prostate cancer. Additionally, immunotherapy in advanced renal cell carcinoma was discussed, along with the optimal sequencing of tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and the need for a traditional RCC treatment approach.
We visited Clayton, Missouri for a State of the Science Summit on Hematologic Malignancies with faculty from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Siteman Cancer Center. The meeting covered novel agents and combinations in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, advances in acute myeloid leukemia, management of newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, progress in myeloproliferative neoplasms, patient selection for Hodgkin lymphoma therapy, and current data with chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy.
We flew to Newport Beach, California, for a State of the Science Summit on Gastrointestinal Cancers. The meeting focused on the evolving paradigms of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, gastric cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
We visited Summit, New Jersey for a State of the Science Summit on non–small cell lung cancer. The meeting covered the current standard of care for early-stage lung cancer, approaches to locoregionally advanced NSCLC, updates in EGFR-positive NSCLC, emerging biomarkers, new data surrounding immunotherapy combinations, updates in squamous NSCLC, and advances in small cell lung cancer.
The 2018 ESMO Congress brought us all the way to Munich, Germany. At this annual congress, data across various tumor types were presented, including genitourinary malignancies, breast cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, gastrointestinal malignancies, and lung cancer.
We traveled to Cleveland, Ohio for a State of the Science Summit on Hematologic Malignancies. The meeting covered the evolving paradigm of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, updates in mantle cell lymphoma, treatment options for patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, unmet needs in myeloproliferative neoplasms, interesting genomic research in acute myeloid leukemia, and the challenges with treating patients with myelodysplastic syndrome.
We returned to San Francisco, California for a State of the Science Summit on Breast Cancer. The meeting covered the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors in metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, adjuvant and neoadjuvant HER2-targeted therapy in early-stage HER2-positive disease, immunotherapy in triple-negative disease, and more.
On September 29th, we traveled to San Francisco, California for a State of the Science Summit on Hematologic Malignancies. The meeting covered novel agents and combinations in lymphoma, updates in acute and chronic leukemias, and modalities in the management of multiple myeloma.
We visited Chicago, Illinois for a State of the Science Summit on Renal Cell Carcinoma and Bladder Cancer. The meeting covered the genomics of bladder cancer, novel approaches to non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, side effect management from immunotherapy, as well as the integration of immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy in both urothelial carcinoma and kidney cancer.
We headed to Seattle, Washington for a State of the Science Summit on Hematologic Malignancies with faculty of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The meeting covered the latest updates in Hodgkin lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myeloproliferative neoplasms, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy.
We visited Dearborn, Michigan for a State of the Science Summit on Hematologic Malignancies with faculty of Karmanos Cancer Institute. The meeting covered updates and emerging treatment approaches in newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, Hodgkin lymphoma, T-cell lymphoma, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, CAR T-cell therapy, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
We headed to Tampa, Florida for a State of the Science Summit on Hematologic Malignancies. The meeting covered updates in follicular lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, multiple myeloma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and CAR T-cell therapy.
We traveled to Hanover, Maryland for a State of the Science Summit on Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. The meeting covered the use of immunotherapy in metastatic and early-stage disease, management of immune-related toxicities, predictive biomarkers, and emerging therapies in small cell lung cancer.
On August 16th, we traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina for a State of the Science Summit on Ovarian Cancer. The meeting covered genetic testing, frontline therapies, surgical options, treatment for recurrent disease, immunotherapy, and updates in uterine sarcomas.
We traveled to Dallas, Texas for a State of the Science Summit on Gastrointestinal Malignancies. The meeting covered emerging therapies in pancreatic cancer, updates in neuroendocrine tumors, the management of metastatic colorectal cancer, recent data in hepatocellular carcinoma, and the clinical application of precision medicine in GI cancers.
On August 7, we traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia for a State of the Science Summit on Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. The conference spanned early-stage advances, established and emerging treatments for oncogenic-driven disease, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and the role of radiation.
We went out to Denver, Colorado for a State of the Science Summit on Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer. The conference spanned screening, molecular profiling, early-stage advances, treatment for oncogenic-driven advanced disease, and immunotherapy.
We traveled to Houston, Texas for a State of the Science Summit on Breast Cancer on July 11, 2018. The conference covered radiation therapy, triple-negative breast cancer, BRCA-positive tumors, takeaways from the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting, and more.
We headed out to Kansas City, Missouri for a State of the Science Summit on June 30, 2018, which spanned several tumor types and covered the highlights from the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting. We’ll hear those takeaways from each of the faculty who presented at the summit, starting with our chair, Suman Kambhampati, MD, who is co-medical director of the Blood Cancer Program of Sarah Cannon Research Institute.