Patient Case 2: A 45-Year-Old Man with NSCLC Stage IV with Bone and Liver Metastases
May 1st 2024Alexander Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, presents a case of a 45-year-old male with stage IV NSCLC, bone and liver metastases, and an EGFR exon 20 insertion; the panel then discusses their approach to treating brain metastases using stereotactic radiosurgery radiation therapy.
Counseling Patients and Caregivers on NSCLC Treatment Toxicities
May 1st 2024The panelists explore the importance of communicating with patients, nurses, and caregivers about potential adverse reactions and injection site reactions, while emphasizing the need to offer ongoing reassurance and support throughout the treatment journey.
Personalized Medicine: Optimizing Outcomes for Patients with CLL
April 29th 2024Nitin Jain, MD, presents data on the efficacy of various chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatments, reviews current guidelines, discusses the increasing use of Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors and the decreasing role of chemotherapy in his practice. He emphasizes the importance of considering patient factors and preferences in treatment decision-making.