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Lauren Averett Byers, MD

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3 Things You Should Know About the Multimodal Treatment of SCLC

Here are 3 things you should know about the multimodal treatment of patients with SCLC.


Constantine Si Lun Tam, MD, MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA

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Constantine Si Lun Tam, MD, MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA, on Key Highlights of the Phase 3 ASPEN Trial

The trial evaluated zanubrutinib, a potent and selective BTK inhibitor, versus ibrutinib, a first generation BTK inhibitor, in patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia.




Jane Meza, PhD

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A Phase 2 Study of Docetaxel and Capecitabine in Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

This study explores the efficacy and safety of combining docetaxel and capecitabine for treating recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer.


Hilary R. Keller, MD

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Identifying Indications for Neoadjuvant Therapy in Cholangiocarcinoma

The recent Hot Topics section focuses on survival rates for patients with cholangiocarcinoma.



Elias Campo, MD, PhD

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Recent Advances in the Understanding of MCL Biology

Elias Campo, MD, PhD, provides insight into biological subtyping and the tumor microenvironment relating to mantle cell lymphoma.


Jordyn Sava

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Benmelstobart With/Without Anlotinib Is Effective Consolidation Therapy in NSCLC

Benmelstobart-based regimens provide clinically meaningful PFS benefits as consolidation therapy for unresectable stage III non–small cell lung cancer.


Armine K. Smith, MD

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Elevating the Quality of Cancer Care via Cross-Department Collaboration

Experts from Sibley Memorial Hospital discuss how multidisciplinary work has enhanced outcomes such as survival and resource use at their institution.


Richard G. Harris, MD

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Focus on Transitional Disease: A Critical Interval to Delay Progression of Prostate Cancer

ONCOLOGY® editorial board member E. David Crawford, MD, and colleagues, propose a new model for guiding the treatment of prostate cancer that focuses on a “transitional state,” which occurs during the interval of progression to metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.


Robert A. Winn, MD

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Striving for Health Care Equity by Closing the Cancer Care Gap

“If you were to ask me what the 1 magic thing would be, it would be that we would adopt a concept of 1 team, one fight nationally, and that we would be able to have our structures and our coordination of care.”


Jack Khouri, MD

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Cross Q&A: Role of Belantamab Mafodotin in MM

The panel discusses the efficacy of belantamab mafoditin and where the treatment fits in the multiple myeloma treatment landscape.



Aiman Waheed, MBBS

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Unveiling the Potential of Zenocutuzumab: A Breakthrough in NSCLC and Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Treatment

Zenocutuzumab offers a targeted treatment for NRG1+ lung and pancreatic cancers, demonstrating promising efficacy and manageable adverse effects.



Darshil Shah, MD, MPH

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NALIRIFOX In Practice: Treatment Strategies for Patients With mPDAC

Panelists discuss how dose reductions in the NAPOLI-3 trial paradoxically led to improved survival outcomes (12.6 months for nanoliposomal irinotecan reductions and 13.5 months for oxaliplatin reductions vs shorter survival with full doses), supporting their clinical approach of maintaining patients on tolerable doses for longer treatment duration rather than pursuing maximum dose intensity.



Michael Kane, RPh, BCOP

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Oncology Peer Review On-The-Go: BPCIA, 4-Letter Suffix Rule, & the Challenges of Prescribing Biosimilars

CancerNetwork®’s podcast hosted 2 experts to discuss the current state of biosimilar prescriptions and the need for change to improve the system overall.


Bradley McGregor, MD

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Exploring New Possibilities in Kidney Cancer Detection and Therapy

Experts discuss findings related to liquid biopsy profiling, later-line immunotherapy, and CDK4/6 inhibitor efficacy presented at the 2024 KCRS meeting.




John Nakayama, MD

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The Negative Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Oncology Care at an Academic Cancer Referral Center

COVID-19 created unexpected delays in oncologic treatment. This study sought to assess the volume of missed cancer-related services due to the pandemic.


Karen Férez-Blando, MD

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Hand-Foot Skin Reaction Secondary to Sunitinib in a Patient With Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

Another installment of Clinical Quandaries is presented by Karen Férez-Blando, MD, and colleagues of a 45-year-old man with a diagnosis of intermediate-risk stage IV clear cell renal carcinoma who develops grade 2 hand-foot skin reaction on sunitinib therapy.



Aurelio Ariza, MD

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Signaling Pathways in the Relapse of Glioblastoma

Javier Orozco-Mera, MD, FACS, MSc, and colleagues assess the signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms involved in the relapse of glioblastoma.



Rani Bansal, MD

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Looking Ahead: Future Perspectives and Unmet Need in HER+ Breast Cancer

The panelists conclude their discussion on HER2-positive breast cancer by underscoring the importance of preventive measures for brain metastases, enhanced strategies for managing leptomeningeal disease, and improved approaches to handle treatment-related toxicity.