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Erdheim-Chester Disease: A Case Report of BRAF V600E–Negative, MAP2K1-Positive ECD Diagnosed by Blood Next-Generation Sequencing Assay and a Brief Literature ReviewInvestigators report a case of a man, aged 55 years, with an extensive and prolonged course of an unexplained multi-systemic disease, and also review common clinical manifestations, mutations, diagnoses, and targeted therapies for Erdheim-Chester disease.
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Predictors of Poor Adherence to Follow-up Care in Survivors of Childhood CancerRahiya Rehman, MD, and co-investigators, research the importance of poor follow-up and care for survivors of childhood cancer.
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Disorders of Sex Development and Malignant Germ Cell TumorsKey points: Patients with disorders of sex development (DSDs) are at an increased risk of malignant germ cell tumors (GCTs). In adulthood, the partial form of androgen insensitivity syndrome confers the greatest risk of developing malignant GCTs. Gonadoblastoma is the most common gonadal GCT arising in patients with DSDs. Despite being a benign neoplasm, it can undergo malignant transformation in up to 60% of patients with a DSD. Oncologic treatment in patients with disorders of sex development and malignant GCTs does not differ from the standard treatment for testicular GCTs. Treatment of patients with DSDs requires a multidisciplinary team, including a psychiatric, genetic, and reproductive assessment as well as the involvement of an ethics committee. An early diagnosis of DSDs is crucial to avoid the development of potentially serious complications in adulthood.
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HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer: Unmet Needs and Future Directions in CareClosing out their review of the HER2+ metastatic breast cancer treatment landscape, expert oncologists look forward to future evolutions in the paradigm.
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Cara Mathews, MD, Talks Dostarlimab for Advance Recurrent Endometrial CancersCara Mathews, MD, spoke with CancerNetwork® about research examining dostarlimab vs doxorubicin for patients with mismatch repair–deficient endometrial cancers.
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Secondary Pure Red Cell Aplasia During Daratumumab/ Hyaluronidase Therapy for Multiple MyelomaInvestigators discussed the potential link between secondary pure red cell aplasia and subcutaneous daratumumab/hyaluronidase formulation for multiple myeloma.
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Key Takeaways on the Management of Clear-Cell RCCIn closing, experts share clinical pearls on open communication with patients, dose reduction strategies, and the relevance of treatment holidays for improving quality of life in patients with renal cell carcinoma.
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Danazol for the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Systematic ReviewDanazol was reviewed as an effective treatment option for patients with myelodyspplastic syndromes, according to a recently published article by Sangam Shah, MBBS, et al.
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C. Jillian Tsai, MD, PhD, Discussed Outcomes with SBRT in Lung and Breast CancerCancerNetwork® sat down with C. Jillian Tsai, MD, PhD, at the 2021 American Society for Radiation Oncology to talk about the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy to treat breast and lung cancer.
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Marina Frimer, MD, Talks Future Treatments in Uterine CancerMarina Frimer, MD, spoke about what the future holds for the treatment of patients with platinum-sensitive recurrent uterine cancer.
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Pediatric Locally Advanced Synovial Sarcoma: What Would Be the Best Treatment Option?KEY POINTS • Synovial sarcomas are often mistreated with unplanned tumor resection. • Attention from specialists early in the course of SS can minimize the risk of recurrence, metastases, and the necessity for resurgery, all of which are increased with unplanned tumor resection. • Chemotherapy alone does not provide sufficient local control of the tumor. • Resurgery, in conjunction with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, is the best choice of management for this patient.
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Francesco Ravera, MD, PhD, on How cfDNA for pCR Assessment May Spare Biopsies in Breast CancerCancerNetwork® spoke with Francesco Ravera, MD, PhD, during the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2021 to discuss how results of a study aimed at determining pathological complete response in patients with locally advanced breast cancer by cell-free DNA may spare certain patients from needing further biopsies.
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Cross Q&A: Role of Belantamab Mafodotin in MMThe panel discusses the efficacy of belantamab mafoditin and where the treatment fits in the multiple myeloma treatment landscape.
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Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec May be ‘Attractive’ Option for NMIBCCretostimogene grenadenorepvec’s efficacy compares favorably with the current nonsurgical standards of care in high-risk, Bacillus Calmette Guerin–unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
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Looking Ahead: Future Perspectives and Unmet Need in HER+ Breast CancerThe 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.
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Expert Details 'Striking' Data When Using ctDNA to Predict Early Response in CRCThe use of circulating tumor DNA in patients with advanced colorectal cancer may provide early insight into who is and is not responding to treatment, according to an expert from Weill Cornell Medicine.
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Surgeons Talk Key Treatment and Institutional Advances Across Oncology CareExperts discuss findings related to gastrointestinal cancer outcomes as well as treatment inequalities presented at the 2024 SSO Annual Meeting.
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Management of Testicular Germ Cell Tumor With Somatic-Type MalignancyIn this installment of Clinical Quandaries, Bendu Konneh, BS, and colleagues present a case of a 21-year-old male with a 4-month history of progressive swelling in the right testicle.
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Locoregional Liver-Directed Therapies to Treat Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: A ReviewThis review article written by Nikia R. McFadden, MD, MAS, et al, discusses which therapies are best to treat unresectable colorectal liver metastases.
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Christine Parseghian, MD, on Promise of EGFR Rechallenge Therapy in Certain Patients With mCRCAt the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, Christine Parseghian, MD, reviewed results from a phase 2 trial assessing efficacy of panitumumab plus or minus trametinib in patients with RAS/BRAF wild-type colorectal cancer and compared EGFR rechallenge strategies with available agents in the third-line setting.
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A 64-Year-Old Man With Germline BRCA2-Mutated Breast Cancer: Known and Unknown Aspects of Male Breast CancerThis study presents a male breast cancer case with a germline BRCA2 mutation and discusses the epidemiologic, pathologic, and clinical characteristics along with treatment and follow-up recommendations in view of our recent understanding of the disease.
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Future Analyses of SBRT and CRT for Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Will ‘Hopefully’ Guide Providers on How to Avoid Excessive Toxicity, Says ExpertPooling data with other radiation trials, looking more closely at central non-small cell lung cancer, and exploring secondary outcomes represent the next steps in terms of analyzing stereotactic body radiation (SBRT) vs conventional hypofractionated radiotherapy (CRT), according to Anand Swaminath, MD.
