The panel shares some unmet needs in the multiple myeloma treatment landscape and exciting developments on the horizon.
ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. They commonly present with nonspecific symptoms and thus are often discovered incidentally. They are best identified by CT scan and most stain positive for CD117 (C-Kit), CD34, and/or DOG-1. Several risk stratification classification systems have been developed based on tumor size, mitotic rate, location, and perforation. Traditional chemotherapy and radiation therapy have been very ineffective, making surgery the mainstay of treatment. The discovery of mutations associated with these tumors has revolutionized the treatment approach. Imatinib mesylate, a selective tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitor, used as adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy, has greatly improved the morbidity and mortality associated with GISTs. As the survival of patients has increased with the long-term use of targeted therapies, quality-of-life issues now have become much more relevant and have come to the forefront of care. We present a young woman who was successfully treated for GIST but now faces associated long-term adverse effects of imatinib, including the challenge of preserving fertility and the potential for childbearing.
A survey was conducted in Italy for survivors of gynecologic cancer regarding quality of life, specifically that of sexual activity after a cancer diagnosis.
A panel of experts discuss unmet needs in multiple myeloma and offer perspectives on the future treatment landscape.
Panelists discuss how unmet needs and future directions for GPRC5D bispecific therapy include improving accessibility, managing long-term safety, and exploring combination strategies to enhance treatment efficacy.
Panelists discuss how they evaluate patients postsurgically by weighing factors like tumor location, extent of resection, patient age, and quality of life considerations to determine whether to pursue immediate treatment or surveillance, while emphasizing that microscopic disease always remains despite apparent gross total resection.
Kira MacDougall, MD, and Muhammad Rafay Khan Niazi, MD, spoke with CancerNetwork® about their research into the significance of peripheral blood biomarkers of response to immunotherapy in non–small cell lung cancer published in the journal ONCOLOGY®.
Experts examine the case of a previously healthy woman, aged 32 years, presented to the oncology clinic with a 6-month history of left-breast tumor, mastalgia, and swollen axillary nodes.
No evidence indicates synergistic toxicity when combining radiation with CAR T-cell therapy in this population, according to Timothy Robinson, MD, PhD.
Govindarajan Narayanan, MD, speaks to the potential time-saving advantages of using the Epione robot for microwave ablation, cryoablation, and other surgical strategies in patients with liver cancer and other tumors.
Frits van Rhee, MD, PhD, and Cesar Rodriguez, MD, provide key takeaways on findings from the PERSEUS trial and discuss unmet needs that remain in the multiple myeloma treatment landscape.
Experts discuss other therapies or clinical trials that might be explored after trastuzumab deruxtecan, particularly for patients with HER2-positive microsatellite-stable (MSS) adenocarcinoma and progression on multiple lines of therapy.
Holowatyj detailed the benefits of a conference like that of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2021, which presents opportunities for thought leaders to come together.
Daniel V. T. Catenacci, MD, and colleagues present findings from a study of circulating tumor DNA as a predictive biomarker for gastric and gastroesophageal cancer.