Authors


Ginger J. Gardner, MD, FACOG

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Empowering Awareness to Address Rising Gynecological Cancer Incidence

Ginger J. Gardner, MD, FACOG, highlights disease prevention innovations and other ongoing efforts to empower education in the gynecologic cancer field.


Lynette Smith, 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.




Martín Angel

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Management of Residual Disease After First-line Chemotherapy in a Patient With a Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor

In this edition of Clinical Quandaries, Regina Barragan-Carrillo, MD, and colleagues present a case of an 18-year-old man who has a 1-month history of nonpainful right testicular enlargement.


Valerie Lee, 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.



Kendra Sweet, MD

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Highlighting Ongoing Clinical Trials in CML From ASH

Kendra Sweet, MD, discussed several ongoing studies in chronic myeloid leukemia, with some initial results presented at the 2022 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition.


Victoria Meucci Villaflor, MD

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Improving the Management of HNSCC: Next Steps

Dr Cesar Perez reacts to the utilization of next-generation sequencing in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and highlights future areas of study.


Subodh Lele, MD

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Unusual Clinical Presentation of Clear Cell Sarcoma in a Young Woman

A young woman presents with painless lumps to the emergency department and is later diagnosed with clear cell carcinoma.


Marc A. Shapiro, MD

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Genomic Predictors Associated With Exceptional Response to Systemic Therapy in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Suneel K. Kamath, MD, et al investigated exceptional responders and the correlation of nonsynonymous mutations for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.




Kiah Purcell, AGPCNP-B

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Educating Patients and Caregivers on Infection Risks of Anti-BCMA Bispecific Antibodies in MM Treatment

The panel discusses how to educate patients and caregivers on infections risks when receiving an anti-BCMA bispecific antibody.



Dhaval R. Shah, MBBS

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Unveiling Advances in GU Cancers: Insights from Oncology Decoded

Dive into the latest in genitourinary oncology with "Oncology Decoded," featuring discussions on KEYNOTE-564 with RCC.


Gabriela S. Hobbs, MD

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Key Takeaways: Optimal Use of JAK Inhibitors in MF and Future Directions in Care

Panelists share key takeaways on management strategies in myelofibrosis and hope for future evolutions in the treatment paradigm.



Patricia Fischer, Research Nurse, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Value of Collaboration in Managing Patients With Metastatic RCC

Closing out their discussion on the management of metastatic renal cell carcinoma, panelists highlight the value of collaborative care in improving patient outcomes.


Michael Szarek, PhD

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Michael Szarek, PhD, on Research Areas of Focus for Tivozanib in RCC

The expert from SUNY Downstate Medical Center spoke about areas of research for renal cell carcinoma which he believes deserve further attention.


Theresa Rodgers, MPAS, PA-C

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Immunotherapy for CNS Melanoma: RELATIVITY-020’s Intracranial Efficacy Data

Panelists discuss evolving treatment strategies for metastatic melanoma with asymptomatic brain metastases, highlighting the superiority of PD-1 plus CTLA-4 combination therapy for durable intracranial responses, while noting that newer immunotherapy combinations like PD-1 plus LAG-3 show promise but require further evidence before altering current standards of care.


Dana Chase, MD

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Oncology On-The-Go Podcast: SGO 2023 Recap

Experts from UCLA Health discuss key data presented at The Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2023 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer and how they may apply to clinical practice.


Katherine Cunha, MSN, FNP-C

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Supporting Patients Through Treatment for Advanced NSCLC

Panelists discuss how dose modifications for ALK inhibitors can significantly improve quality of life issues like brain fog and weight gain while maintaining disease control, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary team support including palliative care from diagnosis.


Peter Forsberg, MD

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Looking Forward: Advice for Clinicians and Discussing Unmet Needs in the R/R MM Landscape

Dr. Joshua Richter and Dr. Peter Forsberg close their discission with thoughtful advice for clinicians regarding the current and future treatment of patients with R/R MM.



Jonathan Kaufman, MD

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Key Takeaways in CAR-T Therapy for Multiple Myeloma

Panelists discuss a clinical scenario involving a 56-year-old male man with myeloma and del 17p deletion, treated with RVD induction, auto transplant, and lenalidomide maintenance, who relapsed after 2 years and is now referred to discuss chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) CAR-T versus vs standard therapy, sharing key takeaways and pearls from the case.



Laila A. Gharzai, MD

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Face-Off: Award Presentation Ceremony

Following a spirited debate, Joshua K. Sabari, MD, presents the winning team with the coveted title of victors of this CancerNetwork® Face-Off event.


Mansoor Raza Mirza, MD

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Dostarlimab/Chemo Yields “Unprecedented” OS in dMMR Endometrial Cancer

Dostarlimab plus chemotherapy appears to yield favorable overall survival in patients with mismatch repair proficient endometrial cancer.