Between the Lines

Mike J. Pishvaian, MD, PhD; Stacey Cohen, MD; and Mark Lewis, MD, FASCO, discuss how recent advancements in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and minimal residual disease (MRD) testing are revolutionizing colorectal cancer management across the care continuum, from early detection to treatment selection and monitoring, with key insights from major clinical trials like DYNAMIC and GALAXY informing more personalized and effective treatment strategies.

Panelists discuss insights from the MARIPOSA study on first-line treatment options for EGFR-mutant metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), highlighting the efficacy of amivantamab-lazertinib over osimertinib, the importance of managing adverse events, adherence to National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, and the need for patient engagement in treatment discussions to address unmet needs.

Panelists discuss how myelofibrosis management involves a blend of medications, supportive care, and potential stem cell transplantation, with a focus on Janus kinase inhibitors and investigational agents like pelabresib for modifying disease progression, as well as the findings from the MANIFEST-2 trial regarding spleen volume reduction and biomarker data.

Between the Lines

Expert perspectives on the phase III MARIPOSA-2 trial results evaluating amivantamab-based regimens in EGFR-mutant NSCLC after osimertinib progression. The discussion covers efficacy, safety, clinical implications, and future directions featuring Martin Dietrich, MD; Ticiana Leal, MD, and Sandip P. Patel, MD.

Nelson J. Chao, MD, MBA, and Michael Grunwald, MD review Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease diagnosis and treatment before engaging with two REACH2 trial post hoc analyses, sharing clinical implications and key takeaways.