Expert Interviews

Standardizing surgical outcomes and better training oncologic surgeons may be accomplished through the use of AI.

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.

Panelists discuss successful collaborations between academic centers and community practices in the context of (chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma, key lessons learned in integrating CAR T therapy into the treatment landscape, and future plans for expanding CAR T therapy’s role in earlier lines of multiple myeloma treatment.

Panelists discuss their institution’s approach to co-management and co-monitoring of (chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) -T patients, strategies to facilitate seamless transitions of care between academic centers and community practices, common challenges in the CAR -T referral process and solutions, and advice for community physicians on the timing and preparation for patient referrals.

Panelists discuss how the chimeric antigen receptor T-cell referral pathway progresses from initial community physician contact through patient evaluation and final selection, highlighting the key steps and considerations in the institutional workflow process.

Panelists discuss intracranial efficacy data with tucatinib and T-DXd in the treatment of brain metastases, highlighting key findings and their implications for clinical practice.

Panelists discuss the strategic screening and management of brain metastases in HER2+ breast cancer, focusing on current approaches and emerging strategies to address this complication.

The poly-ICLC trial seeks to develop a delivery mechanism to prostate cancer through different biomarkers.

“Some of the early data that came out of the [ECHO] trial that led to this approval does suggest that it may be beneficial in some high-risk patients,” Tycel Phillips, MD, said.

Panelists discuss how challenges in the CAR T referral process include delayed referrals, patient logistics, and managing expectations. One institution addresses these through streamlined communication, patient education, and clear referral guidelines. Community physicians should refer early on, ensure candidacy, and collaborate closely to optimize outcomes.

Panelists discuss how, a collaborative approach to co-managing and co-monitoring patients receiving CAR-TCAR T-cell therapy patients, ensuring continuity of care as they transition to community settings. We They employ detailed care plans, electronic health records integration, and regular follow-ups with community providers to facilitate seamless transitions.

Panelists discuss how patient selection criteria and individual characteristics help determine whether ide-cel or cilta-cel is the more appropriate chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy choice for early-line treatment in patients with multiple myeloma.

Panelists discuss how CAR T-cell therapy involves engineering a patient’s T cells to target cancer cells. The process includes cell collection, genetic modification, expansion, and reinfusion and streamlines the process with integrated workflows. Bridging therapy is provided in-house to treat patients awaiting CAR-T infusion.

Panelists discuss future directions in the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), focusing on emerging therapies, clinical trials, and potential advancements in patient disease management.

Panelists discuss the follow-up analysis of the CLEAR trial, examining its implications for clinical decision-making in the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinomaRCC.

Panelists discuss how the typical CAR T-cell therapy referral process begins with community physicians contacting the treatment center. The patient undergoes a thorough evaluation, including medical history, eligibility criteria, and pretreatment assessments before final selection for therapy.

Panelists discuss time to progression by organ with lenvatinib plus + pembrolizumab in advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), highlighting key data and its the implications for treatment decisions.

Panelists discuss how, for a patient who has an aggressive disease, physicians will plan for monthly serum markers including serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) and immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE); if they start seeing an increase in the disease, they plan an imaging for bone marrow biopsy and consider a diagnostics lumbar puncture.

Shwetal Mehta, PhD, describes efforts regarding the development of protein degraders and antibody-drug conjugates in the neuro-oncology field.

Panelists discuss how to help patients weigh the risks and benefits of different treatment options for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), outlining tools and techniques used to ensure that patients and caregivers fully understand their choices and make informed decisions.