
Experts highlight that second-generation BTK inhibitors offer improved toxicity profiles, lower cardiovascular risks, and are well tolerated for long-term CLL treatment.

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Experts highlight that second-generation BTK inhibitors offer improved toxicity profiles, lower cardiovascular risks, and are well tolerated for long-term CLL treatment.

A panel of experts on multiple myeloma from Karmanos Cancer Institute and Cleveland Clinic introduce themselves and prepare for a team-vs-team debate surrounding recent data in multiple myeloma.

Accommodating supportive therapies such as fertility and hair follicle preservation may help increase trial recruitment among younger patients with breast cancer, according to Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS.

Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, reviews key clinical trial data recently updated in the metastatic HER2+ breast cancer treatment space.

A medical oncologist offers clinical insights on the evolving treatment landscape for patients with HER2+ breast cancer.

Shared insights on the patient profile of a 75-year-old woman with multiple myeloma with confirmed lytic disease.

The expert panel presents the patient case of a 70-year-old man with multiple myeloma and discusses treatment decisions.

Panelists review the CARTITUDE-4 study results highlighting the efficacy of cilta-cel in lenalidomide-refractory multiple myeloma, addressing implementation challenges and patient preferences in varying relapse scenarios.

Rates of obesity appear to correlate with increasing incidence of cancer in young populations, according to Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS.

Kristen Neumann, DNP, FNP-C, and Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD, discuss the importance of patient education on diarrhea as a side effect of EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer treatment, emphasizing dietary considerations and the use of over-the-counter remedies.

Misako Nagasaka, MD, PhD, and Kristen Neumann, DNP, FNP-C, a family nurse practitioner with 30 years of experience in oncology, discuss EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, the available treatment options, and common side effects such as rash, emphasizing patient education and proactive management for side effects.

While the majority of patients with breast cancer are women, men need to be considered when designing clinical trials.

Data from a study highlight that the breast cancer makes up the highest number of early-onset disease cases compared with other cancer types from 2010 to 2019, although overall cancer morality appears to have decreased.

Experts review data updates from the AUGMENT trial and discuss potential clinical implications of these study findings.

An overview of available treatment options for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma and with considerations for treatment selection and expert insight on preferred treatment approaches in the second-line setting.

Paolo Tarantino, MD, discusses how drug prices within the United States are affecting the treatment of breast cancer.

In this September edition of Snap Recap, we share our highlights from Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, news in the breast cancer space, and the latest FDA updates.

SEQUOIA trial data show significant benefits in progression-free survival for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia treated with single-agent zanubrutinib, even without a high-risk 17P mutation; Pooja Advani, MD, MBBS, notes that second-generation BTK inhibitors show lower rates of atrial fibrillation and flutter compared with first-generation ones, suggesting increased cardiac safety.

Daniel Ahn, DO, describes the BEACON study, a randomized phase 3 trial in metastatic colorectal cancer that led to the FDA approval of a doublet regimen.

Ricardo D. Parrondo, MD, discusses monotherapy and combination BTKi therapy options for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, noting that the decision depends on patient preferences and disease risk.

Christina Wu, MB, BCh, MD, discusses BRAF V600E mutations in metastatic colorectal cancer, including the various detection methods, the different classes of BRAF mutations, and the evolution of targeting treatments.

A comprehensive overview of the treatment landscape in early-stage breast cancer, with a focus on CDK4/6 and PARP inhibitors.

Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, discusses the evolving role of Ki-67 and circulating tumor DNA as prognostic or predictive biomarkers in breast cancer.

Experts from City of Hope close out their panel on multiple myeloma management by identifying unmet needs and sharing what excites them in the future evolution of the treatment landscape.

The panel shares some personal experiences with treating patients with multiple myeloma with a quadruplet therapy regimen.

An overview of the RedirecTT-1 study investigating teclistamab plus talquetamab in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Continuing discussion on bispecific antibodies, attention turns to talquetamab and the MonumenTAL-1 clinical trial for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Expert insight into the later-line efficacy and tolerability of olverembatinib, a third generation TKI, in ponatinib-resistant, refractory chronic myeloid leukemia populations.

Leading experts discuss the potential benefits and challenges of using ixazomib pomalidomide-dexamethasone as a treatment option for relapsed myeloma patients, considering factors like efficacy, overall survival, and patient demographics.

Considerations for selecting between ponatinib and asciminib as third-line therapies for CML based on factors such as disease burden, mutations, and patient tolerability.