Videos

An expert explores findings of the OPTIC study, revealing optimal dosing strategies for ponatinib in CML treatment, including insights into dose reduction and patient response based on T315I mutation status.

With the approval of momelotinib by the FDA, the updated use for its role in myelofibrosis will potentially change clinical practice, according to Ruben Mesa, MD.

The August CancerNetwork Snap Recap takes a look back at key FDA news updates, as well as expert perspectives on the chemotherapy shortage.

Daniel Walden, MD, presents the scenario of a 65-year-old man diagnosed with HER2+ metastatic colorectal cancer to the expert panel for discussion.

Experts emphasize the importance of acquiring both tissue and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for molecular testing in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, address challenges such as lack of tissue and costs, and highlight the role of HER2 as a biomarker.

Expert perspectives on assessing frailty for patients with multiple myeloma and its effect on treatment decisions.

Clinical insights on treatment options and strategies for patients with multiple myeloma who are not eligible for transplant.

Focused discussion on tailoring treatment decision-making for patients with multiple myeloma classified as frail.

A panel of experts explain how they select between the DRd (daratumumab, lenalidomide, dexamethasone) and VRd (bortezomib, lenalidomide, dexamethasone) treatment regimens for patients with transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

The panel shares new therapies for the treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease they look forward to seeing in the future.

Andrew Cowan, MD, discusses the complexities of relapsed multiple myeloma, distinguishing between biochemical and clinical progression, analyzing survival data, and raising questions about optimal treatment strategies.

An overview of the program agenda and introduction of expert panelists from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and City of Hope teams.

A retrospective analysis of arterial occlusive events in the PACE trial, shedding light on risk factors and management strategies for ponatinib treatment in CML patients.

An overview of the program agenda and introduction of expert panelists from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and City of Hope teams.

Closing out their program on renal cell carcinoma management, key opinion leaders share closing thoughts on emerging therapies and how the field is evolving.

Daniel Ahn, DO, discusses the evolution of biomarker testing in metastatic colorectal cancer, highlighting the shift from understanding only the prognostic implications of genetic alterations to recognizing their predictive role in targeted therapies, and emphasizes the potential of circulating tumor DNA for rapid diagnosis and assessing treatment response.

Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD, and colleagues address updates in metastatic colorectal cancer treatment, highlighting its prevalence in the U.S., the concerning rise in younger patients, and the ongoing uncertainty regarding the causes of this trend, with potential factors like environment and microbiome under investigation.

The expert panel discusses factors that influence referral to transplant as well as selecting maintenance and consolidation therapies for patients with multiple myeloma.

Key opinion leaders in the field of multiple myeloma review data looking at patient outcomes in the GRIFFIN and MASTER trials based on cytogenetic abnormalities.

Michael Rosenzweig, MD, MS, presents the clinical scenario of a 68-year-old man with transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma to the expert panel for discussion.

Natasha Garg, DO, MS, and Neel Talwar, MD, explain the resources they utilize at City of Hope for treating patients with high-risk newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Common adverse effects following treatment with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab in the phase 3 CLEAR study include diarrhea, hypertension, and fatigue, according to Thomas E. Hutson, DO, PharmD, FACP.

Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH, talks about how fertility preservation can positively impact the psychosocial health in patients with breast cancer.

Catherine Lee, MD, MS, details her approaches to tapering steroids in a refractory patient with chronic graft-versus-host disease and the efficacy of different treatments based on organ involvement.

Nelson Chao, MD, MBA, presents the clinical scenario of a 52-year-old woman with chronic graft-versus-host disease for discussion.

Centering discussion on sarcomatoid and rhabdoid non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma, panelists consider frontline IO-based regimens and their value in this setting.

A brief discussion centered on optimal treatment strategies for patients with chromophobe or papillary kidney cancers.

Drs Jain and Shah discuss the future of patient care in metastatic bladder cancer, while Mr. and Mrs. Ehas share advice for patients with bladder cancer, advice for caregivers and closing thoughts on their overall journey.

Implementing tax benefits for manufacturers who produce chemotherapy drugs may be one solution to increase drug production in the United States, according to Lucio N. Gordan, MD.

Lucio N. Gordan, MD, describes how his practice deals with increasing costs of limited chemotherapy agents to ensure that patients with cancer continue to receive treatment.