Key Takeaways for Community Oncologists Treating Patients With HER2+ mCRC
The panelists close by emphasizing key takeaways regarding the management of HER2+ colorectal cancer, including early molecular profiling to enable targeted therapy sequencing, assessing HER2 amplification level, and having a strategic plan upfront mapping out potential targeted therapy options rather than just starting chemotherapy.
Future Perspectives and Unmet Needs in HER2+ mCRC Treatment
Drs Ciombor and Ahn discuss emerging HER2-targeted therapies in colorectal cancer, including antibody-drug conjugates and novel antibodies.
A Patient’s Experience With Initial Treatment for RCC
December 14th 2023Mr. Fuentes felt it was important to understand the range of potential side effects to anticipate how his body would potentially react to treatment for RCC and determine his physical abilities and support needs, but was most focused on whether his first post-treatment scan showed tumor shrinkage.
The Role of Registered Nurses in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Advanced RCC
December 14th 2023Nurses play a key role in kidney cancer care by educating patients on medications, closely monitoring and managing side effects, coordinating care, providing emotional support, and serving as the first line of communication with patients about treatment concerns.
Toxicity Management in Patients With R/R MM Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy
December 14th 2023Key opinion leaders review the management of CAR-T therapy side effects in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, including cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity, and emphasize the importance of early supervision and known toxicity timing.
Adjuvant Osimertinib for Resected EGFR Mutated Stage IB-IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
EGFR-mutated stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung carcinoma that has been removed and treated with adjuvant osimertinib.
A discussion on the Post Hoc Analysis of Lorlatinib Intracranial Efficacy and Safety in Patients with ALK Positive Advanced NSCLC: Phase III CROWN Study
Liquid Biopsy May Predict T-DXd Activity in HER2+ Metastatic Breast
December 13th 2023It is important to look at different assays beyond immunohistochemistry to better gather information and potentially predict the activity of trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, says Paolo Tarantino, MD.
Clinician Insights on the Treatment of Patients With CRC
The panel reviews treatment strategies for HER2-positive metastatic colorectal cancer patients in various scenarios, including those with HER2 mutations, RAS mutations, and different levels of HER2 expression, emphasizing the importance of reprofiling and considering the duration of response before changing treatment approaches.
Managing Interstitial Lung Disease in Patients With HER2+ mCRC Receiving Trastuzumab Deruxtecan
Experts explore the management of interstitial lung disease in patients with colorectal cancer receiving treatment with trastuzumab deruxtecan and the consideration of liquid biopsies to assess HER2 status and adapt treatment strategies.