|Articles|February 1, 2008

February 2008 Oncology News International

Cover Story

ONI sits down with Dr. Vincent DeVita

A bold proposal to streamline clinical trials

DEPARTMENTS

Focus on Supportive Care

FDA approves IV antiemetic Emend for chemo patients

Focus on Breast Cancer

Study may answer critics' fears about preop breast MRI

Focus on Hematology

Plerixafor boosts stem cell mobilization in myeloma pts

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Seth A. Wander, MD, PhD; Ruta D. Rao, MD

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Community Oncology Connections™: Beyond Primary End Points – Digging Into Randomized and Real-World Data to Guide Challenging Treatment Decisions in HR+/HER2− Metastatic Breast Cancer | The Arizona Clinical Oncology Society

Marla D. Lipsyc-Sharf, MD; Richard Zelkowitz, MD

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Community Oncology Connections™: Beyond Primary End Points – Digging Into Randomized and Real-World Data to Guide Challenging Treatment Decisions in HR+/HER2− Metastatic Breast Cancer | Missouri Oncology Society

Seth A. Wander, MD, PhD; Kate Baxstrom, MD

Virtual Event

Wyoming State Oncology Society

2 Sessions are Available!

Virtual Event

Kansas Society of Clinical Oncology

1 Session is Available!

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North Carolina Oncology Association

2 Sessions are Available!

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Live Tumor Board: Exploring Novel Targets and Breakthrough Treatment Strategies in Extrapulmonary Neuroendocrine Carcinomas

Aman Chauhan, MD, MBBS; Jonathan Strosberg, MD; Sylvia L. Asa, MD, PhD

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A Case-Guided Discussion on Managing Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Cindy Neunert, MD, MSCS; Hanny Al-Samkari, MD; Joseph Shatzel, MD, MCR

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ADCs and Bispecific Antibodies Across Solid Tumors: Integrating New Targets, New Data, and New Decisions

William J. Gradishar, MD, FASCO, FACP; Rebecca Arend, MD, MSPH; Aaron Lisberg, MD; Ulka Vaishampayan, MD, FASCO

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Medical Crossfire®: Precision Oncology in NSCLC – Translating HER2 and TROP2 Innovation into Practice-Changing Care

Benjamin P. Levy, MD; Sarah Goldberg, MD, MPH; Jacob Sands, MD; Helena Yu, MD

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Community Oncology Connections™: Beyond Primary End Points – Digging Into Randomized and Real-World Data to Guide Challenging Treatment Decisions in HR+/HER2− Metastatic Breast Cancer | Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology

Seth A. Wander, MD, PhD; Yang Liu, MD

Virtual Event

Louisiana Oncology Society

2 Sessions are Available!

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Missouri Oncology Society

2 Sessions are Available!

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New Mexico Society of Clinical Oncology

2 Sessions are Available!

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Medical Crossfire®: Harnessing the Power of Modern Therapies in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD; Mohamad Mohty, MD, PhD; Surbhi Sidana, MD

$Cases and Conversations™: Sorting Through the Expanding Treatment Options for Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma$

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C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD; Mohamad Mohty, MD, PhD; Surbhi Sidana, MD

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Tumor Board: Expert Insights on Managing Classical 𝘌𝘎𝘍𝘙 Mutations, 𝘌𝘎𝘍𝘙 Exon 20 Insertions, and Atypical 𝘌𝘎𝘍𝘙 Mutations in Metastatic NSCLC

Balazs Halmos, MD, MS; Enriqueta Felip, MD, PhD; Julia Rotow, MD

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Medical Crossfire®: Improving Patient Outcomes in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms With Novel Therapeutic Approaches

Rami Komrokji, MD; Gabriela Hobbs, MD; John Mascarenhas, MD; Naveen Pemmaraju, MD

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July 11-12, 2026

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Cases & Conversations™: Transforming AML Care—Precision Strategies, Evolving Therapies, and Clinical Insights

Gail J. Roboz, MD; Hagop Kantarjian, MD; Catherine Lai, MD, MPH; Amer Zeidan, MBBS, MHS

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Medical Crossfire®: Expert Perspectives on Targeting c-Met Overexpression and 𝘔𝘌𝘛 Genomic Alterations in NSCLC – Unveiling the Complexities of 𝘔𝘌𝘛 Dysregulation

Rebecca Heist, MD, MPH; Alex A. Adjei, MD, PhD, FACP; Sandip Patel, MD, FASCO; Jeremy Segal, MD, PhD

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Medical Crossfire®: Precision Medicine in Glioma Treatment — Integration of Molecular Profiling to Inform Targeted Therapies

Vinay K. Puduvalli, MD; Manmeet Ahluwalia, MD, MBA; Stephen J. Bagley, MD, MSCE; Angela Waanders, MD, MPH, MS

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Evolving Treatment Strategies in Pancreatic Cancer: Current Standards, Emerging Targets, and the Role of Molecular Testing

Eileen M. O’Reilly, MD; E. Gabriela Chiorean, MD, FASCO; Michael J. Pishvaian, MD, PhD; Brian Wolpin, MD, MPH

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Medical Crossfire®: Integrating Next-Generation Endocrine Targeting Therapies to Improve Outcomes for Patients With HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

William J. Gradishar, MD, FASCO, FACP; Laura Huppert, MD; Yuan Yuan, MD, PhD

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PER Tumor Board®: Applying Recent Advances to Transform the Treatment Paradigm in SCLC—Expert Perspectives on New Approvals and Emerging Strategies

Jonathan W. Goldman, MD; Percy Lee, MD, FASTRO; Erminia Massarelli, MD, PhD, MS; Misty D. Shields, MD, PhD

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GI Tumor Board—Applying Recent Advances in Biomarker Testing and Treatment in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

John H. Strickler, MD; Stacey A. Cohen, MD; Aparna Parikh, MD; Kanwal P.S. Raghav, MBBS, MD

Virtual Event

Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology

1 Session is Available!

Virtual Event

Indiana Oncology Society

2 Sessions are Available!

Virtual Event

Arkansas Association of Cancer Professionals

1 Session is Available!

Virtual Event

Rhode Island Oncology Society

2 Sessions are Available!

Virtual Event

Kentucky Society of Clinical Oncology

2 Sessions are Available!

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Breast Cancer Tumor Board: Targeting TROP2 – Innovations in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment

Joyce O’Shaughnessy, MD; Matthew P. Goetz, MD; Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO

Virtual Event

Empire State Hematology & Oncology Society (New York)

2 Sessions are Available!

Virtual Event

Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology

1 Session is Available!

Virtual Event

South Carolina Oncology Society

2 Sessions are Available!

Virtual Event

West Virginia Oncology Society

1 Session is Available!

Multimedia

Expert Guidance on Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Use of ADCs in TNBC

Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO; Erika P. Hamilton, MD; Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc

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Breaking Down the Rationale for Targeting TROP2 in TNBC

Filipa Lynce, MD; Rita Nanda, MD

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Dissecting Clinical Trial and Real-World Data for ADCs in TNBC

Filipa Lynce, MD; Rita Nanda, MD

Multimedia

Establishing the Rationale for ADC and ICI Combinations in TNBC

Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc; Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO

Multimedia

Evaluating the Latest Data and Ongoing Trials for Novel ADC Approaches in TNBC

Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO; Erika P. Hamilton, MD

Audio

Breaking Down the Latest Clinical Data for First-line Maintenance and R/R SCLC

Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA; Rohit Gosain, MD; Hossein Borghaei, DO, MS

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Cross-Disease Integration of Immunotherapy Innovations

Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD, MBA; Laura Williams Goff, MD, MSCI, MMHC, FASCO; Arndt Vogel, MD, PhD

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Optimizing Treatment for Biliary Tract Cancers

Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD, MBA; Laura Williams Goff, MD, MSCI, MMHC, FASCO; Arndt Vogel, MD, PhD

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Broadening the Frontline—Studies Informing the Use of Immunotherapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD, MBA; Laura Williams Goff, MD, MSCI, MMHC, FASCO; Arndt Vogel, MD, PhD

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PER Resource Center: Integrating Novel Approaches in TNBC – New Avenues for TROP2-Targeting ADCs and Beyond – Nursing

Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO; Erika P. Hamilton, MD; Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc; Filipa Lynce, MD; Rita Nanda, MD; Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO

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Expert Roundtable and Panel Discussions: Current and Future Landscape of TNBC

Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO; Erika P. Hamilton, MD; Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO

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Show Me the Data®: New and Emerging Roles for Oral SERD Therapy in the Treatment of ER+/HER2– Breast Cancer

Ana C. Garrido-Castro, MD; Pedram Razavi, MD, PhD

Audio

Practical Considerations and Future Directions for New Treatment Strategies in SCLC

Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA; Rohit Gosain, MD; Misty D. Shields, MD, PhD

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Navigating Treatment Gaps in SCLC: Relapse, Resistance, and Need for New Options

Rahul Gosain, MD, MBA; Rohit Gosain, MD; Giannis Mountzios ΜD, PhD

Video

Medical Crossfire® in Adjunctive Testing: Charting a New Course in Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment

Jason Hafron, MD; Aaron D. Berger, MD; Arpeet Shah, MD

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Ready for Radioligand Therapy? Patient Selection and Sequencing Simplified

Jeremie Calais, MD, PhD; Tanya B. Dorff, MD; Scott T. Tagawa, MD, MS, FACP, FASCO

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Radioligand Therapy 101: The Science Behind the Strategy

Jeremie Calais, MD, PhD; Tanya B. Dorff, MD; Scott T. Tagawa, MD, MS, FACP, FASCO

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Working Together: Overcoming Barriers to Optimize Outcomes in Patients Treated With Radioligand Therapy Through Multidisciplinary Care

Jeremie Calais, MD, PhD; Tanya B. Dorff, MD; Nerina McDonald, MSPAS, PA-C; Scott T. Tagawa, MD, MS, FACP, FASCO

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BURST CME™ Resource Center: Integrating Novel PSMA-Directed Radioligand Approaches for Diagnosis and Management of Prostate Cancer

Jeremie Calais, MD, PhD; Tanya B. Dorff, MD; Nerina McDonald, MSPAS, PA-C; Scott T. Tagawa, MD, MS, FACP, FASCO

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Imaging Matters: Decoding PSMA PET for Better Decision-Making

Jeremie Calais, MD, PhD; Tanya B. Dorff, MD; Scott T. Tagawa, MD, MS, FACP, FASCO

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Advances in Managing EGFR-Mutant NSCLC: Applying Evidence Across the Disease Continuum

Tina Cascone, MD, PhD; Christina Baik, MD, MPH; David Planchard, MD, PhD

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Community Practice Connections™: Enhancing Melanoma Outcomes With Intratumoral Oncolytic Immunotherapy–Strategies for the Multidisciplinary Team

Yana G. Najjar, MD; Sapna Patel, MD

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A New Era of Targeted Therapy for Advanced NSCLC: Exploring Future Directions for Bispecific Antibodies and ADCs

Sandip Patel, MD, FASCO; Myung-Ju Ahn, MD; Giannis Mountzios, MD, MSc, PhD; Zofia Piotrowska, MD, MHS

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Navigating Advances in Neovascular Retinal Disease: Translating Evidence to Practice in AMD, DME, and RVO

SriniVas R. Sadda, MD, FARVO; Mark R. Barakat, MD, FASRS; David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS

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Enhancing Prostate Cancer Outcomes – The Role of PSMA and Targeted Treatment Strategies

Ana Kiess, MD, PhD; Erin Grady, MD, CCD, FACNM, FSNMMI; Himanshu Nagar, MD, MS; Scott T. Tagawa, MD, MS, FASCO, FACP

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(CME Track) Antibody–Drug Conjugates in Oncology: The Essentials of AE Management for Better Patient Outcomes

Michelle L. Taylor, ANP-BC; Emely Alfaro, DNP, RN, CNS, OCN; Paige Griffith, CRNP; Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, FAPO

Multimedia

Personalized Approaches in NSCLC: Early Detection, Molecular Testing, and Targeted Therapies

Charu Aggarwal, MD, MPH, FASCO; Zofia Piotrowska, MD, MHS

Multimedia

Community Practice Connections™: Optimizing SCLC Treatment Strategies and Managing Adverse Events Across Disease Stages

Erminia Massarelli, MD, PhD, MS; Misty D. Shields, MD, PhD

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9th Annual School of Nursing Oncology™

Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, BMTCN, AOCN, FAAN, FAPO; Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, FAPO; Lindsay Adkins, MSN, FNP-BC, BMTCN; Jeneth Aquino, DNP, FNP-BC; Casey Gormley, MSN, FNP-C, AOCNP; Heather J. Jackson, PhD, FNP-BC; Kelsey Martin, AG-ACNP-BC, AOCNP; Nerina T. McDonald, PA-C; Lauren Verity Moore, DNP, MSN, AGACNP-BC; Faith A. Mutale, DNP, CRNP; Tiffany Richards, PhD, ANP-BC, AOCNP; Emily Skotte, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC; Leslie Smith, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, AOCNS, BMTCN; Saneese Stephen, PA-C, MPAS; Sara M. Tinsley-Vance, PhD, APRN, AOCN

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Community Practice Connections™: DLL3-Targeting Bispecific Antibodies for Small Cell Lung Cancer—From Innovation to Practice

Jacob Sands, MD; Anne Chiang, MD, PhD

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Hot Seat: How Experts Are Integrating the Latest Practice-Changing Data Into Their Breast Cancer Clinics

Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO; Nour Abuhadra, MD; Joshua Z. Drago, MD, MS; Ruth O’Regan, MD; Vered Stearns, MD, FASCO; Neil Vasan, MD, PhD; Anna Weiss, MD

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Cases and Conversations™: Transforming Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Through Emerging Evidence and Expert Insights

Charles M. Rudin, MD, PhD; Anne Chiang, MD, PhD, FASCO; Jacob M. Sands, MD

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