Authors


Ira Zackon, MD

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Enhancing Diversity in CLL Clinical Trials

Ira Zackon, MD, explains how clinicians can ensure clinical trial patient populations are more inclusive and minorities are better represented.


Darlene Dobkowski, MA

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GigaPath AI Model Shows Promise in Predicting Cancer Mutations and Tumor Burden

The GigaPath AI model was highlighted for its advanced capabilities in predicting cancer mutations and tumor mutation burden, including those in lung cancer and other malignancies.


Marin F. Xavier, MD

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Next Steps Using Anti-CD19 Therapies in DLBCL

The future of combined treatment approaches with anti-CD19 therapies for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.


Andrew G. Gianoukakis, MD

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Multikinase Inhibitor Options Flourish for Patients With RET-Mutant Medullary Thyroid Cancer

During a Targeted Oncology Case-Based Peer Perspectives event, Andrew G. Gianoukakis, MD, FACE, discussed the use of multikinase inhibitors for RET-mutated medullary thyroid cancer.


Melissa M. Hardesty, MD

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Further Research Needed to Improve Outcomes in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Melissa M. Hardesty discusses the key takeaways of the phase 2 OVARIO study of a PARP inhibitor plus a VEGF inhibitor in women with advanced ovarian cancer as well as research still needs to examine in this space.


Timothy F. Cloughesy, MD

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Understanding Vorasidenib’s Mechanism of Action

Timothy F. Cloughesy, MD, director of UCLA’s neuro-oncology program and distinguished professor in neurology, discusses the mechanism of action of vorasidenib.


Rupesh Kotecha, MD

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Key Takeaways Regarding Use of 45 Gy Novel Radiotherapy in CNS Cancers

Rupesh Kotecha, MD, discusses the key findings from an analysis centered around the use of pulse reduced dose rate intensity-modulated radiotherapy in patients with central nervous system malignancies.


David I. Quinn, MD, PhD, MBBS

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Roundtable Discussion: Addressing Management of Patients with Metastatic CRPC Following Frontline Treatments

During a Targeted Oncology Case-Based Roundtable event, David I. Quinn, MD, PhD, MBBS leads a discussion on treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer following frontline treatment.


Parvez Mantry, MD

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Future Treatment Approaches for HCC

Closing out their discussion on the management of hepatocellular carcinoma, panelists discuss future novel therapies that may impact the treatment landscape.


Srikanth Nagalla, MD, MS

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Hematology Workforce Shortage Poses Challenges for Cancer Care

Srikanth Nagalla, MD, MS, describes initiatives to improve the talent pipeline for hematology staff at all levels.


Chelsea Peterson, DO

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Peterson on Second-Line Ruxolitinib in Acute GVHD

Peterson discusses the investigation of ruxolitinib in the second line for patients with acute graft-vs-host disease following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant.


Ashley Hay, BSN, RN

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Immune Checkpoint to Watch: ICOS

Developing modern strategies to predict and accurately monitor treatment response remains an important piece of the clinical management puzzle.



Kushal Naha, MD

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Keeping Track of FGFR Inhibitor AEs Leads to Optimal Outcomes

This article explorex some of the more frequently encountered toxicities of FGFR inhibitors and their optimal management.


Usama Gergis, MD

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Gergis Explains the Differences Between Acute and Chronic GVHD

Usama Gergis, MD, MBA, reviewed that difference in acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease and the treatment available for each


Adam C. Berger, MD, FACS

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Shining a Light on Sarcoma: Enhancing Awareness for Effective Patient Care

Adam C. Berger, MD, FACS, highlights the challenges and advancements in diagnosing and treating sarcoma, a rare and diverse group of cancers originating from mesenchymal tissues.


Susanne G. Warner, MD

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Tailoring Treatments to Better Outcomes in Liver Cancer

In season 4, episode 16 of Targeted Talks, Susanne G. Warner, MD,discusses the importance of tailoring treatments for patients with liver cancer, taking into account the staging of the cancer.


Charles L. Sawyers, MD

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The Importance of IMspire150 Data Is Questioned in Melanoma Treatment Landscape

Charles L. Sawyers, MD, discusses the value of atezolizumab, cobimetinib, and vemurafenib in the melanoma treatment landscape.


Barbara O'Brien, MD

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O’Brien on the TBCRC049 Trial in HER2+ Breast Cancer

Barbara O’Brien, MD, discusses the background behind the phase 2 TBCRC049 study investigating the combination of tucatinib, trastuzumab, and capecitabine for the treatment of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer and leptomeningeal metastasis.


Elizabeth Wulff-Burchfield, MD

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Clinical Pearls for Community Oncologists Treating RCC

Expert genitourinary oncologists close their discussion with advice to community oncologists treating renal cell carcinoma.


Michael Scordo, MD

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Scordo on Model-Based ATG Dosing in Allo-HCT

Michael Scordo, MD, discusses the implications of a new approach to dosing antithymocyte globulin in patients undergoing an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant.


Roman Fabbricatore

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Lenvatinib-Pembrolizumab Duo Delivers Impressive Results in Endometrial Cancer

The combination of lenvatinib and pembrolizumab showed promising results in treating recurrent endometrial carcinoma, demonstrating significant antitumor activity and improved survival rates compared to standard therapy.


Daniel Landau, MD

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PARP Inhibition in Metastatic CRPC: The PROfound and TRITON2 Studies

Expert perspectives on the PROfound and TRITON2 studies of olaparib and rucaparib, respectively, in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.


Jaffer A. Ajani, MD

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CheckMate 649 Study in GI Cancers Shows Survival Benefit for Nivolumab/Chemotherapy

Jaffer A. Ajani, MD, discusses the design and results of the CheckMate 649 study of nivolumab, ipilimumab, and chemotherapy for gastric cancers.


Shuichi Hironaka, MD, PhD

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Phase I/II Study Demonstrates Good Efficacy for Gastric Cancer

Shuichi Hironaka, MD, PhD, discusses the efficacy of a phase I/II study of nivolumab, paclitaxel, and ramucirumab as second-line treatment of patients with advanced gastric cancer during the 2020 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.


Anil Parwani, MD, PhD

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AI Tools for Accurate Cancer Diagnosis and Tailored Treatment

Anil Parwani, MD, PhD, discusses how he sees artificial intelligence technology contributing to personalized medicine and helping to tailor treatment plans for individual patients in the future.


Lewis R. Roberts, PhD, MB, ChB

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Achieving Health Equity in Liver Cancer

Primary liver cancer death rates vary by region, and much is still to be done in the area of health equity.


Solange Peters, MD, PhD

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Biomarkers Employed in CheckMate 739 for Patients With MPM

Solange Peters, MD, PhD, discusses the biomarkers for immunotherapy used in the phase 3 CheckMate 743 trial.


Thomas Bachelot, MD, PhD

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Best Therapies for HER2+ Breast Cancer Are Also Best for Brain Metastases

Thomas Bachelot, MD, PhD, discusses therapies available for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer and brain metastases.


Andrea Roman, PharmD, BCOP

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Beyond the Doctor: How Remote Pharmacists are Revolutionizing Cancer Care

Andrea Roman, PharmD, BCOP, discusses findings from a study investigating the benefits of remote oncology pharmacists.