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The State of the Targeted Therapy Landscape for CLL
July 26th 2023In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Cyrus M. Khan, MD reviewed the recent FDA approvals is the chronic lymphocytic leukemia space. He also discusses other FDA decisions that have recently altered the landscape for the better.
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TKIs Continue to Improve the Treatment Paradigm for RAI-Refractory DTC
July 24th 2023In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Warren C. Swegal, MD, takes a deep dive into the radioactive iodine-refectory differentiated thyroid cancer treatment armamentarium, and predicts the role of key agents in the near future.
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Sarcoma Awareness Month: Impact of Molecular Testing and Individualized Treatments
July 19th 2023For Sarcoma Awareness Month, Lisa B. Ercolano, MD, and Mark Agulnik, MD, discussed the importance of understanding the genomics of sarcomas and how molecular testing can be useful in this space.
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Cancer Immunotherapy Month: Mismatch Repair Deficiency Shapes Tumor-Agnostic Use of Immunotherapy
June 28th 2023The pan-tumor indication for immunotherapy in patients with mismatch repair deficient/microsatellite instability-high cancers has offered new treatment options and emphasized the importance of biomarker testing.
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Dramatic Changes in the RCC Landscape Underscore Importance of Molecular Profiling
June 8th 2023In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Alexander Helfand, MD discussed the current standard practice for testing patients with renal cell carcinoma and administering immunotherapy or targeted therapy.
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Guidance on Treating GIST in the Second-Line and Beyond
May 30th 2023In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Alexander Helfand, MD, discussed the treatment of GIST in the second-line setting, as well as later lines, including the available options, guideline recommendations, and ongoing research.
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What is Optimal Donor Type for Patients With Cancer in Need of SCT?
May 19th 2023In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Salman Fazal, MD, discussed differences between older matched sibling donors vs younger unrelated donors in stem cell transplants and donor preferences at his institution for patients with cancer.
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Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month: Advancing The Understanding of Targeted Therapies Role
March 14th 2023Multiple Myeloma expert Santhosh K Sadavish MD, discusses the importance of targeted therapies for these patients and how CAR T-cell therapy has changed the outcomes of patients who relapse after multiple lines of therapy.
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The Expanding Role of the Gut Microbiome in CRC
February 24th 2023Encouraging results in melanoma have led experts to explore the gut microbiome in colorectal cancer. The next hot topic in research may be the gut microbiome's role for the prevention, progression, and management of colorectal cancer.
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