The Mechanism of Action and Development of Moxetumomab Pasudotox
Edward Bradley, MD, gives an overview of the mechanism of action and development of moxetumomab pasudotox, a monoclonal antibody directed at CD22.
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The Phase I Trial of IPI-145 in Hematologic Malignancies
Julian Adams, PhD, President, Research and Development, Infinity Pharmaceuticals, describes a phase I trial of IPI-145, a potent inhibitor of PI3KEδ and PI3K-γ.
The Benefit of Generic Drug User Fees
Richard L. Schilsky, MD, from University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains the benefit to generic drug user fees.
The Future of Palbociclib for the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Richard Finn, MD, comments on the future of palbociclib (PD 0332991), a novel oral selective inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK 4/6), for the treatment of breast cancer.
An Overview of the Practice-Changing Information From the 2013 ASCO Meeting
Sandra Swain, MD, from the Washington Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, on the practice-changing information from the 2013 ASCO Meeting.
The Efficacy of Lambrolizumab in Advanced Melanoma
Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD, comments on the efficacy of lambrolizumab, an anti-PD-1 antibody, in patients with advanced melanoma.
The Development of Prophage G-200 Vaccine for Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
Andrew T. Parsa MD, PhD, describes the development and trial involving prophage G-200, a vaccine for recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.
Sorafenib in RAI-Resistant Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Marcia Brose, MD, PhD, discusses the rationale, background, and results from the phase III DECISION study that explored sorafenib in radioactive iodine-resistant differentiated thyroid cancer.
The Benefits of a Breakthrough Therapy Designation
Richard Pazdur, MD, from the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, describes the benefits of a Breakthrough Therapy Designation.
MPDL3280A for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD, comments on the emergence of immunotherapies for multiple types of cancer including MPDL3280A for non-small cell lung cancer.
Optimism Surrounding Immunotherapy for Cancer Care
Clifford A. Hudis, MD, Attending Physician, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, discusses his optimism surrounding immunotherapy for cancer care.
Results of a Phase III Trial that Explored Bevacizumab in Recurrent Cervical Cancer
Krishnansu S. Tewari, MD, describes a phase III trial conducted by the Gynecologic Oncology Group exploring treatment with bevacizumab for patients with recurrent cervical cancer.
The Design and Results of the FIRE-3 Trial
Volker Heinemann, MD, PhD, professor, medical oncology, University of Munich in Munich, Germany, discusses the design and results from the FIRE-3 trial at the 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Using Selumetinib in Advanced Uveal Melanoma
Richard D. Carvajal, MD, medical oncologist, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, describes the use of selumetinib in patients with advanced uveal melanoma.
Using Paclitaxel Schedules as Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer
Andrew D. Seidman, MD, comments on the findings of the phase III S0221 trial, which compared two schedules of paclitaxel as adjuvant therapy for breast cancer.
Using Vinegar as a Cervical Cancer Screening Tool
Electra D. Paskett, PhD, Professor, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, describes the use of vinegar (acetic acid) as a cervical cancer screening tool.
The Impact of the Approval of Radium-223
Neal D. Shore, MD, FACS, Medical Director, Carolina Urologic Research Center, Myrtle Beach, comments on the impact of the approval of radium-223 for bone metastases from prostate cancer.
An Overview of the Treatment of Melanoma
Lynn M. Schuchter, MD, Chief, Hematology Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, gives an overview of the treatment of advanced melanoma at the 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting.
The Uses of Biomarkers in Prostate Cancer Trials
Michael J. Morris, MD, medical oncologist, Genitourinary Oncology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, comments on the use of biomarkers in prostate cancer clinical trials.
Early Treatment for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer With T-DM1
Mark D. Pegram, MD, describes research into the antibody-drug conjugate T-DM1 (trastuzumab emtansine), following its FDA approval in February as a treatment for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
The Use of Arsenic Trioxide in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Francesco Lo-Coco, MD, Hematology, University Tor Vergata, speaks at the 2012 American Society of Hematology annual meeting about the use of arsenic trioxide in acute promyelocytic leukemia.
The Mechanisms of Resistance in Breast Cancer
George W. Sledge, Jr, MD, Chief, Division of Oncology, Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses the mechanisms of resistance in breast cancer.
The Treatment of Bladder Cancer
Robert Dreicer, MD, MS, chairman of the Department of Solid Tumor Oncology at the Taussig Cancer Institute and professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, discusses the treatment of bladder cancer.
Triplet Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
Philip L. McCarthy, MD, Director, Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, comments on the move from doublet therapy to triplet therapy for multiple myeloma.
Assays and Intrinsic Subtypes of Breast Cancer
Lisa A. Carey, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses assays and intrinsic subtypes of breast cancer.
Targets in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Fabrice Andre, MD, PhD, says that there are no targets in triple-negative breast cancer in accordance with the current vision of the disease.
The Treatment of High-Risk Smoldering Myeloma
Ola Landgren, MD, PhD, Head, Multiple Myeloma Section, National Cancer Institute, discusses the standard of care for patients with high-risk smoldering myeloma.
Using Cabozantinib and Vandetanib in Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Eric J. Sherman, MD, Head and Neck Oncology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, comments on the use of cabozantinib and vandetinib in medullary thyroid cancer.
Using Radium-223 Plus Docetaxel in Patients With Bone Metastasis From CRPC
Michael J. Morris, MD, discusses an ongoing phase I/IIa study looking at radium-223 with docetaxel in patients with bone metastasis from castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Intratumoral Heterogeneity in Patients with Breast Cancer
Debu Tripathy, MD, Co-Leader, Women's Cancer Program, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California, describes intratumoral heterogeneity in patients with breast cancer.