Evolving First-Line Treatment Strategies for uHCC.
December 19th 2024James J. Harding, MD, provides a high-level overview of systemic therapy for untreated unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC) based on NCCN Guidelines, and discusses the evolving treatment landscape, including the rationale for combination immunotherapy (IO) and how additional IO combinations may address unmet needs like depth of response and resistance.
Expert Insights: Navigating the Evolving Treatment Landscape in NDMM
December 18th 2024Panelists discuss how recent therapeutic advances, including novel drug combinations and personalized treatment approaches, are reshaping the standard of care for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) while emphasizing the importance of risk stratification and early intervention strategies.
Venetoclax Combination: IDH1 Inhibitor Plus 7+3 Leads to Higher Remission and MRD
December 18th 2024With the Oncology Brothers, Uma Borate, MD, discusses how the combination of venetoclax with an IDH1 inhibitor and 7+3 chemotherapy leads to higher remission rates and MRD negativity in IDH1-mutated AML, offering a promising treatment option for these patients.
CPX-351 vs 7+3: AML-MR Mutations Drive the Benefit of CPX-351 Over 7+3
December 18th 2024With the Oncology Brothers, Uma Borate, MD, discusses how CPX-351 demonstrates superior efficacy over 7+3 chemotherapy in treating acute myeloid leukemia with mutations in measurable residual disease (AML-MR) by specifically targeting the genetic mutations driving the disease, leading to improved patient outcomes.
Overview of KOMET-007: Ziftomenib Use in NPM-1m or KMT2A-r AML
December 18th 2024With the Oncology Brothers, Uma Borate, MD, discusses how ziftomenib is showing promising results as a targeted therapy for NPM1-mutated and KMT2A-rearranged acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in the ongoing KOMET-007 trial, offering potential new treatment options for this challenging patient population.
Overview of Frontline Luspatercept in LR-MDS
December 18th 2024Panelists discuss how frontline luspatercept is emerging as an effective treatment for anemia in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (LR-MDS), demonstrating significant improvements in hemoglobin levels and transfusion independence, as supported by clinical trial data.
Frontline Treatment Options for LR-MDS Beyond ESAs
December 18th 2024Panelists discuss how the NCCN Guidelines define lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (LR-MDS) based on clinical hallmarks such as anemia and cytopenias, with treatment decisions guided by prognostic scoring systems (IPSS-R, IPSS-M), and how real-world data supports the evolving first-line treatment landscape for LR-MDS, including the use of therapies such as luspatercept.
Newly diagnosed Diagnosed mHSPC: Goals of Therapy
December 16th 2024Evan Y. Yu, MD, discusses how the goals of therapy for a patient with newly- diagnosed metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer are to control disease progression, extend survival, maintain quality of life, and delay the transition to castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Introduction & Case 1 Presentation: mHSPC
December 16th 2024Evan Y. Yu, MD, introduces case 1, a 68-year-old patient with newly diagnosed metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), highlighting the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment considerations for high-volume metastatic disease.
Talquetamab Step-Up Dosing Strategies and CRS Monitoring
December 13th 2024Panelist discusses how talquetamab’s step-up dosing strategy aims to mitigate cytokine release syndrome, a common immunologic toxicity. The reported grade 1 CRS with altered taste and dry mouth represents a mild manifestation compared with the MonumenTAL-1 trial, where the initial SUD schedule showed varying CRS rates. Real-world evidence has largely validated trial findings, though alternative SUD approaches may offer different risk-benefit profiles. The optimal SUD strategy continues to evolve as clinical experience expands, balancing efficacy with tolerability.
MonumenTAL-1: Data Updates of Talquetamab, a GPRC5D-Directed Bispecific Antibody for RRMM
December 13th 2024Panelist discusses how the MonumenTAL-1 study led to the approval of talquetamab in patients with 4 or more prior lines of therapy, and the initial response rate was 70%. There were also several toxicities associated with MonumenTAL-1, including oral, nail, and skin toxicities.
Lessons From EMERALD: Single-Agent Elacestrant for HR+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer
December 11th 2024Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO, discusses how elacestrant, an oral selective estrogen receptor degrader, demonstrated superior progression-free survival compared with standard endocrine therapy in patients with ER+/HER2– metastatic breast cancer (MBC) who had previously received CDK4/6 inhibitors in the phase 3 EMERALD trial.
Defining LR-MDS: Initial Patient Presentation and Updates in MDS Risk.
December 11th 2024Panelists discuss how the initial presentation of lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) involves anemia and other cytopenias, with updates on MDS risk assessment using prognostic scoring systems like such as IPSS-R and IPSS-M to guide treatment decisions.
Overview of Bispecifics for R/R Multiple Myeloma
December 6th 2024Panelist discusses how the RRMM treatment landscape has evolved significantly, with BiTEs emerging as a promising approach. BCMA-targeted BiTEs showed efficacy, while GPRC5D-targeting agents like talquetamab represent promising new options, particularly for patients with BCMA-refractory disease. Key challenges include managing cytokine release syndrome, developing optimal sequencing strategies, addressing drug resistance, and improving accessibility and affordability of novel therapies.
Patient Profile: A 72-Year-Old Man With RRMM
December 6th 2024Panelist discusses the clinical patient, a 72-year-old man who was previously diagnosed 6 years ago with multiple myeloma, 60% plasma cells, which he presents to his oncologist after 5 prior treatment regimens. The patient also has had 2 episodes of pneumonia and multiple episodes of bronchitis over the prior 10 years.
Future Treatment Landscape for EGFR-mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
November 22nd 2024Panelist discusses how the future treatment landscape for EGFR-mutant advanced non–small cell lung cancer is evolving to address current unmet needs and offers clinical pearls to community oncologists for optimizing patient care in this rapidly changing field.
Adverse Event Management: Amivantamab
November 15th 2024Hatim Husain, MD, discusses how the implementation of proactive prophylaxis strategies for patients taking amivantamab, including prophylactic antibiotics, good skin hygiene, and insights from the phase 2 COCOON study, can help manage potential adverse effects and improve treatment outcomes.
MARIPOSA-2: Second-Interim Survival Data
November 8th 2024Panelist discusses how the second interim overall survival data from MARIPOSA-2, presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress 2024, affect treatment strategies for patients with non–small cell lung cancer that has developed resistance to osimertinib.
Unmet Needs and Future Perspective in the Frontline Management of mRCC
October 21st 2024Panelists discuss how unmet needs persist in first-line treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma, exploring anticipated advances in tyrosine kinase inhibitor–based therapies and other novel approaches that may address these challenges in the coming years.
Key Considerations for Adverse Event Management in mRCC: TKI Monotherapy vs ICI + TKI Combinations
October 14th 2024Panelists discuss how the management of adverse events differs between tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) monotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitor plus TKI (ICI+TKI) combinations, including any notable differences in adverse effect profiles among various ICI plus TKI regimens used in treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
Key Highlights on POD1UM-303 Presented at ESMO 2024
October 10th 2024Panelists discuss how updates from the POD1UM-303/InterAACT2 trial presented at European Society for Medical Oncology Congress (ESMO) 2024 shed light on retifanlimab’s potential role in advancing treatment options for anal cancer patients.