Treatments Improve PFS in Thyroid Cancer
Winston Tan, MD, discusses 2 agents that have advanced the treatment landscape for patients with thyroid cancer, including the multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitor lenvatinib and another TKI, sorafenib.
Winston Tan, MD, consultant, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, and associate professor of medicine, Mayo Clinic, discusses 2 agents that have advanced the treatment landscape for patients with thyroid cancer, including the multi-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) lenvatinib (Lenvima) and another TKI, sorafenib (Nexavar).
In the past, patients with thyroid cancer were primarily treated with chemotherapy, according to Tan. However, the progression-free survival (PFS) with chemotherapy was very short. Lenvatinib and sorafenib both have proven to prolong PFS. Lenvatinib could extend PFS by at least 1 year or longer, and sorafenib prolongs PFS by at least 6 months.
Anticipating Novel Options for the RAI-Refractory DTC Armamentarium
May 15th 2023In season 4, episode 6 of Targeted Talks, Warren Swegal, MD, takes a multidisciplinary look at the RAI-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer treatment landscape, including the research behind 2 promising systemic therapy options.
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