Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Precision Medicine in Gastrointestinal Cancers

New guidelines for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors were issued by the American Society of Clinical Oncology and geared toward community oncologists who often encounter these rare and complex cases infrequently.

In season 4, episode 1 of Targeted Talks, Benjamin L. Schlechter, MD, discuses new studies in the gastrointestinal cancers space.

In this companion article, Sandra M. Swain, MD, FACP, FASCO, provides insights into effective management of patients with early-stage HER2+ breast cancer and reviews recent data in the evolving treatment landscape.

In season 2, episode 2 of Targeted Talks, Cathy Eng, MD, speaks with Benjamin Weinberg, MD, about the gut microbiome, and how the presence of certain microbiota impact the onset and intensity of disease as well as the potential response to certain treatments.

Pembrolizumab and fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy are now FDA-approved for the treatment of patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.

This companion diagnostic tool, which is already approved for use in 5 other cancer types, identifies patients who may be suited for treatment with pembrolizumab.