Authors


Adam J. Gadzinski, MD, MS

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Adam J. Gadzinski, MD, MS, on Up-and-Coming Research for Urologic Oncology

The expert in urologic oncology spoke about new innovations that he believes will aid in treating patients with urologic cancers.


Michael Scordo, MD

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Managing Hematological Toxicities Associated with Bispecifics in MM

Experts on multiple myeloma provide insights on the management of hematological toxicities associated with bispecific antibodies.



Ardaman Shergill, MD

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Investigating the Use of Circulating Tumor DNA in Early-Stage Colon Cancer

Ardaman Shergill, MD, and Aparna Raj Parikh, MD, explore ongoing clinical investigations evaluating the use of circulating tumor DNA in the treatment of early-stage colon cancer.


Haipeng Liu, MD

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The Effect of Prior Cancer on Survival of Patients With Thymoma

Shilong Wu, MD, and co-authors discuss how patients with thymoma are affected by prior cancer history.


Omar Castaneda Puglianini, MD

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CAR-T Therapy Journey: From Cell Collection to Managing Challenges

Panelists discuss the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell collection, manufacturing, and infusion process, highlighting how it differs from previous treatments, and share the challenges faced during CAR T-cell therapy, including managing adverse effects.


Thierry Facon, MD

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Building On Outcomes With Isatuximab in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma

Next steps for research in the multiple myeloma space may include the development of novel CAR T-cell strategies and bispecific antibodies.


Shushan Hovsepyan, MD

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Pediatric Locally Advanced Synovial Sarcoma: What Would Be the Best Treatment Option?

KEY POINTS • Synovial sarcomas are often mistreated with unplanned tumor resection. • Attention from specialists early in the course of SS can minimize the risk of recurrence, metastases, and the necessity for resurgery, all of which are increased with unplanned tumor resection. • Chemotherapy alone does not provide sufficient local control of the tumor. • Resurgery, in conjunction with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, is the best choice of management for this patient.



Andrew T. Leitner, MD

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Using a Whole-Person Approach in Supportive Care to Improve Cancer Outcomes

The Together for Supportive Cancer Care coalition may advance the national conversation in ensuring comprehensive care for all patients with cancer.



Allen M. Chen, MD, MBA

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De-Escalation Treatment for Human Papillomavirus–Related Oropharyngeal Cancer: Questions for Practical Consideration

How treatment paradigms regarding HPV-positive squamous cell carcinoma will evolve, particularly in the era of precision medicine, is a provocative question and is the subject of this review.


Yancey Warren, Jr, MD, MAT

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Oncology Peer Review On-The-Go: Integrative Oncology in Young Population with Breast Cancer

Yancey Warren, Jr, MD, MAT, and Lejla Hadzikadic-Gusic, MD, MSc, spoke with CancerNetwork® about their work investigating the use of integrative oncology services among young patients diagnosed with breast cancer.



Angela J. Fought, MS

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Association of Financial Conflicts of Interest With Academic Productivity Among Junior Faculty in Hematology and Oncology

Conflicts of interest for junior faculty members were evaluated at top cancer centers by Suneel D. Kamath, MD, et al. to determine how financial conflicts of interest correlated with measures of academic career productivity.


L. Johnetta Blakely, MD

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Building Efficiency and Scaling With a Remote Genetic Counseling Program

Smita K. Rao, MBBS, MS, et al gave an overview of implementing genetic counseling into oncology practices through telemedicine.


Benjamin Lowentritt, MD

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Future Directions in mHSPC Management: An Evolving Treatment Landscape

Key opinion leaders in the field of prostate cancer close out their discussion by sharing excitement for future evolutions in the setting of hormone-sensitive disease management.


Jorge Nieva, MD

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Jorge Nieva, MD, Discusses the Impact of IMpower010 and New Trials in Progress for Early-Stage NSCLC

CancerNetwork® sat down with Jorge Nieva, MD, at the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting to talk about the future of clinical trials for early-stage non–small cell lung cancer.


Gennady Bratslavsky, MD

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Gennady Bratslavsky, MD, Reviews Emerging Research in RCC

Gennady Bratslavsky, MD, at the 15th Annual Interdisciplinary Prostate Cancer Congress® and Other Genitourinary Malignancies, spoke about which research in renal cell carcinoma has the greatest potential for clinical impact.



Evan B. Bryson, PharmD, BCOP

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Expert Commentary on the Product Profile of Amivantamab-vmjw

In an interview with ONCOLOGY®, Evan B. Bryson, PharmD, BCOP, offers a comprehensive review of real-world treatment considerations of amivantamab as therapy for patients with non–small cell lung cancer.


Kwabena Osei-Boateng, MD

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Unmet Needs and Future Perspectives on Treating Patients With Multiple Myeloma

Concluding their comprehensive discussion on treating patients with multiple myeloma, the expert panel discusses unmet needs and looks to the future of treatment.



Kelley A. Rone, DNP, RN, AGNP-c

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Managing Risks, Planning Treatment, & Making Progress in Pancreatic Cancer

A nurse practitioner discussed risk factors, diagnostic challenges, and treatment planning in patients with pancreatic cancers.



Balaji Venugopal, MBBS MD

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Advanced Penile Cancer Presenting With Renal Failure

“MK,” a man aged 67 years, presented with fatigue and nausea to his primary care physician. CT staging scans confirmed the primary tumor and a suspicious left 1.2-cm inguinal lymph node but no distant metastases. MRI of the pelvis revealed complete replacement of the penis with tumor as well as invasion into the scrotum and bilateral groin soft tissue; additionally, early pubic bone invasion was present, with left groin lymphadenopathy. Biopsy verified squamous cell carcinoma of the penis, and discussion with the multidisciplinary team uroradiologist confirmed bony invasion.



Hans Hammers, MD

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Best Treatment Selection in Clear-Cell RCC

Medical experts describe the decision-making process between choosing an IO-IO vs an IO-TKI regimen for first-line treatment, considering factors such as safety profile and response in both community and academic settings.


Craig Hofmeister, MD, MPH

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Optimizing Therapy in Frontline Multiple Myeloma Not Eligible for Transplant

Experts in the multiple myeloma field discuss which front-line therapy is best for patients who are treatment ineligible.


Tony S. Mok, MD

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Tony S. Mok, MD, Reviews Importance of Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resectable NSCLC

Tony S. Mok, MD, spoke about utilizing adjuvant or neoadjuvant treatment for patients with non–small cell lung cancer.