Authors


Fareed Khawaja, MBBS

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Oncology On-The-Go Podcast: COVID-19 Vaccination and Cellular Therapy in Cancer

Fareed Khawaja, MBBS, and Marilyne Daher, MD discuss COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and safety among patients with cancer in the United States.



Neel Talwar, MD

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Looking Ahead in the Multiple Myeloma Treatment Landscape

Experts from City of Hope close out their panel on multiple myeloma management by identifying unmet needs and sharing what excites them in the future evolution of the treatment landscape.


Faith Abodunrin, MD

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Face-Off: Award Presentation Ceremony

Following a spirited debate, Joshua K. Sabari, MD, presents the winning team with the coveted title of victors of this CancerNetwork® Face-Off event.


Christopher Lieu, MD

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MRD and Decision-Making in Early-Stage Colorectal Cancer

This article reviews MRD and decision-making in early-stage colorectal cancer and includes insights from Christopher Lieu, MD, of the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, and Daniel Ahn, DO, of the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ.


Elizabeth Travers, PharmD, BCOP

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Expert Commentary on the Product Profile of Asciminib

In an interview with ONCOLOGY®, Elizabeth Travers, PharmD, BCOP, offers a comprehensive review of real-world treatment considerations of asciminib as therapy for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.


Deni Leonardo Fontes Jardim, MD, PhD

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Use of Immunotherapy in Patients With Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This article discusses the potential implications of using checkpoint inhibitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Odessa Williams, NP, ANCC

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Closing Thoughts: Key Messages for Clinicians and Patients in the Treatment of HER2+ Breast Cancer

Panelists discuss advice for nurses collaborating with oncologists in treating patients with HER2+ breast cancer, as well as closing messages for patients receiving treatment and clinicians involved in the care of those with advanced HER2+ breast cancer.



Candice Roth, MSN, RN, CENP

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Candice Roth, MSN, RN, CENP, Describes the Evolution of Electronic Treatment Pathways at Levine Cancer Institute

Candice Roth, MSN, RN, CENP, spoke about how the electronic treatment pathways have evolved over time.




Thomas E. Hutson, DO, PharmD

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Advice for Patients Living With RCC

Personal advice on how to manage living with RCC.


Dhaval Mehta, MD

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Future Perspectives and Unmet Needs in Multiple Myeloma

The expert panel concludes their discussion by examining the unmet needs and future for the treatment landscape in multiple myeloma.


Christine Bestvina, MD

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Evaluating Ways to Maximize Immunotherapy Use in NSCLC

“We have huge amounts of work to do to maximize the efficacy of immunotherapy,” Christine Bestvina, MD, said during an interview with CancerNetwork.


Wayne G. Brisbane, MD

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AI May Assist in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, and Treatment

Artificial intelligence programs may help introduce new care strategies that minimize the risk of adverse effects in patients with prostate cancer, according to Wayne G. Brisbane, MD.


Sridevi Rajeeve, MD

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CAR T in R/R MM: Key Takeaways and Pearls

Panelists discuss how successful implementation of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) depends on early referral, coordinated care between academic and community centers, standardized protocols for patient management, and careful consideration of product selection and timing based on individual patient factors.


Courtney Schepel, BS

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Integrative Oncology in Young Women With Breast Cancer

Yancey Warren, Jr, MD, MAT, and colleagues investigate the use of integrative oncology services among young women with breast cancer.


Abigail Mateos-Soria, MD

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Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma With Sarcomatoid Features

In this installement of Clinical Quandaries, Abigail Mateos-Soria, MD, and colleagues present a case of an 38-year-old woman who has a 3-month history of fatigue, dyspnea, significant weight loss, and severe left flank pain.



Doris Hansen, MD

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Future Perspectives on CAR T-Cell Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory MM

The panel concludes its discussion with key takeaways on the evolving role of CAR T-cell therapy in the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.



Marytere Herrera-Martinez, MD

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Which Larynx-Preservation Strategy Would Be Best for a Patient With Resectable, Locally Advanced, Hypopharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

A 57-year-old man with a heavy smoking and alcohol consumption history, but no comorbidities, presented with pharyngeal pain to his primary care physician’s office. He received empirical treatment with oral antibiotics and experienced partial improvement. A couple of months later, he developed a left cervical mass with progressive growth. A head and neck CT scan revealed a hypopharyngeal tumor. Results of a tumor biopsy indicated an ulcerated, moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) with lymphovascular invasion. The patient was sent to our institution for treatment.



Ira Winer, MD, PhD, FACOG

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Ira Winer, MD, PhD, Discusses Next Steps for Nemvaleukin Alfa Plus Pembrolizumab in Ovarian Cancer

Ira Winer, MD, PhD, FACOG, spoke about future directions of nemvaleukin alfa plus pembrolizumab for patients with pretreated platinum resistant ovarian cancer.


Melissa Hardesty, MD, MPH

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Data Support Niraparib Combo as First-Line Maintenance in Ovarian Cancer

Findings from the OVARIO study show that patients with HRR–deficient and BRCA-mutated disease benefitted the most from niraparib/bevacizumab maintenance.





Jules Cohen, MD

Latest:

Evolving Landscape of HR+ Metastatic Breast Cancer Management

Closing out their review of treatment strategies for HR+ metastatic breast cancer, a panel of experts highlights ongoing investigations and future directions in care.