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Caleb W. Schroeder, MD

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Complete Pathologic Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy and Oxaliplatin-Induced Fever Associated With IL-6 Release in a Patient With Locally Advanced Colon Cancer

This case presents a patient with locally advanced, unresectable, mismatch repair–deficient sigmoid colon cancer who was treated with neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy followed by surgical resection leading to a complete pathologic response after preoperative systemic chemoimmunotherapy.


Claudia Tellez, MD

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Importance of a Multidisciplinary Team at a Hispanic Breast Cancer Clinic

The Hispanic Breast Cancer Clinic at Northwestern Memorial Hospital includes a social worker, nurse practitioners, a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist, and surgeons, says Claudia Tellez, MD.



Prakash Sharma, MBBS

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Danazol for the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Danazol was reviewed as an effective treatment option for patients with myelodyspplastic syndromes, according to a recently published article by Sangam Shah, MBBS, et al.


Raymond B. Mailhot, MD, MPH

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RT May Affect Scholastic Performance in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors

Raymond B. Mailhot, MD, MPH, discussed how radiation therapy can impact education and survivorship for pediatric survivors of brain tumors.


Jenna Ghazal, BSc

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Expanding Horizons in T-Cell Lymphoma Therapy: Focus on Personalized Treatment Strategies

Several lymphoma experts discuss the current T-cell lymphoma landscape, the need for new therapies, and ongoing research in the space.


Lawrence W. Liu, MD

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CARTITUDE-4 Study: Cilta-Cel vs Standard of Care for Lenalidomide-Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Panelists review the CARTITUDE-4 study results highlighting the efficacy of cilta-cel in lenalidomide-refractory multiple myeloma, addressing implementation challenges and patient preferences in varying relapse scenarios.


Jessica Cheng, MD

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Improving Quality of Life in Cancer With Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Jessica Cheng, MD, highlights how physical medicine and rehabilitation may help optimize function and performance status in patients with cancer.



Julika Wirth, MD

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Value of Geriatric Assessment in Patients With Genitourinary Carcinoma

This work from Quirin Zangl, MD, and colleagues to evaluate comprehensive geriatric assessment tools to better guide patients with urogenital carcinomas perioperatively and, consequently, to intensify or reduce hospital resource use.



Blanca Ledezma, NP

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Future Therapies for ALK+ Metastatic NSCLC

Dr. Kim shares her insights on new investigational therapies for metastatic ALK+ NSCLC that she's particularly excited about.



Bin Gui, MD

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Ultra-Hypofractionated RT May Offer Convenience in Elderly Breast Cancer

Whole or accelerated partial breast ultra-hypofractionated radiation in older patients with early breast cancer may reduce recurrence with low toxicity.



Sham Mailankody, MD

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Bispecific Antibodies in Relapsed/Refractory MM: Future Perspectives

Closing out their discussion on the treatment paradigm of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, key opinion leaders highlight key takeaways and future directions in care.


Dorothy Dulko, PhD

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Dorothy Dulko, PhD, on Social Determinants of Developing Colorectal Cancer

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, CancerNetwork® sat down with Dorothy Dulko, PhD, to discuss social determinants of cancer.


Samvel Iskanyan, MD

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Opsoclonus-Myoclonus–Associated Neuroblastoma With Bone Marrow Metastases: What Would Be the Best Treatment Option?

In this clinical quandary, investigators determine how to best treat patients with opsoclonus-myoclonus–associated neuroblastoma with bone marrow metastases.



Elizabeth Ren Zhang-Velten, MD, PhD

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Oncologists Reflect on Pandemic's Lasting Impact on Cancer Care

Hear from leading cancer experts about the lasting impact the COVID-19 pandemic has left on clinical practice.


Robert Mutter, MD

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Study Results Show Shorter Radiation for Breast Cancer is ‘Worthy of Further Study’

An expert from the Mayo Clinic notes that there’s also a great amount of interest in further optimizing the dose of radiation after mastectomy, especially in patients with breast cancer immediately following reconstruction.


Hun Ju Lee, MD

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Brentuximab Vedotin Combination Therapy May be Efficacious in Early-Stage Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hun Ju Lee, MD, reviews results from part C of the phase 2 SGN35-27 trial for patients with early-stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma treated with brentuximab vedotin plus nivolumab, doxorubicin, and dacarbazine.


Georgios Evangelou, MD, MSc

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Exploring the Value of Preoperative CAPTEM in Atypical Lung NETs

Georgios Evangelou, MD, MSc, speaks to the potential utility of neoadjuvant capecitabine/temozolomide in well-differentiated atypical carcinoids.



Yoshie Umemura, MD

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Forming Connections and Making a Difference in the Brain Cancer Field

The only way forward in the brain cancer field is to be open to mentoring others, according to Yoshie Umemura, MD.


Sarah Derby, MBChB

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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.


Zev A. Wainberg, MD

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Starting at the Front Line in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer As New Options Emerge, How Do You Select and Sequence?

Experts in gastrointestinal cancer focus on frontline therapy options for patients with pancreatic cancer.