Expert Interviews

Results of phase 3 ALTA-1L study comparing crizotinib with Brigatinib in advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer

An outline of the debate, the speakers, and the basic guidelines to support the program.

Heather A. Parsons, MD, MPH, says she is excited about HER2 as a biomarker and investigating the biology of metastatic breast cancer with a minimally invasive liquid biopsy platform.

Dr Narjust Florez outlines FDA-approved firstline therapy options for KRAS G12C mutated non-small cell lung cancer, and notes most patients progress and require second line targeted therapy.

Narjust Florez, MD, discusses KRAS G12C mutated non-small cell lung cancer, a subset of KRAS mutations which comprises 14% of NSCLC cases.

Experts discuss the strategies and considerations for bridging therapy and the management of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma receiving CAR T-cell therapy.

After his initial fear, Mr. Fuentes educated himself extensively on cancer to understand his diagnosis, which along with having a treatment plan in place, specialist referrals, and tolerable side effects, helps him maintain a positive mindset and manageable quality of life with stage 4 disease.

Luciano Costa, MD, discusses the effectiveness and challenges of CAR-T therapy ciltacabtagene autoleucel for patients with multiple myeloma, emphasizing the response rates and duration and the advantages in early lines of treatment.

Mr. Cesar Fuentes had a kidney tumor surgically removed; lymph node and bone metastases years later led to immune and targeted therapy which have provided significant tumor shrinkage and generally mild, manageable side effects.

The panel discusses the effect minimal residual disease (MRD) has on treatment selection and provides insights on the treatment of younger patients with standard risk.

Despite the addition of a TIGIT inhibitor to a checkpoint inhibitor resulting in high levels of safety, there is no future for that combination alone, according to Ritu Salani, MD.

Expert perspectives on the practical applications of consolidation and maintenance therapies for patients with multiple myeloma.

The expert panel provides an overview of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with a focus on current therapeutic options and unmet needs in the treatment space.

Including minority populations in clinical trials can be most easily done through outreach and partnerships with other health centers, according to Adam B. Murphy, MD, MBA, MSCI.

A nurse practitioner and two hematologic oncologists outline diagnosis and staging practices for patients with multiple myeloma.

Dr Stacy A. Cohen discusses the DESTINY-CRC01 trial investigating trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients with colorectal cancer, specifically addressing the use of a targeted therapy for HER2 in colorectal cancer patients, highlighting the importance of prior therapy history and optimal dosage to balance efficacy and toxicity.

Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, MD, presents the case of a 64-year-old woman with HER2+ colorectal cancer to the panel for discussion.

Leading experts discuss the evolving landscape of myeloma immunotherapy, highlighting the potential of CAR-T and bispecifics and emphasizing the need for effective management of related toxicities to enhance patient outcomes.

Experts on colorectal cancer provide their key takeaways from the results from the SUNLIGHT study.

A comprehensive review of outcome data from the SUNLIGHT clinical trial in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer.