Brittany Cote
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PARP Inhibitor Resistance in Ovarian Cancer: We Need More Trials
November 03, 2020
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While PARP inhibitors have played a large part in improving progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with ovarian cancer, long-term use of these agents often leads to resistance that are often quite challenging to overcome, according to Gottfried E. Konecny, MD.
Germline Testing for Lynch Syndrome: More Important Than Ever
October 04, 2020
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With the emergence of several targeted treatments that have shown efficacy in individuals with germline pathogenic variants, specifically in DNA mismatch repair, the need for germline genetic testing has become even more pronounced.
Stay Vigilant When Treating Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic
September 07, 2020
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The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to impact the care of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) and other cancers in a multitude of ways, according to Toni K. Choueiri, MD, but those working in the field of oncology are rising up to the challenge by learning as much as possible about the virus to make the best treatment decisions possible for their patients.
Rucaparib Is Beneficial in BRCA-Positive mCRPC
September 04, 2020
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The PARP inhibitor rucaparib was beneficial and tolerable for patients with BRCA-positive, metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Colorectal Cancer Treatment Continues to Be Personalized
September 03, 2020
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The management of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) continues to become more personalized, with care decisions being based on factors ranging from the patient’s primary tumor location, to performance status, to the presence of specific mutations, according to Axel Grothey, MD, and novel approaches emerging in later lines are helping to further improve outcomes.
Transplant-Ineligible Myeloma: Personalized Approach Is Key
August 29, 2020
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To effectively tailor treatment for transplant-ineligible patients with multiple myeloma in the frontline setting, factors such as frailty status must be taken into consideration, according to Smith Giri, MD, MHS.
Immunotherapy Is Promising for Cisplatin-Ineligible Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
August 18, 2020
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Several trials in the field of first-line metastatic urothelial cancer are testing combinations with gemcitabine/platinum-based therapy followed by maintenance avelumab (Bavencio). However, no phase 3 trials have shown that first-line pembrolizumab (Keytruda) is better than gemcitabine and platinum-based therapy followed by avelumab as maintenance, according to Guru P. Sonpavde, MD.
More Personalized Treatment Needed for Early Stage HER2+ Breast Cancer
July 17, 2020
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Heather Han, MD, discusses ongoing clinical trials within the field of HER2-positive breast cancer and the future of personalized treatment for this patient population.
Surgical Delays May Increase GI Cancer Risk
July 16, 2020
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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many elective surgical procedures had been cancelled or rescheduled to maximize hospital capacity and prevent unnecessary exposure for patients, but surgical delays might lead to worse outcomes for certain patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
HER2+ Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases: Unmet Needs Remain
July 07, 2020
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Patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who later develop central nervous system (CNS) metastases comprise a large population of all patients with breast cancer, and there continue to be an unmet need for this subgroup, explained Brian Czerniecki, MD, PhD.