Panelists discuss the emotional and diagnostic journey of a multiple myeloma patient and his care partner, highlighting how incidental back pain led to an unexpected cancer diagnosis, the initial shock and fear that followed, and the pivotal role of expert care, accurate information, and community support in finding hope and navigating the disease.
Panelists highlight that being a care partner is one of the most challenging roles, requiring emotional resilience, coordination, and support, and emphasize the importance of viewing it as a true partnership that addresses both patient and caregiver well-being throughout the cancer journey.
CAR T-cell therapy is starting to enter treatment conversations sooner with patients with multiple myeloma, according to Nick Barkemeyer, PA-C, MMS.
Panelists discuss how both amivantamab plus lazertinib and osimertinib-based regimens show good central nervous system (CNS) activity for patients with baseline brain metastases, with treatment choice influenced more by patient-specific factors such as bleeding risk and anticoagulation contraindications than by CNS efficacy differences.
Panelists discuss how the MARIPOSA study findings demonstrated significant progression-free survival and overall survival benefits with amivantamab plus lazertinib vs osimertinib monotherapy, with mature overall survival data showing a 25% improvement in survival outcomes.
Planning for adverse effects early on helps patients prepare for what lies ahead, says Michelle Kirschner, MSN, RN, ACNP, APRN-BC.
Panelists discuss the multifaceted diagnostic process for multiple myeloma, emphasizing the integration of blood tests, genetic and imaging assessments, and patient education to guide personalized treatment planning and enhance patient engagement in care.
The program emphasizes the importance of incorporating patient and caregiver perspectives alongside clinical expertise to support personalized, empathetic care and shared decision-making in managing the diverse and complex challenges of multiple myeloma.
Panelists discuss how the treatment landscape for EGFR-mutant non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has evolved to include 3 viable frontline options (osimertinib alone, osimertinib plus chemotherapy, and amivantamab plus lazertinib), with treatment selection based on patient characteristics, preferences, and physician judgment rather than a strict algorithmic approach.
Panelists discuss how a 46-year-old graphic designer with stage IV EGFR-mutant non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and brain metastases was successfully treated with amivantamab plus lazertinib after weighing multiple frontline treatment options.
The BCI and patient goals help oncology nurses counsel patients on endocrine therapy use after 5 years, per Michelle Kirschner, MSN, RN, ACNP, APRN-BC.
According to Kimberly Podsada, BSN, RN, MSN, NP-C, CNS, the availability of 3 CDK4/6 inhibitors in first-line mBC therapy gives patients more choices.
Oncology nurses can help patients and families understand the expectations of pediatric brain cancer survival, says Kasey Rangan, MSN, CPNP-PC, CPHON.
In addition to a significant PFS benefit vs nab-paclitaxel alone, the combination provides an at-home option for patients with ovarian cancer.
Education before subcutaneous daratumumab administration can both reassure patients and reduce the occurrence of adverse events, according to Stephanie Mompoint, APRN.
By monitoring patients’ CBC and other symptoms, nurses and advanced practice providers can spot early indicators of parkinsonism risk, per Yi Lin, MD, PhD.
Panelists discuss strategies for medication adherence and patient education, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication and support from the entire health care team.
Panelists discuss how real-world data from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium demonstrated that elacestrant's performance in actual clinical practice even exceeded the promising results from the clinical trial.
Toxicities related to Teliso-V are manageable for patients with c-Met overexpressing non-small cell lung cancer, according to Jonathan Goldman, MD.
Panelists discuss how a multidisciplinary team approach to patient education and medication management is crucial for ensuring adherence and optimal outcomes with oral medications like elacestrant.
Panelists discuss how real-world studies have shown improved outcomes with elacestrant compared with the original EMERALD trial data, demonstrating that proper patient selection leads to better treatment responses.
Panelists discuss balancing clinical trial data with real-world patient factors when choosing between treatment options, emphasizing the importance of quality of life alongside cancer control in the second-line setting.
Panelists discuss how the EMERALD trial demonstrated elacestrant's efficacy in ESR1-mutated tumors, particularly in patients who had received CDK4/6 inhibitors for at least 12 months. This led to its FDA approval for this specific population.
Panelists discuss how to communicate genomic testing results to patients and make shared treatment decisions, particularly when multiple targeted therapy options are available for patients with ESR1 and PIK3CA mutations.
Panelists discuss how to approach second-line therapy decisions for patients with metastatic breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of biomarker testing, including ESR1 mutations, and considering patient-specific factors.
Panelists discuss how testing for specific changes in cancer cells, like ESR1 mutations, can help guide treatment choices for patients with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer.
Panelists discuss the safety profile and adverse effects of elacestrant, highlighting its relatively mild nausea and ease of administration compared with other endocrine therapies.
Panelists discuss how balancing effective disease control with managing treatment-related adverse effects in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) requires a strategic approach that may prioritize disease control during the initial treatment phase while gradually shifting focus to quality of life as treatment continues, emphasizing supportive care interventions before considering dose modifications or switching medications, ultimately treating each case as part of the art of medicine rather than a rigid protocol.
Panelists discuss the EMERALD trial data, which shows the effectiveness of elacestrant in patients with estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) mutations, particularly those who were on first-line CDK 4/6 inhibitors for longer than a year.
Patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer should be consistently tested for ESR1 mutations to inform next lines of therapy.
