Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD

Articles

Insights on the LANCE Pilot Study on Lung LCNEC

December 23rd 2024

Panelists discuss their impressions of the LANCE pilot study for atezolizumab in lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) and its potential impact on treatment strategies.

The Role of DLL3 in LCNEC of the Lung

December 23rd 2024

Panelists discuss the typical treatment approach for patients with lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC), the patient-specific factors considered in first-line treatment selection, insights from the ASCO 2024 retrospective studies on first-line systemic treatment outcomes, and key considerations for choosing a second-line treatment strategy.

Lung LCNEC Disease Histology and Prognosis

December 16th 2024

Panelists discuss the typical treatment approach for patients with lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC), the patient-specific factors considered in first-line treatment selection, insights from the ASCO 2024 retrospective studies on first-line systemic treatment outcomes, and key considerations for choosing a second-line treatment strategy.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Lung LCNEC

December 16th 2024

Panelists discuss the vital multidisciplinary coordination needed to optimize care for patients with lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC), including the roles of various specialists, ensuring alignment on diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment goals, and the importance of involving the patient in these discussions.

Lung LCNEC Diagnostic Challenges

December 9th 2024

Panelists discuss the challenges encountered with molecular or pathology testing for lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) and how treatment plans are determined when testing is not feasible.

Biopsy Best Practices: Diagnosing Lung LCNEC

December 9th 2024

Panelists discuss the factors that influence the decision to perform a fine needle aspirate vs an incisional biopsy, whether testing is conducted in-house or at a central laboratory, and how the results of these tests impact the treatment plan for patients with lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC).

Biomarker Testing Strategies for Lung LCNEC

December 2nd 2024

Panelists discuss how biomarker testing for lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is approached, covering the frequency and types of tests used, such as NGS, the timing of DLL3 testing, and the factors influencing the choice between fine needle aspirate and other biopsy techniques.

The Pathological Diagnosis of Lung LCNEC

December 2nd 2024

Panelists discuss how lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is diagnosed, including the challenges associated with its differential diagnosis.

An Overview of the Molecular Characterization of Lung LCNEC

November 25th 2024

Panelists discuss how the characterization and classification of lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) has evolved over the past decade, highlighting the clinical heterogeneity of these tumors and how it is navigated in clinical practice.

Lung Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: A Rare but Aggressive Disease Intro

November 25th 2024

Panelists discuss how lung large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is characterized by its biology, incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, and prognosis, while addressing the challenges, unmet needs, and the trial data required to guide testing and treatment guidelines for this rare cancer.

Updated Efficacy and Safety From the Phase 2 PHAROS Study of Encorafenib Plus Binimetinib in Patients With BRAF V600E-Mutant Metastatic NSCLC (mNSCLC)

October 18th 2024

Dr. Martin Dietrich presents updated efficacy and safety data from the Phase 2 PHAROS study, evaluating encorafenib plus binimetinib in patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, showing sustained clinical activity and a consistent safety profile after extended follow-up.

Updated VISION Trial Data Showcase the Efficacy of Tepotinib in MET + NSCLC: With Martin Dietrich, MD

October 7th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, discusses updated efficacy findings from the 18-month follow-up of the phase 2 VISION trial.

Dietrich and Shiller Dive Into the Importance of Oncology Reflex Testing

June 27th 2024

Drs Dietrich and Shiller detail the importance of collaboration between medical oncologists and pathologists to ensure beneficial oncology reflex testing.

Key Takeaways for Concurrent Biomarker Testing in NSCLC

June 18th 2024

Zofia Piotrowska, MD, MHS, and Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, emphasize the critical role of both tissue and liquid biopsies, the necessity of rapid time-to-treatment initiation, and the increasing likelihood of liquid biopsies becoming the standard of care for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer patients in the near future.

Overcoming Barriers to NSCLC Biomarker Testing

June 11th 2024

Key opinion leaders delve into the challenges posed by payers, costs, out-of-pocket maximums, and the need for letters of medical necessity, while also addressing additional sources of resistance encountered in clinical practice.

Challenges of NSCLC Biomarker Testing in Clinical Practice

June 11th 2024

Zofia Piotrowska, MD, MHS, shares insights into the challenges and advantages of diagnostic testing practices at Massachusetts General Hospital, including the benefits of on-site testing, the need for less streamlined consent forms, and areas for improvement to expedite the diagnostic testing ordering process.

Reflex Testing for Patients with Suspected Lung Cancer

June 4th 2024

Key opinion leaders highlight findings from a University of Pennsylvania study demonstrating that implementing reflex next-generation sequencing testing can reduce time-to-treatment from 19 days to 10 days, potentially leading to improved overall patient outcomes and survival rates in non-small cell lung cancer.

Biomarker Testing in Early-Stage NSCLC

June 4th 2024

Medical experts recommend that EGFR, ALK, and PD-L1 testing be performed as reflex tests for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer to inform personalized treatment strategies.

Key Takeaways in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 29th 2024

The panel concludes the discussion with key takeaways on the evolving treatment landscape in HER2 non–small cell lung cancer.

Treatment Considerations in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 29th 2024

Experts on HER2 NSCLC provide clinical insights on selecting between antibody-drug conjugates and TKIs, treatment sequencing, and the role of chemoimmunotherapy.

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