Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist with The US Oncology Network Cancer Care Centers of Brevard and an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando, Florida.

Articles

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.

Improving Time-to-Treatment for Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

May 28th 2024

The expert panel underscores the critical importance of rapid diagnostic testing and identification of driver alterations to optimize patient outcomes, given the often-narrow therapeutic window for chemotherapy and targeted therapies.

NCCN Guidelines: Optimizing NSCLC Treatment with Concurrent Biomarker Testing

May 28th 2024

Key opinion leaders examine the current National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines regarding the utilization of liquid and tissue biopsies, highlighting the necessity for the NCCN to prioritize and recommend concurrent testing as the preferred approach over relying on a single liquid or tissue biopsy alone.

Challenges and Unmet Needs in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 22nd 2024

The expert panel shares its thoughts on current challenges and unmet needs in the overall HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer treatment landscape.

Adverse Events Associated With TKIs in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 22nd 2024

D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, discusses the main adverse events seen with TKIs in patients with HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

Concurrent NSCLC Biomarker Testing at Diagnosis

May 21st 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, shares his approach to optimizing the use of diagnostic testing from both a tissue perspective and cost perspective, noting he routinely orders tissue and liquid biopsies during the initial patient visit if prior testing has not been conducted.

Optimizing NSCLC Patient Outcomes Through Concurrent Biomarker Testing

May 21st 2024

Zofia Piotrowska, MD, MHS, and Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, emphasize the crucial role of molecular testing in disease diagnosis, focusing on the significance of rapid turnaround times and the ability of liquid biopsies to address time-sensitive diagnostic needs.

First-in-Human Study of BAY2927088 in Advanced HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 15th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, provides an overview of the first-in-human study of BAY2927088, a novel TKI, in patients with advanced HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

Beamion LUNG-1: Zongertinib in Advanced HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 15th 2024

The panel offers comprehensive insights on the Beamion LUNG-1 clinical trial, which is investigating zongertinib in patients with advanced HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

The Potential Role of TKIs in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 8th 2024

Edward Kim, MD, MBA, describes the potential role of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in the treatment of patients with HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

Managing Adverse Events Associated With ADCs in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 8th 2024

Lyudmila A. Bazhenova, MD, an expert on non–small cell lung cancer, provides clinical insights on the management of adverse events associated with antibody-drug conjugates.

DESTINY-Lung04: First-Line Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 1st 2024

Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA, discusses the DESTINY-Lung04 trial, a study evaluating trastuzumab deruxtecan as first-line treatment for patients with HER2-mutated NSCLC.

The Role of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

May 1st 2024

Experts on HER2-mutated NSCLC discuss the patient populations in which they’d utilize trastuzumab deruxtecan and share their clinical experiences with the therapy.

DESTINY-Lung01 & DESTINY-Lung02: T-DXd in Metastatic HER2-Mutated NSCLC

April 24th 2024

Lyudmila A. Bazhenova, MD, and D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, review the DESTINY-Lung01 and DESTINY-Lung02 trials, and the panel provides its impressions of the data.

Role of ADCs in HER2-Mutated NSCLC

April 24th 2024

The panel discusses the role of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and the treatment of patients with HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

Biomarker Testing Challenges in HER2-mutated NSCLC

April 17th 2024

Experts on HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer provide clinical insights on biomarker testing challenges and the role of reflex testing.

Diagnosing HER2-mutated NSCLC

April 17th 2024

A panel of thoracic oncologists introduce themselves and discuss biomarker testing strategies and the diagnosis of HER2-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Future Perspectives on HER2 ADCs in Gynecological Cancer

February 8th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, and Ritu Salani, MD, share their outlook on the future roles of HER2-directed ADCs in gynecological cancers and other solid tumors, highlighting the necessity for additional research to provide further understanding in these areas.

Expert Insights on HER2 Testing in Gynecological Cancers

February 8th 2024

Ritu Salani, MD, provides expert insights regarding HER2 testing in patients with gynecological cancers, emphasizing the need for standardization in testing practices and greater clarity surrounding the incidence of HER2 positivity across gynecological cancers.

HER2 ADCs in Cervical Cancer: A Promising Therapeutic Frontier

February 1st 2024

Ritu Salani, MD, highlights impactful findings from the DESTINY-PanTumor02 study in patients with cervical cancer, highlighting the promising role of HER2-directed ADCS in this treatment space.