Ritu Salani, MD

Ritu Salani, MD, MBA, is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist who is a nationally renowned expert in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies with over 15 years of experience. She serves as the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at UCLA.

Articles

Expert Insights on HER2-Directed ADCs in Breast Cancer

January 18th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, offers a comprehensive review of the efficacy and safety of HER2 ADCs in breast cancer, underscoring their substantial impact on treatment practices in both HER2+ and HER2-low.

HER2 in Breast Cancer: Shaping Treatment in Other Solid Tumors

January 11th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, reflects on the lessons and insights gleaned from HER2 in breast cancer, examining their influence on the development of treatment approaches utilizing HER2-targeted therapies in other solid tumors.

Exploring HER2 as a Pan Tumor Biomarker

January 11th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, presents a thorough analysis of HER2 as a pan-tumor biomarker, underscoring its universal importance in the field of oncology.

Diversity and Access to Clinical Trials in Endometrial Cancer

December 4th 2023

Experts Ritu Salani, MD, MBA, and Bhavana Pothuri, MD, explore the significance of enrolling diverse patients in clinical trials and the pivotal role of community settings in advancing endometrial cancer research and treatment.

Expanding Horizons in Endometrial Cancer Treatment: Beyond Chemotherapy

December 4th 2023

Delve into the exciting developments in endometrial cancer treatment, including HER2 antibody drug conjugates, checkpoint inhibitors, and the promising impact of these therapies in the quest to reduce chemotherapy use.

Revolutionizing Frontline Therapy for Endometrial Cancer: Checkpoint Inhibitors and MMR Status

November 27th 2023

Explore the groundbreaking shift in frontline treatment for endometrial cancer, driven by recent data from trials like RUBY and GY018, highlighting the significant impact of checkpoint inhibitors in patients with mismatch repair deficiency.

Endometrial Cancer: Managing Toxicities in Lenvatinib and Pembrolizumab

November 27th 2023

Discover strategies for minimizing adverse events and overlapping toxicities in patients undergoing lenvatinib and pembrolizumab therapy for recurrent endometrial cancer.

Treatment for Recurrent Endometrial Cancer: Chemotherapy or Lenvatinib + Pembrolizumab

November 20th 2023

Learn about the factors that influence the choice between chemotherapy re-challenge and the combination of lenvatinib and pembrolizumab for endometrial cancer treatment in the context of clinical data.

HER2-Positive Endometrial Cancer: A Targeted Approach to Treatment

November 20th 2023

The role of HER2 status and targeted therapy with trastuzumab in advanced endometrial cancer, emphasizing the need for effective management of cardiac toxicities and comorbidities.

Treatment Choices for Recurrent dMMR Endometrial Cancer

November 13th 2023

Exploring treatment options for patients with recurrent mismatch repair deficient endometrial cancer, including the choice between single-agent checkpoint inhibitors and chemo-immunotherapy combinations, with insights from GARNET and KEYNOTE-158 studies.

Chronic Challenges in Endometrial Cancer: Recurrence and Second-Line Therapy

November 13th 2023

Experts Ritu Salani, MD, MBA, and Bhavana Pothuri, MD, discuss the prevalence of patients with recurrent endometrial cancer, challenges in responding to chemotherapy, and the potential for improved treatment options in the second-line setting.

Assessing Response to First-Line Therapy in Advanced Endometrial Cancer: Clinical Factors

November 6th 2023

Insight into the typical response to first-line chemotherapy in advanced endometrial cancer and the clinical factors that influence treatment outcomes, with a focus on improving therapies for this high-risk cohort.

Factors in Frontline Treatment Decision Making for Endometrial Cancer

November 6th 2023

Key factors influencing frontline treatment choices in endometrial cancer, including biomarker status, comorbidities, guidelines, and patient preferences, with a focus on the evolving landscape of therapies.

Optimal Workup Strategies in Advanced Endometrial Cancer

October 30th 2023

Explore the case of a 67-year-old patient with recurrent endometrial cancer, highlighting the importance of MMR testing, NGS, and emerging treatment options in today's landscape.

Changing Landscape of Endometrial Cancer: Incidence and Classification

October 30th 2023

Dive into the evolving landscape of endometrial cancer, including rising incidence, classification, racial disparities, and emerging modalities, as discussed by experts Ritu Salani, MD, MBA, and Bhavana Pothuri, MD.

Future Outlook for Treatment of Endometrial Cancer

August 10th 2023

The panel looks to the future and offers closing thoughts on the evolving treatment landscape in endometrial cancer.

Ongoing Trials in Endometrial Cancer

August 10th 2023

An overview of ongoing research in the endometrial cancer treatment space.

KEYNOTE-775: Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab in Advanced Endometrial Cancer

August 3rd 2023

The expert panel reviews the KEYNOTE-775 trial, which focused on lenvatinib and pembrolizumab in advanced endometrial cancer.

The PHAEDRA Study and Clinical Trial Landscape in Endometrial Cancer

August 3rd 2023

A panel of gynecologic oncologists review the PHAEDRA study and discuss the overall treatment landscape for endometrial cancer.

NRG-GY018 and RUBY Trials in Endometrial Cancer

July 27th 2023

Experts on endometrial cancer review the NRG-GY018 and RUBY clinical trials.