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Small and Reagan Review Tumor Lysis Syndrome Risk Factors and Management Strategies

February 13, 2023

Drs Short and Reagan discuss risk factors that can contribute to patients’ likelihood of developing tumor lysis syndrome, preventive measures for patients most at risk, and the clinical implications of standard treatment options for patients with tumor lysis syndrome.

Encorafenib/Cetuximab Plus Chemo Viable for Continued Study in BRAF V600E–Mutated mCRC

February 10, 2023

Scott Kopetz, MD, discussed the key objectives of the phase 3 BREAKWATER trial being done in patients with BRAF V600E–mutated mCRC, the recently reported safety and efficacy data observed with encorafenib plus cetuximab and chemotherapy, and the importance of conducting biomarker research to further personalize treatment in these patients.