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Mesa and Ulmer Measure Methods for JAK Inhibitor Optimization in Myelofibrosis

November 19, 2020

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Mesa and Dr. Ulmer discuss the current roles of ruxolitinib and fedratinib in myelofibrosis, current guidance for JAK inhibitor dosing, the utility of re-exposure to JAK inhibitors, and clinical trial options.

Charting the Course for Patients With High-Risk Colon Cancer: 3 Months Versus 6 Months

November 19, 2020

In 5 years, it is estimated that approximately 20% of patients with stage II disease and 35% with stage III disease will experience disease recurrence. These estimates highlight the need to pursue progress in adjuvant systemic therapy in order to decrease recurrence rates and improve survival.

Tripathy Talks Genomics, Targeted Treatments, and Smart Trial Designs in Breast Cancer

November 06, 2020

In our exclusive interview, Debu Tripathy, MD, considers the biological and long-term outcome variability of HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and details the research that is being done to develop personalized treatment approaches.

Garcia-Manero Previews Potential Therapeutic Standards in TP53-Mutated MDS/AML

October 15, 2020

In our exclusive interview, Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, discusses the prevalence of TP53 mutations in myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia, the prognosis these mutations confer, and the development of eprenetapopt and magrolimab in this patient population.

HDAC/mTOR Inhibitor Combos Exhibit Activity in Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma

October 15, 2020

The addition of the histone deacetylase inhibitor vorinostat to the mTOR inhibitors sirolimus or everolimus demonstrated encouraging clinical activity and manageable safety in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma.

Subbiah Tempers Concerns Regarding Pembrolizumab Approval in TMB-High Solid Tumors

October 08, 2020

In our exclusive interview, Vivek Subbiah, MD, discusses the FDA approval of pembrolizumab in tumor mutational burden–high solid tumors, shares the “transformative importance” of the regulatory decision, and speaks to the controversy surrounding the approval.