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Dr Laccetti on the Use of Masofaniten Monotherapy in mCRPC

October 18, 2023

Andrew Laccetti, MD, MS, discusses results from a phase 1 trial of masofaniten monotherapy in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and highlights the rationale for launching a phase 1/2 study evaluating masofaniten in combination with enzalutamide vs enzalutamide alone in this patient population.

Research Demonstrates the Importance of Effective Frontline Regimens for High-Risk Multiple Myeloma

September 27, 2023

Saad Z. Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, discusses key points from his presentation at the 2023 SOHO Annual Meeting on frontline treatment of patients with high-risk myeloma, including the characteristics of patients with disease at high risk of recurrence, current treatment approaches, and ongoing research aiming to address unmet needs for this subset of patients.

Zotatifin Triplet May Improve Outcomes Post–CDK4/6 Inhibition in ER+ Breast Cancer

September 24, 2023

Ezra Rosen, MD, PhD, highlights the early-phase investigation of zotatifin in estrogen receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer, explains the agent’s unique mechanism of action as well as its efficacy and safety in a heavily pretreated population, and underscores the need for improved sequencing of the myriad of treatment options in the post–CDK4/6 inhibitor space.

Dr Usmani on Unmet Needs in the Treatment of High-Risk Multiple Myeloma

September 22, 2023

Saad Z. Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, discusses unmet needs in patients with high-risk multiple myeloma being treated in the frontline setting, highlighting areas of potential further exploration within this landscape.

Dr Liu on the Frequency of Activating ERBB2 and ERBB3 Alterations in NSCLC

September 22, 2023

Dazhi Liu, PharmD, MS, BCOP, discusses findings from a real-world analysis of the frequency of ERBB2 and ERBB3 alterations in patients with non–small cell lung cancer and the efficacy of liquid vs tissue biopsies for detecting these alterations.

Patritumab Deruxtecan Elicits Durable Responses in EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

September 10, 2023

Patritumab deruxtecan displayed clinically meaningful and durable efficacy in patients with advanced EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer who experienced progression following treatment with an EGFR-directed TKI and platinum-based chemotherapy.

Usmani Highlights the Role of Bispecific Antibodies in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

September 04, 2023

Dr Usmani discusses the integration of elranatamab, talquetamab, and telcistamab into the management of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, common adverse effects and recommended supportive care measures, and ongoing research that may help clarify their role in the paradigm.

Dr Islam on the Limited Use of Ibrutinib in CLL

September 01, 2023

Prioty Islam, MD, MSc, discusses the current status of the first-generation BTK inhibitor ibrutinib following the FDA approvals of next-generation BTK inhibitors in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and expands on the few instances in the clinic where she may lean toward treatment with ibrutinib instead of the next-generation BTK inhibitors zanubrutinib or acalabrutinib.