Future EoE Treatments and Practices
February 9th 2024Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, discusses ongoing trials for emerging therapies in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), her views on the use of combination therapies, and the importance of shared decision-making for the chronic management of EoE throughout the different phases of a patient’s life.
Elacestrant in Later-Line Treatment of ER+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer
February 9th 2024Experts delve into practical aspects of using elacestrant in later-line treatment of patients with estrogen receptor–positive (ER+)/HER2-negative (HER2–) metastatic breast cancer, including testing for ESR1 mutations, evaluating efficacy, and monitoring for toxicity.
Desmoid Tumor Treatment: Bridging Gaps Between Community and Academic Care
February 7th 2024Clinicians explore disparities and similarities in desmoid tumor treatment approaches between academic and community settings, considering access to clinical trials, shared decision-making, and patient education for better outcomes.
NCCN Guidelines 2023: Updates in Myelofibrosis Management
February 7th 2024Aaron Gerds, MD, MS, discusses key updates in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for myelofibrosis, including new treatments such as momelotinib and refined recommendations for different patient populations. He reviews symptom management, spleen size, and supportive care measures for optimal patient outcomes.
Multiple Myeloma Frontline Horizon: Quads, Bispecifics, and Breakthroughs
February 2nd 2024Experts review groundbreaking insights from review the 2023 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition (ASH 2023) and discuss the paradigm shift in myeloma frontline treatments, exploring quads, bispecifics, and the dynamic evolution of therapeutic approaches.
Overcoming Treatment Challenges in EoE
February 2nd 2024Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, discusses the challenges faced by patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), including the absence of predictive factors for personalized treatment, the social implications of dietary restrictions, and the need for invasive procedures, while emphasizing the importance of regularly scheduled follow-up visits to address medical, nutritional, and psychosocial factors for better outcomes.
ASH 2023: Multiple Myeloma's Shifting Landscape: Trials and Clinical Perspectives
February 2nd 2024Health care professionals review the 2023 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition (ASH 2023) multiple myeloma revelations, spotlighting transformative trials, groundbreaking translational research, and clinical perspectives that illuminate the evolving treatment landscape.
ESR1 Mutation Testing and Precision Medicine in Patients With ER+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer
February 2nd 2024Experts discuss the necessity of ESR1 mutation testing when considering treatment with elacestrant in patients with estrogen receptor–positive (ER+)/HER2-negative (HER2–) metastatic breast cancer and discuss unmet needs in this patient population. They also describe options for mutation and resistance marker testing to guide treatment selection.