Project Oncology®

A new treatment option for breast cancer may alter the treatment landscape for patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Joining Dr. Pavani Chalasani to share data from the DESTINY Breast03 trial is Dr. Erika Hamilton, the Director of the Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Research Program at Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Tennessee Oncology.

CDK4/6 inhibitors have changed the treatment landscape for hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. But if the disease progresses, should we switch our patients to endocrine therapy? Joining Dr. Pavanai Chalasani to answer this question and share the most recent research from the MAINTAIN trial is lead researcher, Dr. Kevin Kalinsky from the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University.

Immunotherapy is starting to make its way in breast cancer, especially triple-negative breast cancer. So how do we identify which of our patients are good candidates for this treatment? Joining Dr. Pavani Chalasani to share the most recent research on immunotherapy is Dr. Nan Chen, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Pavani Chalasani meets with Dr. Seema Khan, a Professor of Surgery and Interim Co-Vice Chair of Research at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, to explore the role of surgery in metastatic breast cancer and take a look at the current treatment landscape.

What causes drug shortages in the U.S.? Joining Dr. Jacob Sands to answer this question and dive in to what physicians and pharmacists can do to prepare for future shortages is Dr. Maya Leiva, an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at West Coast University and a board certified board certified hematology and oncology clinical pharmacy specialist at Inova Schar Cancer Institute.

Recognizing bias and improving diversity is critical for patient outcomes, especially within the field of oncology. To explore how we can improve care for both LGBTQ+ patients and employees within healthcare, Dr. Jacob Sands is joined by Dr. Maya Leiva, an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at West Coast University and a board certified board certified hematology and oncology clinical pharmacy specialist at Inova Schar Cancer Institute.

HER2 (ERBB2) mutations may increase receptor internalization and lead to hyperactive downstream signaling, uncontrolled cell growth, and tumorigenesis. Learn more about how HER2 mutations affect several types of cancer, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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Chemotherapy is one of the most commonly used treatments for cancer—but it can lead to challenging side effects. So do all of our patients really need it? Joining Dr. Pavani Chalasani to discuss whether or not chemotherapy is the right choice for patients with hormone receptor-positive HER2-negative, node-positive breast cancer is Dr. Kevin Kalinsky from Emory University.

Can our breast cancer patients benefit from chemoprevention? Joining Dr. Jacob Sands to share treatment options for chemoprevention and which patients may benefit the most is Dr. Marie Wood, the Director of Breast Medical Oncology and Director of the Cancer Clinical Trials Office at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center.

For patients with hormone receptor-positive HER 2-negative metastatic breast, treatment can be challenging. But what treatment options are available? Lead investigator from the EMERALD trial Dr. Aditya Bardia joins Dr. Pavani Chalasani to share his insights.