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This featured podcast includes a data review and candid conversation with 4 experts on challenges in the current treatment paradigm for hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative (HR+/HER2–) metastatic breast cancer (mBC) due to endocrine resistance. This session occurred during a satellite symposium held in conjunction with the 42nd Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference® in March 2025.  ESR1 mutations are a critical mechanism of resistance, spurring the development of next-generation endocrine agents targeting these mutations. These agents including oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs) and agents with novel mechanisms, including proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs), which may offer potential improvements over current treatments. This program will review mechanisms of resistance to current endocrine regimens, strategies to overcome this resistance including comparative mechanisms of novel endocrine agents, emerging data from ongoing clinical trials, and expert perspectives on where these new agents may fit into current algorithms.

In today’s episode, supported by Revolution Medicines, we spoke with Kathryn C. Arbour, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York, about 2 important abstracts presented at the 2024 AACR Annual Meeting that explore novel RAS-targeted approaches in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Our discussion focused on early clinical findings with zoldonrasib (RMC-9805) and daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), both of which are RAS(ON) inhibitors under investigation for the treatment of patients with RAS-mutant NSCLC. Zoldonrasib, a KRAS G12D-selective tri-complex inhibitor, was evaluated in a phase 1 trial (NCT06040541) in patients with previously treated, advanced KRAS G12D–mutated solid tumors, including NSCLC. Daraxonrasib, a multi-selective RAS(ON) inhibitor, was highlighted in another phase 1 trial (NCT05379985) in patients with advanced RAS-mutant tumors, including previously treated NSCLC; notably, this AACR presentation focused on the association between early on-treatment circulating tumor DNA level reduction and clinical response with the agent. In this episode, Dr Arbour shared insights into the mechanisms of action behind these therapies, their respective clinical trial designs, and the potential implications that early data with the agents may have for the evolving RAS-mutant NSCLC treatment paradigm.

This expert podcast includes an engaging discussion among 3 experts on fertility care of patients with breast cancer. This program is designed to help clinicians better recognize and take steps to discuss fertility options in premenopausal patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer to facilitate care for those women who wish to preserve their reproductive potential without impacting outcomes.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Anna C. Pavlick, a professor at Weill Cornell Medicine and a pioneer in cutaneous oncology, dives into the promising RP1 plus nivolumab combo for advanced melanoma. She highlights key findings from the IGNITE trial, showcasing its potential for patients who haven't responded to previous treatments. Dr. Pavlick emphasizes the combination's strong efficacy and low toxicity, while also touching on the exciting future of oncolytic viruses in melanoma therapy. A must-listen for anyone interested in cutting-edge cancer treatments!

In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jacob Moyer, BS, and Mark Tyson II, MD, MPH, about a real-world study investigating nadofaragene firadenovec in patients with BCG-unresponsive NMIBC. Moyer is a graduate researcher at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tyson is a urologic oncologist and an associate professor of urology at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona. In our exclusive interview, Moyer and Tyson discussed the durable responses achieved with nadofaragene firadenovec in this patient population, the safety profile of this agent, the importance of pretreatment with antispasmodic medication, and the optimal patient population to receive nadofaragene firadenovec.

In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Lamanna, MD, about patient selection considerations for the use of pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca) in the management of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Dr Lamanna is a hematologic oncologist at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, New York. In our exclusive interview, Dr Lamanna discussed how disease progression, treatment intolerance, and prior therapy exposure inform the decision to initiate pirtobrutinib in patients with CLL. She also highlighted important clinical features that guide the use of noncovalent BTK inhibitors—including sequencing strategies following covalent BTK and BCL-2 inhibitors, and emphasized the importance of balancing treatment efficacy with tolerability to optimize long-term disease management in CLL.

In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel P. Petrylak, MD, about Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan (Pluvicto) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Dr Petrylak is a professor of medicine (medical oncology) and urology, as well as the chief of Genitourinary Oncology, at Yale School of Medicine and Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. In our exclusive interview, Dr Petrylak discussed the current role for Pluvicto in patients with mCRPC, the safety profile of this radiotherapeutic, the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration when delivering this therapy, and future directions for investigating radioligand therapies in combination with other classes of agents.

In today’s episode, supported by Exact Sciences, we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Christenson, MD, about the Oncodetect test, which is available for use in molecular residual disease detection in patients with solid tumors. Dr Christenson is an assistant professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.In our exclusive interview, Dr Christenson discussed the capabilities of Oncodetect, its clinical applications, key findings from the Alpha-CORRECT study, and the prognostic value of this test.

In this week’s episode of MedNews Week’s Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, was rejoined by Paul Hanona, MD, to give advice to up-and-coming oncology content creators. Dr Hanona is the chief Hematology Oncology Fellow at Beaumont Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is also is content creator under the handle @doctordiscover. In part 2 of a 3-part series, Drs Park and Hanona discussed effective social media strategies for sharing oncology information. Dr Hanona emphasized the importance of watch time, using a strong hook, captions, and consistent posting. He also talked through the simple recording equipment he uses and noted that different social media platforms favor different content styles. The conversation focused on the importance of finding one's voice and defining the brand's focus, as well as the need to tailor content to the specific audience of each platform. 

In this week’s episode of MedNews Week’s Oncology Unplugged, host Chandler Park, MD, a medical oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, sat down with Paul Hanona, MD, to talk about their shared passion for using social media to share accessible information with oncologists and patients alike. Dr Hanona is the chief Hematology Oncology Fellow at Beaumont Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is also is content creator under the handle @doctordiscover. Drs Park and Hanona discussed the broad influence of Dr Hanona's social media posts and videos, which have reached millions of viewers. They also emphasized the role of social media in educating patients and health care professionals about new oncology treatments and screening methods. Additionally, they explained how Dr Hanona's social media content affects patient care and the challenges of predicting patient outcomes due to rapid advancements in oncology treatments.