Project Oncology®

Host: Steve Jackson, PharmD Guest: Paolo F. Caimi, MD Guest: Narendranath Epperla, MD, MS As both CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies become increasingly integrated into the treatment of R/R LBCL, it’s important to consider the evidence in the context of individual patient factors and disease characteristics. In this conversation with Dr. Steve Jackson, Dr. Paolo Caimi and Dr. Naren Epper...

Guest: Angel Qin, MD Checkpoint inhibitors have shown limited efficacy in ALK+ metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), but could a different immunologic strategy complement targeted therapy? Dr. Angel Qin discusses the rationale for ALK vaccines and explains how harnessing an ALK-specific immune response may help extend the durability of ALK TKI therapy. She's a Clinical Associate Professo...

Guest: Angel Qin, MD Even with increasingly effective targeted therapies for ALK+ metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), unanswered questions remain, especially when a patient's disease progresses or treatment becomes difficult to tolerate. In this program, Dr. Angel Qin looks beyond current care strategies to consider where the field is headed, from overcoming resistance to investigating...

Guest: Angel Qin, MD The treatment landscape for ALK+ metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) is continuing to evolve, with durable outcomes from frontline ALK inhibition and emerging therapies offering new possibilities across disease settings. Join Dr. Angel Qin, Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, as she examines the evidence on...

Guest: John Cho, MD, PhD, FRCPC Could lower doses of radiation help optimize immune response in mesothelioma? Dr. John Cho joins us to explain how tailoring radiation to a tumor’s inflammatory and immunogenic characteristics could help modulate antitumor immunity while reducing the potential for fibrosis and treatment-related toxicity. Dr. Cho is a radiation oncologist at the Princess Margaret Can...

Guest: Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD Despite major advances in targeted therapy for ALK+ metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), challenges remain in achieving durable responses and preventing treatment resistance. Hear from Dr. Alice Shaw as she explores key unanswered questions and emerging research aimed at addressing gaps in care for these patients. Dr. Shaw is the Chair of the Department of...

Guest: Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD In metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), resistance to ALK TKIs can differ depending on which therapies a patient has previously received, with important implications for next steps in treatment. Dr. Alice Shaw explains how treatment history and molecular testing at progression can help identify ALK-dependent and other actionable resistance mechanisms to hel...

Guest: Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD Despite advances in ALK inhibition, resistance remains an important challenge in metastatic ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Alice Shaw, Chair of the Department of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, explores patterns of disease progression, emerging on- and off-target resistance mechanisms,...

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Krina Patel, MD, MSc A recent analysis used matching-adjusted indirect comparisons to evaluate anitocabtagene autoleucel, teclistamab, and talquetamab for relapsed or refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma, drawing on data from the iMMAGINE-1, MajesTEC-1, and MonumenTAL-1 trials. The analysis compared efficacy and safety outcomes across these CAR T-cell a...

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Krina Patel, MD, MSc As CAR T-cell therapy options expand for relapsed or refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma, comparative data may help clinicians weigh efficacy and safety when selecting treatment. One recent matching-adjusted indirect comparison of anitocabtagene autoleucel and ciltacabtagene autoleucel drew on data from the iMMAGINE-1 and CARTITUDE...

Guest: Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM Even well-intentioned conversations about tobacco use can leave patients feeling judged and potentially less willing to engage in lung cancer screening, follow-up, or cessation support. Tune in as Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa shares practical strategies for fostering more supportive, patient-centered conversations that reduce stigma and keep the d...

Guest: Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM For patients who smoke or have a history of smoking, seeking lung cancer screening can mean confronting more than the fear of a diagnosis; it can also mean anticipating blame and judgment. Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa joins us to share how tobacco-related stigma and nihilism can discourage screening, honest conversations, and follow-up care. Learn...

Guest: Jonathon B. Cohen, MD, MS As chemotherapy-free approaches for mantle cell lymphoma continue to evolve, important questions remain about how best to incorporate them into clinical practice. Here to help shed light on the key unknowns surrounding patient selection, treatment sequencing, and the potential implications of using targeted and immune therapies in the frontline setting is Dr. Jonat...

Guest: Triparna Sen, PhD The 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) is bringing together leaders, emerging investigators, and educational opportunities from across the lung cancer field. Dr. Triparna Sen sat down with us to share her perspective on how early-career clinicians and researchers can get the most out of their WCLC experience. She's the Max Morehouse Endowed Chair in Cancer Researc...

Guest: Triparna Sen, PhD The 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) is set to spotlight pivotal research that could inform the next chapter of lung cancer care. Dr. Triparna Sen previews key phase III trials across small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, including emerging data on antibody-drug conjugates, targeted therapies, MRI surveillance, and adjuvant treatment, as well as sessions fo...

Guest: Triparna Sen, PhD How does the immune microenvironment change as EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma develops treatment resistance and undergoes histologic transformation? In a recent study, multiomic spatial findings revealed broad immune suppression following transformation, including changes in T cells and immunosuppressive macrophages. Learn more with Dr. Triparna Sen, who shared these new...

Guest: Loretta J. Nastoupil, MD Guest: Manali Kamdar, MD CAR T cell therapy has been established as a standard-of-care option in the second-line setting for appropriate relapsed/refractory patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL). 1 Some outcomes data suggest more favorable outcomes when CAR T is used in the second-line setting compared with subsequent lines of therapy. 2,3 That’s why it’s impor...

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Bilal Siddiqui, MD Long-term management of metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) goes beyond selecting an effective therapy—it also requires careful consideration of tolerability, drug interactions, and treatment access. Balancing these factors can help clinicians personalize care while supporting adherence and quality of life over...

Host: Steve Jackson, PharmD Guest: Jahan Aghalar, MD Guest: Ulka Vaishampayan, MD With more treatment options than ever for metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), applying clinical trial data in everyday practice has become increasingly complex. Understanding how differences in trial design, patient populations, and clinical endpoints influence treatment decisions is essential fo...

Host: Alexandria May, PharmD, BCPS Guest: Neil M. Iyengar, MD As first-line treatment options for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer continue to expand, emerging evidence and guideline updates are reshaping treatment selection. In this expert-led discussion, Dr. Alexandria May and Dr. Neil Iyengar review the growing role of biomarker-driven decision-making and examine how data from ASCENT-03...

Guest: Urs Weber, MD As outcomes improve for patients with ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer, attention is shifting toward therapies designed to push disease control even further. Tune in as Dr. Urs Weber examines promising agents in development and discusses the momentum driving the next phase of ALK-targeted treatment. Dr. Weber is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Medical Oncology at the...

Guest: Urs Weber, MD Advances in targeted therapies have dramatically improved outcomes for patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer, but new resistance challenges continue to emerge. In this episode, Dr. Urs Weber discusses how cancers adapt to treatment, why off-target resistance and histologic transformation are becoming increasingly important, and where future research may help cl...

Guest: Urs Weber, MD For patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer, staying on therapy often means staying ahead of treatment-related toxicities. Join Dr. Urs Weber, Assistant Professor in the Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, as he explores practical strategies for toxicity management, dose optimization, and shared decision-making to h...

Host: Steve Jackson, PharmD Guest: Nisha Joseph, MD This is a non-certified educational series produced and controlled by ReachMD. As BCMA-directed therapies move into earlier lines of care, more patients with relapsed and refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma are entering a treatment space with limited consensus on optimal sequencing strategies. In this conversation with Dr. Steve Jackson, Dr. Nisha...

Host: Nicolas Girard, MD Guest: Louise Lim, MD Guest: Jacob Sands, MD Guest: Stephanie McDonald, MSN, FNP-BC, AOCNP You can now access the on-demand resources from a virtual Experts Knowledge Share on the evolving TROP2-directed antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) landscape in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and strategies to optimise the treatment experience. Renowned experts Prof. Nicola...