Decera Clinical Education Oncology Podcast

In this episode, Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS, FASCO, and Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, discuss the most clinically relevant data in breast cancer presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting, including:  DESTINY-Breast09: phase III trial of trastuzumab deruxtecan with or without pertuzumab vs THP as first-line treatment of HER2-positive advanced/metastatic breast cancer ASCENT-04/KEYNOTE-D19: phase III trial...

In this episode, listen to Laura M. Spring, MD; and Shipra Gandhi, MD, MS, share their takeaways from a large educational program on available and emerging first-line treatment options for patients with HER2-positive mBC: Emerging new data from the phase IIII DESTINY-Breast09 trial of first-line treatment with trastuzumab deruxtecan ± pertuzumab vs THP for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer Inte...

In this episode, Eunice Wang, MD and Eytan Stein, MD explore the latest key clinical updates on menin inhibitors in AML. This episode unpacks evolving treatment strategies and what these developments mean for patient care. Presenters: Eytan M. Stein, MD Chief, Leukemia Service Director, Program for Drug Development in Leukemia Associate Attending Physician Leukemia Service, Department of Medicine...

In this episode, James Davis, PharmD, BCOP and Victoria Nachar, PharmD, BCOP summarize the latest key clinical updates on BTK inhibitors in CLL based on data recently presented at the annual ASCO and EHA meetings, including: The randomized phase III FLAIR trial The randomized phase III SEQUOIA trial The randomized phase III BRUIN CLL-321 trial   Presenters: James Davis, PharmD, BCOP Clinical Pharm...

In this episode, Joseph W. Franses, MD, PhD; Neehar Parikh, MD, MS; and Mark Yarchoan, MD, share their thoughts on incorporating immune checkpoint inhibitors into the care of patients with HCC including: Clinical Considerations for Selecting First-line Immunotherapy Combinations for Metastatic HCC Overview of the Latest Data for the Combination of TACE With Immunotherapy (eg, EMERALD-1 Study of TA...

In this episode, Jonathan W. Friedberg, MD; Alex F. Herrera, MD; and Kara Kelly, MD, discuss the latest frontline treatment options for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and approaches to personalizing treatment for the general patient population, older patients, and pediatric patients. This podcast was adapted from a live presentation held in May 2025. The Landscape of Frontline Options in HL Specia...

In this episode, Jesus Berdeja, MD; Amrita Krishnan, MD, FACP; and Sagar Lonial, MD, FACP, discuss key topics with CELMoD therapy for multiple myeloma, including:  Mechanistic differences between CELMoDs and IMiDs Emerging data with CELMoDs and their potential therapeutic roles across the disease continuum of multiple myeloma The clinical implications of MRD negativity as a surrogate marker of lon...

In this podcast episode, Sara A. Hurvitz, MD, FACP, La-Urshalar B. Brock, FNP-BC, CNM, and Jordan Hill, PharmD, BCOP, discuss the important role of the multidisciplinary team in achieving comprehensive and individualized care of patients with HR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer and preexisting comorbidities, including: Key Comorbidities in Patients with HR+/HER2- MBC Impact of Polyp...

In this episode, Catherine Fahey, MD, PhD; Alexandra Leary, MD, PhD; Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD; and Zev A. Wainberg, MD, discuss the evolving safety considerations and future directions of HER2-targeted antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) across genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic cancers. Toxicity Profiles of HER2-Targeted ADCs: Common and serious adverse events such as ILD/pneumonitis, n...

In this episode, Catherine Fahey, MD, PhD; Alexandra Leary, MD, PhD; Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD; and Zev A. Wainberg, MD, explore the mechanisms of HER2-targeted antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) and emerging clinical data with these agents across genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic cancers. Mechanisms of action of ADCs: how ADCs selectively deliver potent chemotherapy to tumor cells Clin...

In this episode, hear Lauren Byers, MD and Christine Hann, MD share their insights on the latest data regarding new therapies targeting B7-H3 in small cell lung cancer including:  Rationale for targeting B7-H3 Overview of the structure of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) Results from the phase I/II IDeate-PanTumor01 trial of ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) in ES-SCLC Data from the phase II IDeate-Lun...

In this episode, Zev A. Wainberg, MD; Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD; Alexandra Leary, MD, PhD; and Catherine Fahey, MD, PhD, explore testing for HER2 alterations and the incidence of HER2-positive disease in the treatment of genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and gynecologic malignancies.  HER2 Testing in Advanced Cancers : Recommendations for when and how to test for HER2 in advanced cancers and how the...

In this episode, listen to Stephanie L. Graff, MD, FACP, FASCO; and Laura M. Spring, MD, share their clinical insights and takeaways regarding the current treatment landscape for first-line treatment of patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer including: Data from multicenter, single-arm, phase IIIb/IV DESTINY-Breast12 evaluating trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in patients with advanced...

In this episode, Jame Abraham, MD, FACP; William J. Gradishar, MD, FACP, FASCO; and Laura Spring, MD, review key insights and frequently asked questions related to the CDK4/6 inhibitors used to treat patients with early and metastatic hormone receptor (HR)–positive/HER2-negative breast cancer from a live program held in January 2025. Key clinical pearls include: Adjuvant treatment selection recomm...

In this episode, Shaji K. Kumar, MD, reviews key data on bispecific antibodies used to treat patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma recently presented at the 2024 annual American Society of Hematology meeting, including: Early results with teclistamab combined with anti-CD38 therapy Real-world data with teclistamab including its use after other BCMA-targeted therapies Talquetamab as br...

In this episode, listen to Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc; Erica L. Mayer, MD, MPH; and Laura M. Spring, MD, share their clinical insights and takeaways from a live symposium, including from key abstracts presented at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: Estrogen receptor mutations in patients With HR-positive/HER2-negative advanced breast cancer Current guideline recommendations for when to...

In this episode, Caitlin Costello, MD, discusses important topics related to relapsed/refractory (R/R) multiple myeloma (MM), including: 3 bispecific antibodies approved for the treatment of R/R MM that target BCMA or GPRC5D The role of bispecific antibodies in R/R MM Safety considerations for patients while receiving a bispecific antibody Emerging data and clinical trials with bispecific antibodi...

In this episode, Thor R. Halfdanarson, MD, and Jonathan Strosberg, MD, discuss important topics related to gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), including: The diagnosis and typical presenting symptoms of GEP-NETs Findings from recent key phase III studies including NETTER-2 and CABINET Recommendations for treatment sequencing Notable clinical pearls regarding GEP-NET therapies...

In this episode, listen to Ana Oaknin, MD, PhD and Alexandra Leary, MD, PhD, share their clinical insights and takeaways on key updates and new data presented for ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancer at the ESMO 2024 annual congress including: Phase III PRIMA/ENGOT-OV26/GOG-3012 Final OS Results: Niraparib as First-Line Maintenance in Advanced Ovarian Cancer ATHENA COMBO/GOG-3020/ENGOT-ov45:...

In this episode, listen to Matthew S. Davids, MD, MMSc​, and Lindsey Roeker, MD, discuss BTK inhibitor resistance and how it shapes treatment choices for patients with CLL, including: Contemporary treatment paradigms for patients with CLL Safety and efficacy of current regimens Molecular testing, including when and how to test for BTK inhibitor resistance Considering BTK inhibitor resistance when...

In this episode, listen to Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD, and Jessica J. Lin, MD, share their thoughts on the available and emerging clinical data for second-line and beyond treatments in patients with recurrent ROS1 -altered advanced NSCLC including: Assessing ROS1-TKI resistance mutations with tumor and liquid biopsies in patients with ROS1 -altered advanced NSCLC Previous TKI-treated cohort from the T...

In this episode, listen to Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD, and Jessica J. Lin, MD, share their thoughts on the available clinical data in support of frontline treatments for ROS1 -altered NSCLC including: Efficacy and safety data for crizotinib, entrectinib, and repotrectinib in patients with ROS1 -altered advanced NSCLC Long-term safety observations for crizotinib and entrectinib  CNS activity of entrect...

In this episode, listen to Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD, and Jessica J. Lin, MD, share their thoughts on the current understanding of ROS1 rearrangements in non-small-cell lung cancer tumor biology and its implications for molecular testing and treatment selection including: ROS1-gene fusions in advanced lung cancer ROS1 testing recommendations with DNA NGS, RNA NGS, FISH break apart assay, and IHC Comp...

In this episode, listen to Floor J. Backes, MD, and Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, MHSc, share their clinical insights and takeaways on new data presented for endometrial, ovarian, and cervical cancers presented at the 2024 annual meetings of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology including: RUBY Part 1 Subgroup Analyses by MRR Status: Addition of dostarlimab to...

In this episode, Dr Virginia Kaklamani moderates a discussion with Dr Aditya Bardia and Dr Sarah Sammons answering audience questions on the latest data on the use of oral SERDs therapy, including how to incorporate this new class of therapy into treatment plans for patients with HR+/HER2- breast cancer. Presenters: Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DSc Professor of Medicine Ruth McLean Bowman Bowers Chair...