Oncology Knowledge into Practice Podcast

To start off our mini-series on ALL, this episode we’ll be looking at adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients. Although these patients are commonly seen in the adult setting, evidence suggests that pediatric-inspired regimens may improve their outcomes. But how should these be implemented practically? Joining us this week is Dr Adam DuVall, Assistant Professor of Medicine and specialist in AYA c...

Although breast cancer was once considered a “non-immunogenic” cancer, numerous studies demonstrate PD-L1 expression in the breast cancer micro-environment, and now several immune checkpoint inhibitors are under investigation in this patient group. To help us to interpret the results of all of these trials and to begin thinking about how this class of drugs fits into breast cancer treatment plans,...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are a relatively new treatment option for patients with metastatic, unresectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), and so they have not yet been incorporated into clinical practice guidelines. For this reason, we interview Professor Frederic Peyrade, Head of Clinical Research and Professor of Oncology, Antoine Lacassagne Cancer Centre, France, to get exper...

Several immune checkpoint inhibitors have indications in non small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but it is not always easy to decide which patients to treat when, and with which regimen. In today’s episode, we’ve invited Professor Martin Reck from the Lung Clinic Grosshansdorf in Germany to answer some of our questions about best practice when considering immune checkpoint inhibitors for patients with...

Histological specimens are recommended to assess a patient’s PD-L1 status; however, it is not always easy or even feasible to secure a histological specimen in advanced cancers such as stage IV NSCLC. Cytological specimens are typically used in this setting to assess other molecular markers such as ALK or ROS1 – should they also be used to assess PD-L1 status? This episode summarises the evidence...

PD-L1 status has long been explored as a predictive biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitors. However, the clinical evidence for its efficacy has been mixed, so how should PD-L1 status be used in clinical practice?  In the first episode in this series on immuno-oncology, Dr Vaibhav Patel from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, answers questions about how PD-L1 status can...

In this bi-weekly podcast, cancer experts discuss game-changing topics in clinical oncology. Produced by Oncology Knowledge into Practice (www.onckip.com), this podcast series will support and inform your practice in cancer management. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Funding information is available in each episode's notes. Access more free education today! Visit the we...