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Today, we discuss the latest advancements in gynecological oncology presented at ASCO 2025, featuring insights from Dr. Prachi Bhave. The conversation covers significant trials including the TRUST trial on ovarian cancer surgery timing, the Rosella trial for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, the FIRST study on immunotherapy in advanced ovarian cancer, and the update on the Keynote A18 trial for cervical cancer. The discussion emphasizes the importance of these studies in shaping future treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes.
Studies discussed in the episode:
Trust study
FIRST/ENGOT-OV44
Rosella study (GOG-3073, ENGOT-ov72)
Keynote A18
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In this episode, Dr. Janet Abrahm shares transformative insights from ASCO 2025, focusing on palliative care and supportive care in oncology. Topics discussed include the role of exercise in cancer survival, cannabis use for symptom management, and the challenges of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. We also highlight the importance of communication with patients, particularly in the context of grief and transition to palliative care, as well as the pervasive issue of burnout among oncology professionals.
Studies discussed in the episode:
Cannabis [Educational session re: ASCO 2024 Guideline; abstrs 120831; 12061]
Hot flashes [508]
Is local estrogen therapy safe for breast cancer survivors [578]
Duloxetine: Disappointing results [12010]
2021 study report [9005] with discussion of 2023 updates
Challenge Trial - Exercise extends life in Colon CA pts: already in NEJM and reported earlier in ASCO GI meeting LBA3510
AND MORE!
Check out Janet's page for more palliative care information: https://janetabrahm.com/
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In this episode, Dr. Ned McNamee discusses the latest advancements in lung cancer treatment presented at ASCO 2025, focusing on significant studies such as the Phase 3 DeLLphi-304 study and Checkmate 816. They explore the implications of these findings for clinical practice, including the challenges of managing immune-related side effects and the potential for neoadjuvant immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes. The conversation also touches on the economics of oncology and the surprising results regarding the timing of immunotherapy administration.
Studies discussed in the episode:
Phase 3 DeLLphi-304
NeoADAURA
Checkmate816
IMFORTE study
Randomized trial of relevance of time-of-day of immunochemotherapy for progression-free and overall survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
AND MORE!
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Today, we cover ASCO 2025 in the genitourinary space, specifically bladder and renal cancer. Dr. Enrique Grande, a renowned oncologist and Program and Clinical Research lead of MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Madrid, joins us.
This is a mega episode where we cover AMPLITUDE, JAVELIN MEDLEY, CHECKMATE 901 and NIAGARA, advancing urothelial cancer care; SEAR 02 and the CReST trial, pushing boundaries in bladder cancer; CHECKMATE 214; LITESPARK-005 and LITESPARK-004, showcasing belzutifan’s promise; and KEYNOTE-564, adjuvant therapy for kidney cancer. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation on how these trials may be transforming patient outcomes!
Studies discussed in the episode:
CHECKMATE 901
NIAGARA
CHECKMATE 214
CREST trial
SEAR 02
LITESPARK 004/005
AMPLITUDE
JAVELIN MEDLEY
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Today, we’re joined by Professor Anthony Joshua, head of Medical Oncology at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, and a global leader in prostate cancer and melanoma.
In this episode, Professor Joshua discusses multiple trials including AMPLITUDE, advancing prostate cancer therapies; CAN 2409, exploring immunotherapy; ARANOTE, showing darolutamide’s impact on progression-free survival; the prognostic significance of PSA 0.2; and the landmark STAMPEDE study. Join us for a deep dive into these game-changing studies. Let’s begin! It's a jam-packed episode!
Studies discussed in the episode:
AMPLITUDE
CAN2409
ARANOTE
STAMPEDE
*AND MORE!
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In this episode, we unpack game-changing insights from ASCO 2025 with a spotlight on breast cancer. Joining us is Dr. Adam Brufsky, a trailblazing oncologist and professor at the University of Pittsburgh, with 30 years of experience, whose expertise has helped shape the direction of treatment.
Trials discussed include the SERENA-6 trial, which examines camizestrant plus CDK4/6 inhibitors in HR-positive, ESR1 mutation breast cancer; the DESTINY-Breast09 trial, highlighting trastuzumab deruxtecan in combination with pertuzumab; and the INAVO120 trial, revealing inavolisib’s triplet therapy response in PIK3CA-mutated, HR-positive, HER2-negative disease. Join us for a deep dive into these game-changing findings and their impact on patient care.
Studies discussed in the episode:
SERENA-6
DESTINY BREAST 09
INAVO 120
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In our second plenary episode, we're spotlighting two pivotal phase 3 trials: SERENA-6, which explores ctDNA-guided treatment with camizestrant to delay progression in HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer with ESR1 mutations, and NIVOPOSTOP, a landmark study showing improved disease-free survival with adjuvant nivolumab in high-risk, resected head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Join us as we unpack these practice-changing findings with expert insight and a couple of dad jokes along the way.
Studies discussed in the episode:
SERENA-6
NIVOPOSTOP
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This year, Michael and Josh bring you the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2025. To keep it fresh, we're doing things a little differently, but rest assured, we'll bring along a global host of experts to deliver the very best from the practice-changing, thought-provoking, design-defining trials you know and love from this podcast.
This episode focuses on adjuvant atezolizumab in the colon cancer space and the use of perioperative durvalumab in the gastric cancer space. Both are exciting spaces and have the potential to be practice-changing.
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Studies discussed in the episode:
ATOMIC
MATTERHORN
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This week, we talk about metastatic bladder cancer. The last two years have seen drastic changes in this space, with the addition of immunotherapy and ADCs in a first-line setting. While exceptionally effective, toxicity and patient selection remain challenging. The other big issue with what's best for the second line? That's the golden question.
Studies discussed in the episode:
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This week, we explore MIBC (Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer). The two trials finally compare chemotherapy regimens (DDMVAC vs cisplatin and gemcitabine) and the utilisation of durvalumab in a sandwich perioperative approach.
A must listen to episode comparing the complexities of early bladder cancer, and the options available.
Studies discussed in the episode:
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As we "EMBARK" on our next Prostate Cancer adventure via the "SOLAR" system to "SATURN," Michael and Josh explore the idea of biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer and the role of radiotherapy in tumour-directed therapy for de novo versus recurrent PSMA PET–defined oligo-M1 prostate cancer. Both excellent studies raise the question of newer technologies and how we apply this information to trials that already exist.
Studies discussed in the episode:
EMBARK
SOLAR/SATURN
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Marie Curie's life work laid the foundations for theranostics. This week, we talk about Lutetium, a rare earth metal, and its role in Prostate Cancer. Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy is a radiation therapy that targets prostate cancer. It is used in the advanced, metastatic, and castrate-resistant space. Lutetium is bound to a protein called PSMA. PSMA is overexpressed in many prostate cancers and can be used to target these cancer cells via the membrane antigen.
Studies discussed in the episode:
UpFrontPSMA
VISION trial (and a bit on TheraP
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Prostate Cancer has a multitude of presentations, but when metastatic, it usually spreads directly to the lymph nodes or the bones. This episode focuses on the contentious definition of "M0 Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)", also known as Nonmetastatic CRPC. Does this definition exist, and what role will PSMA PET have in this cohort of patients? The second trial, TITAN looks at apalutamide, another ARPI/ARSI and how it compares to it's cousins who are fighting for the top spot in the prostate cancer world.
Studies discussed in the episode:
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This week, we interview Dr. Cristofanilli, a globally recognised expert in inflammatory breast cancer research and precision medicine. With decades of clinical experience and groundbreaking contributions to translational research, he has transformed the way we approach metastatic breast cancer, leading advances in liquid biopsy, molecular profiling, and targeted therapies.
Dr Cristofanilli serves as the Director of Breast Medical Oncology, Associated Director of Precision Oncology at the Meyer Cancer Centre, and co-leader of the MCC Breast Cancer Disease Management team, in addition to being the Scientific Director of the Englander Institute of Precision Medicine.
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Today, we discuss the role of triplet therapy (ie, chemotherapy and androgen receptor signalling inhibitor and ADT) in high-volume metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer and whether darolutamide is equivalent to the other androgen receptor signalling inhibitors in the castrate-sensitive space. Two good trials, and as always, some interesting discussion points.
Studies discussed in the episode:
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The rise and rise of Androgen Receptor Pathway (or Signalling) Inhibitors has changed the world of metastatic prostate cancer forever. What was once a cancer with a finite number of treatment options has flourished into a chasm of therapies, many more effective and less toxic than their therapeutic grandparents.
Studies discussed in the episode:
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Our final breast cancer episode is here! Today, we are talking about the role of Gene Expression Assays in early hormone receptor-positive breast cancer management. The specific questions we asked included when we can de-escalate and for which cohort of patients these assays can be used. There's lots more to this episode, but we explore the role of Oncotype Dx!
Studies discussed in the episode:
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This week, we prematurely dive into prostate cancer (one breast episode remaining - whoops!), where we explore the early pivotal trials, including the role of abiraterone in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer and the use of docetaxel in high and low-volume prostate cancer.
Studies discussed in the episode:
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As our breast cancer journey comes close to finishing, it was always the destiny of your cohost's on Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind to talk about HER2-positive breast cancer. This week, we target both antibody-drug conjugate therapy and targeted therapy (trastuzumab deruxtecan and pertuzumab). While HER2-positive cancer's survival is one of the best for metastatic disease, this was not always the case.
Studies discussed in the episode:
DESTINY 03
CLEOPATRA Trial
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Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer is one of the most challenging breast cancer subtypes to treat. Recurrence rates can be as high as 40%. This episode covers the role of immunotherapy and antibody-drug conjugates in the advanced space. Once again, targetable receptors are lacking but research is underway!
Studies discussed in the episode:
KEYNOTE 355
ASCENT
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