Decera Clinical Education Oncology Podcast
Decera Clinical Education
Updates on new data and best practices in the care of patients with cancer across a wide variety of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies from Decera Clinical Education. Gain practical clinical insights and strategies and earn CME/CE credit for selected episodes.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 15min
Oncologist On-Call: Thoughts on the Current Treatment Landscape for First-line Management of HER2-Positive mBC
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 HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer and 2 or fewer previous therapiesTreatment sequencing and preferred treatment options in patients with brain metastasesResults from phase III PATINA trial of trastuzumab, pertuzumab, plus endocrine therapy with or without palbociclib in hormone-receptor positive/HER2-positive metastatic breast cancerThoughts on the use of T-DXd earlier in the treatment paradigm in light of recent results from the PATINA trial and highly anticipated results from the DESTINY-Breast09 trialProgram faculty:Stephanie L. Graff, MD, FACP, FASCODirector of Breast Oncology, Brown University HealthCo-Lead, Breast Cancer Translational Disease Research GroupLegorreta Cancer Center at Brown UniversityAssociate Professor of MedicineWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityProvidence, Rhode IslandLaura M. Spring, MDBreast Medical OncologistMass General Hospital Cancer CenterHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, Massachusetts Resources:To access the patient cases associated with this podcast discussion, please visit the program page and register for an upcoming webinar on this topic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 20, 2025 • 45min
Expert Insights and FAQs on CDK4/6 Inhibitors in the Care of Today’s Patients With HR-Positive/HER2-Negative Breast Cancer
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 recommendations for patients with HR-positive/HER2-negative early breast cancer based on disease and patient characteristics as well as the latest data and guidelines presented by Dr. GradisharTherapeutic strategies for patients diagnosed with HR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (MBC) presented by Dr. AbrahamAddressing challenges related to CDK4/6 inhibitor adherence and adverse event mitigation presented by Dr. SpringPresenters:Jame Abraham, MD, FACPEnterprise Chair and Professor of MedicineDepartment of Hematology and Medical OncologyCleveland ClinicCleveland, OhioWilliam J. Gradishar, MD, FACP, FASCOBetsy Bramsen Professor of Breast OncologyRobert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer CenterNorthwestern UniversityChicago, IllinoisLaura Spring, MDBreast Medical OncologistMass General Hospital Cancer CenterHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, MassachusettsLink to full program including downloadable slides and on-demand webcasts: https://bit.ly/4b5GFqqTo claim credit for listening to this episode, please visit the podcast online at the link above. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 2025 • 20min
Bispecific Antibody Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Key Updates From the Annual Hematology Meeting
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 therapyReal-world data with teclistamab including its use after other BCMA-targeted therapiesTalquetamab as bridging therapy to BCMA-targeted CAR T-cell therapyEvaluation of prophylactic tocilizumab for cytokine-release syndrome associated with bispecific antibody therapyPresenter:Shaji K. Kumar, MDMark and Judy Mullins Professor of Hematologic MalignanciesConsultant, Division of HematologyProfessor of MedicineChair, Myeloma, Amyloidosis and Dysproteinemia GroupResearch Chair, Division of HematologyAssociate Chair for Research, Department of MedicineMayo ClinicRochester, MinnesotaLink to full program:https://bit.ly/40bjFCZ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 9, 2025 • 36min
Clinical Highlights: Oral SERDs for Patients With HR+/HER2- ESR1-Mutated Advanced Breast Cancer
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 cancerCurrent guideline recommendations for when to pursue ESR1 mutation testing mutations in patients with HR-positive/HER2-negative advanced breast cancerChoice and sequencing of next line of systemic therapy for ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer based on tumor molecular alterationsOverview of class-related and unique adverse events with approved and emerging oral SERDSExpert recommendations for the management of oral SERDs-related adverse eventsProgram faculty:Virginia Kaklamani, MD, DScProfessor of MedicineRuth McLean Bowman Bowers Chair in Breast Cancer Research and TreatmentA.B. Alexander Distinguished Chair in Oncology LeaderBreast Oncology ProgramUT Health San AntonioMD Anderson Cancer CenterSan Antonio, TexasErica L. Mayer, MD, MPHDirector of Breast Cancer Clinical ResearchDana-Farber Cancer InstituteAssociate Professor in MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, MassachusettsLaura M. Spring, MDBreast Medical OncologistMass General Hospital Cancer CenterHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, Massachusetts Resources:To download the slides associated with this podcast discussion, please visit the program page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 2024 • 21min
Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: Role and Safety of Bispecific Antibodies
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 GPRC5DThe role of bispecific antibodies in R/R MMSafety considerations for patients while receiving a bispecific antibodyEmerging data and clinical trials with bispecific antibodiesKey clinical pearls for optimal use of bispecific antibodiesPresenter:Caitlin Costello, MDClinical Professor of MedicineDirector, Multiple Myeloma ProgramDivision of Blood and Marrow TransplantationMoores Cancer CenterUC San DiegoLa Jolla, CaliforniaLink to full program: https://bit.ly/40bjFCZ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 2024 • 28min
Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Diagnosis, Findings, and Recommendations
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-NETsFindings from recent key phase III studies including NETTER-2 and CABINETRecommendations for treatment sequencingNotable clinical pearls regarding GEP-NET therapiesCurrent guidelines for GEP-NET care and monitoringPresenters:Thor R. Halfdanarson, MDConsultant, Division of Medical OncologyProfessor of OncologyAssociate Professor of MedicineMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterChair, Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Disease GroupRochester, MinnesotaJonathan StrosbergProfessor, GI OncologyChair, Neuroendocrine Tumor DivisionMoffitt Cancer Center and Research InstituteTampa, FloridaLink to full program: https://bit.ly/3Y0JWBa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 1, 2024 • 31min
ESMO 2024 Congress Highlights in Gynecologic Cancer: New Data Informing Treatment of Ovarian, Endometrial, and Cervical Cancers
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 CancerATHENA COMBO/GOG-3020/ENGOT-ov45: Rucaparib With or Without Nivolumab Maintenance in Newly Diagnosed Ovarian CancerPhase II PICCOLO Trial of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Cancer With High-FRα ExpressionPhase III KEYNOTE-B21/GOG-3053 Study of Adjuvant Chemotherapy With or Without Radiotherapy With or Without Pembrolizumab in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Endometrial Cancer or Carcinosarcoma After Curative Surgery With no Residual DiseasePhase III KEYNOTE-A18 Overall Survival Results: Pembrolizumab Plus Concurrent Chemoradiation in High-Risk Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Program faculty:Ana Oaknin, MD, PhDHead of Gynaecologic Cancer ProgrammeDepartment of Medical OncologyVall d’ Hebron University HospitalVall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology Barcelona, SpainAlexandra Leary, MD, PhDCo-Director, Department of Medical OncologyMedical Oncologist, GynecologyTeam Leader, Gynecologic Translational Research Lab, Institut Gustave RoussyParis, FranceResources:To download the slides associated with this podcast discussion, please visit the program page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 30, 2024 • 33min
A Cancer Conversation: Optimizing the Care of Patients With CLL Through a Deeper Understanding of BTK Inhibitor Resistance
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 CLLSafety and efficacy of current regimensMolecular testing, including when and how to test for BTK inhibitor resistanceConsidering BTK inhibitor resistance when sequencing therapy Program faculty:Matthew S. Davids, MD, MMScAssociate Professor of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolLeader, Lymphoma ProgramDana-Farber/Harvard Cancer CenterDirector of Clinical ResearchDivision of LymphomaDana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MassachusettsLindsey Roeker, MDAssistant AttendingCLL Program DirectorDepartment of MedicineMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, New YorkResources:To review a CME-certified text activity and download slides associated with this podcast discussion, please visit the program page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 6, 2024 • 14min
Available and Emerging Therapies for Progressive/Recurrent ROS1-Altered Advanced NSCLC
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 NSCLCPrevious TKI-treated cohort from the TRIDENT-1 study: efficacy of repotrectinib in patients with recurrent ROS1-altered NSCLC and measurable baseline brain metastases Phase II TRUST-1 trial of taletrectinib: activity in patients with known ROS1 G2032R resistance mutation ROS1-altered advanced NSCLCThe global phase I/II ARROS-1 study of zidesamtinib (NVL-520): safety summary in patients with ROS1-altered advanced NSCLC Program faculty:Jessica J. Lin, MDAttending PhysicianMassachusetts General HospitalAssociate Professor of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, MassachusettsAlice T. Shaw, MD, PhDChief, Strategic PartnershipsAttending Physician, Thoracic OncologyDana-Farber Cancer InstituteHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, MassachusettsResources:To download the slides associated with this podcast discussion, please visit the program page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 5, 2024 • 14min
Available Clinical Data and Approved First-line Treatments for ROS1-Altered Advanced NSCLC
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 NSCLCLong-term safety observations for crizotinib and entrectinib CNS activity of entrectinib and repotrectinib in patients with brain metastasesRepotrectinib activity in ROS1-TKI resistance mutations Program faculty:Jessica J. Lin, MDAttending PhysicianMassachusetts General HospitalAssociate Professor of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, MassachusettsAlice T. Shaw, MD, PhDChief, Strategic PartnershipsAttending Physician, Thoracic OncologyDana-Farber Cancer InstituteHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, MassachusettsResources:To download the slides associated with this podcast discussion, please visit the program page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


