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In OncLive® On Air, you can expect to hear interviews with academic oncologists on the thought-provoking oncology presentations they give at the OncLive® State of the Science Summits. The topics in oncology vary, from systemic therapies, surgery, radiation therapy, to emerging therapeutic approaches in a particular type of cancer. This includes lung cancer, breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, hematologic malignancies, gynecologic cancers, genitourinary cancers, and more.



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In today’s episode, we spoke with Nicholas Short, MD. Dr Short is an associate professor in the Department of Leukemia of the Division of Cancer Medicine at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.In our exclusive interview, Dr Short discussed evolving factors at play for the treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). He also noted how the TKI ponatinib (Iclusig) stacks up against other TKIs for Ph-positive ALL, in addition to evolving approaches that incorporate treatments like blinatumomab (Blincyto).
Christopher Lieu, MD, expands on current treatment strategies and factors informing third-line sequencing decisions in mCRC.
In this podcast, experts Aakash Desai, MBBS, MPH; Ibiayi Dagogo-Jack, MD; and Patrick Forde, MBBCh, PhD, discuss how to decode the diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma and review data to optimize frontline and subsequent treatment of this rare malignancy.
In today’s episode, our discussion features Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO. Dr Bardia is a professor in the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, the director of Translational Research Integration, and a member of Signal Transduction and Therapeutics at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, California.In our exclusive interview, Dr Bardia discussed key findings from the phase 3 lidERA Breast Cancer study (NCT04961996) showing the invasive disease–free survival superiority of giredestrant (GDC-9545) over standard endocrine therapy in patients with estrogen receptor–positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. Our discussion also covered the ongoing phase 3 INAVO123 trial (NCT06790693), which is investigating inavolisib (Itovebi) plus CDK4/6 inhibitors and letrozole in patients with endocrine-sensitive, PIK3CA-mutated breast cancer. Dr Bardia also emphasized the importance of testing for ESR1 and PIK3CA mutations in order to better personalize treatment.
In today’s OncClub episode, we spoke with Ramy Sedhom, MD; Ryan Chow, MD; and Ronac Mamtani, MD, MSCE, about a pragmatic real-world question in advanced urothelial carcinoma: Can upfront dose reduction of enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) improve tolerability, particularly neuropathy and treatment interruption, without compromising clinical outcomes in patients with bladder cancer? Dr Sedhom is co-lead of Geriatric Oncology at the Penn Cancer Service Line; associate director of the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation; and clinical director of Medical Oncology, co-lead of Psychosocial Oncology Services, division chief of the Palliative Care Division, and a clinical assistant professor of medicine (hematology-oncology) at Penn Medicine Princeton Health in Plainsboro, New Jersey. Dr Chow is an internal medicine resident at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr Mamtani is section chief of Genitourinary Cancers at Penn Medicine and an associate professor of medicine (hematology-oncology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. 
In today’s episode, recorded in recognition of World Cancer Day, we spoke with Deb Schrag, MD, MPH. Dr Schrag is a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a nationally recognized leader in cancer outcomes research, health equity, and evidence-based care delivery.In our exclusive interview, Dr Schrag discussed the importance of standardizing high-quality cancer care, addressing inequities in access and outcomes, and how the oncology community can work together to ensure that advances in cancer treatment translate into meaningful benefits for all patients. 
In today’s episode, our discussion features Eric Whitman, MD; and Vishal Patel, MD, FAAD, FACMS. Dr Whitman is medical director of the oncology service line with Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr Patel is an associate professor of dermatology and medicine at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, as well as the director of the Cutaneous Oncology Program at the GW Cancer Center in Washington, DC. In our exclusive interview, Drs Whitman and Patel discussed the evolving treatment paradigm for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC), emphasizing the role of neoadjuvant and adjuvant immunotherapies like cemiplimab and pembrolizumab. They noted that key factors for surgical candidacy include tumor size, location, and patient factors like age and comorbidities. They also emphasized that multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for optimal outcomes. Furthermore, they highlighted future directions for CSCC management, including personalized medicine, genetic testing for recurrence risk, and expanding immunotherapy use to immunosuppressed patients. They also noted that ongoing trials aim to optimize treatment doses and explore new immunotherapy combinations.  
In today’s episode, the discussion features Komal Jhaveri, MD, FACP, a breast medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who reviewed the evolving role of TROP2-directed antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) in the management of hormone receptor (HR)–positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. She drew on findings from the phase 3 ASCENT-07 trial (NCT05840211), which evaluated sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) in the first-line setting following endocrine therapy for patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.In this exclusive interview, Dr Jhaveri discussed the rationale for evaluating sacituzumab govitecan earlier in the treatment paradigm, summarized key efficacy outcomes from ASCENT-07, and contextualized why the trial did not meet its primary progression-free survival end point. She also highlighted how disease biology and patient selection may influence outcomes when ADCs are moved into earlier lines of therapy, and outlined practical considerations for toxicity management and future trial design as the TROP2 ADC landscape continues to evolve.asts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast platforms,* so you get a notification every time a new episode is posted. While you are there, please take a moment to rate us!
In today’s episode, Andrew Lipsky, MD, reviewed recent updates with BTK inhibitors in the chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment paradigm, including the clinical significance of the December 2025 FDA approval of pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca) in relapsed/refractory CLL and its effect on sequencing decisions for this disease. Dr Lipsky is an assistant professor of medicine at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York, New York.In the exclusive interview, Dr Lipsky expanded on the positioning of this agent within the evolving CLL treatment paradigm and patient characteristics that may inform its use in practice; key efficacy and safety findings from a pooled analysis of the phase 3 BRUIN CLL-321 (NCT04666038) and phase 1/2 BRUIN LOXO-BTK-18001 (NCT03740529) studies presented during the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting; and the evolving role of BTK inhibitors as a whole in CLL management.
In today’s episode, the discussion features Adam Fox, MD, an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, and Cynthia A. Schandl, MD, PhD, medical director of clinical laboratories and director of the Division of Clinical Pathology in the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, who examined the expanding role of biomarker testing and genomic profiling in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) across disease stages
In today’s episode, the discussion features Sikander Ailawadhi, MD, and Beth Faiman, CNP, PhD, who provided clinical perspectives on the ongoing development of subcutaneous isatuximab-irfc (Sarclisa) administration via an on-body injector for patients with multiple myeloma. Dr Ailawadhi is a professor of medicine, a consultant in the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine, and a consultant in the Department of Cancer Biology at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr Faiman is a nurse practitioner in the Department of Hematology/Oncology at Cleveland Clinic and a member of the Cancer Prevention, Control and Population Research Program at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, both in Cleveland, Ohio. 
In this podcast, experts Drs. Hope Rugo, Alison Conlin, Marleen Kok and Heather McArthur discuss results of recent pivotal clinical trials and their impact on current and evolving treatment paradigms for patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
In today’s episode, our discussion features Tycel Phillips, MD. Dr Phillips is an associate professor in the Department of Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in the Division of Lymphoma at City of Hope in Duarte, California.In our exclusive interview, Dr Phillips discussed updated efficacy and safety data from the phase 2 EPCORE NHL-1 trial (NCT03625037) investigating epcoritamab-bysp (Epkinly) monotherapy in patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL). He noted that the data, which were presented at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting, showed that several patients remained in response beyond 4 years, and that no new major safety signals were reported. Overall, he highlighted that the trial findings continue to support the use of epcoritamab as a third-line, potentially curative option for patients with LBCL. He also spotlighted the promise of synergistic polatuzumab vedotin-piiq (Polivy)–based combinations in the management of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
In today’s episode, Neil Iyengar, MD, moderated an OncLive Insights discussion about adverse effect management when using breast cancer therapies targeting the PI3K, AKT, and mTOR pathways. Dr Iyengar is an associate professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology and co-director of Breast Medical Oncology in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine; as well as director of Survivorship Services at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He was joined by Heather Moore, CPP, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist practitioner at the Duke Cancer Center Breast Clinic in Durham, North Carolina; and Sarah Donahue, MPH, NP, a nurse practitioner at the University of California San Francisco Health.  In our exclusive discussion, the experts highlighted the importance of early and comprehensive testing (using both tissue and liquid biopsies) for genetic alterations to guide treatment decisions. They also noted strategies for managing diarrhea, including patient education on diet, proactive use of loperamide, and regular monitoring. They also explained that hyperglycemia management should hinge on prophylactic use of metformin or SGLT2 inhibitors, dietary restrictions, and frequent glucose monitoring. Their conversation on rash management included insights about prophylactic antihistamines, patient education on skin care, and involving dermatology for severe cases. Overall, the experts spotlighted the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and proactive patient education when treating patients with breast cancer.
In today’s episode, the discussion features Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, FASCO. Dr Bardia is a professor in the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, the director of Translational Research Integration, and a member of Signal Transduction and Therapeutics at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, California.In the exclusive interview, Dr Bardia discussed the rationale and design of the phase 3 ELEGANT study (NCT06492616), which is evaluating elacestrant (Orserdu) compared with standard endocrine therapy in patients with estrogen receptor–positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer at high risk of disease recurrence.
Welcome to OncLive On Air®! OncLive On Air is a podcast from OncLive®, which provides oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care. In both digital and print formats, OncLive covers every angle of oncology practice, from new technology to treatment advances to important regulatory decisions.In today’s episode, we welcomed John O. Mascarenhas, MD, a member of The Tisch Cancer Institute, a professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine, and director of the Center of Excellence for Blood Cancers and Myeloid Disorders at Mount Sinai in New York, New York.In the exclusive interview, Dr Mascarenhas explored novel targeted therapeutic approaches being evaluated in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, including myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera. He outlined key reasons for investigating non–JAK inhibitor agents within this treatment paradigm; outlined data from a pair of phase 1 trials (NCT05936359; NCT06034002) evaluating the INCA033989 as monotherapy or in combination with ruxolitinib (Jakafi) in patients with CALR exon 9–mutated myelofibrosis; detailed another ongoing phase 1 study (NCT06313593) looking at INCB160058 in patients with MPNs; and explained how investigational targeted therapies could ultimately impact the MPN treatment paradigm.
In this podcast, experts Shazia Nakhoda, MD; Shruti Gupta, MD, MPH; and Anitha Varghese, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C, discuss prevention and treatment of acute kidney injury in patients receiving high-dose methotrexate.
From Discovery to Delivery: Charting Progress in Gynecologic Oncology, hosted by Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, brings expert insights into the most recent breakthroughs, evolving standards, and emerging therapies across gynecologic cancers. Dr Matulonis is chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Brock-Wilcon Family Chair at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, both in Boston, Massachusetts.In this episode, Dr Matulonis sat down with guest Rebecca Porter, MD, PhD. Dr Porter is a physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.Drs Matulonis and Porter discussed the evolving role of immunotherapy in gynecologic cancer management, focusing on recent clinical breakthroughs and future directions. They noted that although high-grade serous ovarian cancer has historically been refractory to immunotherapy, the phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 trial (NCT05116189) demonstrated an efficacy benefit with the addition of pembrolizumab to weekly paclitaxel for patients with platinum-resistant disease. In particular, improvements in overall survival were noted in the PD-L1–positive patient population. Dr Porter attributed this success to the metronomic weekly dosing of paclitaxel, which may increase neoantigen levels and favorably alter the tumor microenvironment (TME).Moreover, the experts highlighted how immunotherapy has already become the standard of care for patients with mismatch repair–deficient advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. However, they explained that for the mismatch repair–proficient population, this benefit is less clear and appears most significant in patients with measurable disease or specific molecular subtypes. They added that although circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) assay results correlate with treatment outcomes, ctDNA is currently not an actionable biomarker for determining treatment duration or selection.Lastly, Drs Matulonis and Porter reported that the field of gynecologic oncology is shifting toward combination therapies and novel platforms beyond standard checkpoint inhibitors. Treatment advances include bispecific and trispecific antibodies that engage multiple cell types or signals; as well as adoptive cellular therapies, such as CAR T-cell and CAR natural killer–cell therapies. Ultimately, the experts concluded that the goal of managing challenging-to-treat diseases like ovarian cancer is to use combinatorial approaches—incorporating vaccines, anti-angiogenic therapies, and chemotherapy—to overcome the immunosuppressive nature of the TME.
In this podcast, experts Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO; Nour Abuhadra, MD; Joshua Z. Drago, MD, MS; Ruth O’Regan, MD; Vered Stearns, MD, FASCO; Neil Vasan, MD, PhD; and Anna Weiss, MD, discuss the evolving treatment landscape across breast cancer subtypes and lines of care. Gamified case-based discussion will focus on integrating the latest practice-changing data into clinical practice to optimize care for patients with breast cancer.
In this podcast, experts William J. Gradishar, MD, FASCO, FACP; Stephanie L. Graff, MD, FACP, FASCO; and Cynthia X. Ma, MD, PhD; discuss current and emerging therapeutic options, including next-generation endocrine therapies, to target the estrogen receptor signaling pathway for the treatment of hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative (HR+/HER2–) metastatic breast cancer (MBC).
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