Management of Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer in the Era of Treatment Intensification

Dr. Viscuse presents a comprehensive overview of the evolving treatment landscape for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), emphasizing the importance of personalized therapy. Dr. Viscuse outlines the historical context of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) as the foundation of advanced prostate cancer treatment. While ADT alone has shown survival benefits, the advent of treatment intensification has significantly altered the therapeutic approach.

Evolving Therapeutic Landscape in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

Dr. Skelton outlines the integration of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) into treatment algorithms, particularly the role of enfortumab vedotin (EV) in combination with pembrolizumab, which has demonstrated efficacy in the first-line setting. This is supported by the EV-302 trial, which showed this combination significantly improves overall survival and progression-free survival compared to standard platinum-based chemotherapy, establishing it as a new standard of care.

Oncogenic Pathways in Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Tale of Parallel Paths

Dr. Garrett-Bakelman proposes that AML relapse is shaped not only by genetic mutations and epigenetic alterations but also by transcriptional regulators that may independently promote tumor fitness and survival. This multifaceted understanding underscores the complexity of AML and the need for diverse therapeutic approaches to improve outcomes for relapsed patients.

Bridging the Gap: Integrating Obesity Care into Survivorship of Cancer

Dr. Varney presents a compelling case for integrating obesity treatment into cancer survivorship care, highlighting that while obesity increases cancer risk, it also influences treatment response, recurrence, and overall survival. She notes that despite its well-established role in cancer outcomes, obesity is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in oncology settings.