Systemic mastocytosis with associated hematologic neoplasm (SM-AHN) presents unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. In this Medscape-certified activity, experts discuss the complex patient journey, from delayed diagnosis to individualized…
Avapritinib, branded as Ayvakit, became the first FDA-approved treatment for indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) in 2023, marking a major advancement for patients. ISM, driven by the KIT D816V…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Dasatinib, a second-generation dual-specific BCR-ABL kinase inhibitor penetrates the blood-brain barrier and has promising therapeutic potential for Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemia that has spread…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Data from the Geneva Cancer Registry show an increased long-term risk of colon cancer after external radiation therapy for prostate cancer, according to…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses the mammography and its impact on…
Dr. Stacie Vela at the Medical University of South Carolina talks about the applications of advanced endoscopic imaging technologies in diagnosing cancer. References and Resources Chang, K. et…
Dr. Jaime Landman at Columbia University Medical Center describes a new, more insightful way to classify different types of renal cancers. References and Resources The Kidney Cancer Institute’s…
Dr. Christine Lau at the University of Virginia Health System goes over treatment options for early and late stage esophageal cancer. References and Resources Daly, J., et al.…
Christine L. Lau, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, goes over the procedure for diagnosing and treating esophageal cancer. References and Resources…
Pamela J. Paley, MD, Gynelcologic Oncologist, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, discusses minimally invasive surgery in gynecologic cancer. References and Resources Zakashansky K, Bradley WH, Nezhat FR. New…
Brenda J. Hoffman, MD, Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, discusses colon cancer screening in the African-American population. References and Resources Sharma S,…
Christine L. Lau, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, discusses the statistics of…
