Video Series

Explore effective approaches in handling fatigue, insomnia, and financial difficulties of patients with desmoid tumors as experts highlight psychosocial support and treatment considerations for quality care.

Aaron Gerds, MD, MS, explores the FDA approval of momelotinib and its swift integration into National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. He reviews different JAK inhibitors based on adverse effects and treatment goals, addressing potential treatment-related anemia in myelofibrosis.

Explore the multifaceted impact of desmoid tumors on patients’ physical, functional, and psychosocial well-being as experts emphasize effective symptom management and quality-of-life enhancements.

Kimberly C. Chen, DO, MSHLM, dives into the role of genetic testing in identifying patients eligible for gene therapy and explores coverage criteria, clinical validity, and utility considerations crucial for payers and managed care executives.

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, FAAN, describes the key differences among viral vectors used in gene therapy, highlighting their applications and strengths in targeting specific diseases.

Experts explore treatment considerations when treating patients with metastatic breast cancer with elacestrant, including dosing, patient selection, adherence, and treatment duration. Participants also discuss dose modifications, adherence concerns, and how they determine treatment failure.

Aaron Gerds, MD, MS, reviews the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guideline categories, including evidence, and recommendations for symptomatic high-risk myelofibrosis. He discusses considerations for selecting JAK inhibitors and the threshold for switching treatments based on responses.

Jessica Nance, MD, MS, discusses maximizing gene therapy efficiency by selecting vectors for gene size, tissue targeting, and low exposure, and focusing on precise promoters for expression.

Mirna Chehade, MD, MPH, discusses ongoing trials for emerging therapies in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), her views on the use of combination therapies, and the importance of shared decision-making for the chronic management of EoE throughout the different phases of a patient’s life.

Aaron Gerds, MD, MS, discusses key updates in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for myelofibrosis, including new treatments such as momelotinib and refined recommendations for different patient populations. He reviews symptom management, spleen size, and supportive care measures for optimal patient outcomes.