CCO Oncology Podcast

Expert Insights on Targeted Therapies for Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis

Episode Summary

Learn how the experts incorporate KIT-targeted therapies into management of patients with advanced systemic mastocytosis in this multidisciplinary panel discussion featuring Dr Prithviraj Bose, Pharmacist Caitlin R. Rausch, and Nurse Practitioner Ilene A. Galinsky.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dr Prithviraj Bose, Pharmacist Caitlin R. Rausch, and Nurse Practitioner Ilene A. Galinsky discuss incorporating KIT-targeted therapies into management of patients with advanced systemic mastocytosis. Topics include:

• Diagnosis and prognosis of advanced systemic mastocytosis
• Clinical trial data on efficacy of avapritinib and midostaurin
• Monitoring for and managing key toxicities with avapritinib, including cognitive dysfunction

Presenters:

Prithviraj Bose, MD
Associate Professor
Division of Cancer Medicine
Department of Leukemia
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

Caitlin R. Rausch, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Leukemia
Division of Pharmacy
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

Ilene A. Galinsky, NP
Senior Research Program Adult Leukemia Nurse Practitioner
Department of Leukemia
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts