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Laila Agrawal, MD IF @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social · Jun 1

Part 2⃣Studies of HRT in breast cancer coming in 🔥🔥🔥@ASCO #ASCO25!!

Addition of progesterone to letrozole x 2 weeks pre-op in HR+ breast cancer has similar ⬇️Ki67 (marker of proliferation) to letrozole alone.

Fewer hot flashes 🥵, more dizziness 😵‍💫

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Laila Agrawal, MD IF @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social · Jun 1

Studies of HRT in breast cancer coming in 🔥🔥🔥 #[email protected]

🐎Conjugated estrogens/bazodoxifene (a SERM like tamoxifen) pre-op x 28 days in DCIS ⬇️Ki67 (marker of proliferation) with no difference in quality of life.

Sets the stage for more studies of CE/BZA in #bcsm

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Laila Agrawal, MD IF @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social · May 31

VERITAC-2: Vepdegestrant showed improved progression free survival in metastatic breast cancer with ESR1 mutation 🧬

As a community oncologist, thrilled that we could offer this trial to our patients close to their homes 🏠 and now see it published today in @nejm.org and presented at #ASCO25

#bcsm

NEJM.org @nejm.org · May 31

In advanced breast cancer, progression-free survival was significantly longer with vepdegestrant than with fulvestrant among patients with ESR1 mutations but not in the full patient population. Full VERITAC-2 phase 3 trial results: nej.md/3ZoCL7g

#ASCO25 @ascocancer.bsky.social

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Laila Agrawal, MD IF @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social · May 31

Impressive overall survival benefit with the addition of inavolisib to palbo-fulvestrant in PIK3CA mutated 🧬 HR+ metastatic breast cancer in the INAVO120 study published in @nejm.org today and presented at #ASCO25

⬆️ hyperglycemia, stomatitis, GI and 👁️ side effects

#bcsm @oncoalert.bsky.social

NEJM.org @nejm.org · May 31

INAVO120 trial: In patients with PIK3CA-mutated advanced breast cancer, inavolisib added to palbociclib–fulvestrant led to a significant overall survival benefit, with a higher incidence of certain toxic effects than placebo. nej.md/3Zje7Vt

#ASCO25 @ascocancer.bsky.social

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Gregory Riely @rielymd.bsky.social · May 31

Great presentation by Dr Bauman at #ASCO25 highlights that there are many ways patients make decisions, with different priorities for their care.

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Stacey Tinianov, MPH @coffeemommy.bsky.social · May 31

Kicked off Day 2 of #ASCO25 with coffee in the Advocate Lounge
Now looking forward to this session on facilitating informed discussions around evidence-based supportive care

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Laila Agrawal, MD IF @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social · May 31

Congratulations! You have made an impact on so many people including me!

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Laila Agrawal, MD IF @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social · May 30

Fantastic chapter on digital media highlighting benefits and pitfalls of tools like social media and AI

Eleonora Teplinsky, MD @drteplinsky.bsky.social · May 29

Thrilled this is published!! All about what you need to know about digital media, AI and gamification for #MedEd! Come to our session Monday 6/2 11:30am CST to learn more! @jhundal.bsky.social
#ASCO25

Leveling Up: Harnessing Cutting-Edge Technology to Enhance Oncology Education and Learning

The integration and utilization of digital media, gamified learning strategies, and artificial intelligence (AI) are fundamentally transforming the landscape of oncology education and learning. These ...

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Laila Agrawal, MD IF @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social · May 24

Don’t miss our session on sexual health at #ASCO25 with @lizoriordan.bsky.social and Lawrence Jenkins.

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Laila Agrawal, MD IF @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social · May 24

So much great research coming out at #ASCO25 that will have a major impact for patients with #breastcancer

And as a community med onc, thrilled to see new data come out for several agents we have in clinical trials & can offer to our patients close to home! 🏡

The OncoAlert Network 🚨 @oncoalert.bsky.social · May 23

The #ASCO25 #OncoAlertTOP10 Abstracts in #BreastCancer
These are some of our picks of TOP abstracts we look forward to be presented at the upcoming ASCO Meeting in Chicago🇺🇸

@elisaagostinetto.bsky.social‬
@erikahamilton9.bsky.social‬
@drsgraff.bsky.social‬
@elisabettabonzano.bsky.social‬

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The OncoAlert Network 🚨 @oncoalert.bsky.social · May 23

The #ASCO25 #OncoAlertTOP10 Abstracts in #BreastCancer
These are some of our picks of TOP abstracts we look forward to be presented at the upcoming ASCO Meeting in Chicago🇺🇸

@elisaagostinetto.bsky.social‬
@erikahamilton9.bsky.social‬
@drsgraff.bsky.social‬
@elisabettabonzano.bsky.social‬

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Laila Agrawal, MD IF @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social · May 23

Thank you for highlighting our 📕chapter on sexual health! @ascocancer.bsky.social @lizoriordan.bsky.social

American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · May 20

Sexual health concerns after cancer are common, but too often go unaddressed. Authors discuss for #ASCOEdBook: brnw.ch/21wSNMs

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Betty Roggenkamp @bettyroggenkamp.bsky.social · May 21

This 👇🏾 is for every #oncology clinician who treats #AYA.

Seriously actionable practical education and care offered in this piece. BRAVO @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social et. al

#AYACSM #sexualhealth #lateandlongterm

American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · May 20

Sexual health concerns after cancer are common, but too often go unaddressed. Authors discuss for #ASCOEdBook: brnw.ch/21wSNMs

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Teen Cancer America @teencanceramerica.bsky.social · May 21

Hear, HEAR!

#AYACSM #lateandlongterm #cancer #sexualhealth

American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · May 20

Sexual health concerns after cancer are common, but too often go unaddressed. Authors discuss for #ASCOEdBook: brnw.ch/21wSNMs

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Dr Joseph McCollom DO @realbowtiedoc.bsky.social · May 21

#supponc #pallonc @pallonccop.bsky.social #survonc

American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · May 20

Sexual health concerns after cancer are common, but too often go unaddressed. Authors discuss for #ASCOEdBook: brnw.ch/21wSNMs

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Laila Agrawal, MD IF @lailaagrawalmd.bsky.social · Apr 7

Excited to share that our ASCO Educational Book chapter on sexual health after cancer is now published! Grateful for the opportunity to highlight this vital, often overlooked part of survivorship care.

#CancerSurvivorship #SexualHealth

Enhancing Sexual Health for Cancer Survivors

Changes to sexual function after cancer treatment are extremely prevalent, affecting up to 90% of female patients with cancer and 40%-85% of male patients with cancer. Sexual health concerns include l...

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Stephanie L. Graff, MD FACP FASCO @drsgraff.bsky.social · Apr 7

Hot tips from #ASCOAdvocacySummit #ASCOAdvocacy:

A Media Interview (or high profile meeting) is the WRONG TIME for an original thought. Stay on message! Come prepared.

Preach! 🙌🏻 🗣️
@ascocancer.bsky.social @lymphomadoc.bsky.social @ishwaria.bsky.social

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