Exploring Bispecific Antibodies in Community Oncology: Overcoming Challenges and Harnessing Opportunities

Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) have transformative potential in cancer treatment and can be successfully integrated into community oncology practices. To support this integration, ACCC is committed to providing educational initiatives and support for cancer care teams to optimize care coordination. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Jean Louise Koff, MD, MSc, associate professor of hematology and medical oncology at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, to discuss the impact of bispecific antibodies on cancer treatment outcomes, and the challenges and opportunities of integrating this innovative approach into community oncology practices. Dr. Koff sheds light on the opportunities for future partnerships with academic centers and community oncology sites to ensure there is proper infrastructure and training to safely administer bispecific antibodies.     "We're only at the beginning here; I think that as new bispecific agents are developed, there may be other indications in which they can be used, so it will be a broader population of patients who may end up being eligible to receive these drugs." -Jean Louise Koff   Jean Louise Koff, MD, MSc  Associate Professor, Hematology and Medical Oncology  Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University  Atlanta, GA    This podcast was developed in connection with APSHO and LRF and made possible with support by Genentech and Johnson & Johnson.   Resources: ASCO Use of BsAbs in Community  AJMC Obstacles to Optimal Transition Between Academic and Community Centers