Managing Toxicities of Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) in Lung Cancer – Dr. Jacob Sands

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we dived deep into the world of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We welcomed Dr. Jacob Sands from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to discuss the latest ADCs approved for NSCLC, including Trastuzumab deruxtecan (TDXd), Datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), and Telisotuzumab Vedotin (Teliso-V).We explored the side effect profiles of these therapies, focusing on critical toxicities such as interstitial lung disease (ILD), mucositis, and peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Sands shared valuable clinical pearls on managing these adverse events, emphasized the importance of proactive monitoring and patient education.Key topics covered in this episode:• Overview of ADCs and their role in NSCLC treatment• TDXd: alopecia, ILD, fatigue, nausea/vomiting• Dato-DXd: cytopenias, mucositis, dry eyes• Teliso-V: peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, peripheral edema• The evolving landscape of ADCs and future directions in lung cancer treatmentWhether you're a healthcare professional or someone interested in oncology, this episode provides essential insights into the management of side effects associated with these innovative therapies. Tune in for practical advice and expert opinions that can enhance patient care in the community setting.Follow us on social media:•⁠ ⁠X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers•⁠ ⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncbrothers•⁠ Website: https://oncbrothers.com/Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes on practice-changing discussions in oncology!#ADC #NSCLC #TDXd #DatoDXD #TelisoV #ToxicityManagement #OncologyBrothers