Nam Bui Stanford Cancer Institute et al (A11531) used Natera assay. In 26 pts w/ mult sarcoma subtypes who received chemo, “ctDNA responders” (> 50% decrease) correlated very well with radiographic response AND also w/ mPFS + mOS Vinayak Venkataraman, MD

Dr. Alique Topalian et al (A1641) report outcomes for AYAs followed in an innovative oncology PCP clinic University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Complex health needs, including cardio (60%), neuro (46%), endo (44%) & psych (71%) – including 14% with second cancer. Vinayak Venkataraman, MD

Ramya Ramaswami National Cancer Institute et al (A11505) showed significant benefit of abemaciclib, a CKD 4/6 inhibitor, in both HIV+ and HIV- Kaposi sarcoma (KS). ORR impressive = 84%. No new tox signals, all managed with dose reduction or supportive care. Vinayak Venkataraman, MD

10-year f/u for Ph2 trial Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of imatinib + binimetinib in 42 pts w/ treatment-naïve #GIST (A11527) – to target ETV1 + KIT – continues to show encouraging signal. ORR 69% | mPFS 3y | mOS ~8y. 55% had R0/1 resection. Vinayak Venkataraman, MD

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Phase 2/3 trial of olaparib + temozolomide (OT) v. PC (trabectedin or pazopanib) for #uLMS reported (A11507). OT > heme AEs; PC >non-heme AEs. Primary EP PFS not met, study closed. Vinayak Venkataraman, MD

Excellent summary & expert discussion by my friend Samyukta Mullangi of Thyme Care TennesseeOncology of 3 great Care Delivery abstracts on innovative telehealth solutions for oncology pharmacy management & genetic counseling #ASCO25

What makes the athlete’s heart unique? In our new review, we trace its origins, hallmarks, and the physiology that powers elite performance. From supranormal diastology to molecular remodeling—this is a phenotype worth knowing. bit.ly/3Gor9Lp cc: P. Nelson Hsieh MD, PhD

Honored to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to talk about all things #sarcoma + personalized exercise, and meet their incredible medical oncology team - as part of a new collaborative w/ Dana-Farber to share expertise + enhance cancer care for active & retired military members Dana-Farber News

Thank you Sarcoma Foundation of America for featuring me in “Faces Behind the Ribbon” during July #SarcomaAwarenessMonth & for all you do to advocate & support those affected by #sarcoma! It’s an honor to care for people with #sarcoma & their families Dana-Farber Dana-Farber News

What happens after cancer treatment ends? Vinayak Venkataraman, MD of Dana-Farber shares what survivorship really means—especially for young adults navigating rare cancers like sarcoma—on the All Talk Oncology Podcast podcast. Full episode here: bit.ly/40i4Iyi

Thank you Dana-Farber News for the share and All Talk Oncology Podcast for the opportunity to talk about my career and passions. It’s so gratifying & inspiring to care for our patients with sarcoma Dana-Farber, including our adolescents & young adults (AYAs) #AYACSM

We are just a few hours away from the start of Light Up for Sarcoma 2025! Be sure to head out to your local landmarks to get pictures and tag us, and use #LightUpforSarcoma #CureSarcoma. You can also leave them in the replies and comments of this post. Check out the most

Closing out #SarcomaAwarenessMonth with a powerful message from Dana-Farber’s Vinayak Venkataraman, MD about supporting unique physical, emotional, and socioeconomic needs of adolescent and young adults facing cancer. Watch the video at bit.ly/4jYwref

#KCANCER for the The Jimmy Fund! I’ll be appearing on-air today (~10:40am | NESN) with one of my amazing patients during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon.  jimmyfund.gives/guest Dana-Farber

Had a blast on-air NESN w/ my amazing, inspiring, & fun-loving patient, Jen, and her loving family for the weeisports / NESN The Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon to support our mission-driven work Dana-Farber Dana-Farber News to strike out cancer #KCANCER: youtu.be/U3sJxw3xxW0?si…

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