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March 2025


Issue No. 13

Cornerstone’s Network Connection will foster communication across our network and keep members up-to-date on the latest clinical happenings relevant to community oncology as well as Cornerstone events. Click here to review previous newsletters

 
 

CORNERSTONE HAPPENINGS

 

Cornerstone Specialty Network’s National Spring Summit


This past weekend, Cornerstone’s National Spring Summit took place at the Westin Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, bringing together 55 network members for two days of collaboration, learning, and strategic discussions.


The summit provided a platform to explore initiatives aimed at strengthening the viability of community oncology, navigate changes in the oncology landscape, and highlight the value-driven solutions CSN offers to support long-term, sustainable practice growth.


A key highlight of the event was our general session, featuring Dr. Mehta (University of Alabama at Birmingham) alongside Dr. Singh (Northwest Cancer Centers), Dr. Rudolph (Georgia Cancer Specialists), and Dr. Schaefer (Highlands Oncology Group). Their panel discussion,"Integrating New Treatments into Practice: Bispecific Antibodies in the Community Setting," offered valuable insights into overcoming financial and logistical challenges associated with implementing a bispecific antibody program.



We extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended for their continued support and commitment to advancing community oncology and improving patient care. We look forward to seeing you at our next biannual meeting this fall!

 
 

Our ASH Symposium was held virtually on February 20, 2025, with our cochairs Dr. Pankit Vachhani, Dr. Sujith Kalmadi, and Dr. Eric Schaefer highlighting key trials presented at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition held December 7-10, 2024. Click here to access slides and videos

ASH Key Takeaways

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2025 UPCOMING EVENTS

Our upcoming virtual Lung Symposium* will occur on May 1, 2025, with our cochairs Dr. Tarek Mekhail, Dr. Eric Schaefer, and Dr. Sujith Kalmadi highlighting key data in lung cancer over the past year.

Events

*Registration is closed.

Upcoming Symposia

  • ASCO in July
  • Nurse in August
  • Business of Oncology in October
  • ESMO in December
 
Upcoming Events

COMMUNITY ONCOLOGY UPDATE

Treatment by Cancer Type



As part of Cornerstone's continued dedication to keeping members up to date about important developments in community oncology, we want to inform you that the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is reaching out to oncology professionals like you. Their goal is to gather feedback on how to enhance the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) and other vital NCCN resources that play a crucial role in oncology care. If you are interested in sharing your perspective you can access the survey below.

Qualtrics Survey

CLINICAL UPDATES

FDA Updates for February 2025


On February 14, 2025, the FDA approved vimseltinib (Romvimza, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC), a kinase inhibitor, for adult patients with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) for which surgical resection will potentially cause worsening functional limitation or severe morbidity based on the MOTION trial (NCT05059262). Read More


On February 11, 2025, the FDA approved brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris, Seagen Inc., a subsidiary of Pfizer) in combination with lenalidomide and a rituximab product for adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified (NOS), DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma, or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL), after two or more lines of systemic therapy who are ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT) or CAR T-cell therapy based on the ECHELON-3 trial (NCT04404283). Read More


On February 11, 2025, the FDA approved mirdametinib (Gomekli, SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.), a kinase inhibitor, for adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have symptomatic plexiform neurofibromas (PN) not amenable to complete resection based on the ReNeu trial (NCT03962543). Read More


On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan (Grafapex, medac GmbH), an alkylating agent, with fludarabine as a preparative regimen for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) in adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) based on the MC-FludT.14/L Trial II (NCT00822393). Read More

WELLNESS PRODUCTS & EDUCATION

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In 2025, wellCORNER remains committed to providing science-backed, high-quality wellness products and educational resources that support both patients and community oncology practices. We are excited to expand and enhance our offerings with a range of new products in 2025. In addition, we will be launching new science-based content and actively engaging in community initiatives. As part of our evolution, we are also unveiling a refreshed platform designed to enhance user experience and seamless access to valuable resources. Our goal is to continuously deliver cutting-edge support that maximizes care quality for patients and oncology practices.

 

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Thank You

Cornerstone would like to take this opportunity to thank our select pharma partners for their support of our programs enabling us to provide unique opportunities to connect with our network, deliver key educational programs, and ultimately benefit patient care.  

 

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