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Targeted Therapy: Anti-EGFR Treatment. January 27, 2006 Frankfurt am Main Germany. Targeted Therapy: Anti-EGFR Treatment. Moderator Jeffrey Myers M.D. Ph.D. Speaker Jan Vermorken M.D. Ph.D. Panelists Marshall Posner M.D. Wilfried Budach M.D. Jens Overgaard M.D.
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Targeted Therapy: Anti-EGFR Treatment January 27, 2006 Frankfurt am Main Germany
Targeted Therapy: Anti-EGFR Treatment Moderator Jeffrey Myers M.D. Ph.D. Speaker Jan Vermorken M.D. Ph.D. Panelists Marshall Posner M.D. Wilfried Budach M.D. Jens Overgaard M.D.
Targeted Therapy: Anti-EGFR Treatment Jan Vermorken M.D. Ph.D.
Anti-EGFR treatment:Antibodies • What has been the experience with Anti-EGFR antibody therapy in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck? • Using erbitux (C225, cetuximab)? • Using other antibodies? • What are the relative merits/shortcomings of C225 and other antibodies?
Anti-EGFR treatment: Antibodies • What settings have these been studied in? What level of evidence exists for each? • Single agent • Refractory disease • Combination with chemotherapy • Refractory disease • Induction therapy • Adjuvant therapy - Combination with radiation therapy (will be discussed in a separate session devoted to this topic)
Anti-EGFR treatment: Antibodies • What are the major mechanisms of action of anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies that make them distinct from small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors?
Anti-EGFR treatment: Antibodies • What are the major mechanisms of resistance to treatment with anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies?
Anti-EGFR treatment: Antibodies • Are there any molecular predictors (biomarkers) for sensitivity or resistance to treament with anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies?
Anti-EGFR treatment: Antibodies • Is skin rash a predictor for sensitivity or resistance to treament with anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies?
Anti-EGFR treatment: Antibodies • What is the experience with anti EGF-R antibodies in the treatment of tumors of the head and neck region other than Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Anti-EGFR treatment: Small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) • What has been the experience with Anti-EGFR TKIs in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck? • Using gefitinib (Iressa)? • Using other inhibitors (erlotinib)? • What are the relative merits/shortcomings of gefitinib and other small molecules?
Anti-EGFR treatment: TKIs • What settings have these been studied in? What level of evidence exists for each? • Single agent • Refractory disease • Combination with chemotherapy • Refractory disease • Induction therapy • Adjuvant therapy - Combination with radiation therapy (will be discussed in a separate session devoted to this topic)
Anti-EGFR treatment: TKIs • What are the major mechanisms of resistance to treatment with anti-EGFR TKIs?
Anti-EGFR treatment: TKIs • Are there any molecular predictors (biomarkers) for sensitivity or resistance to treament with anti-EGFR TKIs?
Anti-EGFR treatment: TKIs • What is the experience with anti EGF-R TKIs in the treatment of tumors of the head and neck region other than Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Anti-EGFR treatment: Transcription Inhibitors • What has been the experience with Anti-EGFR transcriptional inhibitors for therapy in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck or other tumor types?