Posts by Mourabit Halima

In June 2024, the 14th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Gastrointestinal Oncology Group (CGOG) and the Peking University Digestive Tumor Forum was held in Beijing. With the theme of "Innovation, Win-Win, Excellence," the conference focused on precision diagnosis and treatment, as well as translational research in digestive system tumors. It also covered the latest research progress and challenges in clinical practice. During the event, a reporter from Oncology Frontier conducted an exclusive interview with the conference chair, Dr. Lin Shen from Peking Cancer Hospital. Below is the interview for readers.

The ESMO Annual Meeting 2024, held from September 13 to 17 in Barcelona, Spain, showcased the latest breakthroughs in oncology. Among them was a new study from the team led by Academician Jia Fan, Dr. Jian Zhou, and Dr. Xinrong Yang from Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, in collaboration with Burning Rock Biotech. The research, which was presented as a poster at the conference, provided preliminary evidence that the methylation and mutation of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) play a crucial role in assessing minimal residual disease (MRD) status and predicting recurrence after curative liver cancer surgery. This study offers new strategies and tools for postoperative management of early-stage liver cancer patients. With further refinement and large-scale clinical validation, this method could become an important adjunct in postoperative monitoring, potentially improving patient survival outcomes.

Evidence from the Breast Cancer Customization Project suggests that a more comprehensive approach is needed to help patients find the motivation to adopt an active lifestyle. Physical activity is often recommended by clinicians as a lifestyle intervention to help prevent and manage non-communicable diseases, including cancer. It is also essential for the quality of life of patients diagnosed with cancer.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are mesenchymal tumors driven by mutations in oncogenes. In recent years, various types of small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have provided new treatment options for patients with advanced GIST, but there remains a significant unmet need in clinical care. During the 2024 ESMO Annual Meeting, Dr. Jian Li's team from Peking University Cancer Hospital presented updated data from the follow-up treatment analysis of the INTRIGUE China bridging study on ripretinib, offering further insights into the clinical application of such novel drugs.

New data shows that breastfeeding does not increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence or developing secondary breast cancer, nor does it pose any health risks to the child.

With the rapid advancement of science and technology, there is growing hope that more cancers can be intercepted at their earliest stages. The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is deeply exploring the field of prevention to ensure that oncologists are educated and guided in this evolving area.