"NEN Treatments: Focus On DLL3" with Dr. Rohit Thummalapalli
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE DLL3 is emerging as a promising new target for neuroendocrine cancers. In this episode, Dr. Rohit Thummalapalli, medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explains what DLL3 is, how it works, who might benefit, and what current clinical trials are teaching us. He breaks down the science, treatment options, and future directions in a way that is clear, approachable, and designed to help patients and families better understand this developing area of care....
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