Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Excellence Forum

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Leaders in the field sharing authoritative insights and institutional best practices.

Federico Cappuzzo, MD, National Cancer Institute Regina Elena

Videos

The Impact of Subcutaneous Formulation of Atezolizumab on Treatment for Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

10/17/2024

Federico Cappuzzo, MD, discusses the benefits of the subcutaneous formulation of atezolizumab compared with the intravenous route.

Federico Cappuzzo, MD, discusses...

10/17/2024

Oncology

FDA Approval

FDA Approves Neoadjuvant/Adjuvant Nivolumab for Patients With Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

10/03/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

Based on results from the CHECKMATE-77T trial, the FDA has approved nivolumab plus platinum-doublet chemotherapy followed by surgical resection and single-agent nivolumab for patients with non-small cell lung cancer with no known EGFR...

Based on results from the...

10/03/2024

Oncology

Jamie Chaft, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Videos

Updated 5-Year Data From the IMpower010 Trial

09/17/2024

Jamie Chaft , MD;

Jamie Chaft, MD, discusses the 5-year follow-up data from the IMpower010 trial which showed atezolizumab continued to provide greater improvement to disease-free survival than best supportive care for patients with resectable early-stage...

Jamie Chaft, MD, discusses the...

09/17/2024

Oncology

Sarah Smith, Virginia Cancer Specialists

Videos

Post-Progression and Safety Outcomes With First-Line Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib vs Osimertinib for Advanced NSCLC: Best Management Practices

05/24/2024

Sarah Smith, BD, CNMT, discusses findings from the phase 3 MARIPOSA study exploring post-progression and safety outcomes with first-line amivantamab plus lazertinib vs osimertinib for advanced NSCLC and offers guidance for best management...

Sarah Smith, BD, CNMT, discusses...

05/24/2024

Oncology

Videos

PAPILLON Trial Establishes Amivantamab Plus Chemotherapy as New First-Line Standard of Care in EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-Mutated Advanced NSCLC

10/23/2023

Nicolas Girard , MD;

Prof Nicolas Girard, MD, discusses primary results from the phase 3 PAPILLON study comparing amivantamab plus chemotherapy vs chemotherapy alone for the first-line treatment of patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion-mutated advanced NSCLC.

Prof Nicolas Girard, MD,...

10/23/2023

Oncology

Tina Cascone, MD, PhD, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Videos

Neoadjuvant Nivolumab Plus Chemotherapy Followed By Surgery and Adjuvant Nivolumab Improves EFS in NSCLC

10/23/2023

Tina Cascone , MD, PhD;

Tina Cascone, MD, PhD, discusses results from the phase 3 CheckMate 77T trial evaluating neoadjuvant nivolumab plus chemotherapy vs placebo plus chemotherapy followed by surgery and adjuvant nivolumab vs placebo for previously untreated,...

Tina Cascone, MD, PhD, discusses...

10/23/2023

Oncology

Paul Paik, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Videos

Tepotinib Demonstrates Durable Clinical Activity Among Patients With MET Exon 14 Skipping Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

07/17/2023

Paul K. Paik , MD;

At the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting, Paul Paik shared the long-term outcomes of tepotinib for patients with MET exon 14 skipping non-small cell lung cancer.

At the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting,...

07/17/2023

Oncology

Ticiana Leal, MD, Winship Cancer Institute

Videos

Tumor Treating Fields Plus Standard of Care Improved Overall Survival Among Patients With Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

07/17/2023

Ticiana Leal , MD;

At the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting, Ticiana Leal, MD, discussed the results of the phase 3 LUNAR study, which found that the addition of tumor treating fields to standard of care improved overall survival among patients with metastatic non-small...

At the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting,...

07/17/2023

Oncology

Corey Langer, MD, Abramson Cancer Center

Videos

How to Handle Elderly Patients and Individuals With Performance Status 2 and NSCLC

06/14/2023

At the 2023 Great Debates and Updates in Lung Cancer in Chicago, Illinois, Corey Langer, MD, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, discussed how to best care for the elderly patient population, as well and patients with...

At the 2023 Great Debates and...

06/14/2023

Oncology

Kim Norris, Lung Cancer Foundation of America

Videos

Understanding and Employing Patient Advocacy

05/16/2023

At the 2023 Great Debates and Updates conference in Chicago Illinois, Kim Norris, co-founder and president of the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, discussed the different types of patient advocacy and the effect advocacy can have on...

At the 2023 Great Debates and...

05/16/2023

Oncology

Recent News

News

Osimertinib Lacks Activity in Neoadjuvant Setting for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With EGFR Mutation

08/08/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

Results from a phase 2 study demonstrated that neoadjuvant osimertinib did not improve the major pathological response rate among patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer harboring an EGFR mutation.

Results from a phase 2 study...

08/08/2024

Oncology

FDA Approval

FDA Approves Denileukin Diftitox for Patients With R/R Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

08/08/2024

Amber Denham ;

The US Food and Drug Administration approved novel immunotherapy denileukin diftitox-cxdl for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma after at least 1 prior systemic therapy.

The US Food and Drug...

08/08/2024

Oncology

News

Tailored Dose-Dense Chemotherapy Improved Survival Outcomes Among Patients With High-Risk Early Breast Cancer

08/07/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

According to results from the phase 3 PANTHER trial, tailored and dose-dense chemotherapy in the adjuvant setting improved survival outcomes compared to standard chemotherapy among patients with high-risk early breast cancer.

According to results from the...

08/07/2024

Oncology

News

Frontline Treatment Management for Patients With FL Reduces Risk of High-Grade Transformation to DLBCL

08/07/2024

Amber Denham ;

A recent study demonstrated that frontline treatment management reduced the risk of high-grade transformation to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma among patients with follicular lymphoma, but not among patients with marginal zone lymphoma.

A recent study demonstrated that...

08/07/2024

Oncology

News

Optimal Sotorasib Dose for Patients With KRAS G12C-Mutated Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

08/07/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

Results from a phase 2 study found that 960 mg of sotorasib is preferable to 240 mg among patients with previously treated KRAS G12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

Results from a phase 2 study...

08/07/2024

Oncology

FDA Approval

FDA Approves Vorasidenib for Patients With IDH1/IDH2-Mutated Grade 2 Astrocytoma or Oligodendroglioma

08/06/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

Based on results from the INDIGO trial, the FDA has approved vorasidenib for adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1 or IDH2 mutation following surgery.

Based on results from the INDIGO...

08/06/2024

Oncology

FDA Approval

FDA Approves Afamitresgene Autoleucel for Certain Unresectable or Metastatic Synovial Sarcoma

08/02/2024

Allison Casey ;

On August 2, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to afamitresgene autoleucel for the treatment of adult patients with certain unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcomas who had received prior...

On August 2, 2024, the US Food...

08/02/2024

Oncology

FDA Approval

FDA Approves Dostarlimab Plus Chemotherapy for Patients With Primary Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

08/01/2024

Allison Casey ;

The FDA approved dostarlimab plus carboplatin and paclitaxel, followed by single-agent dostarlimab for patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

The FDA approved dostarlimab...

08/01/2024

Oncology

News

Iadademstat and Azacitidine Combination Therapy Demonstrates Manageable Safety, Promising Efficacy for Patients With Newly Diagnosed AML

08/01/2024

Amber Denham ;

The first-line combination of iadademstat and azacitidine demonstrates a manageable safety profile and promising results among patients with acute myeloid leukemia, according to phase 2 results from the ALICE trial.

The first-line combination of...

08/01/2024

Oncology

News

Effect of Food on Selumetinib Dosing for Adolescent Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 With Plexiform Neurofibromas

08/01/2024

Allison Casey ;

In the phase 1 trial, the addition of a low-fat meal with doses of selumetinib did not significantly impact selumetinib exposure or gastrointestinal toxicities among adolescent patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with plexiform...

In the phase 1 trial, the...

08/01/2024

Oncology