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FDA Approval
FDA Approves Zolbetuximab Plus Chemotherapy for Patients With HER2-Negative Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma With CLDN18.2-Positive Tumors
10/18/2024
Based on results from the SPOTLIGHT and GLOW trials, the FDA has approved first-line zolbetuximab plus fluoropyrimidine and platinum-containing chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic HER2-negative gastric...
Based on results from the SPOTLIGHT and GLOW trials, the FDA has approved first-line zolbetuximab plus fluoropyrimidine and platinum-containing chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic HER2-negative gastric...
Based on results from the...
10/18/2024
Oncology
Jennifer Eads, MD, Abramson Cancer Center
Videos
Perioperative Chemotherapy Improved Survival Among Patients With Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
06/20/2024
Jennifer Eads, MD
Jennifer Eads, MD, comments on the results from the ESOPEC trial, which found perioperative chemotherapy improved survival for patients with resectable esophageal adenocarcinoma when compared with neoadjuvant chemoradiation.
Jennifer Eads, MD, comments on the results from the ESOPEC trial, which found perioperative chemotherapy improved survival for patients with resectable esophageal adenocarcinoma when compared with neoadjuvant chemoradiation.
Jennifer Eads, MD, comments on...
06/20/2024
Oncology
News
Addition of Relatlimab to Nivolumab and Chemotherapy Did Not Improve Response Among Patients With Unresectable, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
05/23/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
According to results from the phase 2 RELATIVITY-060 study, the addition of relatlimab to nivolumab and chemotherapy did not improve objective response among patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic gastric or...
According to results from the phase 2 RELATIVITY-060 study, the addition of relatlimab to nivolumab and chemotherapy did not improve objective response among patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic gastric or...
According to results from the...
05/23/2024
Oncology
Anant Ramaswamy, MD, Tata Memorial Hospital
Videos
Addition of Docetaxel to FOLFOX/CAPOX Backbone Fails to Improve OS in Advanced GEJ/Gastric Cancer
01/20/2024
Anant Ramaswamy, MD, discusses results from the phase 3 DOC-GC study which explored the efficacy of docetaxel added to a FOLFOX/CAPOX backbone for patients with advanced GEJ and gastric cancers.
Anant Ramaswamy, MD, discusses results from the phase 3 DOC-GC study which explored the efficacy of docetaxel added to a FOLFOX/CAPOX backbone for patients with advanced GEJ and gastric cancers.
Anant Ramaswamy, MD, discusses...
01/20/2024
Oncology
Yelena Janjigian, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Videos
Global Treatment of Gastric/GEJ Cancer with Durvalumab Plus FLOT
01/19/2024
Yelena Janjigian, MD, discussed the recent subgroup analysis from the MATTERHORN study, evaluating durvalumab plus FLOT for patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
Yelena Janjigian, MD, discussed the recent subgroup analysis from the MATTERHORN study, evaluating durvalumab plus FLOT for patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
Yelena Janjigian, MD, discussed...
01/19/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Docetaxel Added to Doublet Regimen Does Not Improve Survival in Advanced GEJ/Gastric Cancers
01/18/2024
The addition of docetaxel to a doublet regimen containing 5-fluorouracil/capecitabine and oxaliplatin demonstrated no improvement in OS among patients with advanced gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and gastric cancers, according to a phase 3...
The addition of docetaxel to a doublet regimen containing 5-fluorouracil/capecitabine and oxaliplatin demonstrated no improvement in OS among patients with advanced gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and gastric cancers, according to a phase 3...
The addition of docetaxel to a...
01/18/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Addition of Durvalumab to FLOT Improved Response Rates Among Patients with Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer Across All Regional Subgroups
01/18/2024
The improvement to pCR among patients with GC/GEJC with durvalumab plus FLOT seen in the MATTERHORN study was found to be consistent across all regional subgroups.
The improvement to pCR among patients with GC/GEJC with durvalumab plus FLOT seen in the MATTERHORN study was found to be consistent across all regional subgroups.
The improvement to pCR among...
01/18/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy As Standard Treatment for Patients With Thoracic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
01/18/2024
Thoracoscopic esophagectomy was found to be non-inferior in terms of OS to conventional esophagectomy among patients with thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Thoracoscopic esophagectomy was found to be non-inferior in terms of OS to conventional esophagectomy among patients with thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Thoracoscopic esophagectomy was...
01/18/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Tiragolumab in Combination With Atezolizumab And Chemotherapy Shows Promise Among Patients With Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
01/18/2024
According to results from the phase 3 SKYSCRAPER-08, tiragolumab plus atezolizumab and chemotherapy improved the progression-free survival and overall survival among patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
According to results from the phase 3 SKYSCRAPER-08, tiragolumab plus atezolizumab and chemotherapy improved the progression-free survival and overall survival among patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
According to results from the...
01/18/2024
Oncology
News
Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy Approved for Patients With HER2-Negative Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
11/17/2023
On November 16, 2023, the FDA granted approval to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer in the first-line setting.
On November 16, 2023, the FDA granted approval to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer in the first-line setting.
On November 16, 2023, the FDA...
11/17/2023
Oncology
Kohei Shitara, MD, PhD, National Cancer Center Hospital East
Videos
Perioperative Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy for Resectable Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
11/14/2023
In the KEYNOTE-585 study, perioperative pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy improved the pathological complete response among patients with locally advanced, resectable gastric or gastroesophageal (G/GEJ) cancer, but not the event-free survival.
In the KEYNOTE-585 study, perioperative pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy improved the pathological complete response among patients with locally advanced, resectable gastric or gastroesophageal (G/GEJ) cancer, but not the event-free survival.
In the KEYNOTE-585 study,...
11/14/2023
Oncology

News

FDA Approval
FDA Approves Zolbetuximab Plus Chemotherapy for Patients With HER2-Negative Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma With CLDN18.2-Positive Tumors
10/18/2024
Based on results from the SPOTLIGHT and GLOW trials, the FDA has approved first-line zolbetuximab plus fluoropyrimidine and platinum-containing chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic HER2-negative gastric...
Based on results from the SPOTLIGHT and GLOW trials, the FDA has approved first-line zolbetuximab plus fluoropyrimidine and platinum-containing chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic HER2-negative gastric...
Based on results from the...
10/18/2024
Oncology
Jennifer Eads, MD, Abramson Cancer Center
Videos
Perioperative Chemotherapy Improved Survival Among Patients With Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
06/20/2024
Jennifer Eads, MD
Jennifer Eads, MD, comments on the results from the ESOPEC trial, which found perioperative chemotherapy improved survival for patients with resectable esophageal adenocarcinoma when compared with neoadjuvant chemoradiation.
Jennifer Eads, MD, comments on the results from the ESOPEC trial, which found perioperative chemotherapy improved survival for patients with resectable esophageal adenocarcinoma when compared with neoadjuvant chemoradiation.
Jennifer Eads, MD, comments on...
06/20/2024
Oncology
News
Addition of Relatlimab to Nivolumab and Chemotherapy Did Not Improve Response Among Patients With Unresectable, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
05/23/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
According to results from the phase 2 RELATIVITY-060 study, the addition of relatlimab to nivolumab and chemotherapy did not improve objective response among patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic gastric or...
According to results from the phase 2 RELATIVITY-060 study, the addition of relatlimab to nivolumab and chemotherapy did not improve objective response among patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic gastric or...
According to results from the...
05/23/2024
Oncology
Anant Ramaswamy, MD, Tata Memorial Hospital
Videos
Addition of Docetaxel to FOLFOX/CAPOX Backbone Fails to Improve OS in Advanced GEJ/Gastric Cancer
01/20/2024
Anant Ramaswamy, MD, discusses results from the phase 3 DOC-GC study which explored the efficacy of docetaxel added to a FOLFOX/CAPOX backbone for patients with advanced GEJ and gastric cancers.
Anant Ramaswamy, MD, discusses results from the phase 3 DOC-GC study which explored the efficacy of docetaxel added to a FOLFOX/CAPOX backbone for patients with advanced GEJ and gastric cancers.
Anant Ramaswamy, MD, discusses...
01/20/2024
Oncology
Yelena Janjigian, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Videos
Global Treatment of Gastric/GEJ Cancer with Durvalumab Plus FLOT
01/19/2024
Yelena Janjigian, MD, discussed the recent subgroup analysis from the MATTERHORN study, evaluating durvalumab plus FLOT for patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
Yelena Janjigian, MD, discussed the recent subgroup analysis from the MATTERHORN study, evaluating durvalumab plus FLOT for patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
Yelena Janjigian, MD, discussed...
01/19/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Docetaxel Added to Doublet Regimen Does Not Improve Survival in Advanced GEJ/Gastric Cancers
01/18/2024
The addition of docetaxel to a doublet regimen containing 5-fluorouracil/capecitabine and oxaliplatin demonstrated no improvement in OS among patients with advanced gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and gastric cancers, according to a phase 3...
The addition of docetaxel to a doublet regimen containing 5-fluorouracil/capecitabine and oxaliplatin demonstrated no improvement in OS among patients with advanced gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and gastric cancers, according to a phase 3...
The addition of docetaxel to a...
01/18/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Addition of Durvalumab to FLOT Improved Response Rates Among Patients with Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer Across All Regional Subgroups
01/18/2024
The improvement to pCR among patients with GC/GEJC with durvalumab plus FLOT seen in the MATTERHORN study was found to be consistent across all regional subgroups.
The improvement to pCR among patients with GC/GEJC with durvalumab plus FLOT seen in the MATTERHORN study was found to be consistent across all regional subgroups.
The improvement to pCR among...
01/18/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy As Standard Treatment for Patients With Thoracic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
01/18/2024
Thoracoscopic esophagectomy was found to be non-inferior in terms of OS to conventional esophagectomy among patients with thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Thoracoscopic esophagectomy was found to be non-inferior in terms of OS to conventional esophagectomy among patients with thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Thoracoscopic esophagectomy was...
01/18/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Tiragolumab in Combination With Atezolizumab And Chemotherapy Shows Promise Among Patients With Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
01/18/2024
According to results from the phase 3 SKYSCRAPER-08, tiragolumab plus atezolizumab and chemotherapy improved the progression-free survival and overall survival among patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
According to results from the phase 3 SKYSCRAPER-08, tiragolumab plus atezolizumab and chemotherapy improved the progression-free survival and overall survival among patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
According to results from the...
01/18/2024
Oncology
News
Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy Approved for Patients With HER2-Negative Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
11/17/2023
On November 16, 2023, the FDA granted approval to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer in the first-line setting.
On November 16, 2023, the FDA granted approval to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer in the first-line setting.
On November 16, 2023, the FDA...
11/17/2023
Oncology
News
Datopotamab Deruxtecan Approved for HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer
01/17/2025
The US Food and Drug Administration approved datopotamab deruxtecan for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic, HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy in...
The US Food and Drug Administration approved datopotamab deruxtecan for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic, HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy in...
The US Food and Drug...
01/17/2025
Oncology
FDA Alerts
Sotorasib Plus Panitumumab Approved for Patients With KRAS G12C-Mutated Colorectal Cancer
01/17/2025
Based on results from the phase 3 CodeBreaK 300 trial, the FDA has approved sotorasib plus panitumumab for adult patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.
Based on results from the phase 3 CodeBreaK 300 trial, the FDA has approved sotorasib plus panitumumab for adult patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.
Based on results from the phase...
01/17/2025
Oncology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Acalabrutinib With Bendamustine and Rituximab for Patients With Previously Untreated MCL
01/17/2025
The FDA granted approval to acalabrutinib with bendamustine and rituximab for patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
The FDA granted approval to acalabrutinib with bendamustine and rituximab for patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
The FDA granted approval to...
01/17/2025
Oncology
News
Presence of Circulating Lymphoma Cells May Be Associated With Worse Survival Outcomes for Newly Diagnosed Patients With DLBCL
01/16/2025
Inferior survival outcomes are associated with presence of circulating lymphoma cells at time of de novo diffuse large B-cell lymphoma diagnosis, according to results from a retrospective cohort study.
Inferior survival outcomes are associated with presence of circulating lymphoma cells at time of de novo diffuse large B-cell lymphoma diagnosis, according to results from a retrospective cohort study.
Inferior survival outcomes are...
01/16/2025
Oncology
News
Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel Demonstrates Efficacy for Patients With R/R Multiple Myeloma in Real-World Population
01/15/2025
Treatment with ciltacabtagene autoleucel for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma demonstrated feasibility and efficacy in a real-world setting, according to recent study results.
Treatment with ciltacabtagene autoleucel for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma demonstrated feasibility and efficacy in a real-world setting, according to recent study results.
Treatment with ciltacabtagene...
01/15/2025
Oncology
Efstathios Kastritis, MD
Videos
Daratumumab Added to Standard Frontline AL Amyloidosis Treatment Demonstrates Improved Clinical Outcomes
01/15/2025
In the final analysis of the ANDROMEDA study, daratumumab added to standard bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone therapy demonstrated better hematological responses and clinical improvement for the treatment of AL amyloidosis.
In the final analysis of the ANDROMEDA study, daratumumab added to standard bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone therapy demonstrated better hematological responses and clinical improvement for the treatment of AL amyloidosis.
In the final analysis of the...
01/15/2025
Oncology
Christina Poh, MD
Videos
Tafasitimab Added to Lenalidomide and Ritixumab Shows Benefit for Patients With R/R FL
01/15/2025
The addition of tafasitimab to lenalidomide and rituximab therapy demonstrates safety and efficacy for patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma, according to results from a phase 3 trial presented at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
The addition of tafasitimab to lenalidomide and rituximab therapy demonstrates safety and efficacy for patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma, according to results from a phase 3 trial presented at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
The addition of tafasitimab to...
01/15/2025
Oncology
News
Addition of Nab-Paclitaxel to Standard Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Did Not Significantly Improve Survival for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Biliary Tract Cancer
01/14/2025
According to results from the phase 3 SWOG-S1815 study, the addition of nab-paclitaxel to gemcitabine plus cisplatin did not significantly improve survival outcomes for patients with newly diagnosed advanced biliary tract cancer.
According to results from the phase 3 SWOG-S1815 study, the addition of nab-paclitaxel to gemcitabine plus cisplatin did not significantly improve survival outcomes for patients with newly diagnosed advanced biliary tract cancer.
According to results from the...
01/14/2025
Oncology
News
First-line Eribulin Plus Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab for Patients With HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
01/14/2025
According to results from the phase 3 EMERALD trial, eribulin plus trastuzumab and pertuzumab demonstrated promising efficacy as a first-line option for patients with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
According to results from the phase 3 EMERALD trial, eribulin plus trastuzumab and pertuzumab demonstrated promising efficacy as a first-line option for patients with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
According to results from the...
01/14/2025
Oncology
Charles Geyer, MD
Conference Coverage
Efficacy, Safety of Neoadjuvant/Adjuvant Atezolizumab for Patients With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
01/14/2025
Charles Geyer, MD, discusses results from the phase 3 NSABP B-59/GBG-96-GeparDouze trial which assessed the efficacy of neoadjuvant atezolizumab and chemotherapy plus adjuvant atezolizumab in a cohort of patients with stage 2/3...
Charles Geyer, MD, discusses results from the phase 3 NSABP B-59/GBG-96-GeparDouze trial which assessed the efficacy of neoadjuvant atezolizumab and chemotherapy plus adjuvant atezolizumab in a cohort of patients with stage 2/3...
Charles Geyer, MD, discusses...
01/14/2025
Oncology

Interactive Features

Quiz
Osimertinib For Progressive EGFR-Mutated T790M-Negative NSCLC
04/25/2023
How did patients with EGFR-mutated T790M-negative non-small cell lung cancer that had progressed after treatment with TKIs and chemotherapy respond to osimertinib?
How did patients with EGFR-mutated T790M-negative non-small cell lung cancer that had progressed after treatment with TKIs and chemotherapy respond to osimertinib?
How did patients with...
04/25/2023
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
L858R Mutation by Stage in EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer
04/13/2023
Is there a difference in L858R mutation rates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer when stratified by stage?
Is there a difference in L858R mutation rates in EGFR-mutated lung cancer when stratified by stage?
Is there a difference in L858R...
04/13/2023
Oncology
Quiz
Are PD-L1 Scores Predictive of TP53 Mutation Rates?
02/13/2023
A study investigated a potential link between PD-L1 scores and TP53 tumor mutation.
A study investigated a potential link between PD-L1 scores and TP53 tumor mutation.
A study investigated a potential...
02/13/2023
Oncology
Quiz
Quiz: Targeted Therapies for EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer
12/02/2022
What study recently provided an additional 2 years of data to support adjuvant osimertinib as treatment of EGFR-mutant lung cancer?
What study recently provided an additional 2 years of data to support adjuvant osimertinib as treatment of EGFR-mutant lung cancer?
What study recently provided an...
12/02/2022
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Combination Therapies as Treatment Options for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer
11/30/2022
Which combination therapies are currently being evaluated in clinical trials as treatment options for patients with EGFR-mutated lung cancer?
Which combination therapies are currently being evaluated in clinical trials as treatment options for patients with EGFR-mutated lung cancer?
Which combination therapies are...
11/30/2022
Oncology
Quiz
Quiz: Which somatic missense non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms were recently determined to be putative novel rare genetic markers for NSCLC?
10/12/2022
After analyzing a selected pool of oncogenes, which somatic missense non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms did a first-of-its-kind study find to be deleterious in patients with non-small cell lung cancer?
After analyzing a selected pool of oncogenes, which somatic missense non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms did a first-of-its-kind study find to be deleterious in patients with non-small cell lung cancer?
After analyzing a selected pool...
10/12/2022
Oncology
Quiz
Quiz: Amivantamab Outcomes vs Other Real-World Therapies for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC
07/25/2022
In the single-arm CHRYSALIS study, among patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion-mutated advanced NSCLC who progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy, what outcome did not improve when treated with amivantamab vs real-world therapies?
In the single-arm CHRYSALIS study, among patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion-mutated advanced NSCLC who progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy, what outcome did not improve when treated with amivantamab vs real-world therapies?
In the single-arm CHRYSALIS...
07/25/2022
Oncology
Medical
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: How Does Tisagenlecleucel Affect Activity in ALL?
03/07/2022
True or false: Tisagenlecleucel does not affect activity in young patients with R/R B-cell ALL and adult patients with R/R DLBCL.
True or false: Tisagenlecleucel does not affect activity in young patients with R/R B-cell ALL and adult patients with R/R DLBCL.
True or false: Tisagenlecleucel...
03/07/2022
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Is This Selective FGFR Inhibitor Safe to Treat Hematologic Malignancies?
02/25/2022
True or false: The FIGHT-101 trial revealed pemigatinib is unsafe for patients with FGFR mutant hematologic malignancies.
True or false: The FIGHT-101 trial revealed pemigatinib is unsafe for patients with FGFR mutant hematologic malignancies.
True or false: The FIGHT-101...
02/25/2022
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Does This Pan-FGFR TKI Show Long-Term Efficacy?
02/25/2022
True or false: Erdafitinib, a pan-FGFR TKI, showed long-term efficacy for advanced urothelial carcinoma.
True or false: Erdafitinib, a pan-FGFR TKI, showed long-term efficacy for advanced urothelial carcinoma.
True or false: Erdafitinib, a...
02/25/2022
Oncology

Recent News

FDA Approval
FDA Approves Zolbetuximab Plus Chemotherapy for Patients With HER2-Negative Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma With CLDN18.2-Positive Tumors
10/18/2024
Based on results from the SPOTLIGHT and GLOW trials, the FDA has approved first-line zolbetuximab plus fluoropyrimidine and platinum-containing chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic HER2-negative gastric...
Based on results from the SPOTLIGHT and GLOW trials, the FDA has approved first-line zolbetuximab plus fluoropyrimidine and platinum-containing chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic HER2-negative gastric...
Based on results from the...
10/18/2024
Oncology
News
Addition of Relatlimab to Nivolumab and Chemotherapy Did Not Improve Response Among Patients With Unresectable, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
05/23/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
According to results from the phase 2 RELATIVITY-060 study, the addition of relatlimab to nivolumab and chemotherapy did not improve objective response among patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic gastric or...
According to results from the phase 2 RELATIVITY-060 study, the addition of relatlimab to nivolumab and chemotherapy did not improve objective response among patients with unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic gastric or...
According to results from the...
05/23/2024
Oncology
News
Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy Approved for Patients With HER2-Negative Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
11/17/2023
On November 16, 2023, the FDA granted approval to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer in the first-line setting.
On November 16, 2023, the FDA granted approval to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer in the first-line setting.
On November 16, 2023, the FDA...
11/17/2023
Oncology
News
Trastuzumab Plus Ramucirumab and Paclitaxel Shows Promise Among Patients With Second-Line HER2-Positive, Advanced Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
08/10/2023
In a phase 1b/2 study, trastuzumab plus ramucirumab and paclitaxel showed promise in the second-line setting for patients with HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
In a phase 1b/2 study, trastuzumab plus ramucirumab and paclitaxel showed promise in the second-line setting for patients with HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
In a phase 1b/2 study,...
08/10/2023
Oncology
News
Frontline Tislelizumab Plus Chemotherapy for Patients With Gastroesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
05/23/2023
In a phase 3 trial, tislelizumab plus chemotherapy improved the overall survival of patients with advanced or metastatic gastroesophageal squamous cell carcinoma when compared with placebo plus chemotherapy.
In a phase 3 trial, tislelizumab plus chemotherapy improved the overall survival of patients with advanced or metastatic gastroesophageal squamous cell carcinoma when compared with placebo plus chemotherapy.
In a phase 3 trial, tislelizumab...
05/23/2023
Oncology
News
Zolbetuximab Plus CAPOX Improves Survival in Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers
03/25/2023
Zolbetuximab in combination with chemotherapy increases survival in patients with first-line claudin-18.2-positive/HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
Zolbetuximab in combination with chemotherapy increases survival in patients with first-line claudin-18.2-positive/HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
Zolbetuximab in combination with...
03/25/2023
Oncology
News
Potential of Sintilimab Plus Apatinib and Chemotherapy in Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
03/20/2023
In a phase 2 study, sintilimab plus apatinib and chemotherapy demonstrated anti-tumor activity and tolerable safety among patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
In a phase 2 study, sintilimab plus apatinib and chemotherapy demonstrated anti-tumor activity and tolerable safety among patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.
In a phase 2 study, sintilimab...
03/20/2023
Oncology
News
Perioperative Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab for dMMR/MSI-H Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
03/02/2023
Neoadjuvant nivolumab plus ipilimumab and adjuvant nivolumab was associated with high pathological complete response with no unexpected toxicities for patient with dMMR/MSI-H gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
Neoadjuvant nivolumab plus ipilimumab and adjuvant nivolumab was associated with high pathological complete response with no unexpected toxicities for patient with dMMR/MSI-H gastric/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
Neoadjuvant nivolumab plus...
03/02/2023
Oncology
News
Adding Atezolizumab to Modified FOLFOX May Improve Response Rates in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
02/10/2023
The addition of atezolizumab to modified FOLFOX in the perioperative setting was found to be safe and may improve response rates for patients with gastroesophageal junction cancer.
The addition of atezolizumab to modified FOLFOX in the perioperative setting was found to be safe and may improve response rates for patients with gastroesophageal junction cancer.
The addition of atezolizumab to...
02/10/2023
Oncology
News
Potential of Overlap Guiding Tube-Assisted Method of Esophagojejunostomy for Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
02/08/2023
Study findings reveal the overlap guided tube-assisted method of esophagojejunostomy for gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer is associated with reduced surgical difficulty vs the conventional method.
Study findings reveal the overlap guided tube-assisted method of esophagojejunostomy for gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancer is associated with reduced surgical difficulty vs the conventional method.
Study findings reveal the...
02/08/2023
Oncology
News
Datopotamab Deruxtecan Approved for HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer
01/17/2025
The US Food and Drug Administration approved datopotamab deruxtecan for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic, HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy in...
The US Food and Drug Administration approved datopotamab deruxtecan for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic, HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy in...
The US Food and Drug...
01/17/2025
Oncology
FDA Alerts
Sotorasib Plus Panitumumab Approved for Patients With KRAS G12C-Mutated Colorectal Cancer
01/17/2025
Based on results from the phase 3 CodeBreaK 300 trial, the FDA has approved sotorasib plus panitumumab for adult patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.
Based on results from the phase 3 CodeBreaK 300 trial, the FDA has approved sotorasib plus panitumumab for adult patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.
Based on results from the phase...
01/17/2025
Oncology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Acalabrutinib With Bendamustine and Rituximab for Patients With Previously Untreated MCL
01/17/2025
The FDA granted approval to acalabrutinib with bendamustine and rituximab for patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
The FDA granted approval to acalabrutinib with bendamustine and rituximab for patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
The FDA granted approval to...
01/17/2025
Oncology
News
Presence of Circulating Lymphoma Cells May Be Associated With Worse Survival Outcomes for Newly Diagnosed Patients With DLBCL
01/16/2025
Inferior survival outcomes are associated with presence of circulating lymphoma cells at time of de novo diffuse large B-cell lymphoma diagnosis, according to results from a retrospective cohort study.
Inferior survival outcomes are associated with presence of circulating lymphoma cells at time of de novo diffuse large B-cell lymphoma diagnosis, according to results from a retrospective cohort study.
Inferior survival outcomes are...
01/16/2025
Oncology
News
Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel Demonstrates Efficacy for Patients With R/R Multiple Myeloma in Real-World Population
01/15/2025
Treatment with ciltacabtagene autoleucel for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma demonstrated feasibility and efficacy in a real-world setting, according to recent study results.
Treatment with ciltacabtagene autoleucel for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma demonstrated feasibility and efficacy in a real-world setting, according to recent study results.
Treatment with ciltacabtagene...
01/15/2025
Oncology
News
Addition of Nab-Paclitaxel to Standard Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Did Not Significantly Improve Survival for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Biliary Tract Cancer
01/14/2025
According to results from the phase 3 SWOG-S1815 study, the addition of nab-paclitaxel to gemcitabine plus cisplatin did not significantly improve survival outcomes for patients with newly diagnosed advanced biliary tract cancer.
According to results from the phase 3 SWOG-S1815 study, the addition of nab-paclitaxel to gemcitabine plus cisplatin did not significantly improve survival outcomes for patients with newly diagnosed advanced biliary tract cancer.
According to results from the...
01/14/2025
Oncology
News
First-line Eribulin Plus Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab for Patients With HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
01/14/2025
According to results from the phase 3 EMERALD trial, eribulin plus trastuzumab and pertuzumab demonstrated promising efficacy as a first-line option for patients with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
According to results from the phase 3 EMERALD trial, eribulin plus trastuzumab and pertuzumab demonstrated promising efficacy as a first-line option for patients with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
According to results from the...
01/14/2025
Oncology
News
Avelumab Plus Axitinib Demonstrates Long-Term Efficacy, Safety for Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
01/08/2025
Final results from the phase 3 JAVELIN Renal 101 trial demonstrated that avelumab plus axitinib showed long-term efficacy and safety among patients with previously untreated advanced renal cell carcinoma.
Final results from the phase 3 JAVELIN Renal 101 trial demonstrated that avelumab plus axitinib showed long-term efficacy and safety among patients with previously untreated advanced renal cell carcinoma.
Final results from the phase 3...
01/08/2025
Oncology
News
Neratinib Demonstrates Promising Efficacy for Patients With EGFR-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
01/08/2025
According to results from the phase 2 SUMMIT basket trial, neratinib demonstrated promising efficacy among patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
According to results from the phase 2 SUMMIT basket trial, neratinib demonstrated promising efficacy among patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
According to results from the...
01/08/2025
Oncology
News
Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Prolonged Progression-Free Survival for Patients with MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
01/06/2025
Interim analysis results from the phase 3 CheckMate 8HW trial demonstrated that nivolumab plus ipilimumab prolonged progression-free survival compared to chemotherapy alone among patients with microsatellite instability-high or mismatch...
Interim analysis results from the phase 3 CheckMate 8HW trial demonstrated that nivolumab plus ipilimumab prolonged progression-free survival compared to chemotherapy alone among patients with microsatellite instability-high or mismatch...
Interim analysis results from...
01/06/2025
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