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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
Conference Coverage
First-Line Retifanlimab Added to Standard of Care Chemotherapy Significantly Improves PFS in Anal Cancer
09/14/2024
Findings from the phase 3 PODIUM-303 study suggest retifanlimab plus chemotherapy as a new standard of care for the first-line treatment of locally recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Findings from the phase 3 PODIUM-303 study suggest retifanlimab plus chemotherapy as a new standard of care for the first-line treatment of locally recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Findings from the phase 3...
09/14/2024
Oncology
News
Nanoliposomal Irinotecan With Fluorouracil and Leucovorin Showed Promise for Patients With Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma
08/09/2024
According to results from the phase 2 NIFE study, nanoliposomal irinotecan with fluorouracil and leucovorin in the first-line setting demonstrated efficacy and safety among patients with advanced, unresectable cholangiocarcinoma.
According to results from the phase 2 NIFE study, nanoliposomal irinotecan with fluorouracil and leucovorin in the first-line setting demonstrated efficacy and safety among patients with advanced, unresectable cholangiocarcinoma.
According to results from the...
08/09/2024
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
Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate Gains FDA Approval for Pediatric Patients With SSTR-Positive Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
04/24/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
Based on results from the NETTER-P and NETTER-1 studies, the FDA has approved lutetium Lu 177 dotatate for pediatric patients aged 12 and older with somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Based on results from the NETTER-P and NETTER-1 studies, the FDA has approved lutetium Lu 177 dotatate for pediatric patients aged 12 and older with somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Based on results from the...
04/24/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Unresectable or Metastatic HER2-Positive Solid Tumors
04/08/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
The FDA granted accelerated approval to trastuzumab deruxtecan for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive solid tumors who have received systemic treatment and have no alternative treatment options.
The FDA granted accelerated approval to trastuzumab deruxtecan for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive solid tumors who have received systemic treatment and have no alternative treatment options.
The FDA granted accelerated...
04/08/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Randomized Study Demonstrates Efficay of [177Lu] Lu-DOTA-TATE in First-Line Setting for Advanced Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
01/19/2024
According to primary analysis results from the phase 3 NETTER-2 study, first-line [177Lu] Lu-DOTA-TATE significantly prolonged PFS and demonstrated a clinically meaningful ORR among patients with newly diagnosed, advanced grade 2 and 3...
According to primary analysis results from the phase 3 NETTER-2 study, first-line [177Lu] Lu-DOTA-TATE significantly prolonged PFS and demonstrated a clinically meaningful ORR among patients with newly diagnosed, advanced grade 2 and 3...
According to primary analysis...
01/19/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab Plus Chemotherapy Provides Modest PFS Benefit in Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer
01/19/2024
First-line treatment with atezolizumab and bevacizumab plus chemotherapy provides PFS advantage vs atezolizumab plus placebo and chemotherapy for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer, according to findings from the phase 2 IMbrave151...
First-line treatment with atezolizumab and bevacizumab plus chemotherapy provides PFS advantage vs atezolizumab plus placebo and chemotherapy for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer, according to findings from the phase 2 IMbrave151...
First-line treatment with...
01/19/2024
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
Risk-Directed Thromboprophylaxis Reduced Thromboembolism and Mortality Among Patients With Gastrointestinal and Lung Cancer
10/16/2023
In a phase 3 clinical trial, thrombosis rates of patients with gastrointestinal and lung cancer with high-risk profiles were mitigated to those comparable to the rates of patients with low-risk profiles with a risk-directed primary...
In a phase 3 clinical trial, thrombosis rates of patients with gastrointestinal and lung cancer with high-risk profiles were mitigated to those comparable to the rates of patients with low-risk profiles with a risk-directed primary...
In a phase 3 clinical trial,...
10/16/2023
Oncology
News
Tucatinib Plus Trastuzumab Showed Promise Among Patients With HER2-Positive Metastatic Biliary Tract Cancer
10/13/2023
According to results from a phase 2 basket study, tucatinib plus trastuzumab demonstrated antitumor activity and was well-tolerated among patients with previously treated HER2-positive metastatic biliary tract cancer.
According to results from a phase 2 basket study, tucatinib plus trastuzumab demonstrated antitumor activity and was well-tolerated among patients with previously treated HER2-positive metastatic biliary tract cancer.
According to results from a...
10/13/2023
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
Conference Coverage
First-Line Retifanlimab Added to Standard of Care Chemotherapy Significantly Improves PFS in Anal Cancer
09/14/2024
Findings from the phase 3 PODIUM-303 study suggest retifanlimab plus chemotherapy as a new standard of care for the first-line treatment of locally recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Findings from the phase 3 PODIUM-303 study suggest retifanlimab plus chemotherapy as a new standard of care for the first-line treatment of locally recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
Findings from the phase 3...
09/14/2024
Oncology
News
Nanoliposomal Irinotecan With Fluorouracil and Leucovorin Showed Promise for Patients With Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma
08/09/2024
According to results from the phase 2 NIFE study, nanoliposomal irinotecan with fluorouracil and leucovorin in the first-line setting demonstrated efficacy and safety among patients with advanced, unresectable cholangiocarcinoma.
According to results from the phase 2 NIFE study, nanoliposomal irinotecan with fluorouracil and leucovorin in the first-line setting demonstrated efficacy and safety among patients with advanced, unresectable cholangiocarcinoma.
According to results from the...
08/09/2024
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
Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate Gains FDA Approval for Pediatric Patients With SSTR-Positive Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
04/24/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
Based on results from the NETTER-P and NETTER-1 studies, the FDA has approved lutetium Lu 177 dotatate for pediatric patients aged 12 and older with somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Based on results from the NETTER-P and NETTER-1 studies, the FDA has approved lutetium Lu 177 dotatate for pediatric patients aged 12 and older with somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Based on results from the...
04/24/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Unresectable or Metastatic HER2-Positive Solid Tumors
04/08/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
The FDA granted accelerated approval to trastuzumab deruxtecan for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive solid tumors who have received systemic treatment and have no alternative treatment options.
The FDA granted accelerated approval to trastuzumab deruxtecan for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive solid tumors who have received systemic treatment and have no alternative treatment options.
The FDA granted accelerated...
04/08/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Randomized Study Demonstrates Efficay of [177Lu] Lu-DOTA-TATE in First-Line Setting for Advanced Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
01/19/2024
According to primary analysis results from the phase 3 NETTER-2 study, first-line [177Lu] Lu-DOTA-TATE significantly prolonged PFS and demonstrated a clinically meaningful ORR among patients with newly diagnosed, advanced grade 2 and 3...
According to primary analysis results from the phase 3 NETTER-2 study, first-line [177Lu] Lu-DOTA-TATE significantly prolonged PFS and demonstrated a clinically meaningful ORR among patients with newly diagnosed, advanced grade 2 and 3...
According to primary analysis...
01/19/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab Plus Chemotherapy Provides Modest PFS Benefit in Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer
01/19/2024
First-line treatment with atezolizumab and bevacizumab plus chemotherapy provides PFS advantage vs atezolizumab plus placebo and chemotherapy for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer, according to findings from the phase 2 IMbrave151...
First-line treatment with atezolizumab and bevacizumab plus chemotherapy provides PFS advantage vs atezolizumab plus placebo and chemotherapy for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer, according to findings from the phase 2 IMbrave151...
First-line treatment with...
01/19/2024
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
Risk-Directed Thromboprophylaxis Reduced Thromboembolism and Mortality Among Patients With Gastrointestinal and Lung Cancer
10/16/2023
In a phase 3 clinical trial, thrombosis rates of patients with gastrointestinal and lung cancer with high-risk profiles were mitigated to those comparable to the rates of patients with low-risk profiles with a risk-directed primary...
In a phase 3 clinical trial, thrombosis rates of patients with gastrointestinal and lung cancer with high-risk profiles were mitigated to those comparable to the rates of patients with low-risk profiles with a risk-directed primary...
In a phase 3 clinical trial,...
10/16/2023
Oncology

Interactive Features

Quiz
Quiz: Which chemotherapy regimen was found to be the standard first-line option for patients with advanced neuroendocrine carcinomas of the digestive system?
10/17/2022
Do you know which chemotherapy regimen was found to be the standard first-line option for patients with advanced neuroendocrine carcinomas of the digestive system?
Do you know which chemotherapy regimen was found to be the standard first-line option for patients with advanced neuroendocrine carcinomas of the digestive system?
Do you know which chemotherapy...
10/17/2022
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Identifying Biliary Tract Cancers
09/08/2021
Which of the following uncommon cancers are classified as biliary tract cancers?
Which of the following uncommon cancers are classified as biliary tract cancers?
Which of the following uncommon...
09/08/2021
Oncology
Quiz
Quiz: Does Atorvastatin-Metformin Combo Reduce HCC Progression?
08/09/2021
True or false: The combination of atorvastatin and metformin have been shown to reduce the progression of chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis to hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as increase the power of sorafenib, and develops a direct...
True or false: The combination of atorvastatin and metformin have been shown to reduce the progression of chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis to hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as increase the power of sorafenib, and develops a direct...
True or false: The combination...
08/09/2021
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Anlotinib Therapy for Chinese Patients with Mutated CRC
01/28/2021
True or false: Anlotinib has shown benefit in Chinese patients with refractory metastatic RAS/KRAS/BRAF-wildtype colorectal cancer.
True or false: Anlotinib has shown benefit in Chinese patients with refractory metastatic RAS/KRAS/BRAF-wildtype colorectal cancer.
True or false: Anlotinib has...
01/28/2021
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Does Infigratinib Yield a Survival Benefit in Patients with Cholangiocarcinoma and FGFR2 Fusions?
08/28/2020
True or false: Infigratinib did not yield a survival benefit in patients with cholangiocarcinoma and FGFR2 fusions.
True or false: Infigratinib did not yield a survival benefit in patients with cholangiocarcinoma and FGFR2 fusions.
True or false: Infigratinib did...
08/28/2020
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Is Avapritinib a Treatment Option for Patients with Unresectable PDGFRA D842V-Mutant GIST?
08/21/2020
True or false: In patients with unresectable PDGFRA D842V-Mutant GIST, avapritinib did not demonstrate meaningful activity.
True or false: In patients with unresectable PDGFRA D842V-Mutant GIST, avapritinib did not demonstrate meaningful activity.
True or false: In patients with...
08/21/2020
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Is Differentiating Tumor Tissue from Pure Fibrosis Possible During Surgery for CRC?
08/21/2020
True or false: Classifying and differentiating tumor tissue from pure fibrosis during surgery for CRC is possible.
True or false: Classifying and differentiating tumor tissue from pure fibrosis during surgery for CRC is possible.
True or false: Classifying and...
08/21/2020
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Is Oxaliplatin Superior to Mitomycin C During HIPEC for Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases?
07/31/2020
True or false: Overall survival disparity exists between the use of oxaliplatin and mitomycin C during CRS-HIPEC for colorectal peritoneal metastases.
True or false: Overall survival disparity exists between the use of oxaliplatin and mitomycin C during CRS-HIPEC for colorectal peritoneal metastases.
True or false: Overall survival...
07/31/2020
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Can Plasma MDMs Accurately Detect Distant Recurrent CRC?
06/22/2020
True or False: MDMs in plasma show promise as a method for accurately detecting distant recurrent CRC.
True or False: MDMs in plasma show promise as a method for accurately detecting distant recurrent CRC.
True or False: MDMs in plasma...
06/22/2020
Oncology
Test Your Knowledge
Quiz: Should Pembrolizumab Be New Standard of Care for MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic CRC?
06/04/2020
True or False: Pembrolizumab should be the new standard of care for MSI-H/dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer?
True or False: Pembrolizumab should be the new standard of care for MSI-H/dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer?
True or False: Pembrolizumab...
06/04/2020
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
Nanoliposomal Irinotecan With Fluorouracil and Leucovorin Showed Promise for Patients With Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma
08/09/2024
According to results from the phase 2 NIFE study, nanoliposomal irinotecan with fluorouracil and leucovorin in the first-line setting demonstrated efficacy and safety among patients with advanced, unresectable cholangiocarcinoma.
According to results from the phase 2 NIFE study, nanoliposomal irinotecan with fluorouracil and leucovorin in the first-line setting demonstrated efficacy and safety among patients with advanced, unresectable cholangiocarcinoma.
According to results from the...
08/09/2024
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
Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate Gains FDA Approval for Pediatric Patients With SSTR-Positive Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
04/24/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
Based on results from the NETTER-P and NETTER-1 studies, the FDA has approved lutetium Lu 177 dotatate for pediatric patients aged 12 and older with somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Based on results from the NETTER-P and NETTER-1 studies, the FDA has approved lutetium Lu 177 dotatate for pediatric patients aged 12 and older with somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Based on results from the...
04/24/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Unresectable or Metastatic HER2-Positive Solid Tumors
04/08/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
The FDA granted accelerated approval to trastuzumab deruxtecan for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive solid tumors who have received systemic treatment and have no alternative treatment options.
The FDA granted accelerated approval to trastuzumab deruxtecan for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive solid tumors who have received systemic treatment and have no alternative treatment options.
The FDA granted accelerated...
04/08/2024
Oncology
Conference Coverage
Randomized Study Demonstrates Efficay of [177Lu] Lu-DOTA-TATE in First-Line Setting for Advanced Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
01/19/2024
According to primary analysis results from the phase 3 NETTER-2 study, first-line [177Lu] Lu-DOTA-TATE significantly prolonged PFS and demonstrated a clinically meaningful ORR among patients with newly diagnosed, advanced grade 2 and 3...
According to primary analysis results from the phase 3 NETTER-2 study, first-line [177Lu] Lu-DOTA-TATE significantly prolonged PFS and demonstrated a clinically meaningful ORR among patients with newly diagnosed, advanced grade 2 and 3...
According to primary analysis...
01/19/2024
Oncology
News
Risk-Directed Thromboprophylaxis Reduced Thromboembolism and Mortality Among Patients With Gastrointestinal and Lung Cancer
10/16/2023
In a phase 3 clinical trial, thrombosis rates of patients with gastrointestinal and lung cancer with high-risk profiles were mitigated to those comparable to the rates of patients with low-risk profiles with a risk-directed primary...
In a phase 3 clinical trial, thrombosis rates of patients with gastrointestinal and lung cancer with high-risk profiles were mitigated to those comparable to the rates of patients with low-risk profiles with a risk-directed primary...
In a phase 3 clinical trial,...
10/16/2023
Oncology
News
Tucatinib Plus Trastuzumab Showed Promise Among Patients With HER2-Positive Metastatic Biliary Tract Cancer
10/13/2023
According to results from a phase 2 basket study, tucatinib plus trastuzumab demonstrated antitumor activity and was well-tolerated among patients with previously treated HER2-positive metastatic biliary tract cancer.
According to results from a phase 2 basket study, tucatinib plus trastuzumab demonstrated antitumor activity and was well-tolerated among patients with previously treated HER2-positive metastatic biliary tract cancer.
According to results from a...
10/13/2023
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
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy May Improve Survival For Certain Patients With Recurrent Cervical or Endometrial Cancer
11/14/2024
According to a retrospective study, there was an appreciable survival gain for well-selected patients with recurrent or persistent endometrial or cervical cancer who receive intraoperative radiation therapy.
According to a retrospective study, there was an appreciable survival gain for well-selected patients with recurrent or persistent endometrial or cervical cancer who receive intraoperative radiation therapy.
According to a retrospective...
11/14/2024
Oncology
News
Amrubicin Plus Irinotecan Demonstrates Promising Efficacy, Safety for Chemotherapy-Naïve Patients With Extensive-Disease Small Cell Lung Cancer
11/14/2024
According to results from the phase 2 LC 08-01 trial, amrubicin plus irinotecan demonstrated promising efficacy and safety among chemotherapy-naïve patients with extensive-disease small cell lung cancer.
According to results from the phase 2 LC 08-01 trial, amrubicin plus irinotecan demonstrated promising efficacy and safety among chemotherapy-naïve patients with extensive-disease small cell lung cancer.
According to results from the...
11/14/2024
Oncology
News
Addition of Bempegaldesleukin to Nivolumab Does Not Benefit Cisplatin-Ineligible Patients With First-Line Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma
11/13/2024
Results from the phase 2 PIVOT-10 trial demonstrated that the addition of bempegaldesleukin to first-line nivolumab did not improve outcomes for cisplatin-ineligible patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
Results from the phase 2 PIVOT-10 trial demonstrated that the addition of bempegaldesleukin to first-line nivolumab did not improve outcomes for cisplatin-ineligible patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
Results from the phase 2...
11/13/2024
Oncology
News
Mirdametinib for Adult and Pediatric Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 With Plexiform Neurofibromas
11/12/2024
According to a phase 2b trial, mirdametinib demonstrated significant confirmed objective response rates with deep and durable reductions of volume of target plexiform neurofibromas and clinically meaningful improvements to health-related...
According to a phase 2b trial, mirdametinib demonstrated significant confirmed objective response rates with deep and durable reductions of volume of target plexiform neurofibromas and clinically meaningful improvements to health-related...
According to a phase 2b trial,...
11/12/2024
Oncology
News
Epirubicin Plus Cyclophosphamide and Docetaxel Reduces Long-Term Risk of Recurrence for Patients With TOP2A Normal Early Breast Cancer
11/12/2024
According to final results from the DBCG 07-READ trial, the addition of epirubicin to cyclophosphamide and docetaxel reduced long-term risk of breast cancer recurrence among patients with TOP2A normal early breast cancer.
According to final results from the DBCG 07-READ trial, the addition of epirubicin to cyclophosphamide and docetaxel reduced long-term risk of breast cancer recurrence among patients with TOP2A normal early breast cancer.
According to final results from...
11/12/2024
Oncology
News
Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy For Patients With High-Risk Endometrial Cancer
11/11/2024
According to results from a phase 3 trial, pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy did not improve DFS among patients with high-risk endometrial cancer. However, there may be a benefit among patients with mismatch report-deficient disease.
According to results from a phase 3 trial, pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy did not improve DFS among patients with high-risk endometrial cancer. However, there may be a benefit among patients with mismatch report-deficient disease.
According to results from a...
11/11/2024
Oncology
FDA Approval
FDA Grants Approval to Obecabtagene Autoleucel for R/R B-Cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
11/08/2024
On November 8, 2024, the FDA approved CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy obecabtagene autoleucel for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
On November 8, 2024, the FDA approved CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy obecabtagene autoleucel for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
On November 8, 2024, the FDA...
11/08/2024
Oncology
News
Naporafenib in Combination With Rineterkib or Tremetinib for KRAS- or BRAF-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
11/07/2024
While naporafenib plus rineterkib and naporafenib plus trametinib both had acceptable safety profiles, antitumor activity was limited among patients with KRAS-/BRAF-mutant non-small cell lung cancer.
While naporafenib plus rineterkib and naporafenib plus trametinib both had acceptable safety profiles, antitumor activity was limited among patients with KRAS-/BRAF-mutant non-small cell lung cancer.
While naporafenib plus...
11/07/2024
Oncology
News
Addition of Concurrent Thoracic Radiotherapy to First-Line TKI Therapy Improves Survival for Patients With EGFR-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
11/06/2024
According to results from a phase 3 trial, the addition of concurrent thoracic radiotherapy to first-line icotinib improved survival among patients with EGFR-mutated oligo-organ metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
According to results from a phase 3 trial, the addition of concurrent thoracic radiotherapy to first-line icotinib improved survival among patients with EGFR-mutated oligo-organ metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
According to results from a...
11/06/2024
Oncology
News
Ipilimumab After PD-1 Inhibition Failure Among Patients With Metastatic Melanoma
11/05/2024
A single-center real-world study found the use of ipilimumab in the second-line was an effective therapy for patients with metastatic BRAF/NRAS-wildtype metastatic melanoma without brain metastases.
A single-center real-world study found the use of ipilimumab in the second-line was an effective therapy for patients with metastatic BRAF/NRAS-wildtype metastatic melanoma without brain metastases.
A single-center real-world study...
11/05/2024
Oncology

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