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FDA Approval
FDA Approves Treosulfan With Fludarabine for Patients With AML or MDS Prior to AlloHSCT
02/07/2025
Emily Estrada
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA...
02/07/2025
Oncology
Benjamin Rolles, MD
Conference Coverage
Impact of Treatment Response to Hypomethylating Agents and Time-to-Transplant Status on Outcomes Among Patients With MDS
01/13/2025
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more...
01/13/2025
Oncology
News
FDA Approves Oral Formulation of Imatinib for Patients With Certain Leukemias and Gastrointestinal Tumors
11/25/2024
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced...
11/25/2024
Oncology
News
Luspatercept as Novel Standard of Care for ESA-Naive Patients With Transfusion-Dependent, Lower-Risk MDS
10/02/2024
Amber Denham
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new...
10/02/2024
Oncology
News
Initial Low Dose Lenalidomide Over 2 Years Improves Treatment Response Among Non-Transfusion-Dependent Patients With Low-Risk MDS
09/19/2024
Amber Denham
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low...
09/19/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Approval to Imetelstat for Patients With Low to Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome With Transfusion-Dependent Anemia
06/21/2024
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to...
06/21/2024
Oncology
Quiz
Safety of Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine vs Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
06/02/2024
06/02/2024
Oncology
News
Azacitidine Maintenance Demonstrates Lower Disease Progression Rate Among Patients With High-Risk FLT3-Negative AML/MDS
03/05/2024

Amber Denham

Amber Denham
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective...
03/05/2024
Oncology
News
Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine Safe, Effective Alternative to Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
02/21/2024
Amber Denham
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine...
02/21/2024
Oncology
News
Assessment of Individualized MRD With NGS, ddPCR Effective for Early Detection of MDS Relapse
02/09/2024
Amber Denham
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized...
02/09/2024
Oncology
News
Efficacy of Azacitidine Among Treatment-Naive Patients With Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
01/31/2024
Amber Denham
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low...
01/31/2024
Oncology

News

FDA Approval
FDA Approves Treosulfan With Fludarabine for Patients With AML or MDS Prior to AlloHSCT
02/07/2025
Emily Estrada
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA...
02/07/2025
Oncology
Benjamin Rolles, MD
Conference Coverage
Impact of Treatment Response to Hypomethylating Agents and Time-to-Transplant Status on Outcomes Among Patients With MDS
01/13/2025
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more...
01/13/2025
Oncology
News
FDA Approves Oral Formulation of Imatinib for Patients With Certain Leukemias and Gastrointestinal Tumors
11/25/2024
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced...
11/25/2024
Oncology
News
Luspatercept as Novel Standard of Care for ESA-Naive Patients With Transfusion-Dependent, Lower-Risk MDS
10/02/2024
Amber Denham
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new...
10/02/2024
Oncology
News
Initial Low Dose Lenalidomide Over 2 Years Improves Treatment Response Among Non-Transfusion-Dependent Patients With Low-Risk MDS
09/19/2024
Amber Denham
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low...
09/19/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Approval to Imetelstat for Patients With Low to Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome With Transfusion-Dependent Anemia
06/21/2024
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to...
06/21/2024
Oncology
News
Azacitidine Maintenance Demonstrates Lower Disease Progression Rate Among Patients With High-Risk FLT3-Negative AML/MDS
03/05/2024

Amber Denham

Amber Denham
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective...
03/05/2024
Oncology
News
Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine Safe, Effective Alternative to Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
02/21/2024
Amber Denham
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine...
02/21/2024
Oncology
News
Assessment of Individualized MRD With NGS, ddPCR Effective for Early Detection of MDS Relapse
02/09/2024
Amber Denham
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized...
02/09/2024
Oncology
News
Efficacy of Azacitidine Among Treatment-Naive Patients With Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
01/31/2024
Amber Denham
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low...
01/31/2024
Oncology
News
Modakafusp Alfa Demonstrates Antitumor Activity Among Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
04/02/2025
Emily Estrada
At a tolerable and safe dose, the anti-CD38 antibody, modakafusp alfa demonstrated decreased tumor activity and immune activation among patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
At a tolerable and safe dose, the anti-CD38 antibody, modakafusp alfa demonstrated decreased tumor activity and immune activation among patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
At a tolerable and safe dose,...
04/02/2025
Oncology
News
Quadruplet Therapy Demonstrates Efficacy for Treatment of Transplant-Ineligible Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
04/02/2025
Emily Estrada
Quadruplet therapy with isatuximab, weekly bortezomib, lenalidomide, and limited dexamethasone demonstrated safety and efficacy for older patients with transplant-ineligible MM in a phase 2 clinical trial.
Quadruplet therapy with isatuximab, weekly bortezomib, lenalidomide, and limited dexamethasone demonstrated safety and efficacy for older patients with transplant-ineligible MM in a phase 2 clinical trial.
Quadruplet therapy with...
04/02/2025
Oncology
News
Co-Occurrence of High-Risk Cytogenetic Abnormalities as a Predictive Marker for Multiple Myeloma
04/02/2025
Emily Estrada
The presence of 2 or more high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities among patients with multiple myeloma was associated with poor survival outcomes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The presence of 2 or more high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities among patients with multiple myeloma was associated with poor survival outcomes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The presence of 2 or more...
04/02/2025
Oncology
News
Pembrolizumab Plus Bevacizumab Shows Promise Among Previously Untreated Patients With Melanoma Brain Metastases
04/01/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to results from a phase 2 study, pembrolizumab plus bevacizumab demonstrated promise among previously untreated patients with melanoma brain metastases.
According to results from a phase 2 study, pembrolizumab plus bevacizumab demonstrated promise among previously untreated patients with melanoma brain metastases.
According to results from a...
04/01/2025
Oncology
News
Outcomes Without Adjuvant Radioactive Iodine Among Pediatric Patients With Papillary Thyroid Cancer
04/01/2025
Allison Casey
According to a retrospective cohort study, omitting adjuvant radioactive iodine therapy for pediatric patients with papillary thyroid cancer did not compromise outcomes.
According to a retrospective cohort study, omitting adjuvant radioactive iodine therapy for pediatric patients with papillary thyroid cancer did not compromise outcomes.
According to a retrospective...
04/01/2025
Oncology
News
Lenvatinib Plus High-Dose Radioiodine Therapy Shows Promise for Patients With Metastatic Well-Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
04/01/2025
Allison Casey
A study found the addition of lenvatinib to high-dose radioiodine therapy showed promise in improving response for patients with metastatic well-differentiated radioiodine-avid thyroid cancer.
A study found the addition of lenvatinib to high-dose radioiodine therapy showed promise in improving response for patients with metastatic well-differentiated radioiodine-avid thyroid cancer.
A study found the addition of...
04/01/2025
Oncology
News
Zenocutuzumab Demonstrates Durable Activity in NRG1 Fusion–Positive Solid Tumors
03/31/2025
Janelle Bradley
Findings from a phase 2 study show zenocutuzumab demonstrated durable clinical activity and a favorable safety profile in patients with NRG1 fusion–positive solid tumors, particularly non–small-cell lung and pancreatic cancers.
Findings from a phase 2 study show zenocutuzumab demonstrated durable clinical activity and a favorable safety profile in patients with NRG1 fusion–positive solid tumors, particularly non–small-cell lung and pancreatic cancers.
Findings from a phase 2 study...
03/31/2025
Oncology
FDA Approval
Durvalumab Approved for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
03/31/2025
Allison Casey
The US FDA approved neoadjuvant durvalumab plus gemcitabine-cisplatin followed by adjuvant durvalumab after radical cystectomy for patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer.
The US FDA approved neoadjuvant durvalumab plus gemcitabine-cisplatin followed by adjuvant durvalumab after radical cystectomy for patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer.
The US FDA approved neoadjuvant...
03/31/2025
Oncology
FDA Approval
FDA Expands Approval of Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
03/28/2025
Stephanie Holland
Based on results from the PSMAfore trial, the FDA has expanded the approval of lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan to include patients with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer previously treated with ARPIs and...
Based on results from the PSMAfore trial, the FDA has expanded the approval of lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan to include patients with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer previously treated with ARPIs and...
Based on results from the...
03/28/2025
Oncology
Sameera Kumar, MD
Conference Coverage
Radiation for Patients With Stage 3 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
03/27/2025
Sameera Kumar, MD, highlights the role radiation plays in the treatment of patients with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer.
Sameera Kumar, MD, highlights the role radiation plays in the treatment of patients with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer.
Sameera Kumar, MD, highlights...
03/27/2025
Oncology

Interactive Features

Quiz
Safety of Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine vs Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
06/02/2024
06/02/2024
Oncology
Quiz
Eltrombopag for Low-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Severe Thrombocytopenia
01/05/2024
True or False: Results from the phase 2 EQOL-MDS trial indicated that patients who received eltrombopag demonstrated a higher platelet response and less frequent significant bleeding compared to patients who received a placebo.
True or False: Results from the phase 2 EQOL-MDS trial indicated that patients who received eltrombopag demonstrated a higher platelet response and less frequent significant bleeding compared to patients who received a placebo.
True or False: Results from the...
01/05/2024
Oncology
Quiz
Haploidentical Donors vs Matched Unrelated Donors for High-Risk MDS
06/09/2023
True or False: In a retrospective multicenter study on the use of haploidentical donors for treatment of high-risk MDS, results indicated that overall survival and progression-free survival were significantly higher among patients who...
True or False: In a retrospective multicenter study on the use of haploidentical donors for treatment of high-risk MDS, results indicated that overall survival and progression-free survival were significantly higher among patients who...
True or False: In a...
06/09/2023
Oncology
Quiz
Quiz: Post-Transplant Eprenetapopt and Azacitidine Maintenance in TP53-Mutant AML and MDS
10/05/2022
True or False: In a recent phase 2 trial, post-transplant eprenetapopt and azacitidine maintenance demonstrated promising safety and efficacy in TP53-mutant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
True or False: In a recent phase 2 trial, post-transplant eprenetapopt and azacitidine maintenance demonstrated promising safety and efficacy in TP53-mutant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
True or False: In a recent phase...
10/05/2022
Oncology
Quiz
GPRC5D-Targeted CAR T-Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
04/02/2025
What was the reported hematologic toxicity profile of GPRC5D-targeted CAR T-cell therapy among patients with multiple myeloma?
What was the reported hematologic toxicity profile of GPRC5D-targeted CAR T-cell therapy among patients with multiple myeloma?
What was the reported...
04/02/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Central Nervous System Progression in Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
03/19/2025
Did atezolizumab plus etoposide and carboplatin delay time to central nervous system progression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
Did atezolizumab plus etoposide and carboplatin delay time to central nervous system progression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
Did atezolizumab plus etoposide...
03/19/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Talazoparib Plus Atezolizumab for Patients With Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
03/05/2025
According to results from the phase 2 SWOG S1929 study, what was the result of adding talazoparib to maintenance atezolizumab among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
According to results from the phase 2 SWOG S1929 study, what was the result of adding talazoparib to maintenance atezolizumab among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
According to results from the...
03/05/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Lurbinectedin for Patients With Platinum-Sensitive Small Cell Lung Cancer
02/10/2025
Did lurbinectedin demonstrate equivalent to or better efficacy than platinum rechallenge among patients with platinum-sensitive small cell lung cancer who experience relapse after treatment with platinum-based therapy?
Did lurbinectedin demonstrate equivalent to or better efficacy than platinum rechallenge among patients with platinum-sensitive small cell lung cancer who experience relapse after treatment with platinum-based therapy?
Did lurbinectedin demonstrate...
02/10/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Trastuzumab Emtansine for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer
02/07/2025
Did trastuzumab emtansine improve invasive disease-free survival compared to trastuzumab in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer who had residual disease following neoadjuvant therapy?
Did trastuzumab emtansine improve invasive disease-free survival compared to trastuzumab in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer who had residual disease following neoadjuvant therapy?
Did trastuzumab emtansine...
02/07/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Trilaciclib for Patients With Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
01/22/2025
Did the administration of trilaciclib prior to chemotherapy reduce the incidence of chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
Did the administration of trilaciclib prior to chemotherapy reduce the incidence of chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
Did the administration of...
01/22/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab for Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
12/20/2024
Do you know if first-line lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab significantly improved survival compared to lenvatinib plus chemotherapy for patients with mismatch repair-proficient advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
Do you know if first-line lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab significantly improved survival compared to lenvatinib plus chemotherapy for patients with mismatch repair-proficient advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
Do you know if first-line...
12/20/2024
Oncology
Quiz
For your patients with MF and anemia, which of the following would preclude you from initiating ruxolitinib at diagnosis?
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Oncology
Quiz
You just diagnosed your patient with intermediate-1 primary MF. The patient has a spleen that is palpable 5 cm below the LCM; has mild disease-related symptoms; and is not anemic. What would you typically do next for a patient like this?
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Oncology
Quiz
What is your primary treatment goal when treating your patients with MF?
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Oncology

Recent News

FDA Approval
FDA Approves Treosulfan With Fludarabine for Patients With AML or MDS Prior to AlloHSCT
02/07/2025
Emily Estrada
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA...
02/07/2025
Oncology
News
FDA Approves Oral Formulation of Imatinib for Patients With Certain Leukemias and Gastrointestinal Tumors
11/25/2024
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced...
11/25/2024
Oncology
News
Luspatercept as Novel Standard of Care for ESA-Naive Patients With Transfusion-Dependent, Lower-Risk MDS
10/02/2024
Amber Denham
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new...
10/02/2024
Oncology
News
Initial Low Dose Lenalidomide Over 2 Years Improves Treatment Response Among Non-Transfusion-Dependent Patients With Low-Risk MDS
09/19/2024
Amber Denham
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low...
09/19/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Approval to Imetelstat for Patients With Low to Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome With Transfusion-Dependent Anemia
06/21/2024
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to...
06/21/2024
Oncology
News
Azacitidine Maintenance Demonstrates Lower Disease Progression Rate Among Patients With High-Risk FLT3-Negative AML/MDS
03/05/2024

Amber Denham

Amber Denham
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective...
03/05/2024
Oncology
News
Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine Safe, Effective Alternative to Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
02/21/2024
Amber Denham
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine...
02/21/2024
Oncology
News
Assessment of Individualized MRD With NGS, ddPCR Effective for Early Detection of MDS Relapse
02/09/2024
Amber Denham
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized...
02/09/2024
Oncology
News
Efficacy of Azacitidine Among Treatment-Naive Patients With Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
01/31/2024
Amber Denham
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low...
01/31/2024
Oncology
News
Sabatolimab Plus Hypomethylating Agents as Frontline Therapy for Patients With Higher-Risk MDS
01/11/2024
Amber Denham
A phase 2 trial determined that the addition of sabatolimab to hypomethylating agents showed manageable safety, but did not result in a significant improvement in complete response rates or progression-free survival for untreated patients...
A phase 2 trial determined that the addition of sabatolimab to hypomethylating agents showed manageable safety, but did not result in a significant improvement in complete response rates or progression-free survival for untreated patients...
A phase 2 trial determined that...
01/11/2024
Oncology
News
Modakafusp Alfa Demonstrates Antitumor Activity Among Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
04/02/2025
Emily Estrada
At a tolerable and safe dose, the anti-CD38 antibody, modakafusp alfa demonstrated decreased tumor activity and immune activation among patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
At a tolerable and safe dose, the anti-CD38 antibody, modakafusp alfa demonstrated decreased tumor activity and immune activation among patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
At a tolerable and safe dose,...
04/02/2025
Oncology
News
Quadruplet Therapy Demonstrates Efficacy for Treatment of Transplant-Ineligible Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
04/02/2025
Emily Estrada
Quadruplet therapy with isatuximab, weekly bortezomib, lenalidomide, and limited dexamethasone demonstrated safety and efficacy for older patients with transplant-ineligible MM in a phase 2 clinical trial.
Quadruplet therapy with isatuximab, weekly bortezomib, lenalidomide, and limited dexamethasone demonstrated safety and efficacy for older patients with transplant-ineligible MM in a phase 2 clinical trial.
Quadruplet therapy with...
04/02/2025
Oncology
News
Co-Occurrence of High-Risk Cytogenetic Abnormalities as a Predictive Marker for Multiple Myeloma
04/02/2025
Emily Estrada
The presence of 2 or more high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities among patients with multiple myeloma was associated with poor survival outcomes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The presence of 2 or more high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities among patients with multiple myeloma was associated with poor survival outcomes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The presence of 2 or more...
04/02/2025
Oncology
News
Pembrolizumab Plus Bevacizumab Shows Promise Among Previously Untreated Patients With Melanoma Brain Metastases
04/01/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to results from a phase 2 study, pembrolizumab plus bevacizumab demonstrated promise among previously untreated patients with melanoma brain metastases.
According to results from a phase 2 study, pembrolizumab plus bevacizumab demonstrated promise among previously untreated patients with melanoma brain metastases.
According to results from a...
04/01/2025
Oncology
News
Outcomes Without Adjuvant Radioactive Iodine Among Pediatric Patients With Papillary Thyroid Cancer
04/01/2025
Allison Casey
According to a retrospective cohort study, omitting adjuvant radioactive iodine therapy for pediatric patients with papillary thyroid cancer did not compromise outcomes.
According to a retrospective cohort study, omitting adjuvant radioactive iodine therapy for pediatric patients with papillary thyroid cancer did not compromise outcomes.
According to a retrospective...
04/01/2025
Oncology
News
Lenvatinib Plus High-Dose Radioiodine Therapy Shows Promise for Patients With Metastatic Well-Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
04/01/2025
Allison Casey
A study found the addition of lenvatinib to high-dose radioiodine therapy showed promise in improving response for patients with metastatic well-differentiated radioiodine-avid thyroid cancer.
A study found the addition of lenvatinib to high-dose radioiodine therapy showed promise in improving response for patients with metastatic well-differentiated radioiodine-avid thyroid cancer.
A study found the addition of...
04/01/2025
Oncology
News
Zenocutuzumab Demonstrates Durable Activity in NRG1 Fusion–Positive Solid Tumors
03/31/2025
Janelle Bradley
Findings from a phase 2 study show zenocutuzumab demonstrated durable clinical activity and a favorable safety profile in patients with NRG1 fusion–positive solid tumors, particularly non–small-cell lung and pancreatic cancers.
Findings from a phase 2 study show zenocutuzumab demonstrated durable clinical activity and a favorable safety profile in patients with NRG1 fusion–positive solid tumors, particularly non–small-cell lung and pancreatic cancers.
Findings from a phase 2 study...
03/31/2025
Oncology
FDA Approval
Durvalumab Approved for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
03/31/2025
Allison Casey
The US FDA approved neoadjuvant durvalumab plus gemcitabine-cisplatin followed by adjuvant durvalumab after radical cystectomy for patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer.
The US FDA approved neoadjuvant durvalumab plus gemcitabine-cisplatin followed by adjuvant durvalumab after radical cystectomy for patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer.
The US FDA approved neoadjuvant...
03/31/2025
Oncology
FDA Approval
FDA Expands Approval of Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
03/28/2025
Stephanie Holland
Based on results from the PSMAfore trial, the FDA has expanded the approval of lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan to include patients with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer previously treated with ARPIs and...
Based on results from the PSMAfore trial, the FDA has expanded the approval of lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan to include patients with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer previously treated with ARPIs and...
Based on results from the...
03/28/2025
Oncology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Cabozantinib for Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Well-Differentiated pNETs and epNETs
03/26/2025
Stephanie Holland
Based on results from the CABINET trial, the FDA has approved cabozantinib for patients 12 years of age and older with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic well-differentiated pNETs and epNETs who experienced disease progression after...
Based on results from the CABINET trial, the FDA has approved cabozantinib for patients 12 years of age and older with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic well-differentiated pNETs and epNETs who experienced disease progression after...
Based on results from the...
03/26/2025
Oncology

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