Manageable AEs Noted in Belzutifan for Advanced RCC
“This is currently the largest pooled safety dataset for a HIF-2α inhibitor we need to be familiar with,” lead study author Toni K. Choueiri, MD.
Liquid Biopsy May Help Detect Sarcomatoid Features in Renal Cell Carcinoma
An epigenomic profiling approach may help pick up the entire tumor burden, thereby assisting with detecting sarcomatoid features in those with RCC.
Real-world Data Showcase Survival Outcomes After Immunotherapy/TKI Regimens in RCC
Various immunotherapy/TKI regimens were observed to determine the impact on survival in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
Eftilagimod Alfa Combo Appears Efficacious in Head and Neck Cancer
Results from the phase 2b TACTI-003 trial show that eftilagimod alfa plus pembrolizumab achieved high objective response and disease control rates.
FDA Approval Alert: Liso-Cel in Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Michael Wang, MD, spoke about the recent liso-cel approval in mantle cell lymphoma and the TRANSCEND trial.
Multimodal AI Approach May Predict Outcomes in Renal Cell Carcinoma
Collecting and analyzing patient data through an AI tool may help with more accurately predicting outcomes and personalizing treatment.
Nivolumab Combo May Show Long-Term Benefits in Advanced RCC
Data from CheckMate 214 show a steady improvement in overall survival with nivolumab/ipilimumab in patients with favorable-risk disease.
Identifying Optimal Doses and Supporting Data for IORT in Pancreatic Cancer
Investigators are assessing the use of IORT in patients with borderline resectable or unresectable pancreatic cancer as part of the phase 2 PACER trial.
Lower Cancer Risk Noted in GLP-1RAs for Diabetes Vs Insulin
Results from a retrospective cohort study display evidence of potential benefit from GLP-1RAs for the reduction of 13 obesity-associated cancers for those with type 2 diabetes.
Paxalisib Improves Survival Vs SOC in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Developers plan to discuss findings from the phase 2/3 GBM AGILE study with the FDA to determine a potential approval pathway for paxalisib.
Expert Commentary on the Product Profile of Fruquintinib in Metastatic CRC
Jagoda Misniakiewicz, PharmD, discussed implementing fruquintinib into clinical practice and how it's mechanism of action compares with others in the space.
Low-Molecular Weight Heparin Shows No VTE Reduction in Newly Diagnosed ALL
Investigators evaluated the impact of low-molecular weight heparin after the first 60 days of treatment as well as treatment overall.
BLA Resubmitted for Remestemcel-L in Pediatric Steroid-Refractory GVHD
Upon acceptance, the FDA will review the resubmitted application between 2 and 6 months for remestemcel-L in pediatric patients.
Neoadjuvant Capecitabine Plus Temozolomide in Atypical Lung NETs
Read about a woman with well-differentiated atypical carcinoid who experienced a 21% regression in primary tumor size after 12 months on neoadjuvant capecitabine and temozolomide.
31 Adjuvant Abemaciclib Plus Endocrine Therapy for HR+, HER2–, High-Risk Early Breast Cancer: Results From a Preplanned MonarchE Overall Survival Interim Analysis, Including 5-Year Efficacy Outcomes
Accredited Program Data May Set Benchmark for Adult Cancer Survivor Care
Fertility and sexual health services appear to be offered to cancer survivors less often than other services at CoC-accredited practices.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to ADI-270 in Advanced Clear Cell RCC
Developers designed ADI-270 to potentially improve clinical responses in patients with renal cell carcinoma and other CD70-positive tumors.
Highlights and Updates From 2024 ASCO
Julie M. Vose, MD, MBA, looks back at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting and highlights key presentations.
Epcoritamab Approval in R/R Follicular Lymphoma May Offer Ease of Use
The approval for epcoritamab in patients with R/R follicular lymphoma was supported by encouraging efficacy findings from the phase 1/2 EPCORE NHL-1 trial.
Durvalumab Regimens Are Recommended for EU Approval for pMMR, dMMR Endometrial Cancer
A statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival in the phase 3 trial DUO-E support the recommendation.
Cisplatin-Based Chemotherapy May Cause Hearing Loss in Cancer Survivors
Study results suggest follow-up with hypercholesterolemia control and audiological assessments for cisplatin-treated patients with cancer.
Tiragolumab Combo Does Not Reach Survival End Points in Nonsquamous NSCLC
Developers intend to halt the phase 2/3 SKYSCRAPER-06 trial assessing tiragolumab plus atezolizumab and chemotherapy in nonsquamous NSCLC.
Epcoritamab Approval Expands Bispecific Use in Follicular Lymphoma
Bispecific antibodies including epcoritamab have “a lot of potential for upward mobility” in lymphoma, according to Tycel Phillips, MD.
Naval Daver, MD on Phase 1/2 Trial of DSP-5336 in R/R Acute Leukemia
A phase 1/2 trial assessed the use of menin inhibitor DSP-5336 in patients with acute leukemia overexpressing HOXA9 and MEIS1.
32 Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab or Placebo Plus Chemotherapy Followed by Adjuvant Pembrolizumab or Placebo for Early-Stage Triple- Negative Breast Cancer: Updated Event-Free Survival Results From the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-522 Study
Tanya B. Dorff, MD, on Phase 1 Trial of CAR T-Cell Therapy in mCRPC
A phase 1 trial assessed the use of PSCA-directed CAR T cells in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Acalabrutinib Appears More Effective in Earlier Lines of Treatment for CLL
A pooled analysis trial assessed the impact of acalabrutinib in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia across treatment lines.
Acupuncture Reduces Hot Flashes During Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer
Data also show statistically meaningful improvements in endocrine symptoms and breast cancer–specific quality of life with acupuncture.
Tanya B. Dorff, MD, on Results From Phase 1 CAR T-Cell Therapy mCRPC Trial
Findings from a phase 1 study may inform future trial designs intended to yield longer responses with PSCA-targeted CAR T cells.
Assessing the Benefit of CAR T-cell Therapies for mCRPC