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MammaPrint Displays Predictive Utility for Chemo in HR+/HER2– Breast Cancer
FLEX study findings show that the MammaPrint Index was predictive of 5-year DRFI for endocrine therapy with or without chemotherapy in early breast cancer.
Alpelisib Combo Does Not Extend PFS in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
Additional research on novel targeted therapies may be necessary to address the unmet needs in this high-grade serous ovarian cancer population.
Novel CD19 CAR-NK Therapy Yields Responses in Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
The CD19 t-haNK therapy alone and in combination with rituximab achieved complete responses and no significant toxicities in 2 patients with late-stage WM.
FDA Approves NGS-Based Companion Diagnostic for Zongertinib in NSCLC
The drug that the companion diagnostic identifies patients for, zongertinib, received FDA approval for HER2-mutant NSCLC on August 8, 2025.
Fostering Collaboration to Advance Community-Based Cancer Care
Conducting trials safely within a community setting lies at the heart of a successful collaboration between Northwell Health and START.
Enfortumab Vedotin/Pembrolizumab Improves Survival vs Surgery in MIBC
Patients with cisplatin-ineligible bladder cancer who received enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab and surgery had prolonged survival vs those who received surgery alone.
Novel Cancer Vaccine Combo Therapy Numerically Improves PFS in Melanoma
The novel cancer vaccine plus pembrolizumab missed statistical significance but generated a clinically meaningful improvement in advanced melanoma.
Data Show Disparities in HMA Use Among Myelodysplastic Syndrome Populations
Findings demonstrate a need to move beyond disease-related factors to address disparities in HMA treatment patterns among those with MDS.
Leveraging Networks to Deliver Novel Therapies to Community Populations
The expertise of START's network may streamline the availability of clinical trial enrollment and novel treatment options among patients with cancer.
FDA Accepts NDA for Vepdegestrant in ESR1-Mutant ER+/HER2– Breast Cancer
The decision is based on phase 3 VERITAC-2 trial data showing a significant PFS improvement vs fulvestrant in ESR1-mutant ER+/HER2– breast cancer.
Navigating AE Management for Cellular Therapy Across Hematologic Cancers
A panel of clinical pharmacists discussed strategies for mitigating toxicities across different multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and leukemia populations.
Expanding Cancer Trial Opportunities Into the “Heart” of the Community
A new START center in New York may give patients with advanced malignancies an opportunity to access novel therapies in the community setting.
FDA Supports Advancement of Roxadustat Trial for Anemia-Associated MDS
Roxadustat’s developers intend to file the full phase 3 protocol for the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2025.
New Leadership Presents “Good Opportunity” to Expand Community-Based Trials
START is the largest early-phase oncology network in the community-based setting, according to Geraldine O’Sullivan Coyne, MD, PhD, MRCPI.
Defining the Role of Immune Therapy in Multiple Myeloma
Shebli Atrash, MD, believes the future for treatment in multiple myeloma, as well as in solid tumors and beyond, includes immune therapies.
Considerations for CAR T Use Across Large B-Cell Lymphoma Variants
Jose Sandoval Sus, MD, discussed the “revolution” that CAR T-cell therapies have facilitated for patients with large B-cell lymphomas.
OST-HER2 Yields Significant Survival in Pulmonary Metastatic Osteosarcoma
Phase 2b findings demonstrate improved 2-year survival outcomes with OST-HER2 compared with historical control data.
Cross-Collaboration is Key for Cellular Therapies Options Across Cancer Types
The 2025 National ICE-T Symposium gave oncology experts an opportunity to share ideas regarding the administration of cellular therapies.
Zongertinib Earns FDA Accelerated Approval in HER2+ NSCLC
Zongertinib is now approved by the FDA for patients with nonsquamous NSCLC with HER2 TKD activating mutations.
SC Epcoritamab Combo Meets ORR/PFS End Points in R/R Follicular Lymphoma
Preplanned interim results from the phase 3 EPCORE FL-1 trial support the FDA granting priority review to epcoritamab with rituximab and lenalidomide in relapsed/refractory FL.
Spotlighting Emergent CAR T-Cell Therapy in High-Risk B-Cell Lymphomas
Jose Sandoval Sus, MD, discussed standard CAR T-cell therapies in patients across multiple high-risk lymphoma indications.
Leading the Charge in Pediatric Oncology as the New ASPHO President
Balancing a career as a pediatric oncologist with leadership responsibilities, Maria C. Velez, MD, shares insights into her passion for the field and ASPHO’s impactful work.
Mitomycin Exhibits Durable Responses in Recurrent, Low-Grade NMIBC
Adverse reactions in the phase 3 ENVISION trial were largely mild to moderate in severity, and serious reactions occurred in 12% of those with NMIBC.
TTFields Combo Shows Meaningful Benefits in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Data from the PANOVA-3 trial may support the concomitant use of TTFields plus standard of care in solid tumors across different therapeutic settings.
FDA Accepts NDA for New Formulation of PSMA PET Injection in Prostate Cancer
The new formulation should increase the batch size by approximately 50% and will offer the potential to expand access to patients in new geographic locations.
NCCN Guidelines Add LEMS Antibody Testing for SCLC
Symptom specificity is now included in updated guidelines for SCLC relating to LEMS, characterized by proximal muscle weakness and autonomic dysfunction.
Finding the Best Setting for Bispecific T-Cell Engagers in Multiple Myeloma
Elucidating nonresponses to bispecific T-cell engagers may be an important research consideration in the multiple myeloma field.
Novel Treatment Receives FDA RMAT Designation in R/R Mantle Cell Lymphoma
The anti-CD19/4-1BB CAR T-cell therapy candidate elicited an ORR and CR rate of 100% each in patients with relapsed/refractory MCL.
Identifying Limitations to CAR T-Cell Therapies in Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Barriers to access and financial toxicities are challenges that must be addressed for CAR T-cell therapies in LBCL, according to Jose Sandoval Sus, MD.
DCISionRT Enhances DCIS Risk Stratification Beyond Clincopathology
Patients reclassified to high-risk clinicopathology with DCISionRT saw an absolute reduction in IBR rates of 11.6%; from 17.7% to 6.1%.