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Acalabrutinib Combo Receives EU Approval for Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Support for the decision follows a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use based on the phase 3 ECHO trial results.
73 Short- and Long-Term Outcomes in Use of Titanium-Coated Polypropylene Meshes in Immediate Breast Reconstruction: A Cost-Effective and Safe Option?
Leveraging Beta and Alpha Emitters in Metastatic CRPC Management
Beta emitters such as lutetium Lu 177 rosopatamab may offer built-in PSMA imaging during the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Neurovascular Sparing during Radiation Reduces Incidence of ED in Prostate Cancer
The 1.5T Elekta Unity MR-Linac demonstrated lower rates of erectile dysfunction with neurovascular sparing vs without in patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
FDA Gives Fast Track Designation to Givinostat for Polycythemia Vera
The phase 3 GIV-IN PV trial is evaluating the efficacy and safety of givinostat vs hydroxyurea in patients with polycythemia vera.
HITOCH After Surgery Appears Safe, May Improve Survival in Mesothelioma
A systematic review shows that patients with mesothelioma who received HITOCH experienced between 13 to 35 months of survival.
TAR-200 Might Be “Best in Class” for BCG-Unresponsive High-Risk NMIBC
Results from cohort 4 of the phase 2 SunRISe-1 trial showed TAR-200 elicited a 6- and 9-month DFS rate of 85.3% and 81.1%, respectively, in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC.
Data Show Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Brain Cancer Survival
Clinical trial access alone appears to be insufficient in overcoming the worse survival outcomes observed in Black and Hispanic pediatric populations.
74 Lessons Learned From a Breast Surgery ERAS Program in an Oncologic Ambulatory Center
FDA Issues Refusal to File Letter for Nogapendekin Alfa Inbakicept in NMIBC
The FDA refuses to file the sBLA for nogapendekin alfa inbakicept plus BCG in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC with papillary disease without carcinoma in situ.
Workplace Burnout Among Oncologists Has Risen: What Can Be Done?
Results from a recent survey showed that 20% of oncologists planned to reduce their hours in the next 12 months, as workplace burnout among them has increased.
JNJ-1900 Demonstrates Safety, Feasibility in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Among 20 patients with advanced pancreatic cancer and available circulating tumor mutational burden data, 40% exhibited increased tumor mutational burden.
Divarasib Combo Appears “Promising” in Pretreated KRAS G12C+ NSCLC
Ongoing ctDNA analysis may elucidate outcomes associated with divarasib plus migoprotafib for those with KRAS G12C–positive NSCLC.
Reviewing Real-World Use of Beti-Cel in Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia
Therapies such as betibeglogene autotemcel have been “life-changing” for patients with β-thalassemia, according to Nora M. Gibson, MD, MSCE.
75 Comparing 21-Gene Assay Recurrence Scores Before and After Preoperative Radiation Boost in Patients Enrolled in a Phase 2 Prospective Clinical Trial
Melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System Demonstrates Benefit in Uveal Melanoma
No treatment-related deaths were observed among patients with metastatic uveal melanoma treated with melphalan and a hepatic delivery system.
76 Electromagnetic Chip Bracketed vs Wire Bracketed Localization in Breast Conserving Surgery
Salvage Isatuximab Combo Elicits Efficacy in Lenalidomide-Relapsed Myeloma
Extramedullary disease was the only factor that correlated with worse progression-free survival per multivariate analysis.
UGN-102 Shows Durable Responses, Tolerability in Recurrent Low-Grade NMIBC
Results from the phase 3 ENVISION trial suggest UGN-102 could be a non-surgical alternative to TURBT for recurrent low-grade intermediate-risk NMIBC.
Avutometinib Combo Shows Activity, Safety for HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer
Preliminary results from a phase 1 trial show an objective response rate of 13.3% with avutometinib, abemaciclib, and fulvestrant in CDK4/6 inhibitor–resistant HR+/HER2– metastatic breast cancer.
EVP Before Consolidative Surgery Optimizes Responses in Urothelial Cancer
No 90-day mortality was observed among patients who were treated with EVP followed by surgery for advanced urothelial cancer.
77 A Radio Opaque Suture May Improve Radiation Target Delineation in Post Lumpectomy Patients With Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis
Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinic Improves Time to First Treatment
Utilizing a multidisciplinary breast cancer clinic helped improve time to first appointment and time to first treatment.
What Does It Mean to Experience Workplace Burnout as an Oncologist?
Workplace burnout in medicine and oncology can lead to stress, exhaustion, fatigue, and a lack of interest in work, according to Eric P. Winer, MD.
FDA Clears IND Application for TROP-2 Targeting ADC in Solid Tumors
Preclinical data showing OBI-902 sustained antitumor activity in solid tumors support the agency’s decision for the IND application.
IBTR Rates With Margin Widths Not Clinically Meaningful in Breast Cancer
IBTR with the 1 mm and 2 mm cutoff found rates found the margin widths were small and not clinically meaningful.
TAR-200 Improves Survival in BCG-Unresponsive, Papillary High-Risk NMIBC
Data from cohort 4 of the phase 2 SunRISe-1 trial demonstrate durable DFS with TAR-200 in BCG-unresponsive, papillary-only, high-risk non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Oncologists Need to Rely Upon NPs, PAs, and NPPs to Overcome Workforce Problems
Eric P. Winer, MD, said, “[Health care] has a workforce problem, which is part of the reason why we need to embrace nurse practitioners and PAs or APPs.”
78 Comparison of Positive Margin Rate of Breast Cancer in Higher BMI Patients
Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy Could Sway Breast Cancer Radiation Paradigms
Ninety days of endocrine therapy before surgery could change patient/surgeon preference on concurrent radiation use in those with breast cancer.