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A Decade of Research Led to Reduced Toxicity With Novel CAR T-Cell Therapy in RCC
Investigators have found a way to reduce liver and biliary toxicity when targeting the molecule CAIX in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
Novel Cancer Vaccine Combos Show Efficacy, Safety in Late-Stage Melanoma
The SCIB1/iSCIB1+ cancer vaccines plus nivolumab and ipilimumab improved responses vs nivolumab and ipilimumab alone in patients with melanoma.
Personalized Renal Vaccine Emerges as Encouraging Option in Phase 1 Study
Neoantigen-targeting vaccines resulted in an absence of recurrence in 9 patients with high-risk kidney cancer, according to David A. Braun, MD, PhD.
Kidney Cancer Research Consortium May Advance Progress in the Field
The Kidney Cancer Research Consortium may allow collaborators to form more mechanistic and scientifically driven efforts in the field.
FDA Gives RP1 Combo Complete Response Letter in Advanced Melanoma
The FDA indicated that data from the phase 1/2 IGNYTE trial were not adequate to provide evidence of effectiveness.
Osimertinib Combo Significantly Prolongs Survival in Advanced EGFR+ NSCLC
Investigators will present updated findings from the phase 3 FLAURA2 trial at a future medical meeting.
CAR T-Cell Therapy Targeting CAIX/CD70 May Improve Tumor Cell Killing in ccRCC
Wayne A. Marasco, MD, PhD, stated that by targeting 2 molecules instead of 1, higher levels of tumor cell killing can be achieved in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
Improved Outcomes With Nivolumab May Be Associated With CD163+ Macrophages in Metastatic RCC
New research suggests high levels of CD163-positive tumor-associated macrophages may significantly improve nivolumab efficacy in metastatic RCC.
New Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Guidelines Aim to Improve Unity Among Oncologists
The new guidelines relied on trainees to bring new energy and ideas to advance the landscape of care for peritoneal surface malignancies.
Highlighting Breast Cancer Advances at IBC East
Leading experts in the breast cancer field highlight the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, and other treatment modalities.
Mirdametinib Earns Conditional European Approval in Adult/Pediatric NF1-PN
EU approval of the agent is based on results from the phase 2b ReNeu trial, which met its primary end point of confirmed objective response rate in NF1-PN.
FDA Issues CRL to Glofitamab Plus GemOx in ASCT-Ineligible R/R DLBCL
In lieu of an 8-1 ODAC ruling against the applicability of the phase 3 STARGLO results in US patients, a CRL has been issued for glofitamab in relapsed/refractory DLBCL.
Cyclophosphamide-Based GVHD Prophylaxis May Improve Survival in HSCT
Many patients reported social/financial vulnerabilities that possibly precluded them from transplant access outside of the phase 2 clinical trial.
Advancements and Evolving Strategies in Breast Cancer Treatment at IBC East
Neoantigen Vaccines Are Leading to a Personalized Frontier in RCC Immunotherapy
David A. Braun, MD, PhD, discusses how neoantigen vaccines are redefining RCC treatment, with the potential to activate potent, lasting T-cell activity.
No Breast Cancer Events Noted When Breastfeeding After ET in HR+ Disease
Updated POSITIVE trial findings showed no significant breast cancer events in patients who breastfed following endocrine therapy for HR+ breast cancer.
Radiotherapy Plus Sintilimab and Chemotherapy Improves pCR in Rectal Cancer
Short-course radiotherapy combined with sintilimab plus oxaliplatin-capecitabine yielded a pCR rate of 59.2% vs 32.7% with the control arm in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Q-TWiST Analysis Builds on LITESPARK-005 Efficacy of Belzutifan in ccRCC
The Q-TWiST analysis from the LITESPARK-005 trial showed statistically significant improvement of belzutifan over everolimus in patients with clear cell RCC.
Perioperative Chemo Improves Survival, Control in Esophageal Cancer
Patients with nonmetastatic esophageal cancer who received FLOT chemotherapy achieved a 3-year OS rate of 61.1% in an analysis of the phase 3 ESOPEC trial.
CAR T-Cell Therapy to Target CAIX/CD70 Overexpression in ccRCC
Researchers developed a CAR T-cell therapy to target CAIX/CD70 overexpression for patients with clear cell RCC.
Potential Biomarker May Predict Outcomes/Response in RCC
A new biomarker, KIM-1, has the potential to show outcomes and response for patients with renal cell carcinoma.
Casdatifan +/- Cabozantinib Showed Early Efficacy, Safety in Pretreated RCC
Patients with RCC who received 100 mg once daily casdatifan had an ORR of 33%, and those who received casdatifan plus cabozantinib had an ORR of 46%.
Q-TWiST Analysis Assesses Progression/Toxicity of Belzutifan Vs Everolimus in ccRCC
Results from a Q-TWiST analysis of the LITESPARK-005 trial showed a trend favoring belzutifan over everolimus for patients with clear cell RCC.
Pembrolizumab Combo Yields Enduring Activity in Advanced Non-Clear Cell RCC
Data from the KEYNOTE-B61 trial demonstrate antitumor activity across histologic subtypes, including those with papillary and chromophobe disease.
T-DXd Granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by FDA in HER2+ Breast Cancer
The regulatory decision is based on data from the phase 3 DESTINY-Breast09 results presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Metastasis-Directed RT Without Systemic Therapy Improved Efficacy in RCC
Stereotactic body radiotherapy is less expensive and has demonstrated an improved safety profile vs immunotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
Belzutifan Improves Quality-Adjusted Survival Time in Advanced RCC
Data from a Q-TWiST analysis of the LITESPARK-005 trial provide additional evidence for the use of belzutifan in those with advanced renal cell carcinoma.
Real-World Lurbinectedin Exhibits Safety and Modest Efficacy in ES-SCLC
The investigational agent showed particularly strong efficacy in an ES-SCLC subgroup, with a chemotherapy-free interval of 90 or more days.
Dissecting T-DXd/Dato-DXd Approvals in Breast Cancer
With the recent approvals of T-DXd and Dato-DXd, the care for breast cancer continues to evolve and expand.
ODAC Votes Against 2 Belantamab Mafodotin Combinations in Multiple Myeloma
ODAC voted against the favorability of the agent in combination with dexamethasone and pomalidomide or bortezomib in multiple myeloma.