FDA Expands Abemaciclib Approval to Include HR+ HER2– Node+ High-Risk Breast Cancer
March 3rd 2023Patients with hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative, node-positive early breast cancer at a high risk of relapse who are eligible for treatment with abemaciclib can be identified via nodal status as well as tumor size and grade.
FDA Receives NDA for Niraparib/DAT Abiraterone in Prostate Cancer Subtype
March 1st 2023Patients with BRCA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer may benefit from treatment with niraparib plus dual action abiraterone acetate tablets and prednisone, a new drug application for which was submitted to the FDA.
Ongoing Trials Aim to Determine Best Regimen for Transplant-Ineligible Patients With Myeloma
March 1st 2023Luciano J. Costa, MD, PhD, discussed additional studies evaluating various treatment regimens for transplant-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, aiming to determine the best standard in this population.
GRIFFIN Trial Supports Use of Dara-VRd in Transplant-Eligble Patients With Myeloma
February 28th 2023Luciano J. Costa, MD, PhD, discussed the results from the phase 2 GRIFFIN study, designed to evaluate the combination of daratumumab, bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in transplant-eligible patients with multiple myeloma.
Mediterranean Diet Correlates With Responses to Melanoma Immunotherapy
February 28th 2023Previous research has identified a link between nutrients commonly found in a Mediterranean diet such as fiber, unsaturated fats, antioxidants, and polyphenols, and immunomodulatory/anti-tumor activities, according to a dietician from the University of Groningen.
MAIA trial Supports Use of D-Rd in Transplant-Ineligible Patients With Myeloma
February 27th 2023Luciano J. Costa, MD, PhD discussed updating findings from the phase 3 MAIA trial of the triplet combination of daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in transplant-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
Genomic Analysis Yields ‘Hypothesis Generating’ Data in Bladder Cancer Subtype
February 26th 2023An expert from Chase Comprehensive Cancer Center discusses how findings from a genomic analysis of the phase 2 BLASST-1 trial may identify biomarkers of response and resistance to nivolumab/chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Experts Discuss SOC for Transplant-Eligible Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
February 24th 2023Current standard of care options in transplant-eligible, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma have been outlined in groundbreaking trials, of which a group of experts convened to discuss the best treatment options.
ctDNA May Replace Bone Marrow Exams in Multiple Myeloma, Expert Says
February 23rd 2023An expert from Stanford Medicine that the goal behind a study characterizing circulating tumor DNA and its predictive value is to eventually replace blood marrow exams with a blood draw for those with multiple myeloma.