Studies Assessing Vaccines in Different Cancer Types Appear “Promising”
Cancer vaccines are a “cross-cutting approach” that may be applicable across several cancer types, according to Catherine J. Wu, MD.
Ide-Cel Earns European Approval in Triple-Class Exposed Multiple Myeloma
Data from the phase 3 KarMMa-3 trial support the approval of idecabtagene vicleucel for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in the European Union.
Nivolumab/Ipilimumab Significantly Improves OS in Advanced Liver Cancer
The safety of nivolumab plus ipilimumab among those with hepatocellular carcinoma in the CheckMate-9DW trial appears to be comparable with prior reports.
Data May Support Pembrolizumab/Chemo as New SOC in Endometrial Cancer
Although immature, overall survival data from the KEYNOTE-868 trial may support the use of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in patients with endometrial cancer.
No Major Racial Disparities Reported in Allogeneic Transplant Outcomes
Study authors note that access to multidisciplinary teams and transportation programs may help mitigate hematopoietic cell transplantation outcome disparities.
Dostarlimab/Chemo Yields “Unprecedented” OS in dMMR Endometrial Cancer
Dostarlimab plus chemotherapy appears to yield favorable overall survival in patients with mismatch repair proficient endometrial cancer.
Stereotactic Radiation Appears Effective in Primary Renal Cell Cancer
Findings from a phase 2 trial highlight an acceptable adverse effect profile and renal function with stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy in primary renal cell cancer.
Geographic/Financial Barriers to CAR T Therapy Exist in Hematologic Cancers
Findings suggest investigating an individualized monitoring period for stable patients with hematologic cancers to decrease financial and geographic barriers to CAR T-cell therapy.
Nab-Sirolimus Yields Sustained Responses in Gynecologic Sarcomas
Nab-Sirolimus appears to produce responses in patients with perivascular epithelioid sarcoma regardless of TSC1/TSC2 mutation status.
CRX100 Yields Responses, Tolerability in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Ex vivo generation of CD3-positive, CD56-positive Natural Killer-Like (NKT) with CRX100 was successful in all 7 patients with ovarian cancer in a phase 1 trial.
FDA Accepts Resubmitted BLA for Denileukin Diftitox in R/R CTCL
The regulatory agency sets a Prescription Drug User Fee Act date of August 13, 2024, for denileukin diftitox in relapsed/refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Ponatinib Combo in Ph+ ALL
Data from the phase 3 PhALLCON trial support the FDA accelerated approval of ponatinib plus chemotherapy in adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Frontline Durvalumab Combo Improves PFS/DOR in Advanced Endometrial Cancer
Data from the DUO-E trial support potential new durvalumab-based treatment options for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.
Lenvatinib Combo Prolongs OS, PFS in Advanced Endometrial Cancer Subgroups
Data from the phase 3 LEAP-001 study support lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab as an active combination for endometrial cancer.
Expert Discusses Ongoing Research in Treatment With Cancer Vaccines
mRNA may be a potential modality for developing cancer-based vaccines, according to Catherine J. Wu, MD.
Addressing Financial, Psychosocial Barriers to CAR T-Cell Access for LBCL
Some patients with large B-cell lymphoma may have to travel a great distance for an initial evaluation for CAR T-cell therapy.
ADCs May “Change the World” in Gynecologic Cancer Management
Brian Slomovitz, MD, MS, FACOG discusses the use of new antibody drug conjugates for treating patients with various gynecologic cancers.
AI May Improve Genetic Counseling Recommendations for Gynecologic Cancers
The use of ChatGPT may help to improve genetic counseling for patients with gynecologic cancer.
Targeting Antigens in the Development of Vaccines for Cancer
Analyzing the KRAS mutation across various cancer types may be a worthwhile target when using a cancer vaccine or immunotherapy, says Catherine J. Wu, MD.
Creating a First-of-Its-Kind Integrative Oncology Program at City of Hope
Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA, and Richard T. Lee, MD discuss how integrative oncology techniques such as acupuncture have impacted patient quality of life at their practice.
Retrospective Data Show Real-World Disparities in Black vs White Patients With Endometrioid Endometrial Carcinoma
SEER data showed that Black patients endometrioid endometrial carcinoma had higher 5-year cancer-related death rates compared with their White counterparts.
Communication and Education Are Key for CAR T-Cell Therapy in LBCL
Education is essential to referring oncologists manage toxicities associated with CAR T-cell therapy for patients with large B-cell lymphoma.
Tislelizumab/Chemo Yields Antitumor Activity in Advanced Cervical Cancer
A phase 2 trial showed favorable antitumor activity when tislelizumab plus chemotherapy was used for patients with locally advaned cervical cancer.
Mirvetuximab Yields HRQOL Improvement in FRα-Positive Ovarian Cancer
Patient reported outcomes from the phase 3 MIRASOL trial showed improvement when mirvetuximab was used vs standard of care in folate receptor-alpha positive ovarian cancer resistant ovarian cancer.
Olaparib/Cediranib Does Not Show Survival Benefit in Advanced Ovarian Cancer
The phase 2/3 NRG-GY005 trial assessing olaparib plus dediranib did not improve survival vs standard of care in ovarian cancer.
Disparities in Cervical Cancer by Socioeconomic Status
Study finds social determinants of health linked to variations in cervical cancer rates.
Dostarlimab/Chemo Significantly Improves OS in Advanced Endometrial Cancer
The survival benefit with dostarlimab/chemotherapy was deemed unprecedented in patients with microsatellite instability high primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.
Pembrolizumab Combo Yields Survival Benefit in Endometrial Cancer
Results from the KEYNOTE-868 trial showed a favorable benefit of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy across endometrial cancer subgroups.
Considering Age/Comorbidities in CAR T-Cell Therapy Consultation for LBCL
There is no absolute age cutoff where CAR T cells are contraindicated for those with large B-cell lymphoma, says David L. Porter, MD.
Ide-Cel Receives Favorable ODAC Vote for R/R Multiple Myeloma
The ODAC meeting concluded that ide-cel showed a favorable risk/benefit profile for patients with pretreated relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.