Niraparib/Dostarlimab/Chemo Improves PFS Vs SOC in Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Niraparib/dostarlimab with platinum-therapy met its PFS end point in patients with advanced ovarian cancer in the phase 3 FIRST-ENGOT-OV44 trial.
3 Things You Should Know About Hemolytic Anemias
Hemolytic anemias are a collection of rare but severe diseases including paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Assessing Cosibelimab’s Future in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
According to Jason Luke, MD, FACP, there is still room to improve response rates in CSCC treatment, but there is excitement surrounding future of treatment outcomes.
Odronextamab Demonstrates Safety in Treating DLBCL Population
Cytokine release syndrome was primarily low or intermediate in severity, with no grade 5 instances reported among those with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Nab-Paclitaxel Combo Improves Response vs SOC in HER2+ Breast Cancer
Nab-paclitaxel elicited a pathologic complete response rate of 66.3% compared with 57.6% with docetaxel plus carboplatin, the phase 3 HELEN-006 trial found.
NX-5948 Earns Fast Track Designation in R/R Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
Results from a phase 1a trial showed that NX-5948 yielded an overall response rate of 77.8% in later lines of treatment for patients with WM.
3 Things You Should Know About Immunotherapy in DLBCL
Here are 3 things you should know about immunotherapy in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Connecting With Congress to Advance Kidney Cancer Research
Kidney cancer advocacy efforts have spread the urgency and importance of funding research in the field to members of Congress.
FDA Approves Remestemcel-L in Pediatric SR-aGVHD
Data from the phase 3 MSB-GVHD001 trial support the FDA approval of remestemcel-L in pediatric SR-aGVHD.
FDA Approves Ensartinib in Metastatic ALK-Positive NSCLC
Data from the phase 3 eXalt3 trial support the approval of ensartinib in adult patients with metastatic ALK-positive non–small cell lung cancer.
Top 10 Findings Shaping the Future of Breast Cancer Care From SABCS 2024
SABCS 2024 saw a variety of potentially practice-changing findings on novel antibody drug conjugates, biomarker data, and surgical interventions.
Sacituzumab Govitecan Earns Breakthrough Therapy Designation in ES-SCLC
Sacituzumab govitecan showed promising response and survival data in the extensive-stage small cell lung cancer cohort of the phase 2 TROPiCS-03 trial.
Elacestrant Combos Can Open New Pathways in ESR1 Breast Cancer Treatment
Multiple targeted therapies/sequencing possibilities are available following elacestrant’s approval for patients with breast cancer, Maxwell Lloyd, MD, said.
Collaboration and Research Funding Advancements in Kidney Cancer Advocacy
Advocacy efforts have yielded a dramatic increase in kidney cancer research, according to Elizabeth P. Henske, MD.
Durvalumab Shows Few High-Grade AEs in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Safety results from a phase 2 trial show that most toxicities with durvalumab treatment were manageable and low or intermediate in severity.
Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy Improves OS, PFS in Cervical Cancer
Results from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-826 trial show that the safety profile of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy was manageable in cervical cancer.
Vibostolimab/Favezelimab Clinical Programs in NSCLC/Lymphoma Discontinued
The phase 3 KeyVibe-003, KeyVibe-007, and KEYFORM-008 trials investigating vibostolimab and favezelimab have been discontinued.
Elacestrant’s Real World Outcomes Improve Over Clinical Findings in Breast Cancer
Since elacestrant’s emergence in the real-world setting, it has demonstrated superior efficacy outcomes compared with what the EMERALD study found.
FDA Accepts NDA for Avatrombopag in Pediatric Thrombocytopenia
Results from the phase 3 AVA-PED-301 trial support the FDA decision for avatrombopag in pediatric thrombocytopenia.
Cosibelimab Shows Promising Efficacy and Safety in Cutaneous CSCC
Objective response data from the CK-301-101 trial supports cosibelimab’s approval by the FDA, according to Jason J. Luke, MD, FACP.
Bezuclastinib Demonstrates Improved Symptoms in Systemic Mastocytosis
Median duration on bezuclastinib was 56 weeks vs 40 weeks for placebo in non-advanced systemic mastocytosis, the phase 2 Summit trial reported.
Dostarlimab-gxly Granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Rectal Cancer
Dostarlimab achieved a 100% clinical complete response rate in patients with dMMR/MSI-H advanced rectal cancer, a phase 2 study found.
Elacestrant With Targeted Agents May Overcome ET Resistance in Breast Cancer
Updated results from the 1b/2 ELEVATE study elucidate synergizing effects observed with elacestrant plus targeted therapies in ER+/HER2– breast cancer.
Highlighting Advocacy Impacts on Funding for Kidney Cancer Research
Two oncologists discuss the impact of advocacy in kidney cancer research, highlighting collaboration between researchers, advocates, and physicians.
Camizestrant/Ribociclib Improves PFS and Responses in ER+/HER2– Breast Cancer
Patients with ER+/HER2– advanced breast cancer saw positive efficacy and safety data following treatment from the SERENA-1 trial.
Elacestrant Plus CDK4/6i May Optimize ESR1+ Breast Cancer Outcomes
Patients with ESR1+, ER+/HER2– breast cancer resistant to chemotherapy may benefit from combination therapy with elacestrant.
ctDNA at Baseline Linked With Larger Tumor Size and Residual Cancer Burden
Ultra-sensitive ctDNA testing identified ctDNA at baseline in patients with HR–positive breast cancer, results from the PELOPS trial showed.
Ponatinib-Related Toxicity Management in ALL/CML Improves Over Time
From 2013 to 2022, the rate of important identified risks associated with ponatinib in the treatment of those with ALL or CML had decreased.
FDA Approves Cosibelimab in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cosibelimab has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Health-Related Quality of Life Complimented Efficacy/Safety With T-DXd in Breast Cancer