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Subcutaneous Daratumumab Improves PFS in Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
Data from the AQUILA trial support early intervention with fixed-duration subcutaneous daratumumab for those with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma.
Optimizing Clinical Decision Strategies for Ruxolitinib in Myelofibrosis
Predictors of response have a significant effect on clinical decision-making because they may help oncologists select the best treatment for specific patients.
Nutritional Supplementation May Interfere With Cancer Treatment
According to Denise B. Reynolds, RD, patients eating well should not be experiencing nutritional deficiencies during cancer treatment.
GLP-1 Agonists Show Therapeutic Benefits in Polycythemia Vera Population
Data from a propensity-matched analysis showed that GLP-1 receptor agonists conferred benefits even among patients with type 2 diabetes.
Analyzing Predictive Biomarkers for Ruxolitinib Treatment in Myelofibrosis
Delaying treatment with ruxolitinib by more than a year leads to decreased response rates and overall survival in patients with myelofibrosis.
Venetoclax/Azacitidine Yields No OS Improvement in Intermediate/High Risk MDS
The modified overall response rate was higher with venetoclax/azacitidine vs placebo/azacitidine in patients with intermediate/high risk MDS.
Tisotumab Vedotin Earns Hong Kong Approval in Recurrent Cervical Cancer
Patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer in Hong Kong are now eligible to receive treatment with tisotumab vedotin.
Navigating Nutritional Challenges in Cancer Survivorship and Care
Referrals to dietitians may help in the management of TEAEs affecting taste and smell, as well as fatigue in patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Health Canada Approves Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in FRα+ Ovarian Cancer
Results from the phase 3 MIRASOL trial led to the approval of mirvetuximab soravtansine for patients with FRα+ ovarian cancer.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Zongertinib Tablets in NSCLC
Results from the Beamion-LUNG 1 trial showed an ORR of 75% for patients with HER2+ NSCLC treated with zongertinib.
Chemo/Radiation Did Not Yield Increased Pelvic Malignancies in Rectal Cancer
In patients with rectal cancer, the median OS was 12 years in the chemotherapy and radiation therapy group vs 24 years in the chemotherapy alone group.
Impact of Posttransplant Cyclophosphamide-Based GVHD Prophylaxis in Patients 70 Years and Older: An Update from BMT CTN 1703
Researchers from the BMT CTN reported that posttransplant cyclophosphamide-based GVHD prophylaxis significantly improves outcomes for adults aged 70 years and older undergoing allo-HCT.
Reprogramming the Neuroblastoma Tumor Immune Microenvironment to Enhance GPC2 CAR T-cells
Researchers at the CHOP have developed a new strategy to improve the effectiveness of GPC2-directed CAR T-cell therapy in neuroblastoma by reprogramming the tumor immune microenvironment.
Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Achieves Local Control on Bone Metastases
Results from a phase 2 trial showed a 1-year local control rate of 93.1% with SABR in patients with solid tumors who have uncomplicated bone metastases.
Urine Glycosaminoglycan Scores Show High Sensitivity to Detect ccRCC
External validation will be assessed in cohort 2 of the AURORAX-0087A trial to improve recurrence detection for clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
DART Therapy Exhibits Greater Tolerability in Oropharyngeal SCC
The cumulative chronic grade 3 or higher toxicity rate was 3% in patients treated with de-escalated adjuvant radiotherapy vs 11% with standard of care therapy.
Lung Oncologists Take to Social Media to Highlight Impactful WCLC Abstracts
Leveraging #WCLC25, lung oncologists spoke about the presentations they’re most looking forward to at the upcoming conference.
In the News: Top FDA Meetings, Decisions, and Actions in Cancer Care
Updates on treatments like vusolimogene oderparepvec for advanced melanoma, and novel therapies have been provided by the FDA.
Interferon Alpha Nasal Spray Decreases COVID-19 Risk in Those With Cancer
Only 2 patients died in the phase 3 trial evaluating interferon-alpha in adult patients with cancer, but were deemed unrelated to study treatment.
Encorafenib Triplet Exhibits Early Efficacy in MSS BRAFV600E Metastatic CRC
Decreased MAPK signature and increased interferon gamma response signature were associated with sustained treatment benefit on serial evRNA profiling.
FDA Approves 2 Additional Denosumab Biosimilars in Prior Indications
The denosumab biosimilars have been approved based on review of a comprehensive data package that showed no meaningful differences vs the already approved agents.
Recapping A Quarter Decade of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Therapy
Jorge Cortes, MD, believes that, despite the rapid improvements made in CML treatment, there is always more to be done to help patients.
Managing Dose Reductions With TAS-102 Therapy in Colorectal Cancer
The most common toxicity associated with TAS-102 was neutropenia, with grade 3 events occurring in 73.3% of patients with colorectal cancer.
KIM-1, Blood-Based Biomarkers May Show Promise in Kidney Cancer
Blood-based markers of note in kidney cancer prognosis include circulating tumor DNA and proteomic markers, according to Michael B. Atkins, MD.
TAS-102 Achieves ctDNA Clearance, Improves DFS in Colorectal Cancer
“…I like TAS-102 as an agent, but we need better drugs than we have right now to clear ctDNA and cure patients,” said Hornstein, MD, PhD.
Man Up? The Truth About Men's Health After Cancer
Christian J. Nelson, PhD, dives into the complexities of sexual health concerns with men following cancer treatment, specifically with genitourinary cancers.
Exa-cel Exhibits Meaningful HRQoL Benefit in Severe Sickle Cell Disease
The overall pain experience among adult and pediatric patients with severe sickle cell disease significantly improved after exa-cel infusion.
Male Pediatric Patients Have Lower Self-Reported Symptom Burden From Cancer
Pediatric patients self-reported symptom burden using the SSPedi tool, which observed symptom burden from baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.
Addressing Limited Treatment Options for Refractory CRC
The phase 2 INTERCEPT-TT trial showed that TAS-102 induced ctDNA clearance following adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer.
Chemoradiation Shows Long-Term Clinical Benefit in High-Risk Gastric Cancer
The incidence of grade 3 to 4 acute toxicities was similar in patients with high-risk gastric cancer treated with chemoradiation or chemotherapy.