Oncology

Michelle Riba, MD, discusses the evolution of distress screening in oncology and the move toward a collaborative care model to integrate psychosocial support into clinical practice.

From KRAS inhibitors in metastatic CRC to radioligands and PET imaging agents in prostate cancer, dozens of oncologic approvals were reported in 2025.

Daniel C. McFarland, DO; and Charles Kamen, PhD, MPH, discuss the unique challenges that sexual and gender minority groups experience in cancer care.

Moving the needle in cancer research was an important focus for the journal ONCOLOGY in 2025.

Throughout 2025, our podcast highlighted experts who discussed the latest conference data, newly approved drugs, and other oncologic happenings.

Treatment with PT-112 appeared to be well-tolerated among those with recurrent thymoma in a phase 2 trial.

Data from the phase 3 MANUEVER trial support the approval of pimicotinib for patients in China with symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumors.

The γ-secretase inhibitor varegacestat conferred an 84% reduction in the risk of progression or death vs placebo among those with desmoid tumors.

Rising cancer diagnoses in the US highlight urgent needs for improved oncology education, workforce distribution, and care infrastructure, especially in rural areas.

A recent study found that the number of practicing oncologists is declining as the US population ages and cancer diagnoses continue to increase.

PAS-004 was deemed safe and tolerable when given in 37 mg capsules, so the trial will proceed to administer the agent in 45 mg capsules.

When a patient may not have the capability of understanding or consenting to treatment options, Louis P. Voigt, MD; and Yesne Alici, MD, will utilize decision-making capacity techniques.

Partial responses and stable disease were observed with PAS-004 in patients with advanced solid tumors harboring RAS, NF1, or RAF mutations.

Results from the C-POST trial showed that cemiplimab improved DFS vs placebo in patients with CSCC at high risk of recurrence following surgery and radiation.

The regulatory decision regarding the subcutaneous pembrolizumab formulation is based on results from the phase 3 3475A-D77 trial.

Results from the KOMET trial led to the approval of selumetinib in adults with NF1 symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas.

According to Toru Kondo, PhD, EVA1-ADC is able to target glioblastoma-initiating cells while sparing normal cells and stem cells during treatment.

A busy week for the FDA saw notable regulatory approvals across different breast cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, and endometrial cancer indications.

There is a lot of excitement among experts in the field of antibody-drug conjugates as new developments continue to come out in various disease states.

The Aliya PEF ablation procedure achieved local tumor control in 96% of patients and was well-tolerated with no delays to SOC therapy.

Co-hosts Kristie L. Kahl and Andrew Svonavec highlight what to expect at the 43rd Annual Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium, such as new chemotherapeutics and targeted therapies.

In neuroendocrine tumor management, patients with insulinoma may be at risk of severe hypoglycemia following receipt of GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Manali Patel, MD, MPH, MS, FASCO, discusses current gaps, projected needs, and actionable strategies for the US hematology and medical oncology workforce.

Cancer cachexia can be deadly, and due to AEs or the tumor itself, scientists are now looking at molecular subtypes to inform treatment decisions.

Vickie Baracos, PhD, determined 2 highly coherent molecular subtypes in human muscle from patients with cancer at risk of cachexia.