November 2015 News Roundup

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In this November news roundup we highlight some of the top stories of the month, including several FDA approvals, new breast cancer guidelines, and more.

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Data from the SPOTLIGHT and GLOW trials reveal that zolbetuximab increased survival in patients with CLDN18.2-positive gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma.
The incorporation of zolbetuximab in addition to chemotherapy has shown benefit in patients with Claudin 18.2–positive gastric cancers in clinical trials.
Michael J. Hall, MD, MS, FASCO, discusses the need to reduce barriers to care for those with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, including those who live in rural areas.
Patrick Oh, MD, highlights next steps for further research in treating patients with systemic therapy in addition to radiotherapy for early-stage NSCLC.
The ability of metformin to disrupt mitochondrial metabolism may help mitigate the risk of cancer in patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
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Investigators from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany look to conduct a primary prevention trial in patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.

Forming International Collaborative Efforts to Assess Metformin Use in LFS

Russ Conroy
October 24th 2024
Article

Investigators from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany look to conduct a primary prevention trial in patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.

A panel of expert pharmacists provides their perspectives on gene therapy agents such as exagamglogene autotemcel in the management of sickle cell disease.

Leveraging Ex Vivo Gene Therapy Advancements in Hemoglobinopathies and Metabolic Diseases

Alexis K. Kuhn, PharmD, BCOP ;Katie Bruce, PharmD, BCPPS;Susie Long, PharmD
October 21st 2024
Podcast

A panel of expert pharmacists provides their perspectives on gene therapy agents such as exagamglogene autotemcel in the management of sickle cell disease.

City of Hope Claims Victory After Updated CROWN Presentation Data in NSCLC

City of Hope Claims Victory After Updated CROWN Presentation Data in NSCLC

ONCOLOGY Staff
October 24th 2024
Article

Experts in non–small cell lung cancer met to debate the latest advances and treatment options and the hottest topics in the space.

Samantha Shenoy, NP, MSN, discusses how her role plays a vital part in patient care for those receiving talquetamab for multiple myeloma.

Mitigating AEs and Protecting QOL Following Talquetamab in Multiple Myeloma

Samantha Shenoy, NP, MSN
October 14th 2024
Podcast

Samantha Shenoy, NP, MSN, discusses how her role plays a vital part in patient care for those receiving talquetamab for multiple myeloma.

The resubmission included an analysis of the phase 3 CARES-310 study, which reported favorable overall survival with the combination therapy in uHCC.

FDA Accepts NDA Resubmission of Rivoceranib/Camrelizumab in uHCC

Roman Fabbricatore
October 23rd 2024
Article

The resubmission included an analysis of the phase 3 CARES-310 study, which reported favorable overall survival with the combination therapy in uHCC.

Expert Commentary on the Product Profile of Lazertinib in NSCLC

Expert Commentary on the Product Profile of Lazertinib in NSCLC

Jenan Dailey, PharmD, BCAP
October 23rd 2024
Article

Jenan Dailey, PharmD, BCAP, spoke about the approval of lazertinib plus amivantamab as first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC.