Kyle Doherty joined MJH Life Sciences in 2021 and is the lead editor for Oncology Fellows. He also produces print content for OncologyLive, as well as news and conference updates for OncLive.com. Email: kdoherty@mjhlifesciences.com
Lasofoxifene Aims to Amplify Efficacy of Abemaciclib in ESR1-Mutated ER+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer
Lasofoxifene plus abemaciclib is set to be evaluated in ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2– metastatic breast cancer in the phase 3 ELAINEIII trial.
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Johnson & Johnson Seeks EMA Approval for Ibrutinib Plus R-CHOP in Frontline MCL
Johnson & Johnson has submitted a type II variation application to the EMA seeking the approval of ibrutinib plus R-CHOP in ASCT-eligible frontline MCL.
Taletrectinib Displays Efficacy, Tolerability in ROS1+ NSCLC in Multiple Clinical Trials
Investigators hope to add a treatment option that has the potential to produce superior efficacy vs present ROS1 inhibitors for patients with ROS1+ NSCLC.
NRG1 Fusions Emerge as New Target of Interest in Lung, Pancreatic Cancers
NRG1 fusion positivity has gained interest as a treatment target in lung and pancreatic cancer, leading to the FDA approval of zenocutuzumab in December 2024.
T-DXd Preserves QOL, Neurological Function in HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer Irrespective of Brain Metastases
T-DXd displayed favorable HRQOL and neurological function results in HER2+ metastatic breast cancer regardless of the presence of brain metastases.
MAIC Points to Improved OS With Momelotinib in Ruxolitinib-Pretreated Myelofibrosis
Momelotinib improved OS vs best available therapy in patients with ruxolitinib-experienced myelofibrosis, according to data from a MAIC analysis.
Pacritinib and Momelotinib Display Positive Real-World Impact on Anemia and Transfusion Needs in Myelofibrosis
Pacritinib and momelotinib both demonstrated favorable real-world effects on anemia and transfusion requirements among patients with myelofibrosis.
CAN-2409 Improves DFS in Intermediate/High-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer
CAN-2409 plus valacyclovir and radiation therapy significantly improved DFS in intermediate- to high-risk localized prostate cancer.
NFKB1 Haplotype Decreases Inflammation, Increases Response to Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b in PV and ET
NFKB1 rs230511 reduces inflammation and amplifies responses to ropeginterferon alfa-2b in polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia.
Brexu-Cel Displays Comparable Efficacy Across Age Groups in Relapsed/Refractory B-ALL
Brexucabtagene autoleucel demonstrated similar efficacy across age groups of patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
AdAPT-001 Gets FDA Fast Track Designation in Recurrent/Refractory Soft Tissue Sarcoma
AdAPT-001 plus nivolumab or atezolizumab has received fast track designation from the FDA in recurrent/refractory soft tissue sarcoma.
ALL Treatment Paradigm Displays Significant Gains as NCCN Guidelines Evolve
The therapeutic arsenal for patients with ALL in the first line and beyond is expanding beyond traditional approaches, enabling better outcomes for patients.
PD-1 Inhibitors Make Impact in Merkel Cell Carcinoma, But Unmet Needs Persist
PD-1 Inhibitors have proved efficacious in approximately half of patients with metastatic MCC, and ongoing research in the field is looking at combination therapies.
Obe-Cel Approval Expands CAR T-Cell Therapy Options in Relapsed/Refractory ALL
Hematologic oncologists offer their perspective on the current and potential future standing of CAR T-cell therapies in the relapsed/refractory ALL treatment landscape.
Sacituzumab Tirumotecan Earns Approval in China in Pretreated Advanced TNBC
China’s NMPA has approved sacituzumab tirumotecan for pretreated unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
MAXILUS Study Looks to Further Elucidate the Role of Luspatercept in MDS
The MAXILUS study will evaluate the maximum approved dose of luspatercept in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome.
Education, Telehealth, and Access Initiatives Aim to Improve Cancer Care for Veterans
Manali I. Patel, MD, MPH, MS, details several interventions developed to better serve veterans with cancer who are experiencing economic, social, and geographic barriers to care.
Tovorafenib Leads to Durable Off-Treatment Responses in Pediatric BRAF-Altered R/R Low-Grade Glioma
Tovorafenib generated durable drug holiday responses in pediatric patients with BRAF-altered relapsed/refractory low-grade glioma.
NMPA Approves Belzutifan for VHL in RCC, CNS Hemangioblastomas, or pNETs
The NMPA has approved belzutifan for von Hippel-Lindau disease in RCC, CNS hemangioblastomas, or pNETs not requiring immediate surgery.
MT-302 Utilizes Novel Mechanism of Action to Offer a Unique Treatment in Epithelial Tumors
Rasha Cosman, BSc, MBBS, FRACP, and Charlotte Lemech, MBBS, discuss the phase 1 MYE Symphony study (NCT05969041) of MT-302 in advanced or metastatic epithelial cancers.
Belantamab Mafodotin Plus Bortezomib/Dexamethasone Extends OS in R/R Myeloma
Belantamab mafodotin plus bortezomib and dexamethasone met the key secondary end point of OS in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in the DREAMM-7 study.
Zolbetuximab Plus Chemotherapy Offers Survival Benefits in Treatment-Naive HER2– Gastric/GEJ Cancer
Zolbetuximab plus chemotherapy extended PFS and OS in HER2–, locally advanced unresectable or metastatic, CLDN18.2+ gastric/GEJ adenocarcinoma.
Personalized Initiatives Empower Patients to Actively Participate in Cancer Research
Investigators who champion patient-partnered cancer research have experienced challenges to their effective implementation.
THIO Plus Cemiplimab Displays Efficacy in Checkpoint Inhibitor–Resistant NSCLC
THIO plus cemiplimab displayed durable activity in patients with advanced checkpoint inhibitor–resistant NSCLC.
MAGEA4 Opens the Door for Engineered Cellular Therapies in Solid Tumors
Brian A. Van Tine, MD, PhD, and David S. Hong, MD, discuss the MAGEA4 pathway and the FDA approval of afami-cel in synovial sarcoma.
NICE Advocates Reimbursement for Avapritinib in Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis, Other Hematologic Malignancies
NICE issued a final guidance recommending reimbursement of avapritinib monotherapy in adult patients with ASM, SM-AHN, or mast cell leukemia.
MI Cancer Seek Receives FDA Approval as Companion Diagnostic for Targeted Therapy Across Tumor Types
MI Cancer Seek has been granted FDA approval as a companion diagnostic for patients with cancer who may benefit from targeted therapy.
Gynecologic Cancer Paradigm Sees Huge Gains With FDA-Approved Regimens
Experts in gynecologic oncology highlight multiple practice-altering clinical trial updates presented at ESMO and beyond in ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers.
ESSA Discontinues Phase 2 Study of Masofaniten Plus Enzalutamide in mCRPC
The phase 2 study of masofaniten plus enzalutamide in mCRPC naive to second-generation antiandrogen therapy has been discontinued.
FDA Grants Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designation to ALLO-316 in CD70+ Advanced RCC
The FDA has granted regenerative medicine advanced therapy to ALLO-316 in CD70-positive advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
Perioperative Pembrolizumab Regimen Upholds Survival Benefit in Resectable NSCLC
Zongertinib Elicits Durable Responses in Pretreated Advanced HER2-Mutant NSCLC
Lenvatinib Shows Efficacy in Advanced HCC Post-Progression on Atezolizumab/Bevacizumab
Sacituzumab Govitecan Does Not Significantly Improve OS in Pretreated Urothelial Carcinoma