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
CDK9 Inhibitor SLS009 Displays Activity in Relapsed/Refractory AML
Enrollment of patients in a phase 2 study evaluating SLS009 in relapsed/refractory AML has been completed and the agent demonstrated initial efficacy.
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SL-172154 Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation in AML
SL-172154 has been granted orphan drug designation from the FDA in acute myeloid leukemia.
China’s NMPA Accepts BLA for Zanidatamab in HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer
China’s National Medical Products Administration has accepted the biologics license application for zanidatamab in second-line HER2+ biliary tract cancer.
Braun Spotlights Novel Treatment Developments in RCC
David A. Braun, MD, PhD, highlights the developing role of T-cell therapies in RCC and looks toward the horizon for other advances.
Braun Highlights Advances in RCC Treatment Paradigm, Looks Towards Future
David A. Braun, MD, PhD, discusses the evolving treatment landscape of renal cell carcinoma.
New Data With RP1 Plus Nivolumab in PD-1–Refractory Melanoma Build on Positive Findings
The combination of RP1 and nivolumab was safe and effective in patients with anti–PD-1-failed advanced melanoma.
Nivolumab/Cabozantinib Combination Prolongs Treatment-Free Survival in Advanced RCC
Partition overall survival data indicated that nivolumab plus cabozantinib extended treatment-free survival vs sunitinib in advanced renal cell carcinoma.
Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab Delays Tumor Progression in All Organs vs Sunitinib in Advanced RCC
Lenvatinib/pembrolizumab offered a significant benefit in terms of time to disease progression in all organs vs sunitinib in advanced RCC.
Perioperative Chemotherapy Prolongs OS vs Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation in Esophageal Cancer
Perioperative chemotherapy with FLOT improved OS vs neoadjuvant chemoradiation with CROSS in resectable esophageal cancer.
Asciminib Bests Standard-of-Care TKIs in Ph+ CML
Treatment with asciminib led to a superior 48-week major molecular response rate vs investigator-selected TKIs in patients with Ph-positive chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia.
Pitavastatin Offers Therapeutic Potential in Cancers Arising From Chronic Inflammation
Pitavastatin, an FDA-approved statin, may inhibit pathways that contribute to IL-33 production, which has been shown to contribute to cancer development.
AGuIX Receives FDA Fast Track Designation in Glioblastoma
AGuIX has been granted FDA fast track designation in malignant gliomas and glioblastoma.
Nivolumab/Cabozantinib Combination Displays Activity in Non-Clear Cell RCC
Treatment with nivolumab plus cabozantinib yielded responses in patients with non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
CAR T-Cell Therapy Makes its Mark in CLL
David L. Porter, MD, discusses CAR T-cell therapy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and looks towards improvements and unmet needs that remain.
Ribociclib Plus Endocrine Therapy Demonstrates PFS Advantage in HR+/HER2– Advanced Breast Cancer
Ribociclib plus endocrine therapy bested combination chemotherapy in terms of progression-free survival in HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.
AI Support Tool Demonstrates Detection Utility for Melanoma at Primary Care Practices
An artificial intelligence-based smartphone app used by primary care physicians showed high diagnostic accuracy in detecting cutaneous melanoma.
Exploiting the Vulnerabilities of High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Through WEE1 Inhibition
Joyce F. Liu, MD, MPH, provides insights on WEE1 which has emerged as a potentially targetable pathway in high-grade serous ovarian cancer.
Guardant360 CDx Gains European Union Certification for Tumor Profiling in Solid Tumors
Guardant360 CDx received In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation certification for tumor mutation profiling in solid tumors and for companion diagnostic indications in NSCLC and breast cancer.
CAR T-Cell Therapies Move Ahead in Pediatric and Adult ALL
Carrie L. Kitko, MD, discusses the current standing of cellular therapies in adult and pediatric ALL and looks toward future developments.
Epacadostat Plus Preoperative Chemoradiation Is Feasible in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Haeseong Park, MD, MPH, discusses findings from a phase 1 study of epacadostat with preoperative chemoradiation in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Tivumecirnon Plus Pembrolizumab Displays Activity and Tolerability in HNSCC
Jameel Muzaffar, MD, discusses findings from the phase 2 portion of the FLX475-02 study examining tivumecirnon plus pembrolizumab in HNSCC.
Neelapu Highlights the Nuances of CAR T-Cell Therapy Administration in Lymphoma
Sattva S. Neelapu, MD, discusses the optimal processes of CAR T-cell therapy administration and the remaining unmet needs in the space.
CAR T-Cell Agents Offer Efficacy in Lymphoma, But Additional Approaches Are Needed to Overcome Resistance
Sattva S. Neelapu, MD, discusses the current standing of CAR T-cell therapies in the treatment paradigm in lymphoma.
Leveraging Managed Service Organizations to Provide More Affordable, Personalized Cancer Care
To combat the rising costs of cancer care, clinicians are partnering with managed service organizations to handle the business aspects of practice.
Pellini Discusses Immunotherapies and Current Limitations of ctDNA in Perioperative NSCLC
Bruna Pellini, MD, highlights the multiple immunotherapies currently available for patients with NSCLC in the perioperative setting and elucidates ctDNA’s role in the treatment paradigm.
Advances in MRD Testing Help Guide Optimal Colorectal Cancer Therapy
During an OncLive Peer Exchange, a panel of expert clinicians in CRC discussed studies seeking to further define the role of MRD testing in CRC.
Time to Bladder Cancer Treatment Is Similar Among Black and White Patients, But Other Disparities Persist
No significant difference in time to treatment was found between White and Black patients with bladder cancer, but there remained a difference in treatment outcomes.
Darolutamide Use Is Routine in Both Doublets and Triplet Therapies in mHSPC
Darolutamide uptake in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer has become routine both in doublet and triplet regimens in community urology practices.
TAR-210 Demonstrates Preliminary Efficacy in FGFR-Altered Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
TAR-210 was safe and showed promising clinical activity in patients with FGFR-altered high- and intermediate-risk non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
UGN-102 With/Without TURBT Produces Similar DOR and DFS in Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent NMIBC
UGN-102 with/without TURBT displayed meaningful and similar DFS and DOR rates in newly diagnosed and recurrent low-grade intermediate-risk NMIBC.
Dr Caimi on Early Data for LMY-920 in R/R B-Cell NHL
Navigating a “Sea Change” in Frontline Urothelial Carcinoma Treatment
Dr Scalici on Data for IMNN-001 Plus SOC Chemotherapy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Dr Lin on the Safety of NKTR-255 in Enhancing Immune Recovery Post-Chemoradiation in Locally Advanced NSCLC