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
Tiwari Highlights Updates in HER2+ and HER2-Low Breast Cancer
Shruti Tiwari, MD, discusses treatment advances in HER2-positive and HER2-low breast cancer and looks ahead to the future of the space.
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Tripathy Outlines Where the HER2+ Early-Stage Breast Cancer Landscape Stands
Debu Tripathy, MD, discusses the current treatment paradigm of HER2-positive breast cancer and highlights unmet needs that remain.
NICE Endorses Cabozantinib Plus Nivolumab in Advanced RCC
NICE has recommended the combination of cabozantinib and nivolumab for adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma in a final draft guidance.
China’s NMPA Grants Priority Review to Sintilimab Plus Fruquintinib in pMMR/Non–MSI-H Advanced Endometrial Cancer
The new drug application for sintilimab plus fruquintinib has been granted priority review by the NMPA for pMMR/non-MSI-H advanced endometrial cancer.
Patient Insurance Status and Out-of-Pocket Costs Affect Genomic Testing Frequency
As genomic testing becomes ubiquitous in cancer care, some patients experience out-of-pocket costs that may affect oncologists’ genetic testing decisions.
Durvalumab Plus Guadecitabine Shows PFS Benefit in Cohort of Patients With ccRCC
Durvalumab in combination with guadecitabine was tolerable and led to a PFS benefit in patients with checkpoint inhibitor-naive ccRCC.
Clinicians Express Reservations Around Ethical Issues of AI in Cancer Care
A survey of practicing oncologists in the United States revealed that clinicians have ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in cancer care.
CTL019 Plus Ibrutinib is Feasible and Effective in Relapsed/Refractory MCL
CTL019 CAR T-cell therapy plus time-limited ibrutinib resulted in high complete response rates in relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma.
ASCO GI Updates Provide Window Into Evolving HCC Treatment Paradigm
Experts discuss updated findings from key clinical trials in hepatocellular carcinoma presented during the 2024 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.
Japan’s MHLW Approves Zolbetuximab in CLDN18.2-Positive Gastric Cancer
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved zolbetuximab for CLDN18.2-positive, unresectable, advanced or recurrent gastric cancer.
Handling Parenting Pressures
Recent report details the issues early-career oncologists experience regarding parental leave.
Brexu-Cel Displays Superior Responses vs Pirtobrutinib in Relapsed/Refractory MCL Matching-Adjusted Indirect Comparison
A matching-adjusted indirect comparison shows that brexu-cel is superior to pirtobrutinib regarding response and survival in relapsed/refractory MCL.
Innovation Is the Answer to Making Progress Against Cancer
Shanta Dhar, PhD, FRSC, discusses the significance of being named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors for her research in prostate cancer.
Ribociclib Plus Nonsteroidal Aromatase Inhibitor Extends iDFS in HR+/HER2– Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Ribociclib plus a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor bested nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor therapy alone in terms of iDFS in early-stage breast cancer.
Preclinical Data Suggest XPO1 Offers Potential Treatment Pathway in TP53 Wild-Type LGSOC and CCOC
Treatment with XPO1 inhibitors could be effective and warrants further investigation in low-grade serous and clear cell ovarian cancer.
NT219 Plus Cetuximab Demonstrates Efficacy, Tolerability in SCCHN
NT219 in combination with cetuximab was safe and effective in patients with recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
MRD-Directed Ibrutinib Plus Venetoclax Bests FCR in CLL
MRD-guided ibrutinib plus venetoclax displays PFS and OS benefits over fludarabine plus cyclophosphamide and rituximab in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Raising Hope
Grant winner Tyler Miller, MD, PhD, outlines innovative plans for glioma research.
Novel CAR T-Cell Therapy Displays Activity in Glioblastoma
Treatment with a next-generation CAR T-cell agent displayed early efficacy in a small group of patients with glioblastoma.
Disparities in Care Outcomes Persist Between Black and White Patients With Endometrioid Endometrial Carcinoma
Black patients with endometrioid endometrial carcinoma experienced an increased risk of death and lower enrollment in clinical trials vs White patients.
Mutter Discusses Partial Breast Irradiation in Low-Risk Breast Cancer
Robert W. Mutter, MD, discusses the nuances of partial breast irradiation in early-stage breast cancer.
Venetoclax Displays Durable Efficacy in Relapsed/Refractory CLL
Patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia experienced long-lasting responses with venetoclax.
Multitargeted DNA Test Bests Fecal Immunochemical Test With Higher Sensitivity for CRC
Higher sensitivity for CRC and advanced precancerous lesions, but lower specificity for advanced neoplasia, was seen with a next-generation stool DNA test vs a fecal immunochemical test.
Dual-Targeted CAR T-Cell Therapy Displays Early Efficacy in Recurrent Glioblastoma
A CAR T-cell therapy directed toward 2 brain tumor–associated proteins displayed preliminary activity in recurrent glioblastoma.
Heath Discusses Utility of NECTIN-4 as a Target in Urothelial Carcinoma
Elisabeth I. Heath, MD, FACP, discusses what makes NECTIN-4 an attractive target in drug development and the significance of the EV-302/KEYNOTE-A39 trial findings.
Emavusertib Progresses to Phase 2 Study in AML and MDS
The TakeAim Leukemia trial aims to add emavusertib to the treatment paradigm of acute myeloid leukemia and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome.
Coming Full Circle
Andrea Porpiglia, MD, MSc, FACS, and Sanjay Reddy, MD, FACS describe what makes the Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Fox Chase unique.
DREAMM-8 Produces Positive Topline Results in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Belantamab mafodotin plus pomalidomide and dexamethasone extended PFS in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Adjuvant Chemotherapy After Nephroureterectomy Offers DFS Benefit in Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer
Patients with upper tract urothelial cancer who received adjuvant chemotherapy after nephroureterectomy experienced extended DFS vs those who received surveillance.
Randall Details Inaugural Birmingham Orthopedic Oncology Meeting
R. Lor Randall, MD, FACS, discusses the top takeaways from the inaugural 2024 Birmingham Orthopedic Oncology Meeting.
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