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Dr. Galsky on Sequencing Questions in Urothelial Cancer

Matthew Galsky, MD, discusses sequencing questions in urothelial carcinoma.

Suggested Benefit of Novel BTK Inhibitor Observed in MCL Models and in NHL Combo Regimen

In preclinical models, the novel irreversible BTK inhibitor TG-1701 demonstrated similar activity to ibrutinib in mantle cell lymphoma cell lines and showed additive benefit when combined with ublituximab and umbralisib in non-Hodgkin lymphoma model.

Dr. Shore on Immunotherapy Targeting PSA and PSMA in Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Cancer

Neal D. Shore, MD, FACS, discusses immunotherapy targeting prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) in biochemically recurrent prostate cancer.

Atezolizumab Regimen Improves OS in Frontline Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer, Regardless of Biomarker Status

The combination of atezolizumab plus carboplatin/etoposide continued to demonstrate an improvement in overall survival versus chemotherapy alone as a frontline treatment for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

Tucatinib Demonstrates Potent Activity in HER2-Mutant Tumor Models

Tucatinib was found to be a potent inhibitor of HER2-mutant signaling in vitro.

Dr. Rintoul on the Importance of MRD Assessment in NSCLC

Robert Rintoul, BSc, MB ChB, PhD, FRCP, discusses the importance of minimal residual disease assessment in patients with non–small cell lung cancer.

Survivin Isoforms Detection Predicts a Potential Role in Tumor Biology

Three main survivin isoforms demonstrated the ability to translocate to the surface of plasma membrane in multiple cell types, suggesting a targetable role as a molecular biomarker.

Hispanic Patients With Select Blood Cancers Have Worse Survival Outcomes

Significant differences were seen between Hispanic and non-Hispanic white patients with hematological malignancies in Texas in terms of the age of diagnosis and long-term survival outcomes.

Real-World Data Show Improved Survival With Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Melanoma

The use of adjuvant immunotherapy in patients with resected stage IIIC melanoma resulted in improved survival benefit, according to real-world data from an early analysis of the National Cancer Database.

Early-Onset Cancers Confer a High Risk of Harboring Germline Mutations

Patients 18 to 39 years of age with early-onset cancer had a significantly high risk of harboring germline mutations, suggesting that this population should undergo germline genetic testing, irrespective of tumor type.

iNEST/Atezolizumab Combo Induces Neoantigen-Specific T-Cell Responses in Advanced Solid Tumors

The addition of the individualized neoantigen specific immunotherapy RO7198457 to atezolizumab induced neoantigen-specific T-cell responses, and was found to be well tolerated in patients with advanced solid malignancies.

Lipophilic Statin Use Is Associated With Decreased Mortality in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Findings from an observational study of more than 10,000 women with ovarian cancer showed that lipophilic statins were associated with a 43% overall reduction in epithelial ovarian cancer mortality, with declines seen across subtypes.

Isatuximab Triplet Significantly Improves PFS in Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma

The triplet therapy of isatuximab-irfc, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone showed a statistically significant improvement in PFS versus carfilzomib and dexamethasone alone in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Mild COVID-19 Symptoms Are Associated with Poorer Outcomes in Sickle Cell Disease

Results from a survey of patients in the United Kingdom showed patients with sickle cell disease diagnosed with COVID-19 and who had mild symptoms were more likely to die or require mechanical ventilation than those with more severe symptoms of COVID-19.

Endotheliopathy: A Marker of Progression to Critical Illness in COVID-19

Endotheliopathy represents a marker of progression to critical illness in patients with COVID-19 infection and soluble thrombomodulin segregates with mortality.

Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b Helps Maintain Hematocrit Control for Low-Risk Polycythemia Vera

More patients with low-risk polycythemia vera treated with ropeginterferon alfa-2b were able to maintain hematocrit levels at or below 45% compared with those who received monthly phlebotomy alone.

Dr. Dimopoulos on the Safety of Zanubrutinib in Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

Meletios A. Dimopoulos, MD, discusses safety results from the randomized phase 3 ASPEN trial of zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) in patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia.

Dr. Talati on Real-World Data With Venetoclax Combinations in AML

Chetasi Talati, MD, discusses the ongoing safety analysis of venetoclax (Venclexta)-based combinations in patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia.

Eprenetapopt/Azacitidine Shows Encouraging Responses in High-Risk MDS/AML

The combination of eprenetapopt and azacitidine led to high objective response rates and complete response rates in patients with TP53-mutated myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia.

Luspatercept-aamt Reduces RBC Transfusion Burden in Patients With Rare Blood Disorder

Data from the BELIEVE trial showed that luspatercept-aamt, a first-in-class erythroid maturation agent designed to regulate late-stage red blood cell maturation, reduced the need for red blood cell transfusions across every subgroup of patients with beta-thalassemia.

Early Data Show CC-93269 has Activity in Multiple Myeloma

Interim results from a phase 1 trial show CC-93269 has activity in highly refractory, heavily pretreated patients with multiple myeloma, with an acceptable safety profile.

Dr. Cluzeau on the Efficacy of APR-246/Azacitidine in TP53-Mutated MDS and AML

Thomas Cluzeau, MD, PhD, discusses the response rates of a phase 2 study with APR-246 and azacitidine in TP53-mutated myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia.

Dr. DiNardo on the Results of the VIALE-A Trial in AML

Courtney DiNardo, MD, MSCE, discusses the results of the phase 3 VIALE-A trial in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Adding Subcutaneous Daratumumab to CyBorD Improves Outcomes for AL Amyloidosis

Subcutaneous daratumumab may be a promising treatment for newly diagnosed patients with light chain amyloidosis who are in urgent need of new treatment options.

Venetoclax/Azacitidine Showcases OS Benefit in Older Patients With AML

The combination of venetoclax (Venclexta) and azacitidine led to a 34% reduction in the risk of death versus azacitidine alone in treatment-naïve patients with acute myeloid leukemia who are ineligible for intensive therapy.

Narsoplimab Significantly Improves Outcomes in HSCT-TMA

Treatment with narsoplimab (OMS721) led to complete responses, improved laboratory markers, and encouraging 100-day survival rates in patients diagnosed with hematopoietic stem cell transplant-thrombotic microangiopathy.

Liso-Cel Induces High Response Rates in High-Risk Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Treatment with the CAR T-cell product lisocabtagene maraleucel led to high response rates, with durable complete responses, in transplant-ineligible patients with relapsed/refractory aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma who had poor prognostic features.

Dr. Hari on the Role of MRD in Multiple Myeloma

Parameswaran Hari, MD, MRCP, discusses the role of minimal residual disease in multiple myeloma.

Dr. Costa on Safety of CC-93269 in Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma

Luciano J. Costa, MD, PhD, discusses the safety results of CC-93269 in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Serum Biomarkers Are Early Predictors for Haplo-SCT Outcomes

Higher levels of the serum biomarkers ST2 and REG3α were associated with increased incidence of graft-vs-host disease and increased risk for transplant-related mortality in patients who have undergone haploidentical stem-cell transplantation with post-transplant cyclophosphamide.