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The OncLive® Conference page includes a listing of all conferences covered by OncLive®, including the ASCO, ESMO, SITC, EHA, ASH, and SABCS annual meetings, as well as the Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium and Miami Breast Cancer Conference, among many others. Conference coverage incorporates articles and interviews in written and video format.

Wade T. Iams, MD

Pembrolizumab/Eftilagimod alpha Combo Shows Durable Responses in Frontline NSCLC

November 11th 2022

The first-line combination of pembrolizumab and eftilagimod alpha elicited a 40.4% (95% CI, 31.3%-50.0%) overall response rate by immune RECIST criteria in the intent-to-treat population in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer, according to updated findings from the phase 2 TACTI-002 trial.

Arlene O. Siefker-Radtke, MD

Dr. Siefker-Radtke on Erdafitinib in Urothelial Carcinoma

November 11th 2022

Arlene O. Siefker-Radtke, MD, discusses the use of erdafitinib in urothelial carcinoma.

Richard D. Carvajal, MD

Dr. Carvajal on Unique Prognostic Factors in Uveal Melanoma

November 11th 2022

Richard D. Carvajal, MD, discusses the prognostic factors of uveal melanoma that differentiate it from other subsets of melanoma.

Neal Shore, MD, FACS

Shore Unpacks Treatment Advances for Patients With Urologic Cancers

November 11th 2022

Neal Shore, MD, FACS, highlights the effect of genetic testing on the treatment paradigm of prostate cancer and the evolving treatment landscape for metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer.

Alexander E. Perl, MD, MS

Dr. Perl on Genetic Testing and Targeted Therapies in AML

November 10th 2022

Alexander E. Perl, MD, MS, associate professor, medicine, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses why genetic testing is important for determining targeted therapies for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Mark G. Kris, MD

Dr. Kris on Atezolizumab in NSCLC

November 10th 2022

Mark G. Kris, MD, discusses the role of atezolizumab in patients with non–small cell lung cancer.

Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD

Every Patient With Metastatic Melanoma “Deserves a Shot at Nivolumab/Ipilimumab,” Weber Says

November 10th 2022

The combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab have shown overall survival benefit in patients with metastatic melanoma, according to long-term follow-up data, and other studies’ results highlight the efficacy and toxicity benefits of different sequences of the combination.

Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO

Rugo Highlights Key Priorities for the Future of Breast Cancer Research

November 10th 2022

Research in breast cancer has led to remarkable progress in the understanding and management of the disease, but the oncology community can always do more to optimize treatment outcomes for patients.

The benefit of PARP maintenance therapy for patients with advanced ovarian cancer differs depending on a number of factors, including the homologous recombination and BRCA mutation status of the tumor.

PARP Maintenance Therapy Provides Varying Benefit in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

November 10th 2022

The benefit of PARP maintenance therapy for patients with advanced ovarian cancer differs depending on a number of factors, including the homologous recombination and BRCA mutation status of the tumor.

Stefanie J. Mandl, PhD

Neoantigen TCR T-cell Therapy Shows Early Proof-of-Concept in Solid Tumors

November 10th 2022

A personalized neoantigen-specific and off-the-shelf T cell receptor T-cell therapy utilized through CRISPR gene editing technology demonstrated feasibility and tolerability in 16 patients across multiple tumor types, according to first-in-human phase 1a findings.

Diane Reidy-Lagunes, MD

Sequencing Strategies, Improving QOL Are Top Priorities in Neuroendocrine Neoplasm Treatment

November 10th 2022

Diane Reidy-Lagunes, MD, discussed the role of next-generation sequencing paired with systemic therapies and the option of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy in neuroendocrine malignancies.

Joseph A. Sparano, MD

Breast Cancer Advances in 2022 Shape CFS Agenda

November 10th 2022

Emerging novel therapies, new stratification factors, and sequencing challenges because of the new classifications for patients with breast cancer will be topics of discussion at the 40th Annual Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium® during the breast cancer sessions.

Andrew D. Zelenetz, MD, PhD

Novel Agents Replace CAR T-Cell Therapy in Later-Line, Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL

November 9th 2022

New treatments are emerging for patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in addition to chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, which has moved up into the second line.

Anthony Mato, MD, MSCE

Addressing Intolerance and Resistance to BTK Inhibition Is Next Frontier in CLL Drug Development

November 9th 2022

The development of agents to address intolerance and acquired resistance to BTK inhibitors addresses 2 of the major unmet needs for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Jae H. Park, MD

Frontline Setting Boasts Multiple Treatment Options for Patients With ALL

November 9th 2022

Clinicians treating patients with newly diagnosed acute lymphocytic leukemia now have multiple options at their disposal, including tyrosine kinase inhibitors, blinatumomab, and multiagent chemotherapy-based regimens, with more options aiming to enter the treatment paradigm.

Daniel P. Petrylak, MD

Petrylak Previews Shift in Sequencing Paradigm in Urothelial Cancer

November 9th 2022

Daniel P. Petrylak, MD, highlights the use of checkpoint inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, and FGFR inhibitors in urothelial cancer and the current sequencing hurdles in the paradigm.

The Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium® returns to New York City for its 40th annual meeting with a 3-day program that will deliver the latest updates across the gamut of oncology care.

40th Annual CFS® Highlights New Frontiers in Cancer Care

November 9th 2022

The Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium® returns to New York City for its 40th annual meeting with a 3-day program that will deliver the latest updates across the gamut of oncology care.

Kidney Cancer

Emerging Therapies Prompt Nuanced AE Management in Kidney Cancer

November 6th 2022

Kiran Virdee, RN, BSN, CCRN-K, outlines the best practices for the management of adverse effects during the treatment of kidney cancer.

Rana M. McKay, MD

Investigators Debate Frontline Doublet Vs Triplet Therapy in RCC

November 5th 2022

Rana M. McKay, MD, and Yousef Zakharia, MD, debate the pros and cons of doublet vs triplet combination therapies in the frontline setting for patients with renal cell carcinoma.

Michael B. Atkins, MD

Tivozanib Maintains Long-Term PFS Benefit Over Sorafenib in Relapsed/Refractory RCC

November 5th 2022

Tivozanib continued to display a progression­-free survival benefit and rates vs sorafenib in patients with relapsed/refractory renal cell carcinoma who received 2 or 3 prior systemic regimens.

Rana R. McKay, MD

Dr. McKay on Tivozanib Plus Nivolumab in Advanced RCC

November 4th 2022

Rana R. McKay, MD, discusses the rationale for combining tivozanib with nivolumab in heavily pretreated patients with renal cell carcinoma.

Nizar M. Tannir, MD

Nivolumab/Ipilimumab Improves Survival in Untreated, Advanced Sarcomatoid RCC

November 4th 2022

The combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab led to significant improvements in survival vs sunitinib in patients with intermediate- and poor-risk renal cell carcinoma with sarcomatoid features.

Martin H. Voss, MD

Lenvatinib/Pembrolizumab Reduces Need for Subsequent Therapy in Advanced RCC

November 4th 2022

Lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab reduced the need for second-line therapy by 42.8% compared with sunitinib in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.

Bradley McGregor, MD

Dr. McGregor on Belzutifan Plus Lenvatinib in Advanced RCC

November 4th 2022

Bradley McGregor, MD, discusses the rationale behind combining belzutifan with lenvatinib in pretreated patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma with clear cell components.

Eric Jonasch, MD

Dr. Jonasch on the Exploration of Cabozantinib in the Neoadjuvant Setting in RCC

November 4th 2022

Eric Jonasch, MD, discusses the exploration of cabozantinib in the neoadjuvant setting in renal cell carcinoma.

Andrew W. Hahn, MD

Dr. Hahn on the Investigation of Lenvatinib/Everolimus Vs Cabozantinib in mRCC

November 4th 2022

Andrew W. Hahn, MD, discusses the investigation of lenvatinib plus everolimus vs cabozantinib in metastatic renal cell carcinoma following progression on an immune checkpoint inhibitor.

Andrea B. Apolo, MD

Deep Responses Demonstrate Association With Prolonged Survival to Nivolumab/Cabozantinib in mRCC

November 4th 2022

Patients with treatment-naïve advanced renal cell carcinoma who received nivolumab plus cabozantinib achieved deeper objective responses leading to improved progression-free survival and overall survival rates vs those who received sunitinib, according to exploratory data from the CheckMate 9ER trial.

Andrew W. Hahn, MD

Lenvatinib Plus Everolimus Under Investigation Vs Cabozantinib in PD-1–Pretreated mRCC

November 4th 2022

The combination of lenvatinib plus everolimus is under evaluation vs cabozantinib in the phase 2 LenCabo trial for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have progressed on prior treatment with a PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitor.

Bradley McGregor, MD

Novel Immunotherapy-Based Combinations Prompt Key Treatment Considerations in RCC

November 4th 2022

Bradley McGregor, MD, discusses the factors that affect frontline treatment decisions for patients with advanced RCC, the importance of longer-term follow-up of phase 3 trials in kidney cancer, and the benefits of dual immunotherapy and immunotherapy/TKI treatment combinations.

Eric Jonasch, MD

Novel Trial Designs and Modern Research Efforts Drive RCC Treatment Advances

November 4th 2022

Eric Jonasch, MD, discusses key clinical trials that are paving the way for improved treatment sequencing in renal cell carcinoma and the prospective benefits of neoadjuvant cabozantinib in nonmetastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma.