The OncLive® News page includes the latest in clinical oncology news, including breaking regulatory decisions, clinical trial findings, pivotal and practice-changing data published in academic peer-reviewed journals, and more across solid and hematologic malignancies. Regulatory news includes new drug approvals by the FDA and European Union, priority review and breakthrough therapy designations, and orphan drug and fast track statuses.
Neoadjuvant Durvalumab/Tremelimumab Plus Chemo Meets PFS End Point in Advanced Ovarian Cancer
March 27th 2023Neoadjuvant treatment with the combination of durvalumab plus tremelimumab and chemotherapy elicited a promising 12-month progression-free survival rate in patients with advanced-stage ovarian cancer.
New Model Predicts Long-term Response to CAR T-cell Therapy in B-cell Lymphoma
March 24th 2023Investigators identified a set of microbiome-based biomarkers that may be used to optimize patient selection or increase personalization of treatment for patients with B-cell lymphoma receiving CAR T-cell therapy.
Tivozanib Plus Atezolizumab Under Investigation in Immunologically Cold Tumors
March 24th 2023The safety and efficacy of the immune checkpoint inhibitor atezolizumab plus the VEGF TKI tivozanib is being investigated in patients with unresectable or metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, as well as those with several other immunologically cold tumors as part of the phase 1b/2 IMMCO-1 trial.
FDA Issues Complete Response Letter for Ruxolitinib Extended-Release Tablets in MPNs
March 24th 2023The FDA has issued a complete response letter for ruxolitinib extended-release tablets for use once daily in the treatment of patients with certain types of myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and graft-vs-host disease.
The American Cancer Society, Winship Partner to Accelerate Cancer Research in Georgia
March 24th 2023The American Cancer Society, in partnership with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, announced a new project that aims to significantly accelerate cancer research and improve patient outcomes.
Multiple Factors Need to Be Addressed to Improve Late Mortality for Survivors of Childhood Cancer
March 24th 2023Matthew J. Ehrhardt, MD, MS, discusses the importance of taking a multifactorial approach to improve long-term outcomes for survivors of childhood cancer, and expands on the findings from the study of the factors associated with risk of late mortality.
Acalabrutinib Receives Approval in China for Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma
March 23rd 2023Acalabrutinib has received conditional approval from the National Medical Products Administration in China for the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma who have received at least one prior therapy.
Research Clarifies Treatment Patterns and Raises New Questions Across GI Cancers
March 23rd 2023Jimmy Hwang, MD, discusses findings supporting the use of immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma and biliary tract cancer, the potential benefits of antibody-drug conjugates in metastatic colorectal cancer, and unmet needs in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and rectal cancer.
Improved Understanding of Biomarkers in Tumor Microenvironment Key for Treatment Decisions in NSCLC
March 23rd 2023Brian S. Henick, MD, discusses the importance of expanding on the current knowledge of biomarkers and the tumor microenvironment to enhance treatment approaches for patients with non–small cell lung cancer.
Newly Defined Breast Cancer Targets Expand TNBC Treatment Options
March 23rd 2023Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS, discusses genetic sequencing in triple-negative breast cancer, the significance of breast cancer tumor board discussions for informing further research and optimizing patient care, and how future directions in breast cancer treatment are building off the current benefits of drugs classes like antibody-drug conjugates.
Erdafitinib Elicits Responses in High- and Intermediate-Risk NMIBC Harboring FGFR3/2 Alterations
March 22nd 2023Siamak Daneshmand, MD, shed light on the phase 2 THOR-2 study evaluating different cohorts of patients with recurrent NMIBC, key findings from cohorts 2 and 3, and how ongoing research seeks to move the needle forward with novel drug delivery methods.
Spotlight on a Rare Hematologic Disorder: Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
March 22nd 2023Hematologists and oncologists are uniquely poised to aid in the identification of patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia and assist in their care, and it is important for the practicing clinician to familiarize oneself with the symptoms of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia to avoid overlooking the diagnosis.
MEDI9253 Plus Durvalumab Delivers Little Efficacy in Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors
March 22nd 2023The addition of MEDI9253 to sequential or concurrent treatment with durvalumab failed to elicit more than 1 partial response although proving feasible and safe in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, according to findings from a phase 1 trial.