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.
FDA Approves FoundationOne CDx as Pemigatinib Companion Diagnostic in FGFR2+ Cholangiocarcinoma
April 21st 2020The FDA has approved FoundationOne CDx as the registrational companion diagnostic for pemigatinib, which the agency recently approved for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated, unresectable locally advanced or metastatic FGFR2+ cholangiocarcinoma.
Expert Highlights Benefit of PARP Inhibitors in BRCA+ Breast Cancer and Potentially Beyond
April 18th 2020Melinda L. Telli, MD, discusses the role of PARP inhibition in the treatment of patients with breast cancer who harbor the BRCA mutations and ongoing research efforts seeking to expand their use beyond this setting.
FDA Grants Surufatinib Fast Track Status in pNETS and Other Neuroendocrine Tumors
April 18th 2020The FDA has granted Fast Track Designations to surufatinib for the treatment of advanced and progressive pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in patients who are not amenable for surgery.
RVd Induction Impresses in Myeloma, But 4-Drug Regimens Mark the Future
April 17th 2020The 3-drug induction regimen of lenalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone led to impressive overall survival outcomes and a very good partial response or better in nearly 90% of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
Electronic Tools Enhance Documentation of Patients on CAR T-Cell Therapy
April 17th 2020Dylan Essner, discusses the utility of novel electronic documentation tools developed by technicians at Epic Beacon, among others, in the documentation, grading, and treatment of patients receiving CAR T-cell therapy.
Keeping Up With COVID-19: Adaptability Is the Strongest Weapon in the Arsenal
April 17th 2020Balazs Halmos, MD, MS, provides insight on preventive measures put in place at his institution, day-to-day challenges faced in practice, and how he is staying connected with the broader community to share information.
CAR T-Cell Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Closer Look at Real-World Data
April 16th 2020This OncLive® webinar series will focus on the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of cellular therapeutics, particularly chimeric antigen receptor T cells. Join us Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 8 PM EST.
CAR T-Cell Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Closer Look at Real-World Data
April 16th 2020This OncLive® webinar series will focus on the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the delivery of cellular therapeutics, particularly chimeric antigen receptor T cells. Join us Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 8 PM EST.