Tremelimumab Plus Durvalumab Improves Survival in Frontline Unresectable HCC
A single, high priming dose of tremelimumab plus durvalumab resulted in a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival vs sorafenib when used in the frontline treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma who had not previously received systemic therapy and were not eligible for localized treatment.
Investigators Aim to Fill Unmet Need of Intermediate- to High-Risk MDS With ENHANCE Trial
The initiation of the phase 3 ENHANCE trial looks to build on the generally early response to azacitidine with the addition of magrolimab, a first-in-class monoclonal antibody, for patients with intermediate-, high-, and very high–risk myelodysplastic syndrome.
Pivotal MagnetisMM-3 Trial Aims to Add Elranatamab in Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, particularly those who have failed a prior BCMA–targeted therapy, represent a population with an unmet need for effective treatment options. Investigators are hoping to help fill this void with the initiation of the phase 2 MagnetisMM-3 study.
Janjigian Spotlights Significance of Nivolumab/Chemo Approval for Frontline Gastric Cancer
Yelena Y. Janjigian, MD, further discusses the clinical significance of the FDA approval of nivolumab plus chemotherapy in the frontline treatment of patients with gastric cancer.
U2 Plus Pembrolizumab Shows Continued Efficacy at 5 Years in CLL and Richter’s Transformation
September 20th 2021The triplet combination of umbralisib, ublituximab, and pembrolizumab demonstrated durable responses with a tolerable safety profile in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Richter’s transformation.
The frontline combination of nivolumab and chemotherapy upheld its improvement in progression-free and overall survival vs chemotherapy alone with longer follow-up of patients with advanced gastric, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer, according to data from the phase 3 CheckMate-649 trial.
Initial Guideline Development Showcases Future Directions in Ultra-Rare Sarcoma Subtype
September 15th 2021As part of a global consensus meeting, experts from several disciplines convened to define evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of patients with primary and metastatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma with locoregional and systemic therapies, as well as palliative care.
Pembrolizumab Plus Lenvatinib Improves Survival in dMMR Endometrial Cancer
September 7th 2021The combination of pembrolizumab and lenvatinib led to a statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with mismatch repair deficient advanced endometrial cancer following platinum-based chemotherapy.
Emerging Options Open the Door to Optimized Treatment Opportunities in Hematologic Malignancies
September 1st 2021More tailored selection processes, which have placed a greater emphasis on patient-specific characteristics, such as risk and genomic status, and made possible with a growing number of treatment options, have led to optimized therapeutic decisions for patients with hematologic malignancies.
P-PSMA-101 Elicits Encouraging Responses in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The autologous CAR T-cell therapy P-PSMA-101 elicited robust antitumor responses in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, according to preliminary findings from the phase 1 P-PSMA-101-001 trial that were virtually presented during the 6th Annual CAR-TCR Summit.
PARP Inhibitors Play Key Role in Prostate Cancer Paradigm, as Hunt for Biomarkers Continues
Wassim Abida, MD, PhD, discusses the role of PARP inhibition in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer, and the importance of biomarkers in guiding treatment decisions with these agents
FDA Approval Insights: Nivolumab Plus Chemo for Frontline Gastric Cancer
August 26th 2021Dr. Janjigian discusses the FDA approval of nivolumab plus chemotherapy in advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma, key findings from the pivotal CheckMate-649 trial, and future directions with immunotherapy in the field.