miRNA Assay May Lead to Early Detection in PDAC
The liquid biopsy combining miRNA and CA19-9 had the best validation rates for detecting pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Saruparib Shows Favorable Activity, Safety in Mutant Advanced Solid Tumors
Patients with advanced solid tumors may be able to stay on treatment with saruparib longer compared with other approved PARP inhibitors, thereby improving efficacy.
MRD Negativity Status Following Surgery Confers Survival in MIBC
Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who remain molecular residual disease negative following cystectomy may be spared from adjuvant therapy.
Combatting Cancer Surgery Disparities Due to Racial-Economic Segregation
Retrospective findings may establish a “framework” for improving the accessibility, timeliness, and appropriateness of surgical cancer care in disadvantaged areas.
Finding Ways to Break the Mold in GU Oncology
Leaders in genitourinary oncology spoke about key research advances as well as personal experiences in navigating the field.
Optimizing Neoadjuvant Therapy Efficacy in dMMR Gastroesophageal Cancer
Tailoring neoadjuvant therapy regimens for patients with mismatch repair deficient gastroesophageal cancer represents a future step in terms of research.
Blood-Based Test May Help Detect CRC in Average-Risk Population
The PREEMPT trial analyzed samples from 27,010 average-risk adults to determine the specificity of detecting colorectal cancer.
Predicting Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Responses in Gastroesophageal Cancer
Not much is currently known about the factors that may predict pathologic responses to neoadjuvant immunotherapy in this population, says Adrienne Bruce Shannon, MD.
China Accepts sNDA for Savolitinib in Previously Treated MET Exon 14 NSCLC
Data from a phase 3b trial support a supplemental new drug application in China for savolitinib in previously treated non–small cell lung cancer with MET exon 14 alterations.
Tislelizumab Shows Improvements in Efficacy Vs Chemo in Esophageal Cancer
The toxicity profile of tislelizumab also appears to look better compared with chemotherapy in metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to T-DXd in Advanced HER2+ Solid Tumors
Results from 3 DESTINY trials led to the accelerated approval of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive solid tumors.
Durvalumab Significantly Improves Survival in Limited-Stage SCLC
Treatment with durvalumab raises no new safety signals among patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer in the phase 3 ADRIATIC trial.
Ribociclib Combo Improves iDFS in HR+/HER2– Early Breast Cancer
Data from the NATALEE trial show that ribociclib may benefit a broad population of patients with early breast cancer who have an increased risk of recurrent disease.
FDA Approves Ide-Cel in Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma
Results from the phase 3 KarMMa-3 trial of ide-cel vs standard of care in previously treated multiple myeloma led to the FDA approval.
Tislelizumab Approval Adds to Armamentarium in Metastatic Esophageal Cancer
Patients with unresectable or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and higher PD-L1 expression may benefit from treatment with tislelizumab, according to Syma Iqbal, MD.
HIPEC is “Valid” Treatment Option in CRC Peritoneal Metastases
Quantifying disease volume to help identify potential recurrence following surgery may be a helpful advance, according to Sean Dineen, MD.
PBDE Exposure Confers Significant Cancer Mortality Risk
Further research may be needed to help determine the underlying mechanisms of polybrominated diphenyl ether exposure contributing to the risk of cancer-related mortality.
Pembrolizumab/MK-1084 Combo Is the Focus of Phase 3 Trial in KRAS G12C+ Metastatic NSCLC
MK-1084 previously demonstrated manageable safety and preliminary activity in non–small cell lung cancer harboring KRAS G12C mutations as part of a phase 1 trial.
Expert Highlights Importance of Palliative Care in Surgical Oncology
Sean Dineen, MD, highlights the removal of abdominal wall lesions and other surgical strategies that may help manage symptoms in patients with cancer.
Enfortumab Vedotin Combo Yields Significant Survival in Urothelial Cancer
Enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab appears to reduce the risk of disease progression or death vs chemotherapy in locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
Novel Injection Earns FDA ODD in Breast Cancer Brain Metastases
Utidelone injection may cross the blood-brain barrier and help treat patients with breast cancer brain metastases.
Luspatercept Earns Expanded European Approval for Anemia in Lower-Risk MDS
Data from the phase 3 COMMANDS trial support the expanded European approval of frontline luspatercept for transfusion-dependent anemia in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes.
CRC-Associated Gene Alteration May Raise Likelihood of Other Solid Tumors
If possible, targeting the BER pathway for drug sensitivities may increase therapeutic options for managing solid cancers, wrote Channing Paller, MD.
Determining Personal and Professional Work/Life Balance in GU Oncology
Two women in genitourinary oncology discuss their experiences with figuring out when to begin a family and how to prioritize both work and children.
Utilizing a Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Bladder Cancer Treatment
Oncology pharmacists are important to the oncology care team, as they can bring a unique perspective to treatment planning, according to Kirollos S. Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACC.
Personalized Vaccine Yields Early PFS Benefit in Metastatic MSS-CRC
Long-term circulating tumor DNA responses appear to align with progression-free survival trends in a phase 2/3 trial of the GRANITE vaccine in those with microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer.
FDA Accepts BLA for Dato-DXd in Metastatic HR+/HER2– Breast Cancer
Data from the phase 3 TROPION-Breast01 trial support the biologics license application for datopotamab deruxtecan in hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.
Selecting Observation Vs Immunotherapy in Advanced Melanoma
Jonathan Zager, MD, spoke about the use of observation vs systemic immunotherapy to treat patients with stage IIIA and IIIB melanoma.
Observing the Evolving Prostate Cancer Landscape and Hopes for the Future
Over the past few decades, the prostate cancer space has evolved with increased funding for clinical trial creation and enrollment.
AEs to Monitor With Enfortumab Vedotin/Pembrolizumab in Advanced Bladder Cancer
Neuropathy is an adverse effect that can occur when enfortumab veodtin is administered to patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.