Atezolizumab/Matched-Targeted Therapy Improves OS in Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Patients with anaplastic thyroid cancer had a significant boost to overall survival with atezolizumab and targeted therapy.
BCMA Serum Displays Monitoring Advantages vs Conventional Biomarkers
BCMA testing tracks clinical changes faster without the need for marker expression vs monoclonal immunoglobulin, a conventional multiple myeloma marker.
BCMA Levels Shown to Predict Multiple Myeloma Risk, Severity, and Response
Studies indicate that higher BCMA levels are associated with a greater need for therapy years following diagnosis for patients with smoldering myeloma.
Study Shows Post-Mastectomy Disparities in Breast Cancer Minority Groups
Findings speak to the need of cultural, racial, and ethnic inclusion when designing breast cancer trials and developing patient-reported outcome measures.
Perioperative Chemo/IO Yields Promise as Long-Term Treatment for NSCLC
Patients with non–small cell lung cancer had a positive long-term benefit with perioperative chemoimmunotherapy, according to the 5-year NADIM trial update.
Comfort in Whole-Body MRI Testing May Ease Anxiety in LFS Population
Although accuracy remains a focus in whole-body MRI testing in patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, comfortable testing experiences may ease anxiety.
Affirming the Feasibility of cfDNA Sequencing Use in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Subsequent testing among patients in a prospective study may affirm the ability of cfDNA sequencing to detect cancers in those with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
Approaching End-of-Life Discussions With Directness and Compassion
Kelley A. Rone, DNP, RN, AGNP-c, highlights how to best approach end-of-life discussions with patients receiving treatment for cancer.
Uproleselan Combo Does Not Improve EFS Vs Chemo in Newly Diagnosed AML
Investigators will present topline data from the phase 2/3 study of uproleselan/chemotherapy at a future medical meeting.
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy Use in Patients with Multiple Myeloma and Kidney Failure on Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Report of 2 Cases
Two cases of patients with multiple myeloma and kidney failure successfully underwent CAR T-cell therapy using ciltacabtagene autoleucel.
Vascular biomarkers reveal a unique toxicity profile of posttransplant cyclophosphamide: secondary analysis of BMT CTN 0402 and 1202
Posttransplant cyclophosphamide leads to unique changes in vascular biomarkers, revealing a distinct toxicity profile compared to other GVHD prophylaxis regimens.
Serum BCMA May Help Predict Outcomes, Monitor Disease in Multiple Myeloma
James R. Berenson, MD, discusses serum BCMA and markers for predicting outcomes and monitoring disease in patients with multiple myeloma.
Letter from Rigel Points to New Safety Signal of Pralsetinib in RET+ NSCLC
Data from the AcceleRET-Lung trial show an imbalanced risk of severe and fatal infection with pralsetinib for patients with RET fusion-positive NSCLC.
cfDNA Sequencing May Show Cancer Detection Benefits in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
cfDNA sequencing may allow for more accessible, frequent, and sensitive testing compared with standard surveillance in Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Asciminib in Ph+ CML in Chronic Phase
Data from the ASC4FIRST trial support the accelerated approval of asciminib in this CML population.
HERC Tool Demonstrates Feasibility in Advancing Equitable Cancer Care
Data presented from a pilot study evaluating HERC validated its usability in measuring equitable practices at leading cancer centers.
FDA Expands Approval for Methotrexate in Pediatric ALL, pJIA Indications
The expanded approval of methotrexate may offer a convenient alternative to pediatric patients who have difficulty swallowing pills.
Gilead Sciences to Withdraw Sacituzumab Govitecan Bladder Cancer Approval Status
Data from TROPiCS-04 did not meet the primary end point of overall survival among those with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.
STX-478 Yields Efficacy, Tolerability in PI3K-Mutated Advanced Solid Tumors
STX-478 showed efficacy in patients with advanced solid tumors regardless of whether they had kinase domain or helical PI3K mutations.
STX-478 May Show Preferential Binding in PI3K-Mutated Solid Tumors
STX-478 may avoid adverse effects associated with prior PI3K inhibitors that lack selectivity for the mutated protein vs the wild-type protein.
IDE397 Shows Preliminary Efficacy in MTAP+ NSCLC and Urothelial Cancer
Phase 1 expansion data may support potential combination development for IDE397 in NSCLC and urothelial cancer harboring MTAP deletions.
The Evolving Landscape of Prostate Cancer Management
Maha Hussain, MD, FACP, FASCO, spoke about BRCA testing and ctDNA as diagnostic tools and PSMA-imaging and -targeted approaches in prostate cancer.
Empowering Awareness to Address Rising Gynecological Cancer Incidence
Ginger J. Gardner, MD, FACOG, highlights disease prevention innovations and other ongoing efforts to empower education in the gynecologic cancer field.
Different Treatment Algorithms for Gastric Cancers May Improve Outcomes
Additional genetic testing measures and targeted therapies may improve outcomes for patients with diverse molecular subgroups of gastric cancers.
Mitigating Adverse Effects Following GPRC5DTargeted Therapy in Multiple Myeloma
A panel of experts in multiple myeloma discussed strategies for monitoring and mitigating adverse effects associated with GPRC5D-targeting bispecific agents.
Maternal Risks Appear Low Despite Increases in Cancer During Pregnancy
Findings from 3 studies combining birth and cancer registers showed postponing childbearing partially correlated with cancer increases in pregnant women.
Evaluating Immunotherapy Options Based on Mutations for NSCLC
Experts discussed the efficacy and durability of immunotherapy responses in patients with NSCLC.
STX-478 May Improve Therapeutic Index Vs Other PI3K Inhibitors in Cancer
Phase 1 data may show the possibility of rationally designing agents that can preferentially target PI3K mutations in solid tumors.
Liquid Biopsy Imaging May Show Benefit in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Screening
Funding a clinical trial to further assess liquid biopsy in patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome may help with detecting cancers early across the board.
DLL3-Targeted ADC Produces Responses in Previously Treated ES-SCLC
Promising phase 1 data appear to support further evaluation of ZL-1310 as a treatment for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.