More Support Needed to Mitigate Psychosocial Impacts of Multiple Myeloma
January 5th 2024A population of patients with multiple myeloma describes experiencing challenges including confusion regarding the complexities of their diagnoses and managing chronic treatment-related adverse effects in a qualitative study.
Tebentafusp Continues to Demonstrate Benefit in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
January 4th 2024Results from a long-term analysis of the phase 3 IMCgp100-202 trial indicate that tebentafusp results in better disease control and long-lasting responses in those with HLA-A*02:01–positive, previously untreated metastatic uveal melanoma.
QOL vs Survival Should be Considered Prior to Chemo in Geriatric TNBC
January 4th 2024Findings from a National Cancer Database analysis highlight no statistically significant differences in survival outcomes with chemotherapy for patients over 81 years old with triple-negative breast cancer compared with those who do not receive chemotherapy.
Liso-cel Improves Societal/Medical Costs vs Standard of Care in R/R Lymphoma
January 3rd 2024An analysis based on the phase 3 TRANSFORM and TRANSCEND trials shows an increase in cost-effectiveness, life-years, and quality-adjusted life-years compared with standard of care in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Olverembatinib Combos May Be ‘Promising’ in Ph+ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
January 2nd 2024Combining olverembatinib with blinatumomab appears to produce high complete molecular remission rates in patients with newly diagnosed, Philadelphia chromosome–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, says Elias Jabbour, MD.
Frontline Chemo-Free Regimen Supported in HR+/HER2+ Breast Cancer Therapy
January 1st 2024Combining anastrozole with palbociclib, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab as a frontline therapy for hormone receptor–positive, HER2-positive breast cancer may avoid some of the toxicities associated with chemotherapy, says Amy Tiersten, MD.