New FDA Approvals for Lung Cancer, Myeloma

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In this March 2016 news roundup we highlight two new FDA indications, chemotherapy’s long-term effect on fertility, the link between BMI and thyroid cancer, and more.

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STX-478 showed efficacy in patients with advanced solid tumors regardless of whether they had kinase domain or helical PI3K mutations.
Lisa J. States, MD, discussed further steps for improving early detection and screening methods in patients with Li–Fraumeni syndrome.
STX-478 may avoid adverse effects associated with prior PI3K inhibitors that lack selectivity for the mutated protein vs the wild-type protein.
9 Experts are featured in this series.
9 Experts are featured in this series.
Additional genetic testing measures and targeted therapies may improve outcomes for patients with diverse molecular subgroups of gastric cancers.
Phase 1 data may show the possibility of rationally designing agents that can preferentially target PI3K mutations in solid tumors.
Funding a clinical trial to further assess liquid biopsy in patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome may help with detecting cancers early across the board.
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