Bridget Hoyt is the assistant editor for Oncology Nursing News. She earned her BA in communication studies at Rider University with a minor in public relations. She can be reached at bhoyt@mjhlifesciences.com.
What Are the Barriers to CAR T-Cell Therapy Access in Multiple Myeloma?
Treatment access can still affect patients in urban communities, said Mary Steinbach, DNP, APRN.
Making Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions After Endocrine Therapy
A breast cancer survivorship expert shares her top advice for counseling patients on endocrine therapy at the 5-year mark.
APRN-Led Model Feasible in Post-Trial Care Transition
A care model led by advanced practice nurses was feasible in providing supportive care and linking providers through post-trial care transitions.
Adult/Pediatric Team Collaborations Improve Transitions to AYA Cancer Care
Maria C. Velez, MD, shared that teamwork between pediatric and adult care teams can make the transition of care smoother for AYA patients.
Avutometinib/Defactinib Shows SOC Potential in LG Serous Ovarian Cancer
The addition of avutometinib to defactinib showed promising safety and efficacy for patients with low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
How to Transition New Nurse Practitioners to Oncology
Heather Jackson, PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP, explains how a fellowship program sets the tone for how to transition nurse practitioners to oncology.
Zongertinib Nabs FDA Approval in Nonsquamous HER2 TKD+ NSCLC
FDA accelerated approval was given to zongertinib for the treatment of patients with unresectable/metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC with HER2 TKD activating mutations.
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Dordaviprone for H3 K27M-Mutated Diffuse Glioma
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to dordaviprone for use in adult and pediatric patients with H3 K27M-mutated diffuse midline glioma.
PI3K and AKT Inhibitor Toxicity Advice From a Breast Cancer Expert
Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO, outlined the top considerations for nurses managing toxicities related to PI3K and AKT inhibitors in patients with breast cancer.
What Should Oncology Nurses Know About Biology-Guided RT?
Nurses should be familiar with PET scan protocol and what to ask patients with lung and bone cancers before administering biology-guided radiation therapy.
July FDA Oncology Approvals Include Options for NSCLC, Myeloma, and More
New FDA approvals in July include therapies for NSCLC, relapsed multiple myeloma, liver cancer, and B-cell malignancies.
Adding Aprepitant to Chemo Extends Non-Luminal Breast Cancer Survival
Adding aprepitant to chemotherapy was linked to longer survival in patients with non-luminal breast cancers, especially triple-negative breast cancer.
Q&A: Nursing Considerations From Immune Cell Effector Therapy Experts
2025 ICE-T Conference presenters explain what nurses and APPs should take into account as immune cell effector therapies become more widely used.
Generic Ibrutinib Tablet Given Tentative FDA Approval in CLL/SLL, WM
A generic version of ibrutinib was granted tentative approval by the FDA for use in CLL and SLL with 17p deletion and Waldenström macroglobulinemia.
TAR-200 Granted Priority Review for Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Based on durable response data, TAR-200 has been given priority review for the treatment of patients with high-risk non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Awareness of Actionable Mutations Guides mBC Treatment Post-Endocrine
Understanding actionable mutations and educating patients on the safety profiles of targeted therapies are essential for the care of HR+, HER2- mBC.
SUD, Remote Monitoring Appear Feasible for Outpatient BiTE in MM
Step-up dosing with remote monitoring resulted in 47% of patients receiving bispecific antibodies remaining outpatient, even in cases of CRS.
FDA Approves SIR-Spheres Y-90 Resin Microspheres for Unresectable HCC
The selective internal radiation therapy SIR-Spheres has been approved by the FDA for use in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.
Sunvozertinib Granted FDA Accelerated Approval in EGFR Exon 20+ NSCLC
Sunvozertinib has received accelerated approval for use in advanced or metastatic non–small lung cancer harboring EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations.
Linvoseltamab Gains FDA Accelerated Approval In R/R Myeloma
The FDA has given accelerated approval to the BiTE, linvoseltamab, for use in the fifth line of therapy for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Oncology Drugs Approved by the FDA in June
Oncologic therapies approved in June included indications in genitourinary, lung, hematologic, and head and neck cancers.
Q&A: Transitioning Myeloma Care to the Community Level
Formal communication could help ease the transition of care from specialized myeloma centers to community clinic, according to Diane Moran, RN, MA, EdM.
NCCN Adds Taletrectinib to ROS1+ NSCLC Recommendations
The NCCN has added taletrectinib to its recommendations for use in all lines of treatments for non–small cell lung cancer harboring ROS1 mutations.
Q&A: Subcutaneous Daratumumab Eases Myeloma Time Burden
Subcutaneous daratumumab makes it easier for patients to find appointments that fit with their lifestyles and schedules, according to Gina Fries, PA-C.
Ga-68 Kit Approved for Pre-Taxane RLT Selection in mCRPC
Illuccix, a preparation kit for injectable Ga-68, has been approved to select patients for radioligand therapy before taxane chemotherapy.
Dato-DXd Greenlit by FDA for Previously Treated EGFR-Mutated NSCLC
Dato-DXd was granted accelerated approval for use in adults with EGFR-mutated NSCLC after EGFR-targeted therapy and platinum-based chemotherapy.
Subcutaneous Daratumumab Could Mark First Smoldering Myeloma Treatment
Per ODAC and CHMP recommendations, subcutaneous daratumumab may become the first approved treatment for smoldering myeloma. Here’s what nurses should know.
FDA Approves Tafasitamab Combo for R/R Follicular Lymphoma
The FDA has approved tafasitamab in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab for adults with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma.
FDA Approves Perioperative Pembrolizumab in Head and Neck SCC
The FDA approved a perioperative pembrolizumab regimen in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, marking the first approval in this cancer type in 6 years.
Zanubrutinib Tablets Greenlit by FDA for All Approved Indications
An oral tablet formulation of zanubrutinib was approved for use in patients with certain lymphomas or leukemia and Waldenström macroglobulinemia.
Nurses, APPs Key to AE Management as T-Cell Engagers Move Into Solid Tumors
Sonrotoclax/Zanubrutinib Generates Durable Response in R/R MCL