September 15th 2025
FLAURA2 data show osimertinib plus chemotherapy significantly improves overall survival vs osimertinib alone in frontline EGFR+ advanced NSCLC.
September 12th 2025
Lutetium Li 177 dotatate was linked with partial responses in patients with metastatic bronchopulmonary neuroendocrine tumors, per real-world data.
September 10th 2025
Tepotinib was associated with frequent but manageable adverse events in MET exon 14–positive NSCLC, with peripheral edema most common.
September 9th 2025
Adding ivonescimab to chemotherapy improved PFS for patients with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer after treatment with a third-generation TKI.
September 5th 2025
Familiarity with each component of antibody-drug conjugates helps nurses and APPs deliver proactive adverse event management to patients with cancer.
Sevabertinib Given FDA Priority Review for HER2+ NSCLC
The oral TKI sevabertinib has been granted priority review for use in patients harboring HER2 mutations in non-small cell lung cancer.
FDA OKs Companion Test for Telisotuzumab Vedotin in NSCLC
The VENTANA MET (SP44) RxDx Assay is now FDA approved to identify patients with NSCLC eligible for telisotuzumab vedotin.
Lurbinectedin Plus Atezolizumab as Frontline Maintenance Therapy Enhances Survival in ES-SCLC
First-line maintenance therapy with lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab has the potential to become a new standard of care in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to ZL-1310 in Extensive Stage SCLC
The agent is currently being evaluated as both monotherapy and in combination with atezolizumab in patients with extensive stage SCLC in an ongoing, global phase 1 trial.
Teliso-V Plus Osimertinib Active, Tolerable in TKI-Resistant NSCLC
The combo showed safety and efficacy in patients with c-MET protein overexpression who progressed on prior osimertinib.
Telisotuzumab Vedotin-tllv Given Accelerated Approval for NSCLC
Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv has earned accelerated approval for use in patients with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer with high c-Met overexpression.
Lurbinectedin Plus Pembrolizumab May Yield Activity in Relapsed SCLC
Early-phase LUPER trial results suggest the lurbinectedin/pembrolizumab combination may benefit patients with relapsed small cell lung cancer.
First-Line Adagrasib Active in STK11/KRAS G12C–Mutated NSCLC
Adagrasib shows early signs of activity and tolerability in patients with STK11/KRAS G12C–mutated non–small cell lung cancer.
A Snapshot of April FDA Approvals in Oncology for Nurses and APPs
Approvals in oncology during April included treatments for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and more.
FDA Approves Larotrectinib for NTRK Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors
The FDA approved larotrectinib for use in adult and pediatric patients with NTRK fusion-positive solid tumors with few other options.
First-Line Amivantamab With Lazertinib Boosts OS in EGFR-Mutated NSCLC
The combination of amivantamab and Lazertinib improved long-term survival over osimertinib in patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
COCOON Trial Regimen May Decrease Dermatologic AEs in EGFR+ NSCLC
Per phase 2 trial data, enhanced dermatologic management showed a reduction in dermatologic AEs in patients with advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC.
Osimertinib Sustains OS Improvement in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC
Osimertinib monotherapy and combination treatment had safety profiles consistent with previous data on use of the drug in EGFR-mutated NSCLC.
Pembrolizumab Combo May Benefit Elderly Metastatic NSCLC Cohort
A phase 2 trial found that pembrolizumab plus pemetrexed met its objective response rate primary end point.
Opinion: Oncology Nurses Can Ease the Burden of Time Toxicity in Cancer Care
Similar to financial toxicity, time toxicity can have a profound impact on a patient’s quality of life.
Serial CTRS Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for NSCLC Prognosis
Serial CTRS, an AI-powered tool, has been granted FDA breakthrough device designation for classifying patients with NSCLC.
Zipalertinib Achieves ORR Primary Endpoint in NSCLC Study
Zipalertinib demonstrated efficacy in pretreated NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, meeting the primary endpoint of ORR in the REZILIENT1 study.
Ponsegromab Eases Cancer Cachexia Symptoms, Targets GDF-15
Patients receiving ponsegromab experienced significantly greater weight gain and physical activity than those receiving placebo.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Sunvozertinib for NSCLC With EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations
Sunvozertinib received FDA priority review for advanced EGFR exon 20 insertion-positive non-small cell lung cancer progressing after chemotherapy.
Amivantamab/Lazertinib Improves Survival in EGFR+ Advanced Lung Cancer
Amivantamab and lazertinib improved overall survival compared to osimertinib as a first-line treatment for advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutant NSCLC.
Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy with SBRT Demonstrates Favorable Activity in NSCLC
While the phase 2 trial did not meet its primary endpoint, it demonstrated that SBRT plus concurrent radiotherapy yielded better results than those observed in previous studies.
Evaluating Targeted Therapies: MARIPOSA Trial Aids APPs in Treating EGFR+ NSCLC
Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, FAPO, led a discussion on EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, focusing on targeted therapies for those with advanced, treatment-naïve disease.
Consolidation Durvalumab Improves PFS in Unresectable NSCLC
Durvalumab improved progression-free survival in unresectable NSCLC patients without progression post-chemoradiotherapy, reducing disease progression risk by 25% compared to placebo.
Perioperative Pembrolizumab Combo Yields Durable Survival in Resectable NSCLC
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy significantly improved 4-year OS and EFS in resectable early-stage NSCLC compared to chemotherapy alone.
Zongertinib Continues to Improve Outcomes in Advanced HER2-Mutant NSCLC
Zongertinib achieved a 71% objective response rate and 93% disease control rate in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC at a dose of 120 mg.
FDA OKs Subcutaneous Nivolumab in Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors
Nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy (Opdivo Qvantig) was approved by the FDA for subcutaneous injection across approved solid tumor indications for nivolumab (Opdivo).
Rx Road Map: Amivantamab (Rybrevant) Plus Lazertinib (Lazcluze)
APPs provide an in-depth look at amivantamab plus lazertinib for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer.
FDA Approves Ensartinib To Treat Frontline ALK+ NSCLC
Ensartinib has received FDA approval for the first-line treatment of ALK-positive locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer.
FDA Approves Durvalumab in Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
The agency granted approval to durvalumab for the treatment of a subset of patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer.
FDA Approves First and Only Systemic Therapy for NRG1+ Lung, Pancreatic Cancers
Zenocutuzumab received accelerated approval from the FDA for the agent to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) harboring an NRG1 gene fusion.
Nurses Lead Toxicity Monitoring in Indolent Lymphoma Care
Osimertinib/Chemo Boosts Survival in Frontline EGFR+ NSCLC
Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate Brings Partial Response in Metastatic BP-NETs
Safety Management With Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib in NSCLC