Nivolumab Plus Cabozantinib Effective Long-Term for Advanced RCC
Patients with advanced RCC who were treated with nivolumab plus cabozantinib had a median PFS of 16.4 months compared with 8.3 months from sunitinib alone.
High PSA Levels Before HIFU May Increase Recurrence Risk in Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
Men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer and high PSA levels before HIFU treatment had a greater risk of both overall recurrence and treatment failure.
Enfortumab Vedotin and Pembrolizumab Effective in Treating Primary UTUC Lesions
Enfortumab vedotin alone and in combination with pembrolizumab showed promise in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma, particularly those ineligible for standard chemotherapy.
Real-World Data Support Enfortumab Vedotin for Urothelial Carcinoma Treatment
Real-world data demonstrate significant outcome improvements with enfortumab vedotin in patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
Darolutamide-ADT Combination Lengthens rPFS in mHSPC Regardless of Disease Volume
Patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer experienced increase rPFS and other efficacy end points with darolutamide plus ADT.
Certain AEs May Indicate Improved PFS With Enfortumab Vedotin for Urothelial Carcinoma
Improved progression-free survival in metastatic urothelial carcinoma was observed in patients experiencing neuropathy, skin rash, and hyperglycemia following enfortumab vedotin.
Enfortumab Vedotin May Be Safe in Ultra-Elderly Patients With Urothelial Carcinoma
Findings also suggested that an up-front dose reduction of enfortumab vedotin may benefit older patients with urothelial carcinoma.
Digital Health Tool Helps Patients With Prostate Cancer During Consultations
MyCareGorithm was met with high approval from patients, companions, and physicians, with all 3 groups reporting they’d recommend the tool to other patients.
ARASENS Trial: G-CSF Enables Full Docetaxel Dose in mHSPC
While lower relative dose intensity of docetaxel was associated with higher rates of G-CSF use and more adverse events, discontinuation rates were low across all groups.
177Lu-PSMA-617 With Enzalutamide for mCRPC Boosts OS, QOL
Patients with mCRPC taking LuPSMA had a median OS of 34 months vs 26 months with enzalutamide alone.
Clinical Practice Gaps Persist in Biomarker Testing for mCRPC Management
With delays in biomarker testing and treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, continued education is needed to address these gaps.
Talazoparib-Enzalutamide Combo Increases OS in mCRPC
Patients with HRR-deficient metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer saw a 14-month boost in OS and a 38% lower risk of death with talazoparib plus enzalutamide.
Amezalpat Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Amezalpat has been granted FDA fast track designation as treatment for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
FDA Approves Brentuximab Vedotin Combo for Relapsed/Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Findings from the ECHELON-3 trial supported the approval of brentuximab vedotin plus lenalidomide and rituximab for relapsed/refractory LBCL.
Pembrolizumab Shows ORR, Tolerability in Previously Treated Gynecologic Cancer
Results from the PEACOCC trial warrant further investigation into treatment with pembrolizumab in patients with previously treated CCGC.
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.
Envafolimab Plus Suvemcitug and FOLFIRI Demonstrates Early Efficacy in CRC
Envafolimab plus suvemcitug and FOLFIRI showed early efficacy and manageable safety in MSS/pMMR colorectal cancer, according to phase 2 trial data.
PFS, Tolerability Increase With Lerociclib/Fulvestrant in HR+/HER– Breast Cancer
Lerociclib plus fulvestrant demonstrated a progression-free survival (PFS) advantage across all patient subgroups with HR–positive, HER2–negative advanced breast cancer.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to Endometrial Cancer Assay
The FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to the ACR-368 OncoSignature assay for use in endometrial cancer.
Personalized Cancer Vaccine May Trigger Anti-Tumor Response in RCC
In a phase 1 trial, all 9 patients with renal cell carcinoma treated with a neoantigen-targeting personalized cancer vaccine showed no recurrence at data cutoff.
Pertuzumab Biosimilar BLA for HER2+ Breast Cancer Accepted by FDA
After a phase 3 study showed a promising pCR rate with HLX11, the pertuzumab biosimilar’s BLA has been accepted for review by the FDA.
Thyroidectomy Without Radioiodine May Be Noninferior to Radioiodine Use in Thyroid Cancer
More excellent responses occurred for patients with low-risk thyroid cancer who had thyroidectomies without radioiodine vs treatment with radioiodine.
Thermal Ablation and Surgical Resection Have Similar OS in CRC Liver Metastases
Thermal ablation was associated with no treatment-related deaths and fewer AEs compared to surgical resection in patients with CRC liver metastases.
Intro to AYA Patients, Survivors, and Substance Use
Adolescent and young adult survivors of cancer face increased substance use risks due to developmental delays, limited support, and coping mechanisms, necessitating targeted prevention.
T-DXd Companion Diagnostic in HER2-Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer Gains FDA Approval
The FDA has approved a companion diagnostic to determine if patients with HR-positive, HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer are eligible for T-DXd treatment.
Encorafenib-Based Therapy Improves Outcomes in BRAF V600E+ mCRC
In BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, encorafenib plus cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 improved PFS and OS compared with chemotherapy.
Oncology Drugs Approved by the FDA in January 2025
January's FDA oncology approvals offer new treatment options for breast cancer, mantle cell lymphoma, and other malignancies.
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.
Azenosertib Demonstrates Activity and Tolerability in Ovarian Cancer
Azenosertib (ZN-c3) demonstrated activity as a single agent in heavily pretreated patients with platinum-resistant, cyclin E1-positive ovarian cancer.
Inavolisib Combo Improves Survival in Advanced Breast Cancer
Inavolisib in combination with palbociclib and fulvestrant improved overall survival compared to palbociclib and fulvestrant alone in patients with PIK3CA-mutated, HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.
Mosunetuzumab/Polatuzumab Vedotin Triples PFS in LBCL
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