Olanzapine May Reduce Nausea, Vomiting From Radiation
Olanzapine plus an antiemetic shows potential in preventing RINV while reducing other adverse events such as depression, appetite loss, and insomnia.
Pembrolizumab Plus CCRT Could Become SOC in High-Risk Cervical Cancer
Final KEYNOTE-A18 results show sustained survival benefit with pembrolizumab plus concurrent chemoradiation in locally advanced cervical cancer.
Zilovertamab Vedotin Plus R-GemOx Shows Activity in R/R DLBCL
The ROR1-targeted ADC plus R-GemOx led to a 56.3% ORR in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in waveLINE-003.
May FDA Approvals in Oncology: Firsts in PPGL, Anal Cancer, and More
The FDA approved the first oral treatments for paraganglioma, pheochromocytoma, and anal cancer in May.
Luspatercept Improves Transfusion Independence in Lower-Risk MDS
Luspatercept led to durable red blood cell transfusion independence and early OS signals in ESA-naive, lower-risk MDS, per updated COMMANDS data.
Chemo With Molecular Guidance Improves Survival in Early NSCLC
A molecular assay identified patients with non–small cell lung cancer most likely to benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy, leading to prolonged survival.
Tarlatamab Supported as Second-Line SOC by DeLLphi-304 in SCLC
Tarlatamab prolonged both overall and progression-free survival in the treatment of small cell lung cancer, backing it as a second-line standard of care.
First-Line T-DXd/Pertuzumab Yields Improved PFS in HER2+ mBC
The combination of trastuzumab deruxtecan with pertuzumab shows promise as a standard of care for HER2-positive advanced breast cancer.
Dermatologic Protocol Preserves QOL in EGFR+ Advanced NSCLC Treatment
COCOON skin care led to fewer or milder dermatologic symptoms with amivantamab/lazertinib vs standard care in patients with EGFR+ advanced NSCLC.
Darolutamide Receives FDA Approval for mCSPC
The FDA approved darolutamide monotherapy for use in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer following ARANOTE findings.
PROs Higher For Imlunestrant With/Without Abemaciclib in ER+, HER2– BC
Treatment with imlunestrant was especially impactful to quality of life and global health status for patients with ESR1 mutations.
Niraparib Plus Abiraterone Improves rPFS in HRR-Mutated mCSPC
The combination of niraparib with abiraterone acetate and prednisone (AAP) boosted rPFS vs AAP plus placebo in HRR-mutated mCSPC.
T-DXd Rechallenge Tolerable Post Grade 1 ILD in Breast, Solid Tumors
Seventy-three percent of patients with breast and other solid tumors did not experience ILD recurrence when rechallenged with trastuzumab.
Physical Activity Ups DFS, OS After Surgery/Chemo in Colorectal Cancer
Patients with stage III and high-risk stage II colon cancer who participated in an exercise program saw improved disease-free and overall survival.
Durvalumab/FLOT Potential SOC in Resectable Gastric/GEJ Adenocarcinoma
Adding durvalumab to perioperative FLOT upped event-free survival in patients with gastric or gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma eligible for resection.
Camizestrant/CDK4/6 Inhibition Boosts PFS in ESR1+ Advanced Breast Cancer
Camizestrant plus CDK4/6 inhibition improved PFS vs standard care in patients with ER+/HER2– advanced breast cancer and emergent ESR1 mutations.
Adding Nivolumab to Chemo/RT Yields Higher DFS in Head/Neck Cancer
NIVOPOSTOP trial data demonstrate a reduction in the risk of recurrence or death with adjuvant nivolumab combined with cisplatin/radiotherapy in LA-SCCHN.
Atezolizumab Plus Chemo Boosts DFS in Stage III dMMR Colon Cancer
Atezolizumab plus chemotherapy reduced risk of death or recurrence by 50% compared with chemotherapy alone for patients with stage III dMMR colon cancer.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet/Exercise Promotes OS in Advanced Colon Cancer
Patients with stage III resected colon cancer had lower risk of death with less inflammatory diets and more regular physical activity.
Sacituzumab Govitecan/Pembrolizumab Backed as New SOC in PD-L1+ TNBC
Sacituzumab govitecan/pembrolizumab in the first line lengthened PFS vs chemotherapy/pembrolizumab in PD-L1+ metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
T-DXd Earns Second-Line SOC for HER2+ Gastric/GEJ Cancer
T-DXd led to improvements in OS, PFS, ORR, and DOR compared with ramucirumab/paclitaxel in the second line for HER2-positive gastric and GEJ cancer.
Vepdegestrant Increases PFS in ESR1-Mutated ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer
Patients with ESR1-mutated, ER-positive, HER2-negative, advanced breast cancer experienced an increase in PFS with vepdegestrant compared with fulvestrant.
Novel ADC Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Pancreatic Cancer
The novel antibody-drug conjugate EBC-129 has been fast tracked by the FDA for approval in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Encorafenib/Cetuximab With mFOLFOX6 Lengthens PFS in BRAF V600E+ mCRC
Encorafenib and cetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 increased progression-free survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer harboring BRAF V600E mutations.
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.
Chemoimmunotherapy May Increase pCR in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Adding immunotherapy to chemo may boost pCR and downstaging rates in the neoadjuvant setting for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Pacritinib SVR Tied to OS Benefit in Thrombocytopenic Myelofibrosis
SVR10 at week 12 with pacritinib was linked to longer overall survival in patients with myelofibrosis and thrombocytopenia.
Q&A: Avoiding Exhaustion, Soreness During Subcutaneous Injections
An oncology nurse shares advice for avoiding exhaustion and soreness when administering subcutaneous injections.
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.
Teclistamab Safe, Effective for Older Adults With Multiple Myeloma
CRS and ICANS rates were similar in adults 75 years or older vs younger individuals with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
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