
The SURVIVE trial of the targeted vaccine SurVaxM did not meet its primary OS end point due to longer-than-expected survival with standard of care in glioblastoma but showed benefit in patients 65 years and younger.
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The SURVIVE trial of the targeted vaccine SurVaxM did not meet its primary OS end point due to longer-than-expected survival with standard of care in glioblastoma but showed benefit in patients 65 years and younger.

Daznelimgene lisbac (OST-HER2) moves toward FDA submission based on comparison to historical control; brand name accepted by WHO.

Digital biopsy data show CAN-2409 plus radiation boosts durable lymphocyte-tumor engagement in localized prostate cancer, hinting at stronger immune surveillance and better control.

The ADC rinatabart sesutecan showed efficacy regardless of FRα status in heavily pretreated platinum-resistant ovarian cancer with a tolerable safety profile.

The RASolute 309 trial is investigating frontline daraxonrasib plus the RAS G12D inhibitor zoldonrasib vs chemotherapy in advanced PDAC.

TRE-515 could improve the durability of response in combination with KRAS inhibition in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer, investigators stated.

The MUC16xCD3 bispecific antibody showed a 73% response rate in phase 1/2 trial; the sponsor announced plans for a potential registrational cohort and phase 3 trial.

The oral azacitidine/cedazuridine combination was compared with subcutaneous azacitidine in the phase 3 portion of the AZTOUND trial.

Degevma was approved for skeletal-related events in adults with bone metastases, giant cell tumor of bone, and the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy.

Published findings from the ASPEN-06 trial of evorpacept in previously treated HER2+ gastric cancers included exploratory analyses suggesting CD47 is a predictive biomarker for benefit with the targeted agent.

Published phase 1 findings support the promising efficacy and tolerability of anito-cel in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, explains lead author Matthew Frigault, MD.

Elinzanetant, already approved for menopause-related VMS, is being considered to address hot flashes associated with adjuvant breast cancer endocrine therapy.

Durvalumab plus enfortumab vedotin improved EFS and OS in MIBC and will be considered for FDA approval in the fourth quarter of 2026.

In an interview, Peter Voorhees, MD, discusses his presentation of the CERVINO trial data from the International Myeloma Society meeting.

FDA approves belzutifan plus lenvatinib for advanced clear cell RCC after PD-1/PD-L1 therapy, based on PFS and response rate benefit vs cabozantinib.

LRRC15-targeting ADC SOT106 gains FDA fast track and orphan status for sarcomas, showing preclinical promise as it heads into a first-in-human trial.

For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Herbert Lepor, MD, discusses the leading concerns in managing early prostate cancer and tailoring strategies to the patient based on their risk and goals.

NCCN guidelines indicate rusfertide for patients who are intolerant to phlebotomy or who receive frequent phlebotomy, regardless of risk status.

Preview the 2026 International Myeloma Society meeting: the IMS/IMWG cure consensus, plenary session phase 3 trials, and new bispecific/CAR T myeloma findings.

The FDA's Expedited Investigational New Drug (IND) Pilot Program pairs trial sponsors and research institutions to promote phase 1 trials in the US.

The COPERNICUS study of amivantamab/lazertinib showed lower rates of adverse events and discontinuation with supportive care regimens in patients with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

Osimertinib was associated with a 47% reduction in risk of death among patients with stage II-IIIA EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer at 8 years.

The FDA approved the topical gel with the brand name Ameluz for use with photodynamic therapy for basal cell carcinoma; it is already approved for actinic keratosis.

The B7-H3–directed antibody-drug conjugate risvutatug rezetecan improved overall survival in the China-based ARTEMIS-008 study of relapsed extensive-stage small cell lung cancer presented at WCLC.

The FDA has approved Omcazio, a capsule-based formulation of cabozantinib as a laurylsulfate salt, that demonstrated bioequivalence to the existing tablet.

The UK's OPTIMUM trial showed significant differences with a more aggressive treatment regimen for high-risk newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, based on long-term follow-up.

For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Manojkumar Bupathi, MD, MS, examines how oncologists are changing practice after 4 key FDA approvals and a trend toward biomarker-driven therapy.

In the SURF302 trial, favorable response rates were seen in the single- and multiple-marker-lesion population, justifying further investigation in the adjuvant bladder cancer setting.

In the pivotal phase 2 QUINTESSENTIAL trial, arlo-cel, a GPRC5D-targeted CAR T-cell therapy, showed favorable overall response rate in patients who had received multiple prior lines including BCMA-targeted therapy.

A City of Hope study found success in promoting skin cancer screening to transplant survivors, Saro Armenian, MD, explains.