
An exploratory analysis from the SECOMBIT trial showed differences in outcomes based on thymidine kinase activity in BRAF-mutated melanoma treated with immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
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An exploratory analysis from the SECOMBIT trial showed differences in outcomes based on thymidine kinase activity in BRAF-mutated melanoma treated with immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

The MODeFIRe-1 trial of MRT-2359 plus apalutamide will focus on AR mutations in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

In an interview, Surbhi Sidana, MD, explores the significance of iberdomide's FDA approval and how this agent fits into the growing array of novel multiple myeloma therapies.

In transplant-ineligible or transplant-deferred multiple myeloma, the quadruplet regimen demonstrated sustained benefit in minimal residual disease negativity at nearly 5 years.

A survey of multiple transplant centers found a lack of consistent use of comprehensive screening for chronic GVHD; lead author Laila Alkhouli explained the significance of these findings.

The individualized neoantigen therapy intismeran autogene improved recurrence-free survival over pembrolizumab alone in patients with fully resected melanoma.

Following the FDA approval of vusolimogene oderparepvec plus nivolumab, melanoma specialists are preparing for real-world clinical use while rethinking how to design future intratumoral therapy trials.

FDA reviews OST-HER2 survival data for potential accelerated approval for preventing recurrent metastatic osteosarcoma after lung surgery.

A retrospective cohort study of metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer found no difference between the ARPI agents overall, but a signal for survival benefit in those aged 75 or older.

Sagar Lonial, MD, provides commentary on the key questions raised by recent data on lenalidomide maintenance for patients with newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma.

The iberdomide-daratumumab-dexamethasone regimen was approved based on superior MRD negativity rate vs standard of care in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Three-year follow-up from the single-arm trial that led to talquetamab's approval showed durable progression-free survival and overall survival in heavily pretreated multiple myeloma.

EIK1001, an agonist of TLR 7 and 8, is being investigated in first-line advanced melanoma in combination with pembrolizumab.

NMDP research showed several states and regions at risk of limited access to hematopoietic cell transplantation that can save the lives of patients with cancer.

The FDA gave fast track designation to the anti-TNFR2 agent in combination with pembrolizumab in advanced platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

The tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy has demonstrated potential for more convenient tissue collection and administration, an unmet need in advanced melanoma.

The FDA approved vusolimogene oderparepvec-wtpg plus nivolumab for PD-1–refractory advanced melanoma after a 10-3 advisory vote in favor of the oncolytic therapy.

Bria-PROS+, an off-the-shelf, whole-cell immunotherapy, will advance into clinical trials in prostate cancer after the IND was cleared.

Neoadjuvant leukocyte interleukin injection demonstrated efficacy in a biomarker-selected population, supporting a planned phase 3 trial in the locally advanced resectable oral cancer setting.

Damon R. Reed, MD, compared the carefully considered off-label use of trastuzumab deruxtecan with a clinical trial experience in 2 rare sarcoma subtypes.

Patients with advanced melanoma were treated with DOC1021, a dendritic cell vaccine.

The FDA expanded the use of the radioligand therapy to the hormone-sensitive setting in metastatic prostate cancer.

FDA advisers back RP1 plus nivolumab for anti–PD-1–refractory advanced melanoma, citing durable responses despite design concerns and awaiting confirmatory IGNYTE-3 data.

A B7-H3–targeted antibody-drug conjugate showed benefit vs chemotherapy in relapsed osteosarcoma.

The FDA's Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee is to determine whether data from the IGNYTE trial can support an accelerated approval of RP1 plus nivolumab.

In an interview, Brian C. Betts, MD, revealed how Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center achieved a dramatic increase in patient survival after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant.

Results of a retrospective study suggest that response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in sarcoma may be linked to other factors besides level of tumor mutational burden or mismatch repair deficiency.

An oral combination of sirolimus and domatinostat is being used to treat patients with metastatic osteosarcoma and other sarcomas.

The MonumenTAL-6 study found significant improvement with the combination of teclistamab and talquetamab vs standard regimens in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

The ProstACT SELECT trial demonstrated safety and antitumor activity for TLX591-Tx in a population selected by PSMA expression in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.