Jordyn Sava is an editor for Targeted Oncology.
FDA Clears IND Application for ST-001 in SCLC
ST-001, an intravenous nanoformulation of fenretinide, will be evaluated in a phase 1a/1b small cell lung cancer trial.
FDA Receives New Drug Application for Ziftomenib in NPM1-Mutant R/R AML
Ziftomenib’s FDA application for relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant acute myeloid leukemia is supported by data from the KOMET-001 trial.
Strong 1-Year Survival Shown With MMUD Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants
Jeff Auletta, MD, discussed the ACCESS trial and explained that mismatched unrelated donor transplants can be a viable option.
FDA Advances ALX2004 to Phase 1 Trials in EGFR+ Solid Tumors
The FDA cleared the investigational new drug application for ALX2004, with phase 1 trials expected to begin in mid-2025 for EGFR+ solid tumors.
Paige PanCancer Detect Earns FDA Designation for Multi-Tissue Cancer Detection
Paige PanCancer Detect has gained FDA breakthrough device designation, a first for AI identifying diverse cancers across tissues.
Addressing Treatment Gaps in High-Risk CML in Blast Phase
Akriti Jain, MD, discussed how emerging data on non-ABL1 mutations is reshaping chronic myeloid leukemia management.
Tovecimig Plus Paclitaxel Improves ORR in Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer
The primary end point of overall response rate has been met in the COMPANION-002 trial of tovecimig and paclitaxel in advanced biliary tract cancer.
FDA OKs Phase 3 Study of Linperlisib in Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Following a successful Type B end-of-phase 2 meeting, the FDA has approved the start of a phase 3 trial of linperlisib in peripheral T-cell lymphoma.
Dr Galsky on Durvalumab's FDA Approval in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Matt Galsky, MD, delved into the recent approval of a perioperative durvalumab regimen in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
FDA Approves IDE Application for Alpha DaRT in Recurrent Glioblastoma
A pilot study will evaluate Alpha DaRT for the treatment of patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
SC Pembrolizumab Shows Noninferior PK in Metastatic NSCLC
Subcutaneous pembrolizumab demonstrated comparable efficacy vs intravenous administration in non–small cell lung cancer, with a significantly shorter injection time.
New Partnership Aims to Improve Lung Cancer Detection With AI
Amit Gupta, MD, discussed a new collaboration between University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Qure.ai that aims to enhance early lung cancer detection.
FDA Oncology Actions: March 2025 Approvals and Designations
Here is a look back on all the FDA happenings from the month of March 2025.
FDA Clears IND Application for CER-1236 in Advanced Solid Tumors
A second phase 1 trial plans to evaluate CER-1236, a novel chimeric antigen receptor therapy, for solid tumors.
Neoadjuvant TAR-200 Plus Cetrelimab Safe in Cisplatin-Ineligible MIBC
Neal Shore, MD, FACS, discussed findings from the SunRISe-4 trial of TAR-200 and cetrelimab in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Darovasertib in Melanoma
A phase 3 trial plans to further assess neoadjuvant darovasertib for the potential treatment of patients with primary uveal melanoma.
Relacorilant Extends Survival in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
The combination of relacorilant and nab-paclitaxel improved progression-free and overall survival in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
Phase 1/2 Trial of TTX-MC138 Doses First Patient in Cohort 4
The fourth cohort of an ongoing phase 1/2 has dosed its first patient with TTX-MC138 in advanced solid tumors.
Ocular Events With Mirvetuximab Show No Impact on QoL in Ovarian Cancer
CAN-2409 Shows Strong OS Outcomes in ICI-Refractory NSCLC
Final phase 2a results showed that CAN-2409 led to a median overall survival of 24.5 months in immune checkpoint inhibitor–refractory patients with NSCLC.
FDA Grants Approval to Durvalumab in MIBC
This approval of durvalumab marks the first and only perioperative immunotherapy regimen available in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
FDA Expands Indication for Lutetium-177 PSMA-617 in PSMA-Positive mCRPC
The FDA approved 177Lu PSMA-617 for prostate-specific membrane antigen-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer after androgen therapy.
Cema-Cel Advances CAR T Therapy for LBCL in ALPHA Trials
Frederick L. Locke, MD, discussed cema-cel's safety, efficacy, and potential for treating large B-cell lymphoma in earlier lines in the ALPHA trials.
BNT327 With Chemotherapy Elicits Strong Results in ES-SCLC
BNT327 combined with chemotherapy showed an overall response rate of 85.4% when used as a first-line treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
Leronlimab Gets FDA Nod for Phase 2 Microsatellite-Stable CRC Trial
A phase 2 trial will evaluate leronlimab’s safety and efficacy for the treatment of patients with microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer.
VXM01 Plus Avelumab Shows Safety, Tolerability in Recurrent Glioblastoma
Early results show that the combination of VXM01 plus avelumab demonstrated tolerable safety in recurrent glioblastoma.
MARIPOSA Confirms OS Benefit for Amivantamab/Lazertinib in EGFR+ NSCLC
Final overall survival data from the MARIPOSA trial show that amivantamab and lazertinib improves survival vs osimertinib in EGFR-mutated NSCLC.
Olvi-Vec Shows 71% Disease Control Rate in Platinum-Resistant ES-SCLC
Early trial results show combining the oncolytic virus olvi-vec with chemotherapy led to disease control and tolerable safety in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
FDA Backs Phase 3 Study of IMNN-001 in Advanced Ovarian Cancer
A phase 3 trial will evaluate IMNN-001, the first immunotherapy to show an overall survival benefit in ovarian cancer.
Bel-Sar Shows Promising Clinical and Immune Activity in NMIBC
Belzupacap sarotalocan showed rapid immune activation and a favorable safety profile as a treatment for non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer.