
A guide to the biomarkers oncologists should test for in NSCLC, from established drivers like EGFR and ALK to newer targets such as MET exon 14 and HER2.
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A guide to the biomarkers oncologists should test for in NSCLC, from established drivers like EGFR and ALK to newer targets such as MET exon 14 and HER2.

Benjamin Herzberg, MD, discusses unmet needs, immunotherapy sequencing, and referral timing in KRAS-mutant NSCLC.

Five-year SENOMAC trial results show omitting completion axillary dissection preserves survival and significantly reduces arm morbidity, says Jana de Boniface, MD, PhD.

Javier Cortés, MD, PhD, discusses the final KEYNOTE-522 analysis, showing pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy sustains long-term survival benefit in early-stage TNBC.

Sara Hurvitz, MD, discusses VIKTORIA-1 data on gedatolisib in PIK3CA-mutant HR+/HER2- breast cancer, following the drug's recent FDA approval.

Erika Hamilton, MD, discusses HER2CLIMB-05 data showing tucatinib plus HP maintenance extends PFS in HER2+ breast cancer, including brain metastases.

Dr Erica Stringer-Reasor of UAB discusses gedatolisib's FDA approval, its dual PI3K/mTOR mechanism, and what's next in HR+/HER2– breast cancer care.

Danny Nguyen, MD, of City of Hope discusses bringing clinical trials to community oncology practices and the latest advances in lung cancer treatment.

Large genomic study shows BRCA2 breast cancers rapidly lose RB1, resisting CDK4/6 therapy; PARP inhibitors may work better and move to first line.

AI-built social posts aim to raise young women’s awareness that alcohol increases breast cancer risk, while a trial tracks drinking habits.

Longer follow-up links ivonescimab plus chemo to stronger survival gains in EGFR-mutant NSCLC worldwide, supporting FDA review after TKI failure.

Experts weigh newer ROS1 inhibitors like taletrectinib, highlighting long responses, fewer CNS/GI side effects, and trial challenges in rare NSCLC.

Phase 1 TRAVERSE results show that off-the-shelf CD70 CAR T ALLO-316 drives durable responses in refractory clear cell kidney cancer, with manageable safety signals.

Phase 2 KEYPAD shows pembrolizumab plus denosumab yields 31% responses and 7.5-month PFS in VEGFR-TKI–pretreated clear-cell RCC.

TREASURE trial shows adding thoracic radiotherapy to atezolizumab maintenance in ES‑SCLC boosts fatal toxicity without survival gain.

Five-year WSG TP-II results suggest chemo-free endocrine therapy with dual HER2 blockade matches paclitaxel, with fewer severe side effects.

ENHANCE phase 3 results show that magrolimab added to azacitidine failed to boost remission or survival in higher-risk MDS and increased serious toxicity.

Long-term OMNIVORE follow-up shows that select advanced RCC responders stop nivolumab and remain treatment-free for years; salvage ipilimumab adds little.

Adding investigational BPM31510 to standard chemoradiation may boost survival in newly diagnosed glioblastoma, especially MGMT-unmethylated tumors, with promising safety data.

INVINCIBLE-4 restarts testing intratumoral INT230-6 before neoadjuvant pembrolizumab chemotherapy in early TNBC, aiming to boost pCR while reducing severe adverse effects.

National BRFSS study reveals SOGI adults lag in cervical and breast cancer screening; gaps are linked to insurance, access, and stigma.

Phase 3 data show TROP2 ADC sac-TMT plus pembrolizumab extends PFS in PD-L1–negative nonsquamous NSCLC, signaling a new first-line option.

Phase 3 VIKTORIA-1 results show that gedatolisib combinations extend progression-free survival in PIK3CA-mutated breast cancer, with strong response rates and manageable stomatitis.

FDA gives full approval to selpercatinib for RET fusion solid tumors, backed by 47% response rate and long-lasting benefit across cancers.

Phase 3 China trial shows B7-H3 ADC risvutatug rezetecan extends survival vs topotecan in relapsed SCLC, signaling a promising new option.

Patient-level analyses suggest DCVax-L boosts glioblastoma survival by up to 6 months, with peer review pending and no randomized control.

Eating flavonoid-rich foods such as apples, oranges, and berries is linked to lower breast cancer risk, with the biggest benefit seen in women with high genetic risk.

New study shows breast cancers within 3 years post partum score higher on Oncotype DX, reshaping risk window and treatment decisions.

KEYNOTE-355 suggests responders can pause chemo yet maintain survival on pembrolizumab; immune side effects are mostly mild and manageable.

Lung cancer increasingly hits never-smoking women; learn how biomarker testing, earlier screening, and stronger self-advocacy speed diagnosis and unlock better treatments.

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