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Isatuximab plus VRd induction before transplant led to better progression-free survival compared with VRd alone, according to data from the GMMG-HD7 phase 3 study.

The AFFINITY study has finished enrolling participants to evaluate the Aliya pulsed electric field system in patients with stage IV non–small cell lung cancer or lung metastases who are not candidates for surgery.

Mayuko Sakae, MD, discusses findings from research presented at the 2024 Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer Annual Meeting on refractory pain in patients who have undergone a bone marrow transplant.

Cancer treatment is advancing through the use of tumor-targeted antibodies combined with toxic payloads like chemotherapy agents and radioisotopes.

In an interview, Benjamin H. Lowentritt, MD, FACS, compared PSA response rates between apalutamide and enzalutamide in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Andrew Yee, MD, discussed myeloma treatment strategies for different age groups, focusing on personalized regimens and the pros and cons of CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies in the second article of a 2-part series.

Taiga Nishihori, MD, discusses the findings from a study evaluating ciltacabtagene autoleucel given in the outpatient setting to patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

KeyVibe-008, a phase 3 study investigating the combination of vibostolimab and pembrolizumab in small cell lung cancer, did not show an improvement in overall survival.

The study will evaluate silmitasertib, a novel agent, for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with relapsed/refractory solid tumors.

Following voluntary withdrawal in 2014, denileukin diftitox is now available again for the treatment of patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma who have received at least 1 prior systemic therapy.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, John Mascarenhas, MD, discussed the lead up to the SENTRY trial and its potential impact on the treatment of myelofibrosis.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the SeCore™ CDx HLA A sequencing system as companion diagnostic for afamitresgene autoleucel in synovial sarcoma, paving the way for a first-of-its-kind solid tumor therapy.

The FDA has set a target action date of April 3, 2025, for the supplemental new drug application of cabozantinib for the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors.

Rohan Garje, MD, provides an overview of a study evaluating how mutations, including TP53, RB1, and PTEN, impact overall survival in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.

In an interview, Timothy F. Cloughesy, MD, discussed the recent approval of vorasidenib in IDH-mutant gliomas and data from the phase 3 INDIGO trial.

LP-300, a novel small molecule, shows promise as a potential breakthrough treatment for advanced non–small cell lung cancer in never smokers.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Richard Lee, MD, discussed what integrative oncology encompasses and its significance in modern cancer care.

Timothy F. Cloughesy, MD, discusses the impact and significance of the FDA’s approval of vorasidenib, a first-in-class option for the treatment of patients with IDH-mutant gliomas.

The FDA has granted approval to vorasidenib for the treatment of patients with IDH-mutant diffuse glioma.

Douglas Tremblay, MD, discusses the different cytoreduction approaches available to patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms and their safety profiles.

A phase 1 trial is evaluating treatment with MT-303 in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma to determine its safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy.

Gedeptin, a novel gene therapy, is entering phase 2 clinical trials to evaluate its efficacy in treating recurrent head and neck cancer.

The FDA has rejected the SIERRA study data for Iomab-B’s biologics license application filing due to insufficient evidence of overall survival improvement.

Yannis K. Valtis, MD, provides background on a single-institution, retrospective cohort study which assessed laboratory and clinical tumor lysis syndrome in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma.

While sacituzumab govitecan did not statistically improve overall survival vs docetaxel, there was a numerical improvement observed in patients with non–small cell lung cancer.

The FDA has granted an orphan drug designation to alemtuzumab, a chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

The FDA has granted PGDx elio plasma focus Dx, the first kitted pan-solid tumor liquid biopsy test for accurate tumor mutation profiling from a blood draw, a de novo marketing authorization.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology outlines 4 key recommendations to improve access to cancer clinical trials by incorporating decentralization elements, simplifying regulatory requirements, and reducing administrative burdens.

IMMN-001 significantly extended overall survival in patients with advanced ovarian cancer when combined with standard chemotherapy, according to phase 2 trial results.

The FDA’s ODAC mandates phase assessments for NSCLC trials, dendritic cell immunotherapy shows improved survival in pancreatic cancer, and a new blood test for colorectal cancer receives FDA approval. In addition, pembrolizumab plus neoadjuvant chemo proves effective in unresectable HGSC and THIO-cemiplimab combo shows lower toxicity in advanced NSCLC.