Investigators Seek Simpler Solution to Treatment Resistance in Esophageal Cancer
February 6th 2023Although the incidence, location, and histology of esophageal cancer vary globally, patients in the Western World typically develop esophageal cancer in the distal esophagus or at the gastroesophageal junction.
Socioeconomic Factors Are Associated With Disparities in Germline Testing in Pancreatic Cancer
Daniel King, MD, PhD, discusses the results of an institutional review evaluating socioeconomic factors associated with disparities for germline genetic testing in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma, why germline testing is necessary for thi population, and how he is addressing gaps in germline testing in his own practice.
WHO Outlines New Framework for Early Detection and Management of Breast Cancer
The World Health Organization has released new framework guidelines with the goal of saving 2.5 million lives from breast cancer by 2040 through a combination of early detection, timely diagnosis, and comprehensive management.
Post-Transplant KRd Maintenance May Allow for Superior Outcomes in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
February 3rd 2023Andrzej Jakubowiak, MD, PhD, highlighted several key studies that influenced the development and design of the ATLAS trial, introduced conclusions from the initial efficacy data, and discussed how ongoing analysis could further contextualize and inform post-transplant treatment approaches in multiple myeloma.
FDA Approves Sacituzumab Govitecan for Pretreated HR+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer
The FDA has approved sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have received endocrine-based therapy and at least 2 additional systemic therapies in the metastatic setting.
The combination of pembrolizumab plus carboplatin and paclitaxel demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival vs chemotherapy alone in the first-line treatment of patients with stage III/IV or recurrent endometrial cancer.
MOUNTAINEER-03 Propels Progress in Metastatic HER2+ CRC
February 3rd 2023The MOUNTAINEER-03 trial is designed to evaluate the efficacy of tucatinib and trastuzumab plus modified leucovorin calcium, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin, compared with standard-of-care, first-line therapy for metastatic HER2-positive colorectal cancer.
Docetaxel Added to Radiation Provides DFS, OS Benefit in Cisplatin-Ineligible HNSCC
February 2nd 2023Radiation plus docetaxel improved disease-free survival and overall survival vs radiation alone in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma unsuitable for cisplatin-based chemoradiation, regardless of patients’ prespecified prognostic groups, according to findings from a phase 2/3 trial.
Rosenthal Discusses the Need for Standardized Care in AYA Hodgkin Lymphoma
February 2nd 2023Dr Rosenthal discusses the care of adolescent and young adult patients with Hodgkin lymphoma, the discrepancies between pediatric and adult oncologists that result in differing treatment approaches, and common concerns these patients have as they navigate their diagnosis and treatment alongside other life changes.
NRG/RTOG 1112 Trial Highlights Benefit of Adding SBRT to Sorafenib in Locally Advanced HCC
Laura Dawson, MD, FRCPC, discusses data from the NRG/RTOG 1112 trial examining the addition of stereotactic body radiation therapy to sorafenib, the implications of the data for the locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma treatment paradigm, and next steps for research.
Combinations Targeting EGFR and KRAS G12C May Advance NSCLC Treatment
February 2nd 2023Timothy Burns, MD, PhD, discusses the evolution of EGFR-targeted non–small cell lung cancer treatments, the importance of delineating small cell lung cancer subtypes, and the advantages of continued antibody-drug conjugate development across all areas of lung cancer.
MRI-Guided SBRT Could Represent Safer, More Precise Radiotherapy Option for Prostate Cancer
Amar U. Kishan, MD, discusses the safety results of MRI-guided SBRT compared with the current standard of care, highlights the benefits of using an MRI to guide radiation for patients with prostate cancer, and explains other areas where MRI-guided SBRT could explored.
More Frequent CT Scans Not Associated with Improved Outcomes After Lung Cancer Surgery
February 2nd 2023A new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that undergoing more frequent computed tomography scans was not associated with improved outcomes following lung cancer surgery.
Breast Cancer Expert Focuses on Decoding Biomarkers
For Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS, director of breast medical oncology at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, his work on the RxPONDER trial serves as one of a few accomplishments for which he is grateful that have impacted clinical care.
NCCN Adds Neratinib to New Metastatic Breast Cancer Guidelines
In recommendations released January 27, 2023, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network now advises physicians to consider neratinib for patients with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, regardless of estrogen receptor status, with activating mutations in the HER2 gene as detected by next-generation sequencing of tumor tissue or circulating tumor DNA.
Neoadjuvant Chemo Reduces 2-Year Risk for Residual, Recurrent Disease by 28% in Colon Cancer
Six weeks of preoperative oxaliplatin-fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy did not increase perioperative morbidity in patients with radiologically staged T3-4, N0-2, M0 colon cancer, according to findings from the international phase 2/3 FOxTROT trial.