Kyle Doherty joined MJH Life Sciences in 2021 and is the lead editor for Oncology Fellows. He also produces print content for OncologyLive, as well as news and conference updates for OncLive.com. Email: kdoherty@mjhlifesciences.com
FDA Grants Priority Review to Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy in Endometrial Cancer
The sBLA for pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in endometrial cancer has been granted priority review by the FDA.
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Lurbinectedin Displays Superior Risk/Benefit Ratio Over Topotecan in SCLC
Lurbinectedin demonstrated greater activity and a superior safety profile vs topotecan in a subset of small cell lung cancer.
UV1 Receives Orphan Drug Designation From EMA in Mesothelioma
The European Medicines Agency has granted orphan drug designation to UV1 in patients with mesothelioma.
FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Tigilanol Tiglate in Soft Tissue Sarcoma
The FDA has granted an orphan drug designation to tigilanol tiglate for the treatment of patients with soft tissue sarcoma.
BLA Resubmitted to FDA for Denileukin Diftitox in Relapsed/Refractory Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
The BLA seeking the approval of denileukin diftitox in patients with relapsed/refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma was resubmitted to the FDA.
The Ongoing Investigation of GLSI-100 Continues in the Flamingo-01 Study for HER2/Neu+ Breast Cancer
The ongoing Flamingo-01 trial continues to investigate GLSI-100 in HER2/neu-positive breast cancer following various holds.
APEX-01 Looks to Add First PSMA-Directed ADC to Treatment Paradigm in mCRPC
John Shen, MD, discusses the phase 1/2 APEX-01 trial of ARX517 in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
NCCN Releases First Neuroblastoma Treatment Recommendations
The NCCN has published the first set of treatment recommendations for neuroblastoma.
PRAME Shows Promise as a Treatment Avenue in Melanoma, Other Solid Tumors
Preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma has emerged as a target for treatment development in multiple solid tumors.
Data From 2023 ASH Annual Meeting Provide Positive Updates in Multiple Myeloma
Experts discuss treatment in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and the role of CAR T-cell therapies and bispecifics in relapsed/refractory disease.
Trabectedin Monotherapy Does Not Improve OS vs Chemotherapy in BRCA-Mutated Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Trabectedin did not offer a survival benefit vs chemotherapy in recurrent ovarian cancer with BRCA-mutated and/or BRCAness phenotype.
Goserelin Included in Latest NCCN Breast Cancer Guidelines
The NCCN Breast Cancer Panel has included goserelin at 2 dosing schedules as a method for ovarian function suppression in their updated guidelines.
Early-Phase Clinical Research Center Poised to Provide New Benefits in Hawaii and Beyond
The University of Hawaii Cancer Center hopes to address treatment needs through its planned Early Phase Clinical Research Center.
EGFR-Targeted TKIs Continue to Have Outsized Impact in NSCLC
Thomas J. Lynch Jr, MD, details how treatments are evolving for patients with EGFR-mutated advanced non–small cell lung cancer.
A-Plus Machine Learning Approach Displays Accurate Cancer Detection With Smaller Sample Amounts
Investigators have developed a machine learning algorithm that could eventually facilitate earlier cancer detection via smaller blood draws.
SABCS 2023 Findings Build on Positive Momentum in HER2+ Breast Cancer
Expert oncologists in the field of breast cancer review data in HER2-positive early-stage and metastatic breast cancer.
sBLA Submitted to FDA for Subcutaneous Daratumumab Plus VRd in Transplant-Eligible Multiple Myeloma
A sBLA seeking the approval of D-VRd for transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma was submitted to the FDA.
Subcutaneous Nivolumab Provides Clinical Equipoise to Standard IV Dosing in ccRCC
Subcutaneous nivolumab coformulated with rHuPH20 demonstrated noninferiority of PK exposures vs intravenous nivolumab in metastatic ccRCC.
FDA Requests Class-Wide Boxed Warning for CAR T-Cell Agents Regarding Secondary T-Cell Malignancy Risk
The FDA has called to add a class-wide boxed warning for CAR T-cell therapies to alert patients of the risk of developing secondary T-cell malignancies.
NECTIN-4 Offers Attractive Target in Urothelial Cancer and Beyond
As the treatment paradigm in urothelial cancer expands to include agents directed at various targets, NECTIN-4 has emerged as a promising treatment target.
Data From ESMO 2023 Further Define Treatment Paradigm in Advanced Melanoma
Oncologists reviewed data from clinical trials in the field of melanoma that could add clarity to treatment standards and lead to improved patient care.
Olverembatinib Added to NCCN Guidelines for CML
Olverembatinib has been added to the NCCN's latest 2024 guidelines for management of chronic myeloid leukemia.
Tiragolumab Plus Atezolizumab and Chemotherapy Offers Survival Benefit Over Chemotherapy Alone in ESCC
Tiragolumab plus atezolizumab and chemotherapy produced superior survival benefit vs chemotherapy for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute Celebrates 2 Years of Growth and Innovation
Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute has experienced much growth since its establishment, in terms of attracting talent and expanding their footprint.
Frontline Camrelizumab/Rivoceranib Combination Shows Promise in Unresectable HCC
Amit Mahipal, MD, discusses data on camrelizumab plus rivoceranib in advanced HCC and the phase 3 CARES-310 trial, which is currently enrolling patients.
GB2064 Displays Preliminary Efficacy, Tolerability in Myelofibrosis
GB2064 displayed efficacy with a generally acceptable tolerability profile in the treatment of patients with myelofibrosis.
Rate of End-of-Life Immunotherapy Is on the Rise in Advanced Melanoma, NSCLC, RCC
The initiation of immunotherapy at the end of life among patients with advanced cancers is increasing over time.
ESMO 2023 Updates in Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Give Glimpse Into Future Care
Updated data from several clinical trials in endometrial and cervical cancer could signal the emergence of multiple effective options coming down the pike.
NMPA Accepts and Grants Priority Review to NDA for Sovleplenib in Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia
The China National Medical Products Administration has accepted the NDA seeking approval of sovleplenib in patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia.
Life With “The Most Extraordinary Job”
Charles Swanton, FRCP, BSc, PhD, has a craving to understand cancer’s evolution, and his list of achievements can prove it.
Global Survey Examines Barriers to Optimal Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing
Ifinatamab Deruxtecan Shows Improved Clinical Activity at Higher Dose in ES-SCLC
Brentuximab Vedotin Triplet Continues to Improve R/R Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Outcomes
Frontline Golcadomide/R-CHOP Combo Elicits Antitumor Activity in Aggressive B-Cell Lymphoma