Frontline Pembrolizumab Plus Trastuzumab/Chemotherapy Improves PFS in HER2+ Gastric/GEJ Cancer
The addition of pembrolizumab to combination of trastuzumab and chemotherapy led to an improvement in progression-free survival vs placebo plus trastuzumab and chemotherapy in the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer, particularly in those whose tumors had a PD-L1 combined positive score.
Luminary Awards Highlight Exemplary Work of Experts in GI Cancers
OncLive® and The Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC, have announced the winners of the 2023 Luminary Award in GI cancers.
Dr Laccetti on the Use of Masofaniten Monotherapy in mCRPC
October 18th 2023Andrew Laccetti, MD, MS, discusses results from a phase 1 trial of masofaniten monotherapy in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and highlights the rationale for launching a phase 1/2 study evaluating masofaniten in combination with enzalutamide vs enzalutamide alone in this patient population.
Research Demonstrates the Importance of Effective Frontline Regimens for High-Risk Multiple Myeloma
September 27th 2023Saad Z. Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, discusses key points from his presentation at the 2023 SOHO Annual Meeting on frontline treatment of patients with high-risk myeloma, including the characteristics of patients with disease at high risk of recurrence, current treatment approaches, and ongoing research aiming to address unmet needs for this subset of patients.
Zotatifin Triplet May Improve Outcomes Post–CDK4/6 Inhibition in ER+ Breast Cancer
September 24th 2023Ezra Rosen, MD, PhD, highlights the early-phase investigation of zotatifin in estrogen receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer, explains the agent’s unique mechanism of action as well as its efficacy and safety in a heavily pretreated population, and underscores the need for improved sequencing of the myriad of treatment options in the post–CDK4/6 inhibitor space.
Dr Usmani on Unmet Needs in the Treatment of High-Risk Multiple Myeloma
September 22nd 2023Saad Z. Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, discusses unmet needs in patients with high-risk multiple myeloma being treated in the frontline setting, highlighting areas of potential further exploration within this landscape.
Dr Liu on the Frequency of Activating ERBB2 and ERBB3 Alterations in NSCLC
September 22nd 2023Dazhi Liu, PharmD, MS, BCOP, discusses findings from a real-world analysis of the frequency of ERBB2 and ERBB3 alterations in patients with non–small cell lung cancer and the efficacy of liquid vs tissue biopsies for detecting these alterations.
Patritumab Deruxtecan Elicits Durable Responses in EGFR-Mutated NSCLC
Patritumab deruxtecan displayed clinically meaningful and durable efficacy in patients with advanced EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer who experienced progression following treatment with an EGFR-directed TKI and platinum-based chemotherapy.
Usmani Highlights the Role of Bispecific Antibodies in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
September 4th 2023Dr Usmani discusses the integration of elranatamab, talquetamab, and telcistamab into the management of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, common adverse effects and recommended supportive care measures, and ongoing research that may help clarify their role in the paradigm.
Dr Islam on the Limited Use of Ibrutinib in CLL
September 1st 2023Prioty Islam, MD, MSc, discusses the current status of the first-generation BTK inhibitor ibrutinib following the FDA approvals of next-generation BTK inhibitors in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and expands on the few instances in the clinic where she may lean toward treatment with ibrutinib instead of the next-generation BTK inhibitors zanubrutinib or acalabrutinib.
Evolving Drug Classes Expand Treatment Options Across Hematologic Malignancies
August 18th 2023Individualized myelofibrosis treatment begins with correctly identifying a patient’s disease subtype and considering their symptoms, from which accurate decisions regarding the use of JAK inhibitors vs radiation vs hypomethylating agents can lead to spleen and symptom burden reductions.
Dr Islam on the Current and Expanding Role of Pirtobrutinib in MCL
August 18th 2023Prioty Islam, MD, MSc, discusses how the FDA approval of the noncovalent BTK inhibitor pirtobrutinib has transformed the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma, and where this agent fits in to the current treatment armamentarium.
Selective Use of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation Is a Viable Approach in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Deb Schrag, MD, MPH, discusses the rationale for exploring the use of selective preoperative chemoradiation in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer, the safety and efficacy findings from the PROSPECT trial, and the importance of reviewing patient-reported outcomes during clinical trials.