Oncology Experts Weigh in on Burnout and Managing Work/Life Balance
Physician burnout is not just a phase, but rather a mental health issue that has made itself well-known in the medical community, with many clinicians trying to find strategies to cope with it.
FDA Approves Melphalan Injection in Hepatic-Dominant Uveal Melanoma
Supporting data for the FDA approval of melphalan administered via percutaneous hepatic perfusion for metastatic uveal melanoma come from the phase 3 FOCUS study.
Elranatamab Receives Accelerated Approval in R/R Multiple Myeloma
Elranatamab-bcmm is now approved for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 4 prior lines of therapy.
Momelotinib Yields Symptom, Anemia Benefits in Pretreated Myelofibrosis
Results from the phase 3 MOMENTUM trial support the use of momelotinib as a treatment for patients with myelofibrosis, including those with anemia or thrombocytopenia.
Endometrial Cancer Molecular Classification May Predict Radiotherapy Response
Cutting out radiotherapy appears to be safe while improving quality of life in patients with POLE-mutated endometrial cancer.
ICIs Demonstrate Clinical Activity in Metastatic Penile Cancer
Treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors does not raise any new safety signals among patients with locally advanced or metastatic penile squamous cell carcinoma in an international cohort study.
Frontline Forum: Real-World Practice in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
Experts discuss key data updates in real-world newly diagnosed multiple myeloma practices, and how these findings may change the treatment paradigm.
Expert Highlights Caution for Chemo Substitutions for Gynecologic Cancers
Guidelines from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology may help with managing the ongoing chemotherapy shortage in the treatment of patients with gynecologic cancers, according to Brian Slomovitz, MD, MS, FACOG.
RNI Omission Yields Low Locoregional Recurrence in HR+, HER2– Breast Cancer
Investigators also report that disease-free survival was not associated with regional node irradiation treatment in favorable-risk, node-positive breast cancer.
Gilteritinib Appears to Yield ‘Encouraging Responses’ in Newly Diagnosed FLT3-Mutant AML
The experimental agent appears tolerable in patients with newly diagnosed FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia in a phase 1b trial.
Expert Highlights ‘Exciting’ Ongoing Trials in Different Sarcoma Subtypes
Current research in the sarcoma space includes the development of treatment options such as T-cell therapies, and combinations such as TKIs/immunotherapy, according to Brian Van Tine, MD, PhD.
FDA OKs Niraparib and Abiraterone Acetate for BRCA+ Metastatic CRPC
The first and only dual action tablet, niraparib and abiraterone acetate, is now available for use in patients with BRCA-positive, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer following its approval by the FDA.
More Therapies Prior to CAR T May Worsen Outcomes in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Findings from a retrospective analysis suggest an association between bridging therapy and poorer outcomes among patients with aggressive, relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
FDA Accepts sNDA for Isavuconazonium Sulfate in Pediatric Fungal Infections
Data from a phase 2 trial support a supplemental new drug application for isavuconazonium sulfate as a treatment for pediatric patients with invasive aspergillosis or invasive mucormycosis.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Confers Worse OS in SCLC Vs NSCLC
Findings from the CROSS-FIRE study may inform individualized decision-making regarding stereotactic radiosurgery for patients with small cell lung cancer, according to Chad Rusthoven, MD.
Legislation Needed to Overcome Chemo Shortage; Expert Discusses Impact in GU
Amid the recent cisplatin shortages across the United States, a pharmacy expert discusses how the treatment of bladder cancer has been affected, especially in the muscle-invasive subtype.
Proactive Care Pathway May Support Breast Cancer Survivor Needs
Implementation of a personalized, proactive care pathway for breast cancer survivors will be evaluated in future clinical trials, according to one of the authors of a pilot implementation study.
FDA Issues CRL for Avasopasem for Severe Mucositis in Head & Neck Cancer
The FDA requires data from an additional clinical trial to support the potential approval of avasopasem for managing radiation-induced severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer.
FDA Gives Talquetamab Accelerated Approval for R/R Multiple Myeloma
Patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma may now receive talquetamab following the agent’s accelerated approval by the FDA.
FDA Grants Regular Approval to Pralsetinib in Advanced NSCLC
Patients with metastatic RET fusion-positive non–small cell lung cancer may now be treated with pralsetinib, which has been granted regular approval by the FDA.
Forming Breast Cancer Treatment Strategies Amid Chemo Shortages
Continuing multidisciplinary discussions during the chemotherapy shortage is important for delivering the best possible care for each patient with breast cancer, according to Maryam Lustberg, MD, MPH.
Cetuximab Does Not Yield Expected Responses in BRAF+ Metastatic CRC
Data from the phase 2 FIRE-4.5 trial suggest that cetuximab further reinforces a bevacizumab-based chemotherapy regimen as the frontline treatment of choice for BRAF-mutant, metastatic colorectal cancer.
Selpercatinib Improves PFS Vs Chemotherapy in RET+ Advanced NSCLC
The safety profile of selpercatinib in patients with RET fusion–positive non–small cell lung cancer in the phase 3 LIBRETTO-431 study is comparable with previous reports.
Avutometinib/Defactinib May be a New SOC in Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
Interim data reveal favorable responses in patients with low-grade serous ovarian cancer treated with avutometinib plus defactinib, according to Susana N. Banerjee, MD.
Expert Describes Impact of Chemotherapy Shortage on Gynecologic Cancers
Brian Slomovitz, MD, MS, FACOG, notes that sometimes there is a need to substitute cisplatin for carboplatin, and vice versa, to best manage gynecologic cancers during the chemotherapy shortage.
Upifitamab Rilsodotin Does Not Improve Responses in Ovarian Cancer
The safety profile of upifitamab rilsodotin in the phase 1b/2 UPLIFT trial is consistent with prior reports of the agent in those with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
FDA Approves PCR Companion Diagnostic for Avapritinib in GIST
The therascreen PDGFRA RGQ PCR kit has become the first FDA-approved companion diagnostic designed to detect platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha gene mutations.
Pharmacy Expert Discusses Chemo Shortage Challenges, Mitigation Strategies
Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FASHP, addresses some challenges concerning the ongoing chemotherapy shortage in the United States, and how communication among clinical teams may mitigate it.
31-GEP Assay May Help to Extend Survival in Cutaneous Melanoma
Using the 31-gene expression profile assay may help lead to more personalized treatment strategies in patients with cutaneous melanoma, according to Aaron Farberg, MD.
FDA Issues CRL for Remestemcel-L in Pediatric Steroid-Refractory Acute GVHD
Investigators plan to launch a controlled trial assessing remestemcel-L in the highest-risk adults with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host-disease to meet the FDA’s request for additional data.