FOG-001 Earns FDA Fast Track Designation in Desmoid Tumors
Data from a phase 1/2 trial demonstrate the potential antitumor activity of FOG-001 in patients with desmoid tumors.
In Response: Why the Passing of H.R.2541 Is Needed
Ron Lattanze, MBA, provided his commentary regarding why H.R.2541 or the Nuclear Medicine Clarification Act of 2025 should be passed.
FDA Approves Pertuzumab Biosimilar in Breast Cancer Indications
The FDA has approved pertuzumab-dpzb (Poherdy) as a biosimilar to pertuzumab (Perjeta) in breast cancer, based on a review of various attributes, including safety and efficacy data.
FDA Approves Ziftomenib in R/R NPM1-Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Clinical data from the phase 1b/2 KOMET-001 trial support the agency’s approval of ziftomenib in this patient population.
Scorpion Venom Approach May Prove “Powerful” in Glioblastoma Research
Data from a phase 1 trial demonstrate the safety and feasibility of administering chlorotoxin-based cellular therapy to those with recurrent glioblastoma.
Optimizing Preclinical Data for Seamless Translation in Clinical Scenarios
According to Greg Thurber, PhD, target-mediated uptake is the biggest driver of efficacy for antibody-drug conjugates as a cancer treatment.
Neoadjuvant Cemiplimab/SBRT Yields Improved DFS in Resectable HCC
DFS rates at 2 years were improved with cemiplimab plus SBRT vs cemiplimab alone in patients with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma.
Leveraging Multidisciplinary Collaboration to Enhance RPT Benefit in Cancer
FDA Approves Diagnostic Tool for Pembrolizumab Combo in Endometrial Cancer
The Promega OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System was previously approved to identify Lynch syndrome in patients with CRC.
Novel Anti-CD5 Therapy Earns FDA RMAT Designation in T-Cell Lymphoma
Preliminary findings from a phase 2 trial show clinical activity with MB-105 in patients with relapsed/refractory T-cell lymphoma.
Nivolumab/Ipilimumab Improves Real-World Melanoma Outcomes Vs Pembrolizumab
At 1 and 2 years, the progression-free survival rates were higher with nivolumab plus ipilimumab vs pembrolizumab in patients with cutaneous melanoma.
Detalimogene Exhibits Improved Response Rate in BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC
Most patients with BCG-unresponsive NMIBC treated with detalimogene voraplasmid did not experience TRAEs, and only 1.6% experienced dose interruptions.
Novel T Cell Therapies Yield Decade-Long Remission in Epithelial Cancer
Two studies showed that 1-time cell therapies can elicit complete tumor regression in patients with advanced epithelial cancers.
ELI-002 7P Elicits Robust T-Cell Responses in KRAS+ Pancreatic Cancer
Phase 2 data show consistent overall immunotherapy immunogenicity with ELI-002 7P in those with KRAS-mutated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Sacituzumab Govitecan Misses PFS End Point in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Data from the ASCENT-07 trial show an early trend toward improved overall survival with sacituzumab govitecan vs chemotherapy.
Bezuclastinib/Sunitinib Improves Efficacy Vs Sunitinib Alone in GIST
Results from the PEAK trial showed increased PFS in the bezuclastinib plus sunitinib arm vs sunitinib alone for patients with GIST.
Mecbotamab Vedotin Shows Positive OS Results in Soft Tissue Sarcoma
A median OS of 22.9 months was observed with mecbotamab vedotin plus nivolumab in patients with soft tissue sarcoma.
Imneskibart Yields Activity and Responses in Melanoma, NSCLC Cohorts
One patient with metastatic bladder cancer experienced an ongoing metabolic complete response following treatment with aldesleukin/imneskibart.
Finding a “Sweet Spot” for Smoldering Multiple Myeloma Management
Combining daratumumab with other agents is one strategy that investigators are exploring in the smoldering multiple myeloma field.
Identifying and Pursuing Optimization of ADC Treatment in Cancer
Antibody-drug conjugates are effective, but strategies such as better understanding the mechanisms of action may lead to enhanced care for patients with cancer.
The Show and After Show: What's Happening at the 43rd Annual Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium?
Co-hosts Kristie L. Kahl and Andrew Svonavec highlight what to expect at the 43rd Annual Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium, such as new chemotherapeutics and targeted therapies.
FDA Clears Phase 3 Lacutamab Protocol in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas
The developers plan to initiate the TELLOMAK 3 trial, which will evaluate lacutamab in Sézary syndrome and mycosis fungoides, in the first half of 2026.
AQUILA Shows “Striking” Benefits With Daratumumab in Smoldering Myeloma
A substantial portion of patients who received daratumumab in the AQUILA study were able to delay disease progression to active multiple myeloma.
How Supportive Care Methods Can Improve Oncology Outcomes
Experts discussed supportive care and why it should be integrated into standard oncology care.
Chlorotoxin-Based Therapy Shows Safety, Feasibility in Glioblastoma
Results showed no “deleterious reactions” with chlorotoxin-directed cellular therapy in a small cohort of patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
Radioembolization Plus Chemotherapy Is Feasible in Liver-Dominant NETs
Although 1 of 21 patients with liver-dominant NETs died due to RILD in the phase 1 study, no RILD-induced deaths were observed in the phase 2 trial.
Pembrolizumab Regimen May Show Synergy in Melanoma Populations
Biomarker analyses and real-world comparisons to refine patient selection are ongoing in the phase 2 PLUME trial.
Chlorotoxin-Directed Cell Therapy May Have Useful Mechanism in Glioblastoma
A novel CAR T-cell therapy may bind with more avidity, rather than affinity, to glioblastoma cells, said Michael Barish, PhD.
Ezabenlimab Combo Yields Activity in Advanced Squamous Cell Anal Carcinoma
Data from the phase 2 INTERACT-ION trial support further investigation of the potential synergistic effect of ezabenlimab plus adaptive chemoradiotherapy.
Novel IL-2 Therapy Combo Yields Initial Responses in Nonsquamous NSCLC
Data from a phase 1a/1b trial show that no patients discontinued STK-012 due to treatment-related adverse effects.