Megan Hollasch

Megan Hollasch joined MJH Life Sciences in 2022 following graduation from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with majors in Communication and English, and a specialization in Literature as History. She produces and edits original content for the print publication OncologyLive, aiding in all aspects of the publication process, as well as content for OncLive.com.

Articles

Real-World Findings Support the Safety of Frontline Ribociclib Plus ET for HR+/HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer

March 7th 2025

The real-world use of ribociclib plus ET is in line with recommended dosing and the regimen’s use has been increasing in mBC, according to EHR and KRD data.

BTK Degraders May Be a Promising Approach in CLL/SLL for Patients With Disease Progression

March 6th 2025

Nirav N. Shah, MD, MSHP, and Michael T. Tees, MD, MPH, detail BTK degraders such as NX-5948 under investigation in the CLL/SLL space.

Ensartinib Looks to Find a Place in ALK+ NSCLC Paradigm Alongside Approved TKIs

March 5th 2025

Alberto Chiappori, MD, details how to select between ensartinib and approved ALK TKIs for NSCLC, as well as considerations with ensartinib’s FDA approval.

Tumor-Agnostic Approvals of T-DXd and Repotrectinib Carry the Field Forward

March 5th 2025

Clinicians parse through the impacts of tumor-agnostic FDA approvals, examining T-DXd and repotrectinib's 2024 approvals in particular.

Nivolumab/Ipilimumab Combination Represents Potential Standard-of-Care Shift in MSI-H/dMMR mCRC

March 5th 2025

Thierry André, MD, discusses findings from the phase 3 CheckMate 8HW trial of nivolumab plus ipilimumab in MSI-H/dMMR mCRC.

Efficacy and Safety of Nadofaragene Firadenovec Hold Up in NMIBC Real-World Study

February 27th 2025

The intravesical therapy nadofaragene firadenovec yielded a 79% 3-month CR rate in patients with CIS with or without papillary disease in a real-world study.

Divesiran Is Tolerable and Shows Positive Early Signals in Polycythemia Vera

February 26th 2025

The siRNA divesiran was well-tolerated and reduced the number of phlebotomies that were required in patients with polycythemia vera.

Tips for Tomorrow: What 4 Experts Wish They Knew Earlier About ADCs

February 26th 2025

Clinicians with years of ADC therapy experience provide insights on the drug class and what is most important to keep in mind when treating patients.

Cardio-Oncology Investigations Begin to Uncover More Links Between CVD and Breast Cancer

February 26th 2025

For American Heart Month, cardiologist Amy M. Ahnert, MD, and oncologist Kevin T. Nead, MD, MPhil, unpacked the link between CVD and breast cancer.

Durvalumab Plus Chemo May be Promising Neoadjuvant Option in UTUC

February 25th 2025

A phase 3 study will be initiated after completion of the first neoadjuvant phase 2 trial of platinum-based chemotherapy plus immunotherapy in UTUC.

Efineptakin Alfa Represents Potentially Effective Option in Kaposi Sarcoma

February 24th 2025

The long-acting IL-7 agent efineptakin alfa was tolerable and led to responses in patients with Kaposi sarcoma, including in HIV-associated disease.

Mevrometostat Plus Enzalutamide Improves rPFS vs Enzalutamide in Metastatic CRPC

February 21st 2025

Pivotal phase 3 trials are ongoing following data from a phase 1 study showing that adding mevrometostat to enzalutamide was safe and efficacious.

Pan-Tumor Approvals Stress the Need for Harmonized Testing and Reporting Strategies

February 21st 2025

Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD, highlights considerations with pan-tumor approvals and where testing and reporting should be improved for clarity/ease.

Critical Next Step in Thymoma/Thymic Carcinoma Field Involves Examining Immunotherapies

February 20th 2025

Rohan Maniar, MD, details considerations when treating patients with rare thymic epithelial tumors as well as notable ongoing research in the field.

Nadofaragene Firadenovec Trial Looks to Prove Efficacy in Intermediate-Risk NMIBC

February 19th 2025

Following its approval in high-risk BCG-unresponsive NMIBC with CIS, nadofaragene firadenovec is being assessed in intermediate-risk disease in ABLE-32.

The Heart of the Matter: Unraveling the Link Between CVD and Breast Cancer for American Heart Month

February 18th 2025

Amy M. Ahnert, MD, highlights newer shared risk factors for CVD and breast cancer and questions regarding personalized screening for the diseases.

A Cardiologist Highlights the Interwoven Elements of CVD and Breast Cancer

February 17th 2025

Amy M. Ahnert, MD, details the significance of findings on the link between CVD and breast cancer as well as next steps to further define the connection.

OPTYX Study Offers Preliminary Glance Into Real-World Use of Relugolix in Advanced Prostate Cancer

February 17th 2025

Patients with advanced prostate cancer who initiated treatment with relugolix indicated various treatment preferences and reasons for therapy initiation.

Real-World Relugolix Adherence Rates Are High in Patients on Medicare With Prostate Cancer

February 17th 2025

Adherence rates improved the longer patients with metastatic and nonmetastatic prostate cancer received relugolix for a high overall adherence rate.

Avutometinib/Defactinib Combo Could Fill Sizeable Unmet Need in LGSOC

February 17th 2025

Ritu Salani, MD, MBA, details the significance of trials examining avutometinib plus defactinib and enthusiasm for ADCs in ovarian cancer.