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Dabrafenib/Trametinib Combo Receives Breakthrough Designation for NSCLC

July 23rd 2015

The FDA has granted a breakthrough therapy designation to the combination of the BRAF inhibitor dabrafenib and the MEK inhibitor trametinib as a potential treatment for patients with BRAFV600E-mutant non-small cell lung cancer.

Coleman Explains New Biomarker for PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

July 17th 2015

Robert Coleman, MD, discusses a potential new biomarker for PARP inhibition in ovarian cancer that was examined in the ARIEL2 trial.

FDA Extends Cobimetinib Review Period in Advanced Melanoma

July 1st 2015

The FDA has extended the review period for the MEK inhibitor cobimetinib in combination with the BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib (Zelboraf) for patients with BRAFV600 mutation-positive advanced melanoma by 3 months, making the new decision date November 11, 2015.

OncLive Welcomes Sarah Cannon Cancer Network to Its Strategic Alliance Partnership Program

July 1st 2015

Partnership forms to share the latest news about Sarah Cannon's innovative clinical practices and wide-ranging clinical trial programs for cancer.

Potential Bevacizumab Biomarker Identified in Ovarian Cancer

June 10th 2015

A retrospective analysis of the phase III GOG-0218 trial has identified a potential biomarker of response for bevacizumab in patients with advanced ovarian cancer.

FDA Schedules ODAC Meeting for Necitumumab in NSCLC

June 3rd 2015

The FDA has scheduled an ODAC advisory hearing to discuss the biologics license application for necitumumab in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin as a first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.

ASCO Provides Early Look at CancerLinQ Big Data Initiative

June 1st 2015

At the 2015 ASCO Annual Meeting, the much heralded CancerLinQ big data system for helping oncologists more clearly understand treatment patterns and options was offered for demonstration in advance of its rollout.

OncLive's 2015 Giants of Cancer Care Awards Announced

May 30th 2015

Twelve of the nation's leading oncology physicians, researchers and academicians were recognized by their peers as the 2015 Giants of Cancer Care at a ceremony hosted by OncLive at the Chicago Illuminating Company last night. The awardees included medical pioneers selected by a panel of eminent oncologists for landmark achievements in translational research, gene therapy, immuno-oncology and other groundbreaking work that has changed the course of cancer treatment.

Mismatch Repair a Potential Biomarker for PD-1 Inhibition

May 29th 2015

Treatment with the PD-1 inhibitor pembrolizumab demonstrated high response rates in patients with heavily pretreated colorectal cancer who harbored genetic defects in mismatch repair.

OncLive's 2015 Giants of Cancer Care Awards Announced Today

May 29th 2015

OncLive proudly announces the 2015 Giants of Cancer Care, a dozen medical pioneers recognized by a panel of eminent oncologists for landmark achievements that have changed the course of cancer treatment. Honorees will be introduced and celebrated at the 3rd Annual Giants of Cancer Care Award Ceremony, held 8:30-11:00 p.m. CDT at The Chicago Illuminating Company.

ASCO Proposes New Physician Payment Reforms

May 21st 2015

ASCO has proposed a series of payment reforms that it says would significantly increase physician pay and the breadth of patient services available while lowering the overall cost of cancer care.

Announcement of OncLive's 2015 Giants of Cancer Care Honorees Advances Legacy of Groundbreaking Treatment, Research

May 20th 2015

Oncologists whose research and treatment innovations have changed the course of cancer care will join the elite roster of medical pioneers named OncLive's Giants of Cancer Care when the 2015 honorees are announced Friday, May 29, during the 3rd Annual Giants of Cancer Care Award Ceremony.

Proteoglycan Assay Shows Potential as Adjunct to PSA Measurement

May 18th 2015

A cell-surface proteoglycan found on prostate cancer cells but not normal prostate tissue demonstrated good specificity as a blood test for prostate cancer.

Bone Metastases in CRPC: Prognostic for Survival

May 17th 2015

Biomarkers Indicative of Bone Lesions in Prostate Cancer

May 17th 2015

Asymptomatic Versus Symptomatic Bone Metastases in Prostate Cancer

May 17th 2015

Symptomatic Bone Lesions in CRPC: More Options for Treatment

May 17th 2015

Reducing Skeletal-Related Events in Prostate Cancer

May 17th 2015

Administering Radium-223 for mCRPC

May 17th 2015

Reassessing Trial Endpoints for CRPC

May 17th 2015