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The OncLive® Global Oncology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and international expert insights on treatment of patients with cancer. This page features articles focused on ex-US regulatory news, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing global research in oncology care.

Acalabrutinib-Based Regimens Receive European Approval in Frontline CLL

June 6th 2025

Time-limited therapy with acalabrutinib plus venetoclax with or without obinutuzumab is approved in the European Union for untreated patients with CLL.

China’s NMPA Approves Cadonilimab Plus Chemo With/Without Bevacizumab in Cervical Cancer

June 5th 2025

Cadonilimab plus chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab has received NMPA approval for first-line recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer.

China’s NMPA Accepts NDA for Sintilimab Plus Fruquintinib in Second-Line Advanced/Metastatic RCC

June 5th 2025

A new drug application seeking the Chinese approval of sintilimab plus fruquintinib in second-line advanced/metastatic RCC has been accepted by the NMPA

BNT327/PM8002 Plus Chemo Is Active in Unresectable Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma

June 4th 2025

Frontline BNT327/PM8002 plus chemotherapy was effective and safe in patients with unresectable pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma.

Brentuximab Vedotin Plus Chemo Wins EU Approval for Newly Diagnosed, Stage IIB-IV Hodgkin Lymphoma

June 3rd 2025

Brentuximab vedotin plus ECADD chemotherapy has been approved in Europe for adult patients with newly diagnosed, stage IIB to IV Hodgkin lymphoma.

CHMP Shares Positive Opinion for Denosumab Biosimilars for Osteoporosis and Skeletal-Related Cancer Complications

June 3rd 2025

The European Medicines Agency's CHMP has recommended the use of denosumab biosimilars referencing Prolia and Xgeva in all reference product indications.

Ivonescimab Plus Chemo Meets PFS End Point in EGFR+ NSCLC After an EGFR TKI

May 30th 2025

Ivonescimab plus chemotherapy improved PFS vs chemotherapy alone in second- and later-line EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer.

Zanidatamab Wins Approval in China for Previously Treated, HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer

May 30th 2025

China’s NMPA approved zanidatamab for previously treated, unresectable or metastatic, HER2-positive biliary tract cancer.

Health Canada, European Commission Approve Subcutaneous Nivolumab in the Same Solid Tumor Indications as IV Formulation

May 28th 2025

Nivolumab has been approved for subcutaneous use across several adult solid tumor indications that have an existing indication for intravenous use.

CHMP Recommends EU Approval of Frontline Tislelizumab/Chemo for Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

May 27th 2025

The EMA’s CHMP recommended the EU approval of first-line tislelizumab plus chemotherapy for adults with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

CHMP Recommends EU Approval of Perioperative Durvalumab for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

May 27th 2025

CHMP backed perioperative durvalumab plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy for MIBC based on the NIAGARA trial, which showed improved EFS vs chemotherapy alone.

Inavolisib Plus Palbociclib/Fulvestrant Earns Positive CHMP Opinion for PIK3CA-Mutated, ER+/HER2– Advanced Breast Cancer

May 23rd 2025

The EMA’s CHMP has recommended the approval of inavolisib plus palbociclib/fulvestrant in PIK3CA-mutated, ER-positive advanced breast cancer.

CHMP Recommends EU Approval of Obe-Cel for Relapsed/Refractory B-ALL

May 23rd 2025

The EMA’s CHMP has recommended the approval of obecabtagene autoleucel for adult patients with relapsed/refractory B-ALL.

Belantamab Mafodotin Combos Approach EU Approval for R/R Multiple Myeloma

May 23rd 2025

The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the approval of belantamab mafodotin (Blenrep) in adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Mirdametinib Earns Positive CHMP Opinion for NF1-Associated Plexiform Neurofibromas

May 23rd 2025

The EMA’s CHMP has issued a positive opinion for mirdametinib for pediatric and adult patients with NF1-associated plexiform neurofibromas.

Artificial Intelligence Proves Its Worth in Cancer Treatment, Drug Development, and Other Real-World Applications

May 22nd 2025

Multiple experts on artificial intelligence in cancer care discuss its ever-expanding role in several areas of oncology.

Health Canada Approves Osimertinib for Locally Advanced, Unresectable EGFR+ NSCLC After Chemoradiation

May 22nd 2025

Osimertinib, with conditions, has been approved by Health Canada for locally advanced, unresectable NSCLC, harboring EGFR mutations.

China’s NMPA Approves Tafasitamab Plus Lenalidomide in Transplant-Ineligible R/R DLBCL

May 21st 2025

Tafasitamab plus lenalidomide has received NMPA approval for patients with relapsed/refractory DLBCL who are ineligible for ASCT.

Belantamab Mafodotin–Based Combos Win Japanese Approval for R/R Myeloma

May 19th 2025

Two belantamab mafodotin–based combinations have been approved in Japan for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Cemiplimab Displays Survival Benefits Over Chemotherapy in First-Line Advanced PD-L1–High NSCLC With Brain Metastases

May 17th 2025

First-line cemiplimab extended median PFS and OS vs chemotherapy in patients with untreated advanced NSCLC with brain metastases.