Global Oncology | Specialty

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.

Penpulimab Gains NMPA Approval for First-Line Treatment of Recurrent or Metastatic NPC

March 18th 2025

Penpulimab received NMPA approval for first-line use with chemotherapy in recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Durvalumab Secures EU Approval for LS-SCLC After CRT

March 17th 2025

The European Commission approved durvalumab for limited-stage small cell lung cancer without disease progression following chemoradiation.

The OncFive: Top Oncology Articles for the Week of 3/9

March 15th 2025

Vepdegestrant boosts PFS in select ESR1-mutated breast cancer, maintenance OSE2101 combination provides survival benefit in PDAC, and more from OncLive.

Liso-Cel Receives European Approval in Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma

March 14th 2025

The European Commission has approved liso-cel in relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma after at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy.

BLA Accepted in China for Tisotumab Vedotin in Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer

March 13th 2025

A BLA has been accepted in China seeking the approval of tisotumab vedotin for metastatic cervical cancer that has progressed on or after systemic therapy.

Imetelstat Earns EU Approval for Transfusion-Dependent Anemia in Lower-Risk MDS

March 12th 2025

The European Commission has approved imetelstat for the treatment of patients with transfusion-dependent anemia in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome.

Health Canada Approves Amivantamab/Lazertinib Combo for EGFR+ Advanced NSCLC

March 11th 2025

Amivantamab plus lazertinib was approved in Canada for first-line EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer.

China’s NMPA Approves Sacituzumab Tirumotecan for Pretreated EGFR+ Advanced NSCLC

March 10th 2025

The Chinese NMPA has approved sacituzumab tirumotecan for EGFR-mutant advanced NSCLC following progression on an EGFR TKI and chemotherapy.

China’s NMPA Accepts MAA for Foritinib in ALK+ Advanced NSCLC

March 10th 2025

China’s NMPA has accepted an MAA seeking the approval of foritinib for ALK-positive advanced non–small cell lung cancer.

Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Receives EC Approval for First-Line Unresectable HCC

March 7th 2025

Nivolumab plus ipilimumab was approved by the European Commission for first-line, unresectable or advanced HCC.

Olverembatinib Plus Chemo Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation in China for Newly Diagnosed Ph+ ALL

March 6th 2025

First-line olverembatinib plus low-intensity chemotherapy has received breakthrough therapy designation in China for patients with Ph-positive ALL.

Norway Grants Marketing Authorization to Illuccix PSMA-PET Imaging Agent in Prostate Cancer

March 5th 2025

NOMA has approved the PET imaging agent for the identification of PSMA-positive lesions in patients with prostate cancer.

Disparities in RCC Trial Access Illuminate the Need for Global Scientific Collaboration

March 3rd 2025

Regina Barragan-Carrillo, MD, discusses a study of RCC clinical trial availability and barriers to opening RCC clinical trials in lower-income countries.

CHMP Recommends Perioperative Durvalumab Regimen in Resectable NSCLC

March 3rd 2025

The CHMP has recommended the approval of perioperative durvalumab plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy for patients with resectable NSCLC.

CHMP Recommends Subcutaneous Daratumumab Plus VRd for Newly Diagnosed Myeloma

February 28th 2025

The CHMP has recommend the approval of subcutaneous daratumumab plus VRd for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

CHMP Recommends Approval of Glofitamab Plus Chemotherapy for R/R DLBCL

February 28th 2025

CHMP has recommended glofitamab plus gemcitabine and oxaliplatin for R/R DLBCL.

Pirtobrutinib Earns Positive CHMP Opinion for R/R CLL After a Covalent BTK Inhibitor

February 28th 2025

The CHMP has recommended the European approval of pirtobrutinib for relapsed/refractory CLL previously treated with a covalent BTK inhibitor.

CHMP Recommends Conditional Approval of Linvoseltamab for R/R Multiple Myeloma

February 28th 2025

The CHMP has issued a positive opinion for linvoseltamab in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

T-DXd Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for HER2-Low or HER2-Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer

February 28th 2025

The CHMP has recommended the approval of trastuzumab deruxtecan for HER2-low or HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer.

Ipilimumab Injection Plus Sintilimab Receives Priority Review in China for MSI-H/dMMR Colon Cancer

February 27th 2025

China’s NMPA has granted priority review to an NDA for neoadjuvant ipilimumab injection plus sintilimab in MSI-H or dMMR colon cancer.