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CUE-101 Plus Pembrolizumab Yields 50% ORR in HPV+ HNSCC With Low PD-L1 Expression

July 16th 2025

In patients with HPV16-positive HNSCC, CUE-101 plus pembrolizumab generated 2 complete responses and a 12-month overall survival rate of 88%.

European Commission Approves First-Line Tislelizumab Plus Chemo for Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

July 10th 2025

The European Commission has approved tislelizumab plus gemcitabine/cisplatin for adults with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

The OncFive: Top Oncology Articles for the Week of 6/29

July 5th 2025

The FDA grants approval to sunvozertinib in NSCLC and linvoseltamab in myeloma and removes REMS requirements for approved CAR T-cell therapies.

OncLive’s FDA Approval Report: The Regulatory Rundown for June 2025

July 1st 2025

Here is your guide to all therapeutic options that were cleared by the FDA in June 2025 spanning tumor types.

Dr Uppaluri on the Implications of the FDA Approval of Perioperative Pembrolizumab in Resectable, Locally Advanced HNSCC

July 1st 2025

Ravindra Uppaluri, MD, PhD, discusses the FDA approval of pembrolizumab in the neoadjuvant and adjuvant setting for resectable, locally advanced HNSCC.

Expert Investigators Highlight Cross-Cancer Updates for Fellows From the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting

July 1st 2025

Experts in the fields of lung, head and neck, HER2+ breast, and hematologic cancers discuss notable updates for fellows from the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting.

2025 Giants of Cancer Care: OncLive® Honors 13 Cancer Care Pioneers

June 30th 2025

OncLive® showcases 13 cancer care pioneers, who have won the 2025 Giants of Cancer Care award.

The OncFive: Top Oncology Updates for the Week of 6/8

June 14th 2025

The FDA has approved new options in head and neck cancer, lung cancer, and bladder cancer—and more from OncLive this week.

Dr Adkins on the FDA Approval of Pembrolizumab for Neoadjuvant/Adjuvant Treatment in Resectable, Locally Advanced HNSCC

June 12th 2025

Douglas R. Adkins, MD, discusses the FDA approval of pembrolizumab for neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment in resectable, locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

FDA Approves Perioperative Pembrolizumab for Resectable, Locally Advanced HNSCC

June 12th 2025

The FDA has approved perioperative pembrolizumab adjuvant radiotherapy in resectable locally advanced HNSCC.

Postoperative Nivolumab Plus SOC Extends DFS in Resected, High-Risk Head and Neck Cancer

June 1st 2025

Patients with locally advanced, high-risk head and neck cancer showed significantly improved DFS with adjuvant nivolumab plus cisplatin and radiotherapy.

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.

FDA Approval of Penpulimab Expands Treatment Options in Recurrent/Metastatic Non-Keratinizing NPC

May 15th 2025

Aditya Shreenivas, MD, MS, discusses the FDA approval of penpulimab for recurrent/metastatic non-keratinizing NPC.

Giants of Cancer Care® Announces the 13th Annual Class of Inductees

May 7th 2025

OncLive announces the inductees of the 13th annual Giants of Cancer Care recognition program.

Frontline Eftilagimod Alpha/Pembrolizumab Yields Favorable OS in PD-L1–Negative HNSCC

May 5th 2025

Treatment with eftilagimod alpha plus pembrolizumab produced a median OS of 17.6 months in the first line for patients with PD-L1–negative HNSCC.

Dr Hanna on Elraglusib Plus Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy in Advanced Salivary Gland Cancer

April 29th 2025

Glenn J. Hanna, MD, discusses the efficacy of elraglusib plus chemotherapy with or without immunotherapy in patients with advanced salivary gland cancer.

Perioperative Pembrolizumab Poses a New Standard of Care Option in Resectable, Locally Advanced HNSCC

April 27th 2025

Perioperative pembrolizumab with postoperative radiation with or without cisplatin showed durable EFS in resectable, locally advanced HNSCC.

FDA Approves Penpulimab for Non-Keratinizing Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

April 24th 2025

The FDA has approved penpulimab for select patients with non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Deintensification of Treatment Modalities Is Crucial to Consider in Head and Neck Cancer

April 24th 2025

Zafar Sayed, MD, explains advances in surgical head and neck cancer approaches, including the use of transoral robotic surgery.

Cultural Competency and Respect Are Crucial for Addressing Disparities in Cancer Care

April 23rd 2025

Akina Tamaki, MD, highlights treatment considerations, the therapeutic arsenal, and surgical advancements in head and neck cancer.

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