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Cabozantinib/Atezolizumab Combo Provides Durable Benefit in Non–clear Cell RCC, Across Histological Subtypes

April 27, 2023

Bradley A. McGregor, MD, discusses the clinical significance of the updated COSMIC-021 data, how these findings support the continued investigation of IO/TKI combinations in non–clear cell renal cell carcinoma, and other efforts underway to better care for patients with varying histological subtypes of the disease.

Restricted Indication for Maintenance Niraparib Therapy in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Further Supported by Final Survival Analysis of NOVA Trial

April 25, 2023

Ursula A. Matulonis highlights previous data from the phase 3 ENGOT-OV16/NOVA trial initial readout and subsequent preplanned overall survival analysis, discusses new findings from the final analysis, and emphasizes how these data clarify some of the study’s limitations and reinforce the importance of adhering to the adjusted FDA label for niraparib in recurrent ovarian cancer.

Dr Lathan on Community-based Cancer Evaluation Services in Underserved Patient Groups

April 13, 2023

Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, discusses socioeconomical and clinical findings from a clinical outreach program incorporating cancer diagnostic services and patient navigation for patients from traditionally underserved populations.

Sox9 Protein Enables Molecular Time Travel That Can Lead to Colorectal Cancer

April 05, 2023

Research from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute looks at what happens before the emergence of mutations that interrupt cellular differentiation in colorectal cancer and finds not only evidence of fetal reprogramming that can initiate cancer, but also a protein, Sox9, that fuels that reprogramming.

Novobiocin Attacks BRCA-Mutated Cancer Cells from Within and Without, Study Shows

March 31, 2023

As the first clinical trial of the drug novobiocin is about to open for patients with cancers carrying BRCA gene mutations, new research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute shows the drug poses a double threat to tumor cells.

FDA Approval Insights: Sacituzumab Govitecan in HR-positive, HER2-negative Breast Cancer

March 20, 2023

Dr Tolaney discusses the FDA approval of sacituzumab govitecan in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer; key data from the TROPiCS-02 trial; and how this agent can fulfill unmet needs for this patient population.

Maintenance Avelumab Plus Lurbinectedin Under Investigation in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

March 17, 2023

Investigators are assessing the combination of avelumab and lurbinectedin as maintenance therapy for patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who achieve a response or stable disease following first-line, platinum-based chemotherapy in a single-arm phase 2 trial.

Navigating Systemic Therapy for RCC: Balancing Risk Status and Response

March 13, 2023

Despite a perhaps overwhelming number of combination regimens available for use in the frontline setting for patients with renal cell carcinoma, treatment decisions can still largely boil down to a patient’s risk status. For second-line therapy, investigators are looking to contemporary trials for guidance.

PFS Benefit With Frontline Nivolumab/Cabozantinib Vs Sunitinib Is Independent of PD-L1 or c-MET Status in Advanced RCC

March 09, 2023

The progression-free survival benefit associated with the combination of nivolumab plus cabozantinib compared with sunitinib was largely independent of PD-L1 and c-MET status in previously untreated patients with advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

New Generation of TKIs Challenge Standards of Care in Newly Diagnosed Ph+ ALL

March 07, 2023

The advent of effective first-generation TKIs has allowed for improvements among patients with Philadelphia chromosome–positive disease, which is traditionally associated with a poor prognosis, as it generally does not respond to conventional chemotherapy options.