Precision Medicine in Oncology® | Specialty

The OncLive Precision Medicine in Oncology® condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on precision-focused approaches in patients with cancer, with gene-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitors and antibody-drug conjugates, checkpoint inhibitors, tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy, and other tailored treatments. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on updates and ongoing research with personalized therapies across solid and hematologic tumors.

Analyzing the “RAS Pie” for Methods to Target Mutations in GI Cancers

August 14th 2024

The acceleration of targeted therapy drug development has led investigators to home in on RAS mutations as agents are approved in colorectal cancer.

Vebreltinib Induces Responses in non-CNS MET Fusion+ Solid Tumors

August 13th 2024

Vebreltinib demonstrated preliminary activity in patients with non–central nervous system solid tumors harboring MET fusions.

Small Clones, Outsized Consequences: The Many Faces of Clonal Hematopoiesis

August 13th 2024

Danielle E. Hammond, MD, FRCP(C), of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the many faces of clonal hematopoiesis.

Review Highlights the Need to Increase Germline BRCA Mutation Testing in Males

August 12th 2024

Kara N. Maxwell, MD, PhD, discusses the need to improve genetic testing rates for BRCA mutations in the male population.

Olomorasib Plus Pembrolizumab Generates Antitumor Activity in KRAS G12C+ NSCLC

August 8th 2024

Olomorasib plus pembrolizumab demonstrated responses in first-line metastatic KRAS G12C–mutant non–small cell lung cancer.

Paramountcy of Molecular Testing Is Increasing in Early-Stage NSCLC

August 7th 2024

Fred R. Hirsch, MD, PhD, discusses the role of molecular testing in non–small cell lung cancer.

Guardant Reveal Test Is Effective in Predicting Recurrence in Stage II and Higher CRC

August 7th 2024

The Guardant Reveal test was accurate in predicting disease recurrence in stage II or higher colorectal cancer.

FDA Clears Companion Diagnostic for Afami-Cel in Pretreated Metastatic Synovial Sarcoma

August 6th 2024

The FDA cleared the SeCore CDx HLA A Sequencing System as a companion diagnostic for afamitresgene autoleucel in advanced synovial sarcoma.

PGDx Elio Plasma Focus Dx Receives FDA De Novo Marketing Authorization for Pan–Solid Tumor Liquid Biopsy

August 2nd 2024

The FDA has granted de novo marketing authorization to the PGDx elio plasma focus Dx pan–solid tumor liquid biopsy test.

Experts Delve into Case-Based Discussions of Locally Advanced Lung Cancer Management

July 29th 2024

A panel of oncologists engage in a case-based discussion of patients with locally advanced disease at the 25th Annual International Lung Cancer Congress.

Experts Weigh in on Topic of Frontline Osimertinib Alone or With Chemo in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC

July 26th 2024

Jonathan W. Riess, MD, MS, and James Chih-Hsin Yang MD, PhD, debate the benefits of upfront osimertinib with/without chemotherapy in EGFR-mutant NSCLC.

Five-Year Follow-Up Data Confirm Long-Term Benefits of Olutasidenib in R/R IDH1+ AML

July 22nd 2024

Justin M. Watts, MD, discusses 5-year efficacy and safety data for olutasidenib in IDH1-mutant, relapsed/refractory AML.

FDA Awards Fast Track Designation to CT-0525 for HER2-Overexpressing Solid Tumors

July 14th 2024

The FDA has granted fast track designation to CT-0525 for the treatment of patients with HER2-overexpressing solid tumors.

Dual Targeting of the mTOR Pathway May Enhance Antitumor Activity in Solid Malignancies

July 11th 2024

Recent studies of novel mTOR inhibitors in combination with various agents have shown how these combinations may be used for patients with solid tumors.

OncLive’s June Roundup of Key FDA Approvals in Oncology

July 3rd 2024

Here is your guide to the important regulatory decisions made by the FDA in June 2024.

Dr Punekar on the Evaluation of NT-112 in KRAS G12D+ Advanced Solid Tumors

July 2nd 2024

Salman R. Punekar, MD discusses the rationale for evaluating safety and preliminary anti-tumor activity of NT-112 in solid tumors with the KRAS G12D mutation.

FDA Green Lights Companion Diagnostic for Niraparib Plus Abiraterone Acetate in BRCA+ mCRPC

July 1st 2024

The FDA has approved a companion diagnostic for niraparib plus abiraterone acetate in BRCA-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Revisit Every OncLive On Air Episode From June 2024

July 1st 2024

In case you missed any, below is a recap of every OncLive On Air episode that aired in June 2024.

ERK Inhibition Does Not Enhance BEACON Regimen Efficacy in Untreated BRAF V600E–Mutated CRC

June 30th 2024

Aparna Parikh, MD, discusses key findings from the HERKULES-3 study and what the future of the BRAF-mutated mCRC treatment paradigm may look like.

Erdafitinib Approaches EU Approval for FGFR3+ Unresectable or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

June 28th 2024

The EMA's CHMP has adopted a positive opinion regarding erdafitinib in patients with FGFR3+ unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.