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.

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.

Lunresertib Plus FOLFIRI Shows Safety, Elicits Responses in CCNE1+ or FBXW7+ Advanced GI Tumors

June 27th 2024

Lunresertib plus FOLFIRI was safe and produced responses in advanced gastrointestinal tumors harboring CCNE1 amplifications or FBXW7 alterations.

ADCs and TKIs Look to Carve Out Their Place in the HER2-Mutant NSCLC Treatment Paradigm

June 24th 2024

A panel of expert clinicians discuss the treatment landscape of HER2-mutant non–small cell lung cancer, highlighting the current roles of ADCs and TKIs, and unmet needs that remain in the space.

Garon Discusses the Standing and Future of ADCs, Targeted Therapies in NSCLC

June 22nd 2024

Edward B. Garon, MD, MS, takes stock of the non–small cell lung cancer field in light of recent updates from clinical trials.

The Pursuit of Targeted Agents Broadens the HR+ Breast Cancer Treatment Paradigm

June 19th 2024

Lauren E. Nye, MD, highlights reasons to look beyond CDK4/6 inhibitors when determining treatments for patients with hormone receptor–positive advanced breast cancer and more.

Cancer Hijacks Your Bone Marrow and Your Immune System: What Are You Going to Do About It?

June 19th 2024

Thomas Marron, MD, PhD, of The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai, discusses the ways cancer attacks the bone marrow and immune system.

FDA Approval Sought for Subcutaneous Amivantamab in EGFR+ NSCLC

June 17th 2024

A BLA is seeking the approval of subcutaneous amivantamab for all currently approved indications of the IV formulation in EGFR+ NSCLC.

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Repotrectinib for NTRK+ Solid Tumors

June 13th 2024

The FDA granted accelerated approval to repotrectinib (Augtyro) for select patients with solid tumors harboring a NTRK gene fusion.

FDA Grants Full Approval to Selpercatinib for RET+ Thyroid Cancer

June 12th 2024

The FDA granted full approval to selpercatinib for select patients with advanced or metastatic RET fusion–positive thyroid cancer.

Adjuvant Alectinib Approved in Europe for ALK+ Early-Stage NSCLC

June 10th 2024

The European Commission has approved alectinib for adjuvant use in adult patients with ALK+ non–small cell lung cancer at high risk of recurrence.

A Geneticist and PCP Detail Considerations With New Screening Recommendations for Breast Cancer

June 5th 2024

Brittany L. Bychkovsky, MD, MSc, and Lydia Pace, MD, MPH, explain approaches to breast cancer screening and considerations with the final USPSTF screening recommendations.

OncLive’s May Roundup of Key FDA Approvals in Oncology

May 31st 2024

Here is your guide to important regulatory approvals made by the FDA in May 2024.

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Selpercatinib for Pediatric RET+ Metastatic Thyroid Cancer or Solid Tumors

May 29th 2024

The FDA has granted accelerated approval to selpercatinib for pediatric patients with select RET-altered metastatic thyroid cancers or solid tumors.

AFM24 Plus Atezolizumab Wins FDA Fast Track Designation for EGFR Wild-Type NSCLC

May 29th 2024

The FDA granted fast track designation AFM24 plus atezolizumab for advanced EGFR wild-type non–small cell lung cancer.

Tovorafenib Offers an Efficacious Option for R/R BRAF-Positive Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma

May 28th 2024

Sarah ES Leary, MD, MS, details the significance of the FDA-approval of tovorafenib for patients with relapsed or refractory BRAF-positive pediatric low-grade glioma.

Narayan Discusses Bladder Preservation and the Role of Gene Therapies in NMIBC

May 23rd 2024

Vikram M. Narayan, MD, highlights takeaways from 5-year follow-up data examining the gene therapy nadofaragene firadenovec and details promising emerging therapies for bladder cancer.