Gastrointestinal Cancer | Specialty

The OncLive Gastrointestinal Cancer condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on various types of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, esophageal cancer, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in GI cancers.

FDA Accepts sNDA for Cabozantinib in Advanced Pancreatic and Extra-Pancreatic NETs

August 6th 2024

The FDA has accepted a supplemental new drug application for cabozantinib in advanced pancreatic and extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

FDA Awards Orphan Drug Designation to Avutometinib Plus Defactinib in Pancreatic Cancer

August 2nd 2024

The FDA granted an orphan drug designation to the combination of avutometinib and defactinib for use as a potential therapeutic option in patients with pancreatic cancer.

Future Outlooks in the Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

August 1st 2024

Experts discuss their vision for the future of colorectal cancer treatment and anticipated advancements in the field.

Additional Key Takeaways of ASCO 2024 Data in mCR

August 1st 2024

The panel of leading oncologists summarize crucial updates and key insights on colorectal cancer from the ASCO 2024 conference.

Evorpacept Plus TRP Yields Durable Responses in HER2+ Gastric/GEJ Cancer

July 31st 2024

Evorpacept plus TRP generated clinically meaningful, robust, and durable responses in patients with previously treated HER2-positive gastric or GEJ cancer.

Dr Bekaii-Saab on the Future of Treatment For Patients With GI Cancer

July 31st 2024

Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD, FACP, discusses the future of treatment within the gastrointestinal cancers armamentarium.

Bevacizumab Biosimilar Receives Approval in the European Union

July 30th 2024

The European Medicines Agency has approved Avzivi, a biosimilar referencing bevacizumab.

Zolbetuximab Plus Chemo Approaches EU Approval for Advanced Gastric/GEJ Cancer

July 26th 2024

The EMA's CHMP has recommended zolbetuximab plus chemotherapy in select locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or GEJ cancer.

NICE Recommends Pembrolizumab Plus Chemo for Untreated HER2– Advanced Gastric/GEJ Adenocarcinoma

July 26th 2024

NICE recommends pembrolizumab plus platinum- and fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy for untreated HER2-negative advanced gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma.

Dr Bekaii-Saab on the Ongoing Development of Targeted Therapies in GI Malignancies

July 25th 2024

Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD, FACP, discusses next-generation sequencing and the development of RAS-targeted therapies in gastrointestinal cancers.

Fecal Microbiota Transplants May Enhance Immunotherapy Efficacy in GI Cancers

July 25th 2024

Donor fecal microbiota transplants increased the activity of immunotherapy in patients with GI cancers.

Examining the Evolving 3L Treatment Landscape for mCRC

July 24th 2024

Colorectal cancer specialists examine treatment sequencing strategies for third-line and subsequent therapy settings, while also evaluating regorafenib's efficacy and real-world outcomes.

Fruquintinib for mCRC: Data from the FRESCO & FRESCO-2 Studies

July 24th 2024

Oncology experts evaluate the influence of fruquintinib on current treatment protocols, drawing insights from the FRESCO and FRESCO-2 clinical studies.

Zanidatamab Demonstrates Activity in Pretreated HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer

July 24th 2024

Shubham Pant, MD, MBBS, discusses findings from the phase 2b HERIZON-BTC-01 study of zanidatamab in pretreated HER2-positive biliary tract cancer.

Complexity in GI Cancer: Questions Are Answered in Gastroesophageal Cancer, Remain in HCC

July 19th 2024

Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, MD, FACP, details data from the ESOPEC trial in early-stage gastroesophageal cancers, and findings from Checkmate-9DW in HCC.

Exploring Data Outcomes From the SUNLIGHT Trial

July 17th 2024

Leading colorectal cancer specialists analyze the SUNLIGHT trial results, focusing on age-related efficacy data and its implications for treatment strategies.

Factors Driving 3L Therapeutic Selection for mCRC

July 17th 2024

Key opinion leaders explore treatment selection for third-line metastatic colorectal cancer patients, examining factors influencing therapy choice with particular focus on comparing fruquintinib to TAS-102 (with or without bevacizumab).

Dr Kelly on the Role of Ripretinib in the GIST Treatment Paradigm

July 16th 2024

Ciara Kelly, MBBCh, BAO, discusses the current and potential roles for ripretinib in the gastrointestinal stromal tumor treatment paradigm.

Dr Agulnik on the Evolving Management of Heterogenous Disease in GIST

July 16th 2024

Mark Agulnik, MD, discusses the evolving management of heterogeneous disease types in gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

RMC-6236 Shows Activity With Favorable Toxicity Profile in Previously Treated PDAC

July 16th 2024

RMC-6236 led to early antitumor activity with an acceptable safety profile in patients with previously treated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.