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The OncLive® News page includes the latest in clinical oncology news, including breaking regulatory decisions, clinical trial findings, pivotal and practice-changing data published in academic peer-reviewed journals, and more across solid and hematologic malignancies. Regulatory news includes new drug approvals by the FDA and European Union, priority review and breakthrough therapy designations, and orphan drug and fast track statuses.

Fixed-Duration Acalabrutinib/Venetoclax Yields PFS Benefit vs SOC in Frontline CLL

July 29th 2024

Fixed-duration acalabrutinib plus venetoclax with or without obinutuzumab elicited favorable PFS outcomes in previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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.

Tolaney Details IHC Testing Considerations for HER2-Low TNBC and Data on ADCs

July 29th 2024

Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, shares biopsy considerations when determining HER2-low status for patients with TNBC and details data within the TNBC landscape.

ctDNA Carves a Precise Path for Early-Stage NSCLC Management

July 29th 2024

David R. Gandara, MD, discusses research reflecting the capabilities of ctDNA assays to detect MRD and prognosticate adjuvant NSCLC treatment outcomes.

Tarantino Talks Limitations in HER2-Low Breast Cancer Management, Key Advancements in HER2+/TNBC

July 28th 2024

Paolo Tarantino, MD, discusses current treatment landscapes and looks to the future in HER2-low breast cancer, HER2-positive breast cancer, and TNBC.

Pembrolizumab Plus Chemo Elicits Responses in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

July 27th 2024

Frontline pembrolizumab, carboplatin, and paclitaxel demonstrated antitumor activity in recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Mendoza, Weiss Receive $2.6 Million Grant to Study Biomechanics of Lung Tumors

July 26th 2024

Michelle Mendoza, PhD, and Jeffrey Weiss, PhD, received a $2.6 million grant from the NIH to research how tension in lung tissue affects the growth and distribution of tumors.

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.

CHMP Recommends Amivantamab Plus Chemo for Pretreated EGFR+ Advanced NSCLC

July 26th 2024

The EMA’s CHMP has recommended the approval of amivantamab plus chemotherapy for pretreated, EGFR-mutated advanced non–small cell lung cancer.

First-Line Sugemalimab Plus Chemo Wins European Approval for Metastatic NSCLC

July 26th 2024

First-line sugemalimab plus chemotherapy has been approved in Europe for metastatic non–small cell lung cancer.

Pembrolizumab Plus Enfortumab Vedotin Earns CHMP Recommendation in Frontline Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

July 26th 2024

The CHMP has recommended pembrolizumab plus enfortumab vedotin-ejfv in frontline unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.

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.

From Targetless to Targetable, Breakthroughs Push Forward in TNBC Treatment Landscape

July 26th 2024

Sara M. Tolaney, MD, MPH, discusses the transformation of treatments for patients with triple-negative breast cancer.

Changes in HER2+ Breast Cancer May Include Tailored Therapy With pCR, Use of T-DXd

July 26th 2024

Adrienne G. Waks, MD, discusses the potential for pCR-guided treatment and highlights therapies for patients with residual disease beyond T-DM1.

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.

Atezolizumab Before and After CRT Appears Safe, Effective in Unresectable Stage III NSCLC

July 25th 2024

Atezolizumab administered before and following chemoradiation appeared to be safe and efficacious in unresectable stage III non–small cell lung cancer.

ODAC Votes to Require Within Trial Assessment of Neoadjuvant vs Adjuvant Treatment Benefit in Perioperative Trial Protocols in Resectable NSCLC

July 25th 2024

Should the FDA require that new trial design proposals for perioperative regimens for resectable NSCLC include adequate within trial assessment?

Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Dr. Richard Bleicher Speaks at MD Anderson Breast Cancer Fellowship Program Commencement

July 25th 2024

Richard Bleicher, MD, FACS, has been named 2023-2024 University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship’s Annual Distinguished Commencement Visiting Professor.

Dostarlimab Wins Full Approval in Canada for dMMR/MSI-H Endometrial Cancer

July 25th 2024

Health Canada has granted full approval to dostarlimab monotherapy for patients with recurrent or advanced dMMR/MSI-H endometrial cancer.

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.