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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.

Fox Chase Cancer Center Researchers Document First Case of Rare Rectal Cancer and Its Genetic Signature

June 26th 2024

Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have documented the first case of rectal myxoid leiomyosarcoma, a rare cancer.

Effects of Cancer Drug Shortages Linger as New Survey Results Show Impacts on Clinical Trials

June 26th 2024

Eighty-nine percent of cancer centers are experiencing shortages of at least 1 systemic therapy, impacting clinical trials at 43% of centers.

Sacituzumab Govitecan/Enfortumab Vedotin ± Pembrolizumab Under Investigation in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

June 26th 2024

Bradley McGregor, MD, on the ongoing evaluation of sacituzumab govitecan plus enfortumab vedotin with or without pembrolizumab in urothelial carcinoma.

ARASENS Trial Demonstrates Significant Survival Benefits With Triplet Therapy in mHSPC

June 25th 2024

Darolutamide plus ADT and docetaxel showed improved outcomes in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.

Dostarlimab/Chemo/Niraparib Generates PFS Benefit in Primary/Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

June 25th 2024

Dostarlimab/chemotherapy/niraparib elicited favorable PFS outcomes across several subgroups in primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

Financial Milestones Achieved by Innovative Management Services Organization

June 25th 2024

The financial performance of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute for the first two months of 2024 surpassed the statewide practice’s budget.

First-Line Osimertinib Plus Chemo Approved in Japan for EGFR+ Advanced NSCLC

June 25th 2024

The Japanese PMDA has approved first-line osimertinib plus chemotherapy for EGFR-mutated advanced non–small cell lung cancer.

First-Line Toripalimab Plus Chemo Wins Approval in China for Advanced TNBC

June 25th 2024

China’s NMPA approved toripalimab plus nab-paclitaxel for the first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.

Adjuvant Durvalumab Misses DFS End Point in Resected, PD-L1+ Stage IB-IIIA NSCLC

June 25th 2024

Adjuvant durvalumab did not improve disease-free survival in resected, early-stage non–small cell lung cancer with a PD-L1 expression 25% or more.

Perioperative Durvalumab Plus Chemo Meets EFS, OS End Points in MIBC

June 25th 2024

Perioperative durvalumab demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in EFS and OS in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Addressing the Logistics of At-Home Cancer Care With Subcutaneous Administration of Immunotherapy

June 25th 2024

Jorge J. Nieva, MD, details the role of telemedicine for patients with non–small cell lung cancer and a first-of-its-kind study examining atezolizumab given subcutaneously at home.

Linvoseltamab Displays Durable Efficacy in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

June 25th 2024

Linvoseltamab demonstrated durable efficacy with a manageable safety profile in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD, Appointed Executive Director of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

June 24th 2024

Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD, has been named the executive director of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and UNC system chief of oncology services.

Rucaparib Maintenance Elicits Continued PFS Benefit Across Newly Diagnosed Ovarian Cancer Subgroups

June 24th 2024

First-line rucaparib maintenance therapy maintained a PFS benefit vs placebo at 4 years of follow-up in newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer.

Momelotinib Wins Japanese Approval for Myelofibrosis

June 24th 2024

The Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare in Japan has approved momelotinib for use in patients with myelofibrosis.

FDA Approves Crovalimab for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

June 24th 2024

The FDA has approved crovalimab for patients 13 years of age and older with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and a body weight of at least 40 kg.

Dostarlimab/Chemotherapy Under EMA Review for Primary Advanced/Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

June 24th 2024

An expanded indication for dostarlimab plus chemotherapy for all adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer is under EMA review.

Valemetostat Tosilate Approved in Japan for R/R PTCL

June 24th 2024

Valemetostat tosilate has been approved by the Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory PTCL.

Trilaciclib Before Gemcitabine/Carboplatin Misses OS End Point in Metastatic TNBC

June 24th 2024

Trilaciclib plus chemotherapy failed to improve overall survival in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.

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.