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04/23/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to extended follow-up results from the phase 2 Young-PEARL trial, palbociclib plus exemestane and ovarian function suppression prolonged progression-free survival among premenopausal patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative...
According to extended follow-up results from the phase 2 Young-PEARL trial, palbociclib plus exemestane and ovarian function suppression prolonged progression-free survival among premenopausal patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative...
According to extended follow-up...
04/23/2025
Oncology
News
01/21/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to results from the INSEMA trial, omitting surgical axillary staging prior to breast-conserving therapy does not negatively impact survival outcomes among patients with stage T1 or T2 node-negative breast cancer.
According to results from the INSEMA trial, omitting surgical axillary staging prior to breast-conserving therapy does not negatively impact survival outcomes among patients with stage T1 or T2 node-negative breast cancer.
According to results from the...
01/21/2025
Oncology
News
01/17/2025
Allison Casey
The US Food and Drug Administration approved datopotamab deruxtecan for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic, HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy in...
The US Food and Drug Administration approved datopotamab deruxtecan for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic, HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who have received prior endocrine-based therapy and chemotherapy in...
The US Food and Drug...
01/17/2025
Oncology
News
09/24/2024
Allison Casey
The ongoing INAVO121 trial is open for enrollment of patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, PIK3CA-mutated locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who progressed during or after a CDK4/6-inhibitor–based regimen.
The ongoing INAVO121 trial is open for enrollment of patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, PIK3CA-mutated locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who progressed during or after a CDK4/6-inhibitor–based regimen.
The ongoing INAVO121 trial is...
09/24/2024
Oncology
News
09/17/2024
Gina Tomaine
On September 17, 2024, the FDA approved ribociclib with an aromatase inhibitor as well as a ribociclib and letrozole co-pack for the adjuvant treatment of adults with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative stage II and III early breast...
On September 17, 2024, the FDA approved ribociclib with an aromatase inhibitor as well as a ribociclib and letrozole co-pack for the adjuvant treatment of adults with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative stage II and III early breast...
On September 17, 2024, the FDA...
09/17/2024
Oncology
News
07/16/2024
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 3 IMpassion132 study demonstrated that the addition of atezolizumab to chemotherapy did not improve overall survival among patients with early relapsing unresectable advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
Results from the phase 3 IMpassion132 study demonstrated that the addition of atezolizumab to chemotherapy did not improve overall survival among patients with early relapsing unresectable advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
Results from the phase 3...
07/16/2024
Oncology
News
07/11/2024
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 2 RIGHT Choice trial demonstrated that first-line ribociclib plus endocrine therapy significantly improved progression-free survival with similar response rates and better tolerability compared to chemotherapy among...
Results from the phase 2 RIGHT Choice trial demonstrated that first-line ribociclib plus endocrine therapy significantly improved progression-free survival with similar response rates and better tolerability compared to chemotherapy among...
Results from the phase 2 RIGHT...
07/11/2024
Oncology
FDA Approval
07/01/2024
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved the new drug application for SH-105, a liquid formulation of thiotepa, for the treatment of patients with breast and ovarian cancer.
The FDA has approved the new drug application for SH-105, a liquid formulation of thiotepa, for the treatment of patients with breast and ovarian cancer.
The FDA has approved the new...
07/01/2024
Oncology
News
06/14/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
Based on results from the phase 1/2 TRIDENT-1 study, the US FDA has granted accelerated approval to repotrectinib for adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with NRTK gene fusion-positive solid tumors.
Based on results from the phase 1/2 TRIDENT-1 study, the US FDA has granted accelerated approval to repotrectinib for adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with NRTK gene fusion-positive solid tumors.
Based on results from the phase...
06/14/2024
Oncology
News
05/23/2024

Stephanie Holland 

Stephanie Holland 
According to final overall survival results from the MONARCH 3 study, abemaciclib plus a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor improved overall survival and prolonged progression-free survival among patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative...
According to final overall survival results from the MONARCH 3 study, abemaciclib plus a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor improved overall survival and prolonged progression-free survival among patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative...
According to final overall...
05/23/2024
Oncology
FDA Approval
04/24/2025
Stephanie Holland
On April 23, 2025, the FDA has approved penpulimab plus chemotherapy for patients with metastatic non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
On April 23, 2025, the FDA has approved penpulimab plus chemotherapy for patients with metastatic non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
On April 23, 2025, the FDA has...
04/24/2025
Oncology
News
04/24/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to retrospective results from the LENVA-LAT study, treatment with lenvatinib-based regimens demonstrated efficacy and safety among pre-treated patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
According to retrospective results from the LENVA-LAT study, treatment with lenvatinib-based regimens demonstrated efficacy and safety among pre-treated patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
According to retrospective...
04/24/2025
Oncology
News
04/23/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to extended follow-up results from the phase 2 Young-PEARL trial, palbociclib plus exemestane and ovarian function suppression prolonged progression-free survival among premenopausal patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative...
According to extended follow-up results from the phase 2 Young-PEARL trial, palbociclib plus exemestane and ovarian function suppression prolonged progression-free survival among premenopausal patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative...
According to extended follow-up...
04/23/2025
Oncology
News
04/22/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to results from the phase 2 HORIZON-Lung trial, trastuzumab rezetecan demonstrated promise among patients with HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
According to results from the phase 2 HORIZON-Lung trial, trastuzumab rezetecan demonstrated promise among patients with HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
According to results from the...
04/22/2025
Oncology
News
04/21/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to results from a retrospective analysis of a real-world cohort, temozolomide showed potential as a second-line option for patients with small cell lung cancer.
According to results from a retrospective analysis of a real-world cohort, temozolomide showed potential as a second-line option for patients with small cell lung cancer.
According to results from a...
04/21/2025
Oncology
News
04/21/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to results from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-921 trial, the addition of pembrolizumab to docetaxel did not significantly improve survival outcomes among previously treated patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
According to results from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-921 trial, the addition of pembrolizumab to docetaxel did not significantly improve survival outcomes among previously treated patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
According to results from the...
04/21/2025
Oncology
News
04/17/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to final analysis results from the phase 3 TROPICS-04 trial, sacituzumab govitecan did not significantly improve survival among previously treated patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma.
According to final analysis results from the phase 3 TROPICS-04 trial, sacituzumab govitecan did not significantly improve survival among previously treated patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma.
According to final analysis...
04/17/2025
Oncology
News
04/16/2025
Emily Estrada
Rituximab plus lenalidomide demonstrates long-lasting responses and improved outcomes as first-line therapy for follicular lymphoma, according to a phase 2 trial.
Rituximab plus lenalidomide demonstrates long-lasting responses and improved outcomes as first-line therapy for follicular lymphoma, according to a phase 2 trial.
Rituximab plus lenalidomide...
04/16/2025
Oncology
News
04/15/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to results from the phase 3 GOTIC-002 trial, low-dose tegafur-uracil maintenance therapy did not improve survival among patients with locally advanced cervical cancer.
According to results from the phase 3 GOTIC-002 trial, low-dose tegafur-uracil maintenance therapy did not improve survival among patients with locally advanced cervical cancer.
According to results from the...
04/15/2025
Oncology
News
04/14/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to final efficacy and safety results from the phase 3b LUMINANCE trial, first-line durvalumab plus platinum-etoposide demonstrated promise among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
According to final efficacy and safety results from the phase 3b LUMINANCE trial, first-line durvalumab plus platinum-etoposide demonstrated promise among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
According to final efficacy and...
04/14/2025
Oncology

Quizzes

Quiz
02/02/2024
True or False: Results from the ongoing phase 2 FUTURE-SUPER trial demonstrated that subtype-based therapy in the first-line setting significantly prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) among patients with previously untreated, metastatic...
True or False: Results from the ongoing phase 2 FUTURE-SUPER trial demonstrated that subtype-based therapy in the first-line setting significantly prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) among patients with previously untreated, metastatic...
True or False: Results from the...
02/02/2024
Oncology
Quiz
12/15/2022
How did CDK4/6 inhibitor palbociclib impact overall survival in patients with ER+/HER2- breast cancer?
How did CDK4/6 inhibitor palbociclib impact overall survival in patients with ER+/HER2- breast cancer?
How did CDK4/6 inhibitor...
12/15/2022
Oncology
Quiz
12/15/2022
Was the time-to-recurrence better for patients with ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer with the HER-2E biomarker compared to those without?
Was the time-to-recurrence better for patients with ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer with the HER-2E biomarker compared to those without?
Was the time-to-recurrence...
12/15/2022
Oncology
Quiz
12/14/2022
Is there a link between brain metastasis incidence and breast cancer subtype among patients with metastatic breast cancer?
Is there a link between brain metastasis incidence and breast cancer subtype among patients with metastatic breast cancer?
Is there a link between brain...
12/14/2022
Oncology
Quiz
12/14/2022
What was the pathological complete response rate of patients with ERBB2-positive breast cancer treated with the PATH regimen?
What was the pathological complete response rate of patients with ERBB2-positive breast cancer treated with the PATH regimen?
What was the pathological...
12/14/2022
Oncology
Quiz
12/14/2022
Did treatment with tamoxifen plus a direct oral anticoagulant for breast cancer increase patient hemorrhage risk vs an aromatase inhibitor plus direct oral anticoagulant?
Did treatment with tamoxifen plus a direct oral anticoagulant for breast cancer increase patient hemorrhage risk vs an aromatase inhibitor plus direct oral anticoagulant?
Did treatment with tamoxifen...
12/14/2022
Oncology
Quiz
11/04/2022
Did results of the the KEYNOTE-355 trial find that pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy improved overall survival vs chemotherapy alone in patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer?
Did results of the the KEYNOTE-355 trial find that pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy improved overall survival vs chemotherapy alone in patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer?
Did results of the the...
11/04/2022
Oncology
Quiz
08/30/2022
How diagnostically accurate is 16a-[18F]fluoro-17b-estradiol positron emission tomography to assess ER status of metastatic breast cancer vs biopsy of a metastasis?
How diagnostically accurate is 16a-[18F]fluoro-17b-estradiol positron emission tomography to assess ER status of metastatic breast cancer vs biopsy of a metastasis?
How diagnostically accurate is...
08/30/2022
Oncology
Quiz
08/30/2022
Which patients, if any, experienced improved progression-free survival when treated with elacestrant compared to standard of care endocrine monotherapy?
Which patients, if any, experienced improved progression-free survival when treated with elacestrant compared to standard of care endocrine monotherapy?
Which patients, if any,...
08/30/2022
Oncology
Quiz
04/26/2022
True or false: Trastuzumab deruxtecan was associated with significantly lower risk of disease progression over current standard of care for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
True or false: Trastuzumab deruxtecan was associated with significantly lower risk of disease progression over current standard of care for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
True or false: Trastuzumab...
04/26/2022
Oncology
Quiz
04/21/2025
Regarding the durability of remission achieved with inaticabtagene autoleucel therapy among patients with R/R B-ALL in a phase 2 trial, what was the median duration of remission reported?
Regarding the durability of remission achieved with inaticabtagene autoleucel therapy among patients with R/R B-ALL in a phase 2 trial, what was the median duration of remission reported?
Regarding the durability of...
04/21/2025
Oncology
Quiz
04/21/2025
In the real-world analysis comparing dasatinib and nilotinib as second-line therapies in CML-CP, what was the observed MMR rate at 12 months among patients treated with nilotinib?
In the real-world analysis comparing dasatinib and nilotinib as second-line therapies in CML-CP, what was the observed MMR rate at 12 months among patients treated with nilotinib?
In the real-world analysis...
04/21/2025
Oncology
Quiz
04/11/2025
Did the addition of pertuzumab retreatment to trastuzumab and physician’s choice chemotherapy improve survival among patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer?
Did the addition of pertuzumab retreatment to trastuzumab and physician’s choice chemotherapy improve survival among patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer?
Did the addition of pertuzumab...
04/11/2025
Oncology
Quiz
04/02/2025
What was the reported hematologic toxicity profile of GPRC5D-targeted CAR T-cell therapy among patients with multiple myeloma?
What was the reported hematologic toxicity profile of GPRC5D-targeted CAR T-cell therapy among patients with multiple myeloma?
What was the reported...
04/02/2025
Oncology
Quiz
03/19/2025
Did atezolizumab plus etoposide and carboplatin delay time to central nervous system progression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
Did atezolizumab plus etoposide and carboplatin delay time to central nervous system progression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
Did atezolizumab plus etoposide...
03/19/2025
Oncology
Quiz
03/05/2025
According to results from the phase 2 SWOG S1929 study, what was the result of adding talazoparib to maintenance atezolizumab among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
According to results from the phase 2 SWOG S1929 study, what was the result of adding talazoparib to maintenance atezolizumab among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
According to results from the...
03/05/2025
Oncology
Quiz
02/10/2025
Did lurbinectedin demonstrate equivalent to or better efficacy than platinum rechallenge among patients with platinum-sensitive small cell lung cancer who experience relapse after treatment with platinum-based therapy?
Did lurbinectedin demonstrate equivalent to or better efficacy than platinum rechallenge among patients with platinum-sensitive small cell lung cancer who experience relapse after treatment with platinum-based therapy?
Did lurbinectedin demonstrate...
02/10/2025
Oncology
Quiz
02/07/2025
Did trastuzumab emtansine improve invasive disease-free survival compared to trastuzumab in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer who had residual disease following neoadjuvant therapy?
Did trastuzumab emtansine improve invasive disease-free survival compared to trastuzumab in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer who had residual disease following neoadjuvant therapy?
Did trastuzumab emtansine...
02/07/2025
Oncology
Quiz
01/22/2025
Did the administration of trilaciclib prior to chemotherapy reduce the incidence of chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
Did the administration of trilaciclib prior to chemotherapy reduce the incidence of chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
Did the administration of...
01/22/2025
Oncology
Quiz
12/20/2024
Do you know if first-line lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab significantly improved survival compared to lenvatinib plus chemotherapy for patients with mismatch repair-proficient advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
Do you know if first-line lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab significantly improved survival compared to lenvatinib plus chemotherapy for patients with mismatch repair-proficient advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
Do you know if first-line...
12/20/2024
Oncology