Jordyn Sava is an assistant editor for Targeted Oncology™.
Phase 3 Trial of Tafasitamab in Follicular Lymphoma Meets Primary End Point
The phase 3 inMIND trial evaluating tafasitamab in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab in relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma showed promising progression-free survival findings, according to topline results.
Dr David Andorsky on BTK Inhibitor Treatment Patterns and SDOH in CLL, SLL
David J. Andorsky, MD, board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, discussed findings from a study on patterns of Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor care use and social determinants of health (SDOH) among patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
Dr Andrew Srisuwananukorn on the Potential for AI in Differentiating prePMF and ET
Andrew Srisuwananukorn, MD, of the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, explained the potential of artificial intelligence (AI)-based support tools for differentiating primary myelofibrosis (prePMF) and essential thrombocythemia (ET) in the community setting.
Rhenium Obisbemeda for Breast Cancer, Leptomeningeal Metastases Receives ODD From FDA
Rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda (Plus Therapeutics) shows potential to address the unmet need of new treatment options for patients with breast cancer and leptomeningeal metastases and will continue to be evaluated in the ReSPECT-LM program. The orphan drug designation (ODD) was granted on November 3.
Dato-Dxd Shows Survival Improvements in HR+/HER2– Breast Cancer
The dual primary end points of overall survival and progression-free survival were encouraging when patients with hormone receptor–positive (HR+), HER2-negative (HER2–) breast cancer were treated with datopotamab deruxtecan.
Flotufolastat F 18 Injection for Prostate Cancer Added to NCCN Guidelines
Data from 2 studies, LIGHTHOUSE and SPOTLIGHT, have shown the benefit of flotufolastat F 18 injection as a radiohybrid PSMA-targeted PET imaging agent in prostate cancer. The agent has now been added to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.
ASCO 2023: Leukemia and Lymphoma
Results include a landmark study that involved seamless collaboration across adult and pediatric patient groups, leading to a highly diverse study population. Other coverage addresses access to novel therapies and what's coming in the pipeline, including CAR T-cell therapy with tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
ZUMA-7 Findings Show Earlier Is Better for Axi-Cel Use in R/R LBCL, Says Dr Jason Westin
Jason Westin, MD, MS, FACP, director of the Lymphoma Clinical Research Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, gave insight the ZUMA-7 trial of axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) in relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (R/R LBCL) and the study's implications in the broader LBCL landscape.
Dr Judy Wang on the Potential of CLN-619 for the Treatment of Solid Tumors
Judy Wang, MD, medical oncologist and clinical trials investigator at Sarah Cannon Research Institute at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, discussed the mechanism of action and rationale for studying CLN-619, an anti-MICA/B antibody, with and without pembrolizumab in patients with solid tumors.
Dr Bhagirathbhai Dholaria Discusses TRiMM-2 Trial Findings
Bhagirathbhai R. Dholaria, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Hematology-Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discussed findings from the phase 2 TRiMM-2 trial of talquetamab plus daratumumab in multiple myeloma.
Social Determinants of Health Impact Germline Testing Rates Among Patients With TNBC
Barb Kunz, MS, LCGC, senior genetic counselor at the US Oncology Network, shared insight on a study of social determinants of health in the context of germline genetic testing for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in the community oncology setting.
Dr Dennis Slamon on What Sets the NATALEE Trial Apart From Other Breast Cancer Studies
Dennis Slamon, MD, PhD, lead investigator on the NATALEE trial of ribociclib plus hormonal therapy in hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative early-stage breast cancer, discussed the study's broad population and potential payer reactions.