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FDA Approval
FDA Approves Treosulfan With Fludarabine for Patients With AML or MDS Prior to AlloHSCT
02/07/2025
Emily Estrada
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA...
02/07/2025
Oncology
Benjamin Rolles, MD
Conference Coverage
Impact of Treatment Response to Hypomethylating Agents and Time-to-Transplant Status on Outcomes Among Patients With MDS
01/13/2025
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more...
01/13/2025
Oncology
News
FDA Approves Oral Formulation of Imatinib for Patients With Certain Leukemias and Gastrointestinal Tumors
11/25/2024
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced...
11/25/2024
Oncology
News
Luspatercept as Novel Standard of Care for ESA-Naive Patients With Transfusion-Dependent, Lower-Risk MDS
10/02/2024
Amber Denham
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new...
10/02/2024
Oncology
News
Initial Low Dose Lenalidomide Over 2 Years Improves Treatment Response Among Non-Transfusion-Dependent Patients With Low-Risk MDS
09/19/2024
Amber Denham
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low...
09/19/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Approval to Imetelstat for Patients With Low to Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome With Transfusion-Dependent Anemia
06/21/2024
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to...
06/21/2024
Oncology
Quiz
Safety of Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine vs Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
06/02/2024
06/02/2024
Oncology
News
Azacitidine Maintenance Demonstrates Lower Disease Progression Rate Among Patients With High-Risk FLT3-Negative AML/MDS
03/05/2024

Amber Denham

Amber Denham
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective...
03/05/2024
Oncology
News
Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine Safe, Effective Alternative to Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
02/21/2024
Amber Denham
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine...
02/21/2024
Oncology
News
Assessment of Individualized MRD With NGS, ddPCR Effective for Early Detection of MDS Relapse
02/09/2024
Amber Denham
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized...
02/09/2024
Oncology
News
Efficacy of Azacitidine Among Treatment-Naive Patients With Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
01/31/2024
Amber Denham
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low...
01/31/2024
Oncology

News

FDA Approval
FDA Approves Treosulfan With Fludarabine for Patients With AML or MDS Prior to AlloHSCT
02/07/2025
Emily Estrada
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA...
02/07/2025
Oncology
Benjamin Rolles, MD
Conference Coverage
Impact of Treatment Response to Hypomethylating Agents and Time-to-Transplant Status on Outcomes Among Patients With MDS
01/13/2025
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more...
01/13/2025
Oncology
News
FDA Approves Oral Formulation of Imatinib for Patients With Certain Leukemias and Gastrointestinal Tumors
11/25/2024
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced...
11/25/2024
Oncology
News
Luspatercept as Novel Standard of Care for ESA-Naive Patients With Transfusion-Dependent, Lower-Risk MDS
10/02/2024
Amber Denham
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new...
10/02/2024
Oncology
News
Initial Low Dose Lenalidomide Over 2 Years Improves Treatment Response Among Non-Transfusion-Dependent Patients With Low-Risk MDS
09/19/2024
Amber Denham
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low...
09/19/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Approval to Imetelstat for Patients With Low to Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome With Transfusion-Dependent Anemia
06/21/2024
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to...
06/21/2024
Oncology
News
Azacitidine Maintenance Demonstrates Lower Disease Progression Rate Among Patients With High-Risk FLT3-Negative AML/MDS
03/05/2024

Amber Denham

Amber Denham
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective...
03/05/2024
Oncology
News
Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine Safe, Effective Alternative to Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
02/21/2024
Amber Denham
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine...
02/21/2024
Oncology
News
Assessment of Individualized MRD With NGS, ddPCR Effective for Early Detection of MDS Relapse
02/09/2024
Amber Denham
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized...
02/09/2024
Oncology
News
Efficacy of Azacitidine Among Treatment-Naive Patients With Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
01/31/2024
Amber Denham
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low...
01/31/2024
Oncology
News
Adding Atezolizumab to Chemoradiation Fails to Improve Outcomes for Limited-Stage SCLC
01/19/2026
Gina Tomaine
The addition of concurrent and adjuvant atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation did not improve survival outcomes for patients with limited-stage SCLC, according to results from the phase 3 NRG Oncology/Alliance LU005 trial.
The addition of concurrent and adjuvant atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation did not improve survival outcomes for patients with limited-stage SCLC, according to results from the phase 3 NRG Oncology/Alliance LU005 trial.
The addition of concurrent and...
01/19/2026
Oncology
Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD
Conference Coverage
Encorafenib Plus Cetuximab and FOLFIRI in BRAF V600E-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
01/16/2026
Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD
Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD, discusses results from Cohort 3 of the phase 3 BREAKWATER study evaluating encorafenib plus cetuximab with FOLFIRI versus control therapy in previously untreated BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer.
Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD, discusses results from Cohort 3 of the phase 3 BREAKWATER study evaluating encorafenib plus cetuximab with FOLFIRI versus control therapy in previously untreated BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer.
Scott Kopetz, MD, PhD, discusses...
01/16/2026
Oncology
Julia Han Noll, PhD
Conference Coverage
Mechanistic Insights Into Delayed Immune Toxicities Following BCMA CAR T-Cell Therapy
01/16/2026
Julia Han Noll, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, presented mechanistic data identifying a distinct spectrum of delayed toxicities associated with BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting &...
Julia Han Noll, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, presented mechanistic data identifying a distinct spectrum of delayed toxicities associated with BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting &...
Julia Han Noll, PhD, University...
01/16/2026
Oncology
Matthew Connor, MD
Conference Coverage
IL18-Armored CAR T-Cell Therapy Produces Deep and Sustained Responses for Heavily Pretreated B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
01/16/2026
Matthew Connor, MD, reported that IL18-armored CD19 CAR T-cells produced deep, durable remissions with manageable toxicity among heavily pretreated adults with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a phase 1 trial.
Matthew Connor, MD, reported that IL18-armored CD19 CAR T-cells produced deep, durable remissions with manageable toxicity among heavily pretreated adults with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a phase 1 trial.
Matthew Connor, MD, reported...
01/16/2026
Oncology
Krish Patel, MD
Conference Coverage
Analyzing Patient Preferences on Follicular Lymphoma Treatment Delivery Options
01/16/2026
Krish Patel, MD
Krish Patel, MD, shared results from a patient preference study for relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition.
Krish Patel, MD, shared results from a patient preference study for relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition.
Krish Patel, MD, shared results...
01/16/2026
Oncology
News
Berzosertib Plus Topotecan for Patients With Relapsed Platinum-Resistant Small-Cell Lung Cancer: DDRiver SCLC 250 Study
01/15/2026
Gina Tomaine
Berzosertib plus topotecan did not yield meaningful clinical benefits for patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant SCLC compared with topotecan monotherapy, according to phase 2 study results.
Berzosertib plus topotecan did not yield meaningful clinical benefits for patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant SCLC compared with topotecan monotherapy, according to phase 2 study results.
Berzosertib plus topotecan did...
01/15/2026
Oncology
News
Prophylactic Tocilizumab May Limit Tarlatamab Toxicities for High-Risk Patients With Extensive-Stage Small Cell and Neuroendocrine Lung Cancer
01/15/2026
Gina Tomaine
Tarlatamab for patients with ES-SCLC and neuroendocrine lung cancer was associated with higher CRS and ICANS rates in real-world settings than in trials, while prophylactic tocilizumab may mitigate these toxicities, according to a...
Tarlatamab for patients with ES-SCLC and neuroendocrine lung cancer was associated with higher CRS and ICANS rates in real-world settings than in trials, while prophylactic tocilizumab may mitigate these toxicities, according to a...
Tarlatamab for patients with...
01/15/2026
Oncology
Farshid Dayyani, MD, PhD
Conference Coverage
Multimodality Immunotherapy Plus TACE Shows Promise in Liver-Limited Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
01/14/2026
Farshid Dayyani, MD, PhD
Farshid Dayyani, MD, PhD, discusses results from a phase 2 study evaluating a multimodality treatment strategy combining immunotherapy, TACE, and targeted therapy in patients with liver-limited unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, including...
Farshid Dayyani, MD, PhD, discusses results from a phase 2 study evaluating a multimodality treatment strategy combining immunotherapy, TACE, and targeted therapy in patients with liver-limited unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, including...
Farshid Dayyani, MD, PhD,...
01/14/2026
Oncology
Farshid Dayyani, MD, PhD
Conference Coverage
Multimodality Immunotherapy Plus TACE in Liver-Limited Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
01/14/2026
Farshid Dayyani, MD, PhD
Farshid Dayyani, MD, PhD, discusses the background and methods of a phase 2 study evaluating a multimodality treatment strategy combining immunotherapy, TACE, and targeted therapy in patients with liver-limited unresectable hepatocellular...
Farshid Dayyani, MD, PhD, discusses the background and methods of a phase 2 study evaluating a multimodality treatment strategy combining immunotherapy, TACE, and targeted therapy in patients with liver-limited unresectable hepatocellular...
Farshid Dayyani, MD, PhD,...
01/14/2026
Oncology
News
Oral Iberdomide Combination Demonstrates Clinically Meaningful Activity for R/R Multiple Myeloma
01/14/2026
Emily Estrada
The all-oral combination of iberdomide, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (IberCd) demonstrated a median progression-free survival and manageable safety in patients with R/R multiple myeloma previously exposed to multiple drug classes.
The all-oral combination of iberdomide, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (IberCd) demonstrated a median progression-free survival and manageable safety in patients with R/R multiple myeloma previously exposed to multiple drug classes.
The all-oral combination of...
01/14/2026
Oncology

Interactive Features

Quiz
Safety of Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine vs Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
06/02/2024
06/02/2024
Oncology
Quiz
Eltrombopag for Low-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Severe Thrombocytopenia
01/05/2024
True or False: Results from the phase 2 EQOL-MDS trial indicated that patients who received eltrombopag demonstrated a higher platelet response and less frequent significant bleeding compared to patients who received a placebo.
True or False: Results from the phase 2 EQOL-MDS trial indicated that patients who received eltrombopag demonstrated a higher platelet response and less frequent significant bleeding compared to patients who received a placebo.
True or False: Results from the...
01/05/2024
Oncology
Quiz
Haploidentical Donors vs Matched Unrelated Donors for High-Risk MDS
06/09/2023
True or False: In a retrospective multicenter study on the use of haploidentical donors for treatment of high-risk MDS, results indicated that overall survival and progression-free survival were significantly higher among patients who...
True or False: In a retrospective multicenter study on the use of haploidentical donors for treatment of high-risk MDS, results indicated that overall survival and progression-free survival were significantly higher among patients who...
True or False: In a...
06/09/2023
Oncology
Quiz
Quiz: Post-Transplant Eprenetapopt and Azacitidine Maintenance in TP53-Mutant AML and MDS
10/05/2022
True or False: In a recent phase 2 trial, post-transplant eprenetapopt and azacitidine maintenance demonstrated promising safety and efficacy in TP53-mutant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
True or False: In a recent phase 2 trial, post-transplant eprenetapopt and azacitidine maintenance demonstrated promising safety and efficacy in TP53-mutant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
True or False: In a recent phase...
10/05/2022
Oncology
Quiz
Rovadicitinib for Ruxolitinib-Resistant or Intolerant Myelofibrosis
01/14/2026
True or False: The first-in-class oral JAK/ROCK inhibitor, rovadicitinib, did not demonstrate promising clinical responses or a favorable safety profile among patients with myelofibrosis who were relapsed/refractory or intolerant to prior...
True or False: The first-in-class oral JAK/ROCK inhibitor, rovadicitinib, did not demonstrate promising clinical responses or a favorable safety profile among patients with myelofibrosis who were relapsed/refractory or intolerant to prior...
True or False: The...
01/14/2026
Oncology
Quiz
CMS4 and Anti-EGFR Benefit in RAS/BRAF Wild-Type Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
01/13/2026
True or False: Consensus molecular subtype 4 does not show potential utility as a predictive biomarker for improved outcomes with anti-epidermal growth factor receptor therapy among patients with RAS and BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal...
True or False: Consensus molecular subtype 4 does not show potential utility as a predictive biomarker for improved outcomes with anti-epidermal growth factor receptor therapy among patients with RAS and BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal...
True or False: Consensus...
01/13/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Eflornithine Plus Lomustine for Recurrent Grade 3 Astrocytoma
01/13/2026
True or false: Eflornithine combined with lomustine significantly prolonged both progression-free and overall survival in patients with recurrent IDH-mutant, grade 3 astrocytoma following prior radiotherapy and temozolomide, compared with...
True or false: Eflornithine combined with lomustine significantly prolonged both progression-free and overall survival in patients with recurrent IDH-mutant, grade 3 astrocytoma following prior radiotherapy and temozolomide, compared with...
True or false: Eflornithine...
01/13/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Chidamide Plus Azacitidine Maintenance Therapy for AML
01/12/2026
True or false: Following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, dual epigenetic maintenance therapy with chidamide and azacitidine demonstrated promising activity and acceptable tolerability for patients with high-risk acute...
True or false: Following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, dual epigenetic maintenance therapy with chidamide and azacitidine demonstrated promising activity and acceptable tolerability for patients with high-risk acute...
True or false: Following...
01/12/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Treatment of Recurrent Refractory Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG): Pre-Content Quiz
01/02/2026
01/02/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Molecular Drivers of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
12/18/2025
Which of the following molecular features were found to be most strongly associated with disease progression in pigmented villonodular synovitis?
Which of the following molecular features were found to be most strongly associated with disease progression in pigmented villonodular synovitis?
Which of the following molecular...
12/18/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Evaluating Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy in Extensive SCLC
12/17/2025
The phase 2 REACTION trial aimed to assess the addition of pembrolizumab to first-line platinum-etoposide in chemo-sensitive patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Which of the following best summarizes the efficacy findings?
The phase 2 REACTION trial aimed to assess the addition of pembrolizumab to first-line platinum-etoposide in chemo-sensitive patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Which of the following best summarizes the efficacy findings?
The phase 2 REACTION trial aimed...
12/17/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Early Switch to Camizestrant at ESR1 Mutation Emergence in HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Advanced Breast Cancer
12/12/2025
The phase 3 SERENA-6 trial evaluated an early switch to camizestrant plus continued CDK4/6 inhibition at the time of ESR1 mutation emergence in patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.Which of the following best...
The phase 3 SERENA-6 trial evaluated an early switch to camizestrant plus continued CDK4/6 inhibition at the time of ESR1 mutation emergence in patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.Which of the following best...
The phase 3 SERENA-6 trial...
12/12/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Niraparib Plus Dostarlimab for Patients With Germline BRCA1/2-Mutated TNBC
12/11/2025
According to the phase 2 TBCRC 056 trial of neoadjuvant niraparib plus dostarlimab in patients with germline BRCA1/2-mutated triple-negative breast cancer, which of the following best describes the observed antitumor and immunologic activity?
According to the phase 2 TBCRC 056 trial of neoadjuvant niraparib plus dostarlimab in patients with germline BRCA1/2-mutated triple-negative breast cancer, which of the following best describes the observed antitumor and immunologic activity?
According to the phase 2 TBCRC...
12/11/2025
Oncology
Quiz
FDA Approves Tarlatamab for Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
12/10/2025
Which of the following statements best reflects the efficacy outcomes that supported conversion of tarlatamab’s accelerated approval to traditional approval for previously treated ES-SCLC in the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial?
Which of the following statements best reflects the efficacy outcomes that supported conversion of tarlatamab’s accelerated approval to traditional approval for previously treated ES-SCLC in the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial?
Which of the following...
12/10/2025
Oncology

Recent News

FDA Approval
FDA Approves Treosulfan With Fludarabine for Patients With AML or MDS Prior to AlloHSCT
02/07/2025
Emily Estrada
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA...
02/07/2025
Oncology
News
FDA Approves Oral Formulation of Imatinib for Patients With Certain Leukemias and Gastrointestinal Tumors
11/25/2024
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced...
11/25/2024
Oncology
News
Luspatercept as Novel Standard of Care for ESA-Naive Patients With Transfusion-Dependent, Lower-Risk MDS
10/02/2024
Amber Denham
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new...
10/02/2024
Oncology
News
Initial Low Dose Lenalidomide Over 2 Years Improves Treatment Response Among Non-Transfusion-Dependent Patients With Low-Risk MDS
09/19/2024
Amber Denham
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low...
09/19/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Approval to Imetelstat for Patients With Low to Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome With Transfusion-Dependent Anemia
06/21/2024
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to...
06/21/2024
Oncology
News
Azacitidine Maintenance Demonstrates Lower Disease Progression Rate Among Patients With High-Risk FLT3-Negative AML/MDS
03/05/2024

Amber Denham

Amber Denham
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective...
03/05/2024
Oncology
News
Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine Safe, Effective Alternative to Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
02/21/2024
Amber Denham
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine...
02/21/2024
Oncology
News
Assessment of Individualized MRD With NGS, ddPCR Effective for Early Detection of MDS Relapse
02/09/2024
Amber Denham
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized...
02/09/2024
Oncology
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Efficacy of Azacitidine Among Treatment-Naive Patients With Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
01/31/2024
Amber Denham
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low...
01/31/2024
Oncology
News
Sabatolimab Plus Hypomethylating Agents as Frontline Therapy for Patients With Higher-Risk MDS
01/11/2024
Amber Denham
A phase 2 trial determined that the addition of sabatolimab to hypomethylating agents showed manageable safety, but did not result in a significant improvement in complete response rates or progression-free survival for untreated patients...
A phase 2 trial determined that the addition of sabatolimab to hypomethylating agents showed manageable safety, but did not result in a significant improvement in complete response rates or progression-free survival for untreated patients...
A phase 2 trial determined that...
01/11/2024
Oncology
News
Adding Atezolizumab to Chemoradiation Fails to Improve Outcomes for Limited-Stage SCLC
01/19/2026
Gina Tomaine
The addition of concurrent and adjuvant atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation did not improve survival outcomes for patients with limited-stage SCLC, according to results from the phase 3 NRG Oncology/Alliance LU005 trial.
The addition of concurrent and adjuvant atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation did not improve survival outcomes for patients with limited-stage SCLC, according to results from the phase 3 NRG Oncology/Alliance LU005 trial.
The addition of concurrent and...
01/19/2026
Oncology
News
Berzosertib Plus Topotecan for Patients With Relapsed Platinum-Resistant Small-Cell Lung Cancer: DDRiver SCLC 250 Study
01/15/2026
Gina Tomaine
Berzosertib plus topotecan did not yield meaningful clinical benefits for patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant SCLC compared with topotecan monotherapy, according to phase 2 study results.
Berzosertib plus topotecan did not yield meaningful clinical benefits for patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant SCLC compared with topotecan monotherapy, according to phase 2 study results.
Berzosertib plus topotecan did...
01/15/2026
Oncology
News
Prophylactic Tocilizumab May Limit Tarlatamab Toxicities for High-Risk Patients With Extensive-Stage Small Cell and Neuroendocrine Lung Cancer
01/15/2026
Gina Tomaine
Tarlatamab for patients with ES-SCLC and neuroendocrine lung cancer was associated with higher CRS and ICANS rates in real-world settings than in trials, while prophylactic tocilizumab may mitigate these toxicities, according to a...
Tarlatamab for patients with ES-SCLC and neuroendocrine lung cancer was associated with higher CRS and ICANS rates in real-world settings than in trials, while prophylactic tocilizumab may mitigate these toxicities, according to a...
Tarlatamab for patients with...
01/15/2026
Oncology
News
Oral Iberdomide Combination Demonstrates Clinically Meaningful Activity for R/R Multiple Myeloma
01/14/2026
Emily Estrada
The all-oral combination of iberdomide, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (IberCd) demonstrated a median progression-free survival and manageable safety in patients with R/R multiple myeloma previously exposed to multiple drug classes.
The all-oral combination of iberdomide, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (IberCd) demonstrated a median progression-free survival and manageable safety in patients with R/R multiple myeloma previously exposed to multiple drug classes.
The all-oral combination of...
01/14/2026
Oncology
News
High Non-Relapse Mortality Remains Barrier to Allogeneic Transplantation Success Rates for Patients With Myelofibrosis
01/14/2026
Emily Estrada
Among patients with myelofibrosis undergoing allogeneic transplantation, improved outcomes and long-term survival remain limited by high non-relapse mortality.
Among patients with myelofibrosis undergoing allogeneic transplantation, improved outcomes and long-term survival remain limited by high non-relapse mortality.
Among patients with...
01/14/2026
Oncology
News
Pacritinib Therapy Shows Improved Symptom Reduction and Spleen Response for Patients With Myelofibrosis and Thrombocytopenia
01/14/2026
Emily Estrada
Pacritinib therapy showed meaningful clinical benefit, including spleen size reduction, symptom improvement, and hematologic response regardless of the line of therapy, according to a real-world analysis of patients with myelofibrosis and...
Pacritinib therapy showed meaningful clinical benefit, including spleen size reduction, symptom improvement, and hematologic response regardless of the line of therapy, according to a real-world analysis of patients with myelofibrosis and...
Pacritinib therapy showed...
01/14/2026
Oncology
News
Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Significantly Extends Progression-Free Survival in Advanced Desmoid Tumors
01/13/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from a phase 3 trial demonstrated that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin significantly prolonged PFS compared with placebo treatment among patients with advanced or refractory desmoid tumors.
Results from a phase 3 trial demonstrated that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin significantly prolonged PFS compared with placebo treatment among patients with advanced or refractory desmoid tumors.
Results from a phase 3 trial...
01/13/2026
Oncology
News
Andamertinib Demonstrates Clinical Promise for Pretreated Patients With EGFR-Mutated NSCLC
01/13/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 2 KANNON trial demonstrate that andamertinib shows promising antitumor activity among previously treated patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer harboring EGFR exon 20 insertion...
Results from the phase 2 KANNON trial demonstrate that andamertinib shows promising antitumor activity among previously treated patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer harboring EGFR exon 20 insertion...
Results from the phase 2 KANNON...
01/13/2026
Oncology
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Lirafugratinib Demonstrates Efficacy, Safety for Previously Treated Patients With FGFR2 Fusion-Positive Cholangiocarcinoma
01/13/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 1/2 ReFocus study show that lirafugratinib demonstrates promising efficacy and safety among FGFR inhibitor-naive patients with advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma harboring FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements.
Results from the phase 1/2 ReFocus study show that lirafugratinib demonstrates promising efficacy and safety among FGFR inhibitor-naive patients with advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma harboring FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements.
Results from the phase 1/2...
01/13/2026
Oncology
News
Eflornithine Plus Lomustine vs Lomustine Monotherapy for Recurrent Grade 3 Astrocytoma: Phase 3 STELLAR Trial
01/13/2026
Gina Tomaine
Results showed that eflornithine combined with lomustine significantly prolonged both progression-free and overall survival for patients with recurrent IDH-mutant, grade 3 astrocytoma, compared with lomustine monotherapy.
Results showed that eflornithine combined with lomustine significantly prolonged both progression-free and overall survival for patients with recurrent IDH-mutant, grade 3 astrocytoma, compared with lomustine monotherapy.
Results showed that eflornithine...
01/13/2026
Oncology

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