Tislelizumab Pushes HCC Field Forward With 2024 NCCN Guideline Category 1 Recommendation
December 1st 2024Tislelizumab's inclusion in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) as a category 1 recommendation marks an advancement in the treatment landscape for HCC.
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New CPX-351 Data Underscore Complexity of Treating AML in Older Patients
November 30th 2024Phase 2 data show about half of patients with high-risk or secondary acute myeloid leukemia achieved a complete response or complete response with incomplete hematologic recovery after one or two cycles of induction therapy with CPX-351.
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sGFAP May Predict Progression Independent of Relapse in BCDT-Treated MS
November 29th 2024The findings show that increases in serum glial fibrillary acidic protein throughout B-cell depletion therapy are associated with disability worsening despite not relapsing—known as progression independent of relapse activity.
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From Data to Dialogue: Transforming Oncology With Real-World Evidence
November 29th 2024Sandra Cuellar, PharmD, from the University of Illinois Chicago, highlights the critical role of real-world data in shaping reimbursement models for oncology therapies and emphasizes the growing importance of patient-centered care through shared decision-making, precision medicine, and patient-reported outcomes.
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Advent of Ponatinib for Ph+ ALL Expected to Influence New Guidelines
November 29th 2024With ponatinib (Iclusig) receiving an accelerated approval from the FDA earlier this year for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL), updated guidelines could be on the horizon.
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Transforming Multiple Myeloma Care With Education and Advanced Therapies
November 29th 2024Matias Sanchez, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Illinois Chicago, emphasizes the importance of patient education and caregiver involvement in managing complex therapies and advises oncologists to confidently integrate advanced treatments.
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Medicare Competitive Bidding Program Cuts Spending Without Impacting COPD Outcomes
November 29th 2024While the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program reduced spending, it did not significantly impact supplemental oxygen use or clinical outcomes among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Elacestrant Shows Significant PFS Benefit in ESR1-Mutated Metastatic Breast Cancer
November 29th 2024Elacestrant, a selective estrogen receptor degrader, demonstrated significant improvements in progression-free survival (PFS) compared with standard-of-care treatments for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated metastatic breast cancer.
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Revolutionizing NSCLC Care With Circulating Tumor DNA and MRD Assays
November 28th 2024Divya Gupta, MD, assistant professor at Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, discussed the potential of using circulating tumor DNA and minimal residual disease (MRD) assays for personalized treatment in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), while emphasizing the unmet need for effective second-line therapies for patients without driver mutations.
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Real-World Data Demonstrate Efficacy of Beti-Cel Gene Therapy
November 28th 2024Investigators said patients experienced adverse effects in line with those expected for myeloablative conditioning with busulfan following treatment with betibeglogene autotemcel (beti-cel; Zynteglo; bluebird bio).
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Venetoclax May Be an Option for Children With R/R AML, MDS
November 27th 2024The single-center report showed the therapy had a favorable safety profile and manageable side effects in children with relapsed or refractory (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
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US ADHD Stimulant Shortage Highlights Growing Challenges in Adult Treatment
November 27th 2024While name brands like Adderall and Vyvanse may have been recently removed from the FDA Drug Shortage Database, it's unclear if it'll last; meanwhile, many generic forms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication are still in short supply.
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Facility Type Influences Antifibrotic Treatment Rates in Patients With IPF
November 27th 2024A study in Japan found that antifibrotic treatment rates for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) varied by medical facility, with higher treatment rates observed in referral hospitals than in general hospitals or clinics.
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