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Genentech's Immuno-Oncology Agent Promising in Advanced Breast Cancer
The monoclonal antibody MPDL3280A, a PD-L1 inhibitor being developed by Genentech, generated pharmacodynamic responses as measured by circulating biomarkers in phase 1a studies in patients with triple negative breast cancer.
In patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, immunotherapy with the monoclonal antibody MPDL3280A appeared to be safe, tolerable, and capable of durable clinical activity, according to results from an ongoing multicenter phase Ia study. "The latest analysis of our data revealed a 24-week progression-free survival rate of 27% with an objective response rate of 19%, and 3 of 4 responses are ongoing," reported Leisha A. Emens, MD, PhD, of Johns Hopkins University, and colleagues in a press release at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting.
"MPDL3280A was generally well tolerated and demonstrated promising efficacy in pretreated metastatic PD-L1 IHC 2 or 3 TNBC patients," she added. "Furthermore, circulating biomarker analyses revealed pharmacodynamic responses to MPDL3280A."
Link to the complete article on Medpage: http://bit.ly/1Gafe7B
Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care Prior Authorization Decisions
October 24th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the author of a study published in the October 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® that explored prior authorization decisions in cancer care by race and ethnicity for commercially insured patients.
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Uniting to Support Patients With Cancer Beyond Treatment
November 17th 2024Kasey Bond, MPH, of Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health, speaks to why it’s vital to keep patients at the center of all strategic partnerships between academic institutions and community-based oncology practices.
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Examining Low-Value Cancer Care Trends Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 25th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the April 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on the rates of low-value cancer care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bridging Cancer Care Gaps and Overcoming Medical Mistrust
November 13th 2024In this clip from our interview with Oscar B. Lahoud, MD, cochair of our Institute for Value-Based Medicine® evening hosted with NYU Langone Health, he addressed medical mistrust in underrepresented communities.
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How English- and Spanish-Preferring Patients With Cancer Decide on Emergency Care
November 13th 2024Care delivery innovations to help patients with cancer avoid emergency department visits are underused. The authors interviewed English- and Spanish-preferring patients at 2 diverse health systems to understand why.
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