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Showing 1 - 50Community Oncology Report Showcases Barriers to Therapy Access, Staffing, and Clinical Trial Participation
A report recently released by McKesson on the state of community oncology highlights the current challenges facing physicians, administrators, and clinical staff who work in community practices. The "Advancing Community Oncology Report" details these challenges as well as opportunities for growth...
Addition of Eflornithine to Lomustine in Patients With Recurrent Grade 3 Astrocytoma
As reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology by Colman et al, the phase III STELLAR trial showed no difference in overall survival with the addition of eflornithine to lomustine in patients with recurrent grade 3 astrocytoma; however, marked progression-free survival and overall survival...
Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib in Atypical EGFR-Mutated Advanced NSCLC
As reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology by Tomasini et al, findings in a cohort of the early-phase CHRYSALIS-2 trial indicate activity of amivantamab plus lazertinib in patients with atypical EGFR-mutated advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Study Details In the international trial, ...
Preoperative PAXG vs mFOLFIRINOX in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
As reported in The Lancet by Reni et al, analysis of the first randomization in an Italian 2 × 2 factorial phase III trial (PACT-21 CASSANDRA) has shown better event-free survival with preoperative PAXG (cisplatin, nab-paclitaxel, capecitabine, gemcitabine) vs mFOLFIRINOX (modified fluorouracil,...
Flipped Nivolumab/Ipilimumab Dosing Improves Responses, Survival, and Safety in Advanced Melanoma
The flipped dose for nivolumab at 3 mg/kg and ipilimumab at 1 mg/kg led to improved response rates and survival findings as well as lower severe immune-related toxicities compared with the standard dose of the immunotherapy combination in patients with advanced unresectable melanoma, according to...
Tanning Bed Exposure and Melanoma Risks
Research has elucidated how radiation from tanning beds increases the mutation burden across a broad area of melanocytes, thereby significantly raising the risk of developing melanoma. Findings published in Science Advances show that individuals who used tanning beds had a 2.85-fold higher risk of...
FLIPI24: New Prognostic Model for Newly Diagnosed Follicular Lymphoma
As reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Maurer et al have developed FLIPI24, a modern prognostic model for newly diagnosed follicular lymphoma. As stated by the investigators, “Although most patients with … [follicular lymphoma] can expect an indolent course, progressive lymphoma remains...
Andrew Portuguese, MD, on Multiple Myeloma: Real-World Outcomes With Elranatamab
Andrew Portuguese, MD, of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, discusses findings from a multicenter analysis from the U.S. Multiple Myeloma Immunotherapy Consortium looking at the real-world safety and efficacy of the BCMA-CD3 bispecific antibody elranatamab (Abstract 136).
HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: FDA Approves T-DXd Plus Pertuzumab
On December 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) in combination with pertuzumab for the first-line treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved...
AI Models Advance Individualized Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk Assessments
Two presentations at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) highlighted new artificial intelligence (AI) tools and systems for improving distant recurrence risk stratification among patients with early-stage breast cancer. The first tested multimodal AI models with imaging, clinical,...
FDA Approves Regimen for BRCA2-Mutated Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
On December 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the PARP inhibitor niraparib and the hormone therapy abiraterone acetate (Akeega) with prednisone for adults with deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA2-mutated metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer, as determined by ...
Is Menopausal Hormone Therapy Associated With Increased Breast Cancer Risk?
Using menopausal hormone therapy was not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in women with inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, according to the results of a matched prospective analysis presented at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS; Abstract GS3-01)....
Mobile Health Intervention Offers Tailored Support for Adolescent and Young Adult Breast Cancer Survivors
A mobile health tool designed specifically for adolescent and young adult (AYA) breast cancer survivors significantly improved overall quality of life and reduced symptoms related to vaginal and arm problems when compared with usual care, according to the results of a multicenter randomized trial...
Can Multimodal AI Models Predict Distant Recurrence Risk in Patients With Early Breast Cancer?
Multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) models using a combination of molecular, imaging, and clinical features improved the individual prognostic assessment of patients with early breast cancer's risk of distant recurrence, according to an analysis presented at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer...
Amer Zeidan, MBBS, on TP53-Mutated Higher-Risk MDS: Bexmarilimab Plus Azacitidine
Amer Zeidan, MBBS, of Yale School of Medicine, shares results from the phase I/II BEXMAB study, which examined the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of bexmarilimab—a novel macrophage checkpoint inhibitor targeting Clever-1—in combination with the standard of care, azacitidine, in...
Amer Zeidan, MBBS, on Lower-Risk MDS: Treatment-Emergent Cytopenias and Clinical Response
Amer Zeidan, MBBS, of Yale School of Medicine, discusses findings from an analysis of the IMerge trial, which explored the possible association between imetelstat-related cytopenias and hemoglobin increase—a measure linked to red blood cell transfusion independence achievement—in patients with...
Ianalumab Plus Eltrombopag Extends Time to Treatment Failure in ITP
The addition of the investigational monoclonal antibody ianalumab to eltrombopag extended the time to treatment failure in patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) after prior treatment with corticosteroids, according to findings from the phase III VAYHIT2 trial presented at the 2025...
Acupuncture May Improve Perceived Cognitive Difficulties in Breast Cancer Survivors
New findings from the phase II ENHANCE clinical trial indicate that both real and sham acupuncture improve breast cancer survivors’ perceived cognitive impairment more effectively than usual care alone, while real acupuncture improves objective measures of cognitive performance better than sham...
Follicular Lymphoma: Durable Remissions and Sustained Safety With Third-Line Lisocabtagene Maraleucel
Patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma treated in the third-line setting with a single infusion of the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel continued to show responses after 3 years, according to long-term follow-up results from the TRANSCEND FL...
CD40 Overexpression Emerges as a Potential Biomarker for Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified CD40 overexpression as a potential prognostic biomarker in angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL), a rare subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is difficult to diagnose and treat. The results of their study were...
Regional Control Unchanged by Avoiding Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early Node-Negative Breast Cancer
Similar recurrence and regional recurrence-free survival rates were observed at 5 years with or without a sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with clinically node-negative cT1-2 breast cancer treated with breast-conserving therapy, according to findings from the phase III BOOG 2013-08 trial...
Sacituzumab Govitecan vs Standard of Care for Certain Endocrine Therapy–Refractory Advanced Breast Cancers
Patients with hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancers had similar progression-free survival whether they were treated with sacituzumab govitecan-hziy or standard-of-care chemotherapy as the first treatment after endocrine therapy, according to results from the phase III...
Oral SERD Improves Disease-Free Survival Over Standard of Care for Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
The investigational oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) giredestrant given as an adjuvant therapy showed significant improvement in invasive disease–free survival compared with the current standard-of-care endocrine therapy in patients with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive,...
Phase III Trial Shows No Oncologic Benefit From Routine Preoperative MRI for Some Early Breast Cancers
Rates of local regional recurrence were very low for patients with early-stage triple-negative or HER2-positive breast cancer regardless of whether or not they received a breast MRI for staging and surgical planning, according to findings from the phase III Alliance A011104/ACRIN 6694 trial...
Adding Tucatinib to First-Line Maintenance Therapy Delays Disease Progression in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Adding the selective HER2 inhibitor tucatinib to first-line maintenance therapy with trastuzumab and pertuzumab delayed disease progression in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, potentially extending time off chemotherapy, according to results from the phase III HER2CLIMB-05...
Nikhil Khushalani, MD, on Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatment in CSCC
Nikhil Khushalani, MD, Vice Chair for the Department of Cutaneous Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center, reviews advances in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). He discusses the possibility of de-escalating therapy for patients who respond positively to...
Nikhil Khushalani, MD, on Immunotherapy in Advanced Unresectable CSCC
Nikhil Khushalani, MD, Vice Chair for the Department of Cutaneous Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center, offers his thoughts on the role of immunotherapy in the treatment of advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). Dr. Khushalani discusses the three currently approved immunotherapeutic agents ...
P-RAD Trial Shows Increased T-Cell Infiltration With Preoperative Radiation Added to Anti–PD-1 Therapy in Early Breast Cancer
Preoperative radiation therapy added to anti–PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibition led to a significant increase in T-cell infiltration in patients with hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative early-stage breast cancer, according to findings from the phase II P-RAD trial presented at the 2025 San...
Abbreviated Azacitidine Regimen Improves Outcomes in Lower-Risk MDS
A multicenter trial led by investigators at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated that a 5-day regimen of azacitidine provides the best balance of efficacy and safety for patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). The researchers compared three abbreviated...
Noninferiority Shown for Pirtobrutinib vs Ibrutinib in CLL/SLL
The noncovalent Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor pirtobrutinib achieved noninferiority to the covalent BTK inhibitor ibrutinib in terms of overall response rate in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), according to findings from a randomized...
Chemotherapy-Free Regimen Improves Outcomes in Newly Diagnosed Patients With Ph-Positive ALL
Initial results from the phase III GIMEMA ALL2820 trial demonstrated that a front-line, chemotherapy-free regimen combining the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) ponatinib and the bispecific T-cell engager blinatumomab significantly outperformed a standard treatment strategy of imatinib plus...
AI Tops Density in Predicting Breast Cancer Risk
An image-only artificial intelligence (AI) model for predicting the 5-year risk of breast cancer provided stronger and more precise risk stratification than breast density assessment, according to a news statement issued about a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of...
Ironically, Smoking May Have Saved My Life
I was diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung (NSCLC) adenocarcinoma on August 1, 2013—World Lung Cancer Day. If it hadn’t been for an article that caught my eye the year before about the recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force that all men aged 65 to 75 who have...
Hear, Hear to ‘Advancing Geriatric Oncology: Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going’
We read with interest the commentary by Stuart Lichtman, MD, FASCO,on “Advancing Geriatric Oncology: Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going,“ in the October 25, 2025 issue of The ASCO Post.1 Dr. Lichtman outlines the challenges in delivering cancer care to the elderly population. Among these...
Neoadjuvant Dual ICI Blockade vs Perioperative FLOT in dMMR/MSI-H Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
In an individual-patient pooled analysis reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Raimondi et al found that neoadjuvant treatment with dual CTLA-4/PD-(L)1 immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) was associated with higher pathologic response rates vs perioperative FLOT (fluorouracil, leucovorin,...
Lifileucel Demonstrates Feasibility and Disease Stability in Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A single administration of autologous tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) cell therapy with lifileucel led to disease stability in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, even among patients whose disease had progressed or did not respond to multiple prior...
Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel vs Modified FOLFIRINOX in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Similar progression-free survival was found with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel vs modified leucovorin, fluorouracil, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin (mFOLFIRINOX) in patients with previously untreated metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), but less toxicity, according to findings from the...
SIO 2025: The Future of Integrative Oncology
Guest Editor’s Note: In October, the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) held its annual international conference in Boston. The theme was “The Future of Integrative Oncology,” with presentations and workshops focused on evidence-based integrative therapies and innovative research methodologies. ...
Experimental CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows High Efficacy and a Favorable Safety Profile in Multiple Myeloma
Updated findings from the phase II iMMagine-1 study show that anitocabtagene autoleucel (anito-cel), an investigational CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, continues to deliver high response rates with a reassuring safety profile. Researchers from The University of Texas ...
Christine M. Lovly, MD, PhD, FASCO, Named Head, Thoracic Oncology, at City of Hope
Christine M. Lovly, MD, PhD, FASCO, an expert on lung cancer with almost 2 decades of experience in clinical care, translational research, and academic leadership, will spearhead the new national thoracic oncology program at City of Hope in Duarte, California. In her new role, effective January 1, ...
Epcoritamab Added to Second-Line Lenalidomide/Rituximab Improves Responses in Follicular Lymphoma
When epcoritamab was added to lenalidomide and rituximab, response rates were significantly higher and progression-free survival was prolonged for patients with follicular lymphoma treated in the second-line setting or beyond, according to findings from the phase III EPCORE FL-1 trial presented at...
Doublet Therapy Yields Higher Response Rates and Fewer Complications Than Standard Induction in AML
The combination of azacitidine and venetoclax led to improved efficacy outcomes with fewer complications than standard intensive induction chemotherapy as upfront treatment for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to trial findings presented at the 2025 American Society of...
Integrating Mental Health Into Cancer Care: A Community Oncology Imperative
When Julie began chemotherapy for breast cancer, her oncologist adjusted antiemetics weekly and carefully tracked neutrophil counts. Still, no one asked about the panic attacks that kept her awake at night. She told herself this was just part of cancer. It was not until she stopped showing up for...
UICC’s World Cancer Declaration 2025–2035
The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) published its World Cancer Declaration 2025–2035 framework on November 19, 2025.1 The declaration urges governments and policymakers to take decisive action to reduce the global burden of cancer; promote equitable access to prevention, diagnosis,...
ASCO Statement: HHS Revision of Black Box Warning for Hormone Replacement Therapy and its Implications for Cancer Care
On November 10, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Food and Drug Administration will begin to remove the “black box” warning language related to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and probable dementia from hormone replacement therapy (HRT)...
ASCO and AI in Oncology: Rooted in Human-Centered Care
ASCO’s mission to conquer cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality patient care requires curiosity, open-mindedness, and an evidence-based approach to emerging technologies. ASCO is committed to helping the oncology community understand, develop, apply, and monitor...
Jennifer Woyach, MD, on Relapsed/Refractory CLL: Next-Generation BTK Inhibitor
Jennifer Woyach, MD, of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, reviews phase I data on rocbrutinib, a new selective next-generation inhibitor of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK), in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and prior exposure to BTK and/or...
Jennifer Woyach, MD, on CLL/SLL: Pirtobrutinib vs Ibrutinib in Treatment-Naive and Relapsed/Refractory Disease
Jennifer Woyach, MD, of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses results from the first head-to-head comparison of pirtobrutinib vs ibrutinib in treatment-naive patients and patients with covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor–naive relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic ...
High Risk of Metastatic Recurrence Among Young Patients With Cancer
A new study of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with seven common cancers reveals that nearly one in ten patients diagnosed with non-metastatic disease later develop metastatic recurrence. The information was shared in a news statement from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. Scientists at ...
The Diagnosis I Couldn’t Deliver: An Oncologist’s Journey Between Roles
As a medical oncologist and palliative care physician, I have spent years preparing for difficult conversations. I’ve guided patients and families through the uncertainty of cancer, helped them navigate complex decisions, and sought meaning amid shifting prognoses. As an academic, I teach future...
