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covid-19

Annual Report to the Nation, Part 2: New Cancer Diagnoses Fell Abruptly Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic

New diagnoses of six major cancer types in the United States fell abruptly in early 2020, coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings from part 2 of the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.1 The volume of pathology reports also declined sharply...

multiple myeloma

FDA Approves Biweekly Teclistamab Dosing Regimen for Patients With Multiple Myeloma

On February 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the supplemental biologics license application for teclistamab-cqyv (Tecvayli) for a reduced dosing frequency of 1.5 mg/kg every 2 weeks in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have achieved and maintained a...

colorectal cancer
global cancer care

Strategies to Reduce Burden of Colorectal Cancer in Latin America

Investigators may have identified colorectal cancer screening programs in Latin America, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published by Montalvan-Sanchez et al in JAMA Network Open. Background Colorectal cancer—the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality...

breast cancer
issues in oncology

Does Annual Breast Cancer Screening Starting at Age 40 Offer Benefit?

Investigators have found that annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 and continuing to at least 79 may result in the greatest reduction in mortality with minimal risks, according to a recent study published by Monticciolo et al in Radiology. Background Breast cancer is the second most...

breast cancer
genomics/genetics

Does Risk-Reducing Mastectomy Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer—and Mortality?

Investigators have found that risk-reducing mastectomy decreases the risk of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and the likelihood of mortality in female patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic variants, according to a recent study published by Metcalfe et al in the British Journal of Cancer....

geriatric oncology
issues in oncology

Modified Chemotherapy Regimens May Improve Quality of Life in Older Patients With Advanced Cancer

Reducing doses and adjusting chemotherapy schedules in older patients with advanced cancer may help improve treatment tolerability without compromising its efficacy, according to a recent study published by Mohamed et al in JAMA Network Open. Background Standard chemotherapy regimens—mostly based...

lung cancer

FDA Approves Osimertinib With Chemotherapy for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

On February 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved osimertinib (Tagrisso) with platinum-based chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations, as detected by an...

skin cancer
immunotherapy

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Lifileucel for Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma

On February 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to lifileucel (Amtagvi), a tumor-derived autologous T-cell immunotherapy, for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma who were previously treated with a PD-1 blocking antibody, or, if they have...

solid tumors

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy May Benefit Patients With Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Researchers have found that neoadjuvant chemotherapy may be safe and effective in patients with locally advanced penile squamous cell carcinoma, according to a recent study published by Rose et al in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The findings may help address a critical gap in...

pancreatic cancer
issues in oncology

Ablative Stereotactic Magnetic Resonance–Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Researchers have found that ablative stereotactic magnetic resonance (MR)-guided adaptive radiation therapy may improve local control and overall survival in patients with borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, according to a recent study published by Chuong et ...

lung cancer

FDA Approves Tepotinib for Metastatic NSCLC

On February 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval to the kinase inhibitor tepotinib (Tepmetko) for adult patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14–skipping alterations. The agent is...

Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, Honored With 2024 AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will award Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, Fellow of the AACR Academy, with the 2024 AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research during the AACR Annual Meeting, to be held April 5–10 in San Diego. His award lecture will be presented on...

multiple myeloma
immunotherapy

STAb T-Cell–Based Immunotherapy in Multiple Myeloma

A novel immunotherapy based on STAb T cells may be more effective at treating multiple myeloma than chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, according to a recent study published by Díez-Alonso et al in Science Translational Medicine. Background Multiple myeloma is the second most common...

prostate cancer
issues in oncology

Racial Representation Affects Trust for Black Patients Seeking Prostate Cancer Information Online

Among Black patients with prostate cancer, racial representation may be a key factor affecting their trust in websites offering information on the disease, according to a recent study published by Loeb et al in The Journal of Urology. Background Black men may have higher rates of prostate cancer...

breast cancer

Triplet for Advanced HER2-Negative Breast Cancer

A novel three-drug combination achieved notable responses in patients with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer, according to new research published by Roussos Torres et al in Nature Cancer. The regimen included a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor combined with two types of checkpoint...

lung cancer
immunotherapy

Durvalumab Plus Ceralasertib in Patients With Immunotherapy-Resistant NSCLC

The combination of the anti–PD-L1 antibody durvalumab and the ATR kinase inhibitor ceralasertib may help overcome inherent immune resistance and reinvigorate antitumor activity in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a recent study published by Besse et al in...

sarcoma
immunotherapy

Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy May Improve Long-Term Survival in Patients With Resectable Soft-Tissue Sarcoma

Patients with soft-tissue sarcoma treated with neoadjuvant immunotherapy had very little residual tumor at the time of surgery and promising long-term survival, according to phase II trial results published by Roland et al in Nature Cancer. Background About 13,000 new cases of soft-tissue...

pancreatic cancer

FDA Approves Irinotecan Liposome as First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

On February 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved irinotecan liposome (Onivyde) with oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, and leucovorin for the first-line treatment of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. NAPOLI-3 Efficacy was evaluated in NAPOLI-3 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier...

prostate cancer
symptom management
supportive care

Plant-Based Diet May Be Linked to Improved Sexual Health in Men Treated for Prostate Cancer

Plant-based diets may be linked to a lower risk of erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and other common side effects experienced by patients receiving treatment for prostate cancer, according to a new study published by Loeb et al in Cancer. The findings indicated that nutrition may lead to ...

cardio-oncology

Sleep Apnea May Be Prevalent Among Patients With Cancer at High Risk of Congestive Heart Failure

Sleep apnea may be prevalent among patients who are at higher risk of developing congestive heart failure from cancer therapy, according to new findings presented by Das et al at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course. Background...

survivorship
pain management

Can Physical Activity Lessen Pain Intensity in Cancer Survivors?

Physical activity may help lessen the intensity of pain in cancer survivors, according to a recent study published by Swain et al in Cancer. Background Current U.S. guidelines regarding physical activity recommend that individuals receive 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week,...

breast cancer
issues in oncology

Low-Dose Positron-Emission Mammography May Improve Breast Cancer Detection

Low-dose positron-emission mammography (PEM) may provide high sensitivity for detecting breast cancer and significantly reduce the likelihood of false-positive results, according to a recent study published by Freitas et al in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. The innovative breast imaging technique may...

solid tumors
survivorship
cardio-oncology

Novel Biomarker in Cancer Survivors May Be Linked to Higher Risk of Mortality

Elevated N-terminal pro–brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels may be associated with a higher risk of mortality among cancer survivors, according to a recent study published by Cao et al in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. NT-proBNP—produced in response to the stretching of...

breast cancer
genomics/genetics
issues in oncology

Shedding Light on Mechanisms Behind Fulvestrant Resistance in Advanced ER-Positive Breast Cancer

Researchers may have uncovered the factors contributing to hormone therapy resistance in some patients with advanced estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer, according to a recent study published by Kingston et al in Cancer Discovery. The findings may indicate drugs currently in development...

colorectal cancer
issues in oncology

Machine-Learning Model May Predict Oxaliplatin Benefit in Colon Cancer

The novel COLOXIS machine learning model may accurately predict which patients with colon cancer are most likely to derive benefit from oxaliplatin, according to a recent study published by Chen et al in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The findings could ultimately allow physicians to better...

multiple myeloma
issues in oncology

Ephrin B2 Identified as Potential Therapeutic Target to Inhibit Multiple Myeloma Growth

Researchers have discovered that the ephrin B2 protein may drive the growth and development of multiple myeloma and uncovered that blocking part of the protein’s unique signaling pathway may inhibit progression of the disease, according to a recent study published by Sasine et al in Cancer...

issues in oncology
prostate cancer
bladder cancer
kidney cancer

Insufficiencies Discovered in Patient-Reported Outcomes Data From Genitourinary Cancer Clinical Trials

Investigators may have found a significant unmet need for improved analyses and reporting of patient-reported outcomes in genitourinary cancer clinical trials, according to a recent study published by Paravathaneni et al in eClinicalMedicine. Background Genitourinary cancers affect over 444,000...

breast cancer
issues in oncology

High Reoperation Rates Following Breast-Conserving Surgery May Increase Cost of Care and Risk of Complications

Investigators have uncovered high rates of reoperation following initial breast-conserving surgery in patients with breast cancer that may contribute to increased costs of cancer care and a higher risk of postoperative complications, according to a recent study published by Kim et al in the Annals...

bladder cancer

Andrea B. Apolo, MD, on Urothelial Carcinoma: Phase III Findings on Pembrolizumab vs Observation

Andrea B. Apolo, MD, of the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, discusses the results of the AMBASSADOR Alliance A031501 study, which showed adjuvant pembrolizumab improved disease-free survival vs observation for patients with high-risk muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma...

bladder cancer

Rohit K. Jain, MD, MPH, on Urothelial Carcinoma: New Data on Cabozantinib Plus Pembrolizumab

Rohit K. Jain, MD, MPH, of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, discusses a novel phase II trial of pembrolizumab plus cabozantinib. The study showed this combination may be efficacious as first-line therapy for patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma, including those who...

hematologic malignancies
issues in oncology
supportive care

Antihypertensive Drug Combinations May Help Reduce Blood Pressure in Patients Receiving Ibrutinib

Combination therapy with two or more antihypertensive drugs may reduce blood pressure in patients receiving ibrutinib, according to a recent study published by Samples et al in Blood Advances. Background Ibrutinib was the first Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor to receive U.S. Food and Drug...

leukemia
hematologic malignancies
issues in oncology

BTK Degrader May Target Treatment Resistance in Patients With CLL

Researchers have identified a next-generation Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) degrader that could help patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and related hematologic malignancies overcome treatment resistance, according to a recent study published by Montoya et al in Science. The findings...

bladder cancer

Bishoy M. Faltas, MD, on Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: How Biology Shapes Therapy

Bishoy M. Faltas, MD, of Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses the biology of upper tract urothelial carcinoma and how it affects treatment, noting that most of these tumors are luminal papillary with a T-cell–depleted immune contexture driven by FGFR3 activation. Phase III trials have confirmed the...

kidney cancer

Thomas Powles, MD, on Clear Cell Kidney Cancer: Overall Survival Update With Adjuvant Pembrolizumab

Thomas Powles, MD, of Barts Cancer Institute, Cancer Research UK Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, and Queen Mary University of London, discusses overall survival results from the phase III KEYNOTE-564 study of adjuvant pembrolizumab vs placebo in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma...

kidney cancer

Andrew Johns, MD, on Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: Data on Tivozanib in Pretreated Patients

Andrew Johns, MD, of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses efficacy, safety, and tolerability data on tivozanib. The agent yielded a modest clinical benefit in a minority of patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma who received prior immune checkpoint–based...

bladder cancer
genomics/genetics

David H. Aggen, MD, PhD, on Advanced Bladder Cancer: HER2 and PD-L1 Immunohistochemistry and HER2 Genomic Alterations

David H. Aggen, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses reportedly the first data to describe an inverse correlation between HER2 immunohistochemistry expression and PD-L1 combined positive score. According to Dr. Aggen, these and other findings by his team may provide a...

solid tumors

Enrique Grande, MD, on Adrenocortical Carcinoma: Phase II Results on Cabozantinib Plus Atezolizumab

Enrique Grande, MD, of MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid, discusses findings from the CABATEN/GETNE-T1914 study, in which cabozantinib plus atezolizumab showed modest activity in patients with locally advanced or metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare malignancy with a poor prognosis and...

bladder cancer

Michiel S. Van Der Heijden, MD, PhD, on Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma: Phase III Trial Data on Enfortumab Vedotin Plus Pembrolizumab vs Chemotherapy

Michiel S. Van Der Heijden, MD, PhD, of the Netherlands Cancer Institute, discusses phase III results from the global EV-302 study, showing that enfortumab vedotin-ejfv plus pembrolizumab improves outcomes in patients with previously untreated locally advanced metastatic urothelial carcinoma...

global cancer care
solid tumors

Global Cancer Burden May Be Growing Amidst Mounting Need for Cancer Services

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has released updated findings of the current global burden of cancer alongside World Cancer Day on February 4, 2023. The WHO indicated that a majority of countries do not adequately finance...

lung cancer
issues in oncology

Osimertinib May Offer Survival Benefit Over Immunotherapy in Some Patients With Unresectable NSCLC

Investigators have found that the targeted therapy osimertinib may be associated with improved progression-free survival when administered after chemotherapy and radiation in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations, according to a...

prostate cancer

Sumanta K. Pal, MD, on Prostate Cancer: Impact of the Microbiome on Immune Therapy

Sumanta K. Pal, MD, of City of Hope, discusses the ways in which the composition of the gut microbiome may impact the outcome of immune therapy. Methods such as fecal microbiome transplant hold promise as a means of augmenting the effect of treatment and, according to Dr. Pal, potentially...

kidney cancer
immunotherapy

Saby George, MD, on Clear Cell Kidney Cancer: Subcutaneous vs Intravenous Nivolumab

Saby George, MD, of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety results from CheckMate 67T, a phase III trial comparing the use of subcutaneous vs intravenous nivolumab in patients with advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma who have...

prostate cancer

Umang Swami, MD, on Prostate Cancer: Differences in Genomic, Transcriptomic, and Immune Landscape Based on Site of Metastasis

Umang Swami, MD, of Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, describes the molecular and immunologic mechanisms of metastatic tropism in advanced prostate cancer, data that may facilitate future drug development. In patients with metastatic disease, specific sites are associated with...

bladder cancer
immunotherapy

Syed Muneeb Alam, MD, on Urothelial Carcinoma: Microsatellite Instability and Response to Immune Checkpoint Blockade

Syed Muneeb Alam, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses study findings evaluating links among microsatellite instability status, tumor mutational burden, and response to immune checkpoint blockade in patients with microsatellite instability–high urothelial carcinoma (Abstract...

skin cancer
issues in oncology

Report Sheds Light on Critical Pathway Responsible for Treatment Resistance in Melanoma

Researchers may have uncovered a novel epigenetic pathway involved in the development of treatment resistance in melanoma and a chemical reagent that may be effective in resensitizing treatment-resistant tumors to targeted therapies, according to a recent study published by Wu et al in The Journal...

lymphoma
hematologic malignancies
immunotherapy

Blood Tests Could Help Predict Which Patients With Lymphoma May Respond Poorly to CAR T-Cell Therapy

Researchers may have uncovered a novel strategy to identify which patients may experience poorer outcomes from chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy prior to treatment, according to a recent study published by Faramand et al in Blood Cancer Discovery. The findings indicate opportunities to ...

prostate cancer
supportive care

Annual Increases in Cardiorespiratory Fitness May Help Reduce Risk of Prostate Cancer

An increase in annual cardiorespiratory fitness may be linked to a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, according to a recent study published by Bolam et al in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Background There are relatively few known risk factors for prostate cancer. Although research...

neuroendocrine tumors
issues in oncology

UCHL1 Protein: Potential Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Neuroendocrine Carcinomas and Neuroblastoma?

Investigators have found that the protein UCHL1 may be used as a molecular biomarker for diagnosing patients with highly aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas and neuroblastoma and predicting and monitoring responses to therapy, according to a study published by Liu et al in Cell Reports Medicine....

colorectal cancer
global cancer care
issues in oncology

Colon Cancer Mortality Rates: Predictions Across the European Union and United Kingdom

Investigators discovered that overweight and obesity may be contributing to rising rates of colon cancer mortality in younger patients, according to a recent study published by Santucci et al in the Annals of Oncology. The findings represent the first time colon cancer mortality rates among younger ...

lung cancer
issues in oncology

Potential Risk Factors for Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism in Lung Cancer Identified

Postoperative pulmonary embolism may be predictive of increased 30-day mortality, reintubation, and readmission rates in patients with lung cancer, according to recent findings presented by Axtell et al at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting. Background Patients with lung cancer...

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