Opinion: Subcutaneous Nivolumab Offers an Effective Alternative to Intravenous Administration
Oncology nurses can educate patients on the benefits of subcutaneous administration, including reduced time in the infusion center.
GSK’227 Gets FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Advanced Osteosarcoma
GSK5764227 has been granted FDA breakthrough therapy designation, potentially expediting its development as a treatment for relapsed/refractory osteosarcoma.
NCCN Recommends ctDNA Testing for MRD Assessment in DLBCL
NCCN guidelines now recommend ctDNA testing for MRD assessment for patients with PET-positive DLBCL after treatment.
Belzutifan/Cabozantinib Shows Responses, Manageable Side Effects in First-Line ccRCC
Frontline treatment with belzutifan and cabozantinib resulted in durable responses and a manageable safety profile in patients with previously untreated advanced ccRCC.
Sasanlimab/BCG Combo Shows Promise in Treating High-Risk NMIBC
Sasanlimab plus BCG improved outcomes in high-risk, BCG-naive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
New Research Investigating Chemo-Induced Neuropathy in Black Breast Cancer Survivors
An APP’s research is focused on chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy in Black breast cancer survivors and its impact on their long-term quality of life.
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Tissue Biopsies in Trials
The FDA has released draft guidance with recommendations on tissue biopsies in clinical trials for adults and children.
Building a Foundation of Trust in Patients With MPNs
Oncology nurses and APPs should prioritize active listening and deeper patient engagement to build trusting, long-term relationships with patients with MPNs.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Sunvozertinib for NSCLC With EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations
Sunvozertinib received FDA priority review for advanced EGFR exon 20 insertion-positive non-small cell lung cancer progressing after chemotherapy.
Subcutaneous Isatuximab Non-Inferior to IV in Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma
In patients with RRMM, subcutaneous isatuximab plus Pd resulted in a non-inferior objective response rate (ORR) and comparable pre-dose concentrations at steady state compared to IV isatuximab plus Pd.
FDA Fast Tracks Invikafusp Alfa for TMB-High CRC
Phase 1 data indicate invikafusp alfa's potential as a precision cancer immunotherapeutic in solid tumors that have progressed after PD-(L)1 therapy.
Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b Effective in Phase 3 Essential Thrombocythemia Trial
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b showed superior efficacy over anagrelide in the SURPASS-ET trial for essential thrombocythemia, with higher durable response rates and greater JAK2 allele burden reduction.
Exploring Research Opportunities for Oncology Nurses, APPs
An oncology nurse practitioner's transition from private practice to cancer research offers insights for nurses exploring new career paths within oncology.
Amivantamab/Lazertinib Improves Survival in EGFR+ Advanced Lung Cancer
Amivantamab and lazertinib improved overall survival compared to osimertinib as a first-line treatment for advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutant NSCLC.
Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy with SBRT Demonstrates Favorable Activity in NSCLC
While the phase 2 trial did not meet its primary endpoint, it demonstrated that SBRT plus concurrent radiotherapy yielded better results than those observed in previous studies.
Nivolumab/Ipilimumab Extends Survival in First-Line MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Updated results from the phase 3 CheckMate-8HW trial continue to show fewer severe (grade 3/4) side effects with nivolumab/ipilimumab compared to chemotherapy.
Psilocybin Associated With Potential Personality Changes in Patients With Cancer
Analysis of two trials indicates psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy may benefit the mental health of patients with cancer.
Adding Pembrolizumab to Preoperative Radiotherapy and Surgery Improves DFS in Sarcoma
The SU2C-SARC032 study demonstrated that pembrolizumab combined with radiotherapy and surgery was well tolerated, with infrequent surgical complications.
Dordaviprone Seeks FDA Approval for Recurrent H3K27M+ Diffuse Glioma
A new drug application has been submitted to the FDA for dordaviprone to treat recurrent H3K27M-mutant diffuse glioma.
Avutometinib/Defactinib Gets Priority FDA Review for KRAS+ Ovarian Cancer
A combination of avutometinib and defactinib has been granted priority review by the FDA for the treatment of KRAS-mutant recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
Evaluating Targeted Therapies: MARIPOSA Trial Aids APPs in Treating EGFR+ NSCLC
Beth Sandy, MSN, CRNP, FAPO, led a discussion on EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, focusing on targeted therapies for those with advanced, treatment-naïve disease.
Consolidation Durvalumab Improves PFS in Unresectable NSCLC
Durvalumab improved progression-free survival in unresectable NSCLC patients without progression post-chemoradiotherapy, reducing disease progression risk by 25% compared to placebo.
Perioperative Pembrolizumab Combo Yields Durable Survival in Resectable NSCLC
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy significantly improved 4-year OS and EFS in resectable early-stage NSCLC compared to chemotherapy alone.
Study of Sacituzumab Govitecan Misses OS End Point in Pretreated Urothelial Carcinoma
The antibody-drug conjugate showed a higher objective response rate but failed to meet the primary OS endpoint in patients with pretreated advanced urothelial carcinoma.
Zongertinib Continues to Improve Outcomes in Advanced HER2-Mutant NSCLC
Zongertinib achieved a 71% objective response rate and 93% disease control rate in patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC at a dose of 120 mg.
Palliative Care Begins at Diagnosis, Not at End of Life
"When most people hear the words palliative care, they immediately think about hospice or end-of-life care. This includes most medical professionals."
Addition of Pembrolizumab to Chemo Improves Survival in Cervical Cancer
The phase 3 KEYNOTE-826 trial met its dual primary end points of overall and progression-free survival in patients with cervical cancer.
Opinion: A Case of Self-Experimentation with Oncolytic Virus Therapy Highlights the Need for More Research
Oncology nurses can educate patients about the potential indications for oncolytic virus therapy and connect them to available clinical trial opportunities.
Second-Line Lenvatinib Shows Promising PFS in Advanced HCC
Lenvatinib showed a median PFS of 5.4 months in advanced HCC patients following treatment with atezolizumab/bevacizumab, meeting the primary endpoint.
Addition of Niraparib/Dostarlimab Improves PFS in Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Niraparib plus dostarlimab with platinum-based chemotherapy achieved superior PFS, meeting the primary end point of the phase 3 FIRST-ENGOT-OV44 trial.
Nurses Lead Toxicity Monitoring in Indolent Lymphoma Care
Osimertinib/Chemo Boosts Survival in Frontline EGFR+ NSCLC
Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate Brings Partial Response in Metastatic BP-NETs
Safety Management With Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib in NSCLC