Oncology

Granted accelerated approval by the FDA in 2024, tarlatamab continues to demonstrate efficacy and safety in patients with small cell lung cancer, with results showing improved overall survival and progression-free survival in patients who had progressed or previously received chemotherapy.

Compared with standard of care, camizestrant in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor shows promise in enhancing progression-free survival (PFS) for patients with advanced breast cancer.

Vincent Chung, MD, discusses key findings from the NAPOLI-3 trial and offers guidance for pharmacists on managing toxicities, adjusting dosing, and supporting patients receiving NALIRIFOX for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Saad Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, FASCO, explores treatment duration, patient characteristics, and toxicity profiles in transplant-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Results from the NeoADAURA trial demonstrate the sustained efficacy of osimertinib in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Ibrutinib plus venetoclax shows promising long-term survival rates, including those who are considered high risk.

New research finds that adding carboplatin to paclitaxel and adjuvant chemotherapy shows no significant survival benefits in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

Explore the latest advancements in myelofibrosis treatment, focusing on JAK inhibitors and pegylated interferons for improved patient outcomes.

The FDA has approved darolutamide for patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer after positive results in the ARANOTE clinical trial.

Clairity Breast's FDA-approved AI platform revolutionizes breast cancer risk prediction, enhancing early detection and personalized prevention strategies.

Zongertinib shows promising efficacy and safety for HER2-mutant NSCLC, with a 71% response rate and low toxicity, paving the way for future treatments.

Laura Momoko Asakura, PharmD, BCOP, BCSPS, discusses the equitable use of oncology treatment pathway tools, highlighting that their utilization remains consistent across patient groups regardless of race, ethnicity, or insurance status.

A study reveals a 14-gene assay guides chemotherapy decisions effectively in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Saad Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP, FASCO, discusses the subgroup analysis of transplant-ineligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma from the CEPHEUS trial.

Explore the complexities of managing toxicities in breast cancer treatments, including endocrine therapies, antibody drug conjugates, and immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Compared with fulvestrant, vepdegestrant significantly extended progression-free survival and improved response rates.

Experts discuss BiTE therapy in treating lung cancers, focusing on innovative agents like tarlatamab and amivantimab, and their toxicity management.

MRD testing transforms multiple myeloma treatment, guiding personalized strategies and improving patient outcomes through innovative testing methods.

Explore how the gut microbiome influences cancer therapy responses, resistance mechanisms, and the potential of microbiota-focused strategies for improved outcomes.

Gurjyot K. Doshi, MD, discusses key updates to medically integrated pharmacy standards, which reflect the evolving landscape of oral oncolytic therapy.

Groundbreaking oncology drugs transform treatment for glioblastoma, HR+ breast cancer, and small cell lung cancer.

Enhanced dermatologic management reduces skin rash and improves quality of life for patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer.

A study of early-onset colorectal cancer found significant racial disparities, with younger patients more frequently diagnosed at advanced stages.

Zongertinib shows significant benefits in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.

Two abstracts from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting demonstrate that pretreatment DPYD genotyping improves the safety and cost-effectiveness of fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy, with oncology pharmacists playing a pivotal role in implementing and optimizing genotype-guided dosing strategies.

Corrine Stahura, PharmD, and Sophia Gilardone, PharmD, BCOP, discuss recent clinical trial data and evolving guideline recommendations for HER2- and HER3-directed antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), highlighting differences in efficacy, safety, and patient selection criteria.

Hope Rugo, MD, discusses a multi-institutional real-world analysis showing that rechallenging trastuzumab deruxtecan after grade 1 interstitial lung disease (ILD) is generally safe and effective.

The investigators suggest that early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in childhood cancer survivors may decrease late complications and mortality.