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Publication|Articles|June 22, 2026
Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Oncology
- June 2026
- Volume 8
- Issue 4
FGFR Inhibitors for Treatment of Primary CNS Tumors
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This abstract was presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 18 to 19, 2026.
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Dysregulation of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) signaling has been observed in central nervous system (CNS) tumors, with FGFR inhibitors associated with objective response rates between 10% and 29%.
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