FDA Approves Perjeta (pertuzumab) for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
FDA approves new drug Perjeta for HER2-positive breast cancer
The FDA approved Perjeta (pertuzumab) for use in combination with trastuzumab and chemotherapy for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer an…
The FDA approved Perjeta (pertuzumab) for HER2-positive breast cancer.
Hepatic steatosis prevalence and impact in autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis
Fatty liver makes autoimmune hepatitis and PBC worse, but not PSC
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 19,898 patients with autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and primary sclerosing c…
A large review found fatty liver is common in autoimmune liver diseases and makes outcomes worse for some patients, but not others.
Network meta-analysis compares EBUS techniques for mediastinal lymphadenopathy diagnostic yield
Doctors find a better way to sample swollen lymph nodes safely
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated diagnostic yield across EBUS techniques in 2357 patients with mediastinal and/or …
A new freezing biopsy technique finds the cause of swollen chest nodes more often than standard needles while staying safe for patients.
Neoadjuvant mFOLFOXIRI plus bevacizumab reduces peritoneal tumor burden in colorectal cancer patients
Chemo before surgery may reduce tumor burden in colorectal cancer patients
This phase II randomized controlled trial evaluated 53 patients with resectable peritoneal metastasis of colorectal cancer.
A trial suggests chemo before surgery might lower tumor markers for colorectal cancer patients with spread to the abdomen.
Two-Case Report Evaluates Lisaftoclax Plus Ixazomib and Dexamethasone in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Report reveals disease control in two high-risk myeloma patients
This publication is a case report involving 2 patients with transplant-ineligible relapsed or refractory ultra-high-risk multiple myeloma.
Two patients with ultra-high-risk myeloma achieved durable disease control using a new drug combination after CAR-T therapy.
Narrative review on precision prevention for women with inherited gynecologic cancer susceptibility
New Plan Cuts Cancer Risk for High-Risk Women
This narrative review addresses ovarian, endometrial, and fallopian tube cancer in women with inherited gynecologic cancer susceptibility.
Women with strong family histories of ovarian or uterine cancer can now take smarter, personalized steps to reduce their risk — and it’s cha…
Zanubrutinib associated with higher 3-year PFS versus acalabrutinib-venetoclax in treatment-naive CLL
Zanubrutinib outperforms combo therapy for early leukemia
This post hoc indirect comparison analyzed treatment-naive chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients without del(17p) from phase 3 RCTs.
A single pill for early leukemia may work better than taking multiple drugs, offering a simpler and more effective option for patients who w…
Randomized Phase II Trial Evaluates Ociperlimab Plus Tislelizumab and BAT1706 in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Adding a new drug did not help liver cancer patients survive longer
This randomized phase II trial enrolled 94 patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.
A new drug combination showed promise for advanced liver cancer, but adding a third drug did not improve results.
Camrelizumab Associated With Higher Progression Risk Versus Pembrolizumab in Nonsquamous NSCLC Cohort
Sintilimab May Be Safer Lung Cancer Treatment
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 409 patients with stage IIIB-IV non-small cell lung cancer receiving PD-1 inhibitors.
One lung cancer drug may cause fewer serious side effects than others while working just as well, a real-world study suggests.
Narrative review finds BRCA testing increased 7%-47% but gaps remain in breast cancer
Breast Cancer Gene Testing Grows, But Gaps Remain for Some Patients
This targeted literature review of 35 publications (32 studies) examines germline BRCA testing patterns in US breast cancer patients.
A review of 35 studies shows BRCA testing rates rose 7% to 47% over time, yet eligible patients with hormone-positive early breast cancer st…
Case report reviews capmatinib off-label use in two patients with radiation-induced MET-fusion glioma
Capmatinib Shows Promise Against Rare Brain Tumors
This case report with literature review describes off-label capmatinib use in two patients with radiation-induced gliomas harboring MET fusi…
A drug used for lung cancer is now helping some children with rare, deadly brain tumors live longer, even when standard treatments fail.
Machine learning model predicted FOLFIRINOX dose modifications in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cohort
Most patients on strong pancreatic cancer chemo needed a dose change
This cohort study included 514 patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma treated at UCSF oncology clinics.
Over 60% of patients with pancreatic cancer needed a dose adjustment during treatment with FOLFIRINOX at UCSF clinics.