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Keytruda and Chemotherapy Combination Broadens Number of Treatable Patients with TNBC
January 8th 2021In an interview with CURE®, lead study investigator of the Keynote 355 trial, Dr. Hope S Rugo, discusses the results of the study that led to the FDA approval of the combination therapy and what further data means for certain patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
FDA Fast Track of Novel Agent May Open Doors in Subset of Breast Cancer
January 8th 2021The FDA’s fast track designation for ARX788 to treat patients with advanced or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who have received at least one previous anti-HER2-based treatment in the metastatic setting, may open the doors to an accelerated approval.
CAR-T Cell Therapy Product for Relapsed/Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma Still Under FDA Review
January 6th 2021The FDA has not yet reached a decision on an application for the approval of a CAR-T cell therapy product for the treatment of relapsed/refractory large b-cell lymphoma and, according to Bristol Myers Squibb, a new action date for the decision has not been set.
What is Genetic Cancer Testing and How Do Patients Get Tested?
January 4th 2021Dr. Barry Tong, a genetic counselor in the cancer genetics and prevention program at UCSF, discusses what genetic cancer testing is, the different types of testing, different results, and why going to a genetic counselor beforehand is so important.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pulls Small Cell Lung Cancer Indication for Opdivo
January 4th 2021The company has withdrawn the small cell lung cancer indication for Opdivo (nivolumab) based on discussions with the FDA, particularly focused on post-market studies that missed their primary endpoints of overall survival.
COVID-19 Pandemic May Impact Clinical Trial Enrollment Due to Increased Exposure to the Virus
January 4th 2021In participants who reported that the pandemic negatively impacted their decision to enroll in a clinical trial, some of the most common reasons included exposure to the virus and limited access to care.
Communication With the Treatment Team, Self-Advocacy Play Important Roles in Small Cell Lung Cancer
January 2nd 2021In an interview with CURE®, Dr. Wade T. Iams discussed small cell lung cancer, a subtype of lung cancer that starts from neuroendocrine cells in the lung, how different stages are treated and the potential benefits of having a treatment team to communicate with every step of the way.