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The Evolving Challenges of Targeting PI3K in Breast Cancer
March 13th 2015Josh D. Lauring, of Johns Hopkins Medicine, is interested in identifying the genetic changes that drive breast cancer growth in order to determine novel therapeutic targets for drug development and ultimately improve outcomes for patients with breast cancer.
Higher Risk of Thyroid Cancer Among Those With Breast Cancer History
March 11th 2015According to a recent analysis of a large national database, patients with a history of breast cancer have a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer than the general population, particularly if they receive adjuvant radiation therapy.
Prior Cancer History Should Not Exclude Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer From Clinical Trials
March 5th 2015Results of a new study may help more lung cancer patients be eligible to participate in clinical trials.Researchers found that previously having cancer does not impact clinical outcomes in lung cancer patients.
FDA Approves Opdivo for Lung Cancer
March 5th 2015The Food and Drug Administration has approved the anti–PD-1 agent Opdivo (nivolumab) for the treatment of patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The approval comes three months ahead of the FDA's scheduled decision date.
Opdivo Receives Priority Review for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
February 28th 2015The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a priority review to Opdivo for use in patients with previously treated, advanced, squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A decision will be made by June 22, 2015.
Experts Examine and Discuss the ER-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment Landscape
February 27th 2015The management of patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast cancer continues to evolve, with phase 3 studies shedding light on the length of adjuvant anti-estrogen therapy, a novel treatment gaining approval, and new trials exploring combination strategies.