A first-in-class approval of a bispecific HER2-HER3 monoclonal antibody for NRG1 fusion (+) NSCLC and pancreatic cancer ..read more

The 1st menin inhibitor, revumenib, is approved for relapsed/refractory acute leukemias. Understanding the Pathway: https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO-24-01265 ..read more

A nice editorial succinctly summarizes a framework for thinking about how to incorporate anthracyclines into the treatment of early stage breast cancer patients. Anthracyclines in Early Breast Cancer: The Long Goodbye -https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO-24-01916 10-year Outcomes of READ trial: https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.24.00836 Bonus - Practical Guide for Testing for Pharmacogenomics: https://doi.org/10.1200/OP.24.00191 ..read more

Reviewing the data to support use of dexamethasone solution mouthwash for PIK3/AKT/mTOR inhibitor-induced stomatitis, caused by drugs like everolimus, alpelisib, capivasertib, & inavolisib. SWISH: https://doi.org/10.1016/s1470-2045(17)30109-2 Alliance MIST Trial: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.seminoncol.2023.01.001 ..read more

The first Cldn 18.2 targeting monoclonal antibody has been improved. Let's talk about it ..read more

Discussing two excellent articles from earlier this month. S1826: N-AVD vs. Bv-AVD (DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2405888) & INTERLACE: induction chemo prior to concurrent cisplatin/RT in locally advanced cervical cancer (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01438-7 ..read more

A new PIK3Ca inhibitor is approved for breast cancer ..read more

Reviewing 3 recent AML publications Double-Dauno (90 mg/m2 vs. 60 mg/m2): https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.24.00235 AML60+ Risk Stratification: https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.23.02631 Decitabine-Ven as bridge to Allo HSCT: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-3026(24)00241-2 ..read more

MSI-high/MMRd rectal cancer treatment guidelines are being re-written. A brief synopsis of why treatment guidelines are changing so quickly in this space. Also, listeners helped out in explaining the ribociclib storage & stability change. Hint: https://www.novartis.com/news/novartis-implements-manufacturing-adjustments-ribociclib-ensure-alignment-latest-regulatory-standards-ebc-end-q2 ..read more

FDA has been busy the last week approving: -ribociclib x 3 years in high risk stage II & III breast cancer based on the NATALEE trial as well as a new storage requirement -osimertinib indefinitely following chemoradiation in stage III EGFR-mutated NSCLC -amivantamab + chemotherapy following progression on osimertinib (Mariposa-2) -a subcutaneous formulation of atezolizumab -isatuximab + VRD for multiple myeloma -pembrolizumab + chemotherapy for metastatic pleural mesothelioma ..read more