Jonah Feldman is an assistant editor for Targeted Oncology and Peers and Perspectives in Oncology.
Continuing CDK4/6 Does Not Improve PFS in ER+/HER2- Breast Cancer
December 8th 2022The combination of palbociclib and fulvestrant beyond progression on prior CDK4/6 inhibitor did not show significant improvements in progression-free survival compared with fulvestrant alone in ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer.
Study of Ponatinib Versus Imatinib Meets Primary End Point in Ph+ ALL
November 30th 2022Takeda Pharmaceuticals announced that the phase 3 PhALLCON trial of ponatinib for Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia succeeded in improving the rate of minimal residual disease–negative complete remission.
Case of Twins with Rare Stem Cell Disorder Wins Best Overall Abstract at Congress on MPNs
October 28th 2022At the 14th International Congress on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, research into the case of dizygotic twins with essential thrombocythemia won the Best overall Abstract Award for concluding how their rare stem cell disorder was passed between both twins.