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A fast track designation to UV1 combination therapy for malignant mesothelioma from the FDA signifies expedited review and development for a promising treatment option, offering hope for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

The FDA’s Oncologic Drug Advisory Committee will be held on March 15, 2024, to review data pertaining to the supplemental biologics license application of ide-cel in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

This edition of Targeted Pulse dives into the exciting realm of cutting-edge cancer therapies on the horizon.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Bruno Bastos, MD, discussed how TPST-1120 can help address limited treatment options for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma beyond immunotherapy and anti-VEGF tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Michael Zinner, MD, explored the scientific challenges and breakthroughs shaping the landscape of oncology care in the context of World Cancer Day.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Sanjay Goel, MD, MS, discussed the mystery of cachexia in pancreatic cancer and why it remains a challenging symptom to target.

While ECOG performance status proves crucial for predicting survival in patients with metastatic prostate cancer, its specific impact on mCSPC needs further investigation.

Rates of enrollment in clinical trials were notably lower among Asian, Black, and Hispanic patients with gynecologic cancers compared with White women.

Federico Albrecht, MD, discusses Miami Cancer Institute's specific protocol for hospitalized patients with small cell lung cancer.

Early data of afamitresgene autoleucel suggest substantial benefits for those with advanced synovial sarcoma who haven't responded to other treatments.

The FDA granted a fast track designation to BST02 for patients with all forms of liver cancer.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Stephen Williams, MD, discussed a retrospective cohort study presented at ASCO GU analyzing intravesical gemcitabine usage vs Bacillus Calmette-Guérin for the treatment of high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Guenther Koehne, MD, discussed the latest research surrounding autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants.

Francis P. Worden, MD, reviews the progression-free survival data and safety findings from the phase 3 COSMIC-311 study which evaluated treatment with cabozantinib in patients with radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer.

During a live event on Twitter/X, Pashtoon Kasi, MD, MS, discussed the potential of ctDNA and other advancements that have the potential to improve the lives of patients with GI cancers.

In our 4th episode of Emerging Experts, Minas P. Economides, MD, unveils the challenges and opportunities for renal cell carcinoma treatment, focusing on the lack of therapies available in the second-line setting.

Paul Richardson, MD, further discusses the data from the CC-92480-MM-002 trial, and future directions for research of mezigdomide combinations for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Here is a look back at the FDA happenings from the month of January 2024.

In the second article of a 2-part series, Yara Abdou, MD, provided a deep dive into the evolving landscape of HER2-targeted therapy and its potential to revolutionize cancer treatment.

Douglas Tremblay, MD, discusses the factors which influence the decision to recommend cytoreduction for patients with essential thrombocytopenia and polycythemia vera.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Geoffrey D. Moorer, MD, discussed recent trending topics in the field of oncology among hospital tumor boards and committees.

Paul Richardson, MD, discusses the safety and efficacy findings from the CC-92480-MM-002 trial of mezigdomide with dexamethasone and daratumumab or elotuzumab in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

The FDA has decided to re-evaluate the ProSense System as a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer.

The application is based on promising findings from the phase 3 PERSEUS trial which were presented at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in December 2023.

Paul Richardson, MD, discusses the baseline characteristics of the patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma enrolled in the CC-92480-MM-002 trial.

Michiel S. Van der Heijden, MD, PhD, discusses background of the phase 3 CheckMate 901 study which evaluated concurrent frontline nivolumab and gemcitabine/cisplatin followed by nivolumab maintenance therapy among patients with urothelial carcinoma.

Robotic peritoneal mesometrial resection with targeted or systemic lymphadenectomy demonstrated feasibility with acceptable complication rates in intermediate/high-risk endometrial cancer requiring second surgery after prior hysterectomy.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Naval G. Daver, MD, discussed the first-in-human, phase 1/2 study of DSP-5336 in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia.

Paul Richardson, MD, discusses the background and design of the CC-92480-MM-002 trial in multiple myeloma.

The axicabtagene ciloleucel manufacturing process has received FDA approval for a change to reduce the median turnaround time.