LUNG CANCER

The FDA granted breakthrough status to Serial CTRS, an AI tool that improves survival predictions in non–small cell lung cancer.

During a Community Case Forum event in partnership with the Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA, discussed the FLAURA2 and MARIPOSA trials of newer regimens for EGFR-positive lung cancer.

In separate, live virtual events, Vincent K. Lam, MD, and Chul Kim, MD, MPH, discuss molecular assays and treatment options for a patient with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with participants.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Joshua K. Sabari, MD, continued discussion of key outcomes from the MARIPOSA trial and toxicity management in patients with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer in the second article of a 2-part series.

Abenacianine, a tumor-targeted fluorescent imaging agent, received fast track designation from the FDA after demonstrating its safety and efficacy in visualizing lung tumors in a phase 2 study.

The phase 1 INSIGHT-003 trial of efti, pembrolizumab, and chemotherapy for first-line advanced nonsquamous NSCLC has completed enrollment.

Significant advancements in lung cancer treatment were seen throughout 2024, from new drug approvals to promising clinical trial results.

Recent regulatory activities suggest that the understanding of TROP2-directed therapies remains muddled.

Joseph Greer, PhD, discussed a study evaluating in-person vs telehealth modalities of early integrated palliative care for patients with advanced lung cancer.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Joshua K. Sabari, MD, discussed the mechanism of action of amivantamab and the MARIPOSA trial in patients with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer in the first article of a 2-part series.

The FDA granted priority review to taletrectinib in ROS1-positive advanced NSCLC, with a target decision date of June 2025.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Chul Kim, MD, moderated a discussion on current use of ALK TKIs in lung cancer in the second article of a 2-part series.

In an interview with Targeted OncologyT, Rupesh Kotecha, MD, discussed a study focused on how systemic therapy selection impacts outcomes in patients with brain metastases, particularly those with lung cancer.

Lung cancer innovations are not only extending lives but also enhancing the quality of life for patients, offering renewed hope to millions worldwide.

With this approval, zenocutuzumab is the first FDA-approved therapy for patients with NRG1 fusion tumors.

The FDA granted breakthrough therapy status to sacituzumab tirumotecan in EGFR-mutated advanced non–small cell lung cancer.

The phase 3 SKYSCRAPER-01 trial of tiragolumab and atezolizumab in PD-L1-high non–small cell lung cancer did not meet its primary end point of overall survival.

The TROPION-Lung12 trial uses a circulating tumor DNA assay to preoperatively screen patients with non–small cell lung cancer for eligibility in post-surgical adjuvant treatment regimens.

The phase 1 INSIGHT-003 trial showed that adding eftilagimod alpha to pembrolizumab and chemotherapy achieved a median overall survival of 32.9 months in metastatic non–small cell lung cancer.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Patrick M. Forde, MD, discussed safety and tolerability concerns with immunotherapy in patients with squamous non–small cell lung cancer.

NKTR-255 in combination with durvalumab following chemoradiation was well-tolerated in patients with non–small cell lung cancer, with a safety profile similar to earlier studies.

The 22nd Annual Winter Lung Cancer Conference, January 31-February 2, 2025, will cover advances in NSCLC and SCLC treatment.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Chul Kim, MD, discussed the ALTA-1 trial and BRIGHTSTAR trials of brigatinib in ALK+ lung cancer in the first article of a 2-part series.

The FDA has extended its review of zenocutuzumab's in NRG1+ NSCLC and PDAC to February 2025, with efficacy and safety data from the eNRGy trial supporting the application.

Three phase 3 trials of combinations including datopotamab deruxtecan for the treatment of non–small cell lung cancer are beginning.

An expert addressed the emerging role of immune checkpoint inhibitors in the perioperative space based on findings from the CheckMate 816, IMpower010, PEARLS, and ADAURA trials.

Neoadjuvant pembrolizumab with chemotherapy led to greater pathologic regression based on percent residual volume tumor vs placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with early-stage non–small cell lung cancer.

Aumolertinib improved progression-free survival vs placebo in patients with unresectable stage III non–small cell lung cancer, according to data from an interim analysis of the phase 3 POLESTAR trial.

Recent advancements in protein engineering, especially antibody-drug conjugates, show promise in lung cancer treatment, with ivonescimab outperforming pembrolizumab in PD-L1-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Ticiana Leal, MD, discusses phase 3 trials of combinations in the non–small cell lung cancer setting in the second article of a 2-part series.