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Videos

Cynthia Ma, MD; Neelima Vidula, MD; Seth Wander, MD
Videos
12/12/2023
Cynthia Ma, MD; Neelima Vidula, MD; Seth Wander, MD
Cynthia Ma, MD, leads part 3 of a 4-part roundtable panel discussion with Neelima Vidula, MD, and Seth Wander, MD, in which the panelists discuss considerations for selecting PARP inhibitors for patients with ER-positive early breast cancer.
Cynthia Ma, MD, leads part 3 of a 4-part roundtable panel discussion with Neelima Vidula, MD, and Seth Wander, MD, in which the panelists discuss considerations for selecting PARP inhibitors for patients with ER-positive early breast cancer.
Cynthia Ma, MD, leads part 3 of...
12/12/2023
Oncology
Shahneen Sandhu, MBBS, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Videos
11/02/2023
Shahneen Sandhu, MBBS
In a prospective observational study, approximately 14% of patients with metastatic prostate cancer harbored at least 1 HRR gene alteration, most commonly BRCA.
In a prospective observational study, approximately 14% of patients with metastatic prostate cancer harbored at least 1 HRR gene alteration, most commonly BRCA.
In a prospective observational...
11/02/2023
Oncology
Elena Castro, MD, PhD Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
Videos
11/01/2023
Elena Castro, MD, PhD
Elena Castro, MD, shares final results from the MAGNITUDE study evaluating niraparib plus abiraterone acetate plus prednisone for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and HRR gene alterations.
Elena Castro, MD, shares final results from the MAGNITUDE study evaluating niraparib plus abiraterone acetate plus prednisone for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and HRR gene alterations.
Elena Castro, MD, shares final...
11/01/2023
Oncology
Eleni Efstathiou, MD, Houston Methodist Cancer Center
Videos
02/27/2023
At 2023 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, Eleni Efstathiou, MD, shared phase 3 data which support the use of niraparib with abiraterone acetate and prednisone among patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and BRCA...
At 2023 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, Eleni Efstathiou, MD, shared phase 3 data which support the use of niraparib with abiraterone acetate and prednisone among patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and BRCA...
At 2023 ASCO Genitourinary...
02/27/2023
Oncology
Stefania Napolitano, MD, PhD
Videos
01/29/2026
Stefania Napolitano, MD, PhD
Stefania Napolitano, MD, PhD, discusses results from the phase 2 CAVE-2 GOIM trial evaluating anti-EGFR rechallenge strategies in patients with RAS/BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer selected using ctDNA profiling.
Stefania Napolitano, MD, PhD, discusses results from the phase 2 CAVE-2 GOIM trial evaluating anti-EGFR rechallenge strategies in patients with RAS/BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer selected using ctDNA profiling.
Stefania Napolitano, MD, PhD,...
01/29/2026
Oncology
Stefania Napolitano, MD, PhD
Videos
01/29/2026
Stefania Napolitano, MD, PhD
Stefania Napolitano, MD, PhD, discusses background and methods from the phase 2 CAVE-2 GOIM trial evaluating anti-EGFR rechallenge strategies in patients with RAS/BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer selected using ctDNA profiling.
Stefania Napolitano, MD, PhD, discusses background and methods from the phase 2 CAVE-2 GOIM trial evaluating anti-EGFR rechallenge strategies in patients with RAS/BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer selected using ctDNA profiling.
Stefania Napolitano, MD, PhD,...
01/29/2026
Oncology
Eric Mastrolonardo, MD
Videos
01/26/2026
Eric Mastrolonardo, MD
Eric Mastrolonardo, MD, discusses findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating whether pathologic treatment response after neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibition is associated with survival outcomes in resectable mucosal...
Eric Mastrolonardo, MD, discusses findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating whether pathologic treatment response after neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibition is associated with survival outcomes in resectable mucosal...
Eric Mastrolonardo, MD,...
01/26/2026
Oncology
Stephen Lam Chan, MD
Conference Coverage
01/26/2026
Stephen Lam Chan, MD
Stephen Lam Chan, MD, discusses results from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-937 trial which demonstrated that adjuvant pembrolizumab did not significantly improve recurrence-free survival following curative-intent resection or local ablation for...
Stephen Lam Chan, MD, discusses results from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-937 trial which demonstrated that adjuvant pembrolizumab did not significantly improve recurrence-free survival following curative-intent resection or local ablation for...
Stephen Lam Chan, MD, discusses...
01/26/2026
Oncology
Olalekan Oluwole, MD, MBBS
Conference Coverage
01/26/2026
Olalekan O. Oluwole
Olalekan Oluwole, MD, MBBS, reported that axi-cel was associated with lower time and travel burden than bispecific antibodies in the third-line or later setting for patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large b-cell lymphoma.
Olalekan Oluwole, MD, MBBS, reported that axi-cel was associated with lower time and travel burden than bispecific antibodies in the third-line or later setting for patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large b-cell lymphoma.
Olalekan Oluwole, MD, MBBS,...
01/26/2026
Oncology
Bilal Abid MD, MS, FACP, MRCP, FRCP
Conference Coverage
01/26/2026
Bilal Abid, MD, MS, FACP, MRCP, FRCP
Bilal Abid MD, MS, FACP, MRCP, FRCP, shared results from a large real-world analysis of infection patterns and outcomes among patients with R/R MM treated with BCMA CAR T–cell therapy.
Bilal Abid MD, MS, FACP, MRCP, FRCP, shared results from a large real-world analysis of infection patterns and outcomes among patients with R/R MM treated with BCMA CAR T–cell therapy.
Bilal Abid MD, MS, FACP, MRCP,...
01/26/2026
Oncology
Sami Diab, MD
Videos
01/23/2026
Sami Diab, MD
Sami Diab, MD, discusses recent updates to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Breast Cancer, which reinforces the Breast Cancer Index® as the only genomic test predictive of benefit from extended endocrine therapy in...
Sami Diab, MD, discusses recent updates to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Breast Cancer, which reinforces the Breast Cancer Index® as the only genomic test predictive of benefit from extended endocrine therapy in...
Sami Diab, MD, discusses recent...
01/23/2026
Oncology
Jessica Walchonski, PA-C, MMS
Conference Coverage
01/23/2026
Jessica Walchonski, PA-C, MMS
Jessica Walchonski, PA-C, MMS, reviewed recent advances in gynecologic oncology, highlighting new targeted and immunotherapy options for ovarian cancer and evolving strategies for endometrial cancer at the 2025 Oncology Learning Network APP...
Jessica Walchonski, PA-C, MMS, reviewed recent advances in gynecologic oncology, highlighting new targeted and immunotherapy options for ovarian cancer and evolving strategies for endometrial cancer at the 2025 Oncology Learning Network APP...
Jessica Walchonski, PA-C, MMS,...
01/23/2026
Oncology Learning Network APP Institute
Matthew Connor, MD
Conference Coverage
01/22/2026
Matthew Connor, MD
Matthew Connor, MD, highlighted emerging ASH 2025 data showing earlier use of CAR T-cell therapy and novel antigen targets for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, along with ponatinib-based frontline strategies.
Matthew Connor, MD, highlighted emerging ASH 2025 data showing earlier use of CAR T-cell therapy and novel antigen targets for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, along with ponatinib-based frontline strategies.
Matthew Connor, MD, highlighted...
01/22/2026
Oncology
Ira Zackon, MD
Conference Coverage
01/22/2026
Ira Zackon, MD
Ira Zackon, MD, shared results which found bispecific antibody use is rapidly increasing in US community oncology practices for heavily pretreated multiple myeloma, with overall survival outcomes comparable to clinical trials.
Ira Zackon, MD, shared results which found bispecific antibody use is rapidly increasing in US community oncology practices for heavily pretreated multiple myeloma, with overall survival outcomes comparable to clinical trials.
Ira Zackon, MD, shared results...
01/22/2026
Oncology

News

Conference Coverage
01/25/2024
Allison Casey
According to a phase 2 trial, olaparib plus abiraterone/prednisone improved the progression-free survival among patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with BRCA1/2 or ATM mutations, compared to either agent alone or...
According to a phase 2 trial, olaparib plus abiraterone/prednisone improved the progression-free survival among patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with BRCA1/2 or ATM mutations, compared to either agent alone or...
According to a phase 2 trial,...
01/25/2024
Oncology
News
10/16/2023
Allison Casey
The novel, academic-developed Genomic Instability Scar test was determined to reliably detect HRD and predict olaparib sensitivity among patients with ovarian cancer, according to a study.
The novel, academic-developed Genomic Instability Scar test was determined to reliably detect HRD and predict olaparib sensitivity among patients with ovarian cancer, according to a study.
The novel, academic-developed...
10/16/2023
Oncology
News
09/26/2023
Allison Casey
A quantitative synthesis and meta-analysis confirmed the efficacy and safety of PARP inhibitor plus androgen receptor signaling inhibitor combinations for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
A quantitative synthesis and meta-analysis confirmed the efficacy and safety of PARP inhibitor plus androgen receptor signaling inhibitor combinations for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
A quantitative synthesis and...
09/26/2023
Oncology
News
09/14/2023
Allison Casey
In the second interim analysis of the phase 3 MAGNITUDE trial, niraparib plus abiraterone acetate and prednisone improved the radiographic progression-free survival of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and HRR...
In the second interim analysis of the phase 3 MAGNITUDE trial, niraparib plus abiraterone acetate and prednisone improved the radiographic progression-free survival of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and HRR...
In the second interim analysis...
09/14/2023
Oncology
News
07/26/2023
Stephanie Holland
According to results from the phase 3 PRIME study, first-line, maintenance niraparib prolonged PFS with an individualized starting dose that was both safe and effective among patients with newly diagnosed, advanced ovarian cancer.
According to results from the phase 3 PRIME study, first-line, maintenance niraparib prolonged PFS with an individualized starting dose that was both safe and effective among patients with newly diagnosed, advanced ovarian cancer.
According to results from the...
07/26/2023
Oncology
News
06/21/2023
On June 20, 2023, the US FDA granted approval to talazoparib plus enzalutamide for the treatment of patients with HRR gene-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
On June 20, 2023, the US FDA granted approval to talazoparib plus enzalutamide for the treatment of patients with HRR gene-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
On June 20, 2023, the US FDA...
06/21/2023
Oncology
News
05/20/2020
The FDA has approved olaparib for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-mutated mCRPC that progressed following prior therapy.
The FDA has approved olaparib for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-mutated mCRPC that progressed following prior therapy.
The FDA has approved olaparib...
05/20/2020
Oncology
News
01/29/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from a real-world analysis have demonstrated that the incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in situ has steadily increased over the past 2 decades, emphasizing the need for monitoring...
Results from a real-world analysis have demonstrated that the incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in situ has steadily increased over the past 2 decades, emphasizing the need for monitoring...
Results from a real-world...
01/29/2026
Oncology
News
01/29/2026
Emily Estrada
The addition of elenagen to gemcitabine therapy significantly prolonged overall survival among patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer without increasing toxicity, according to results from a phase 2 trial.
The addition of elenagen to gemcitabine therapy significantly prolonged overall survival among patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer without increasing toxicity, according to results from a phase 2 trial.
The addition of elenagen to...
01/29/2026
Oncology
News
01/28/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 1/2 ZUMA-6 trial showed that the addition of atezolizumab to axicabtagene ciloleucel showed promising clinical activity among patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma.
Results from the phase 1/2 ZUMA-6 trial showed that the addition of atezolizumab to axicabtagene ciloleucel showed promising clinical activity among patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma.
Results from the phase 1/2...
01/28/2026
Oncology
News
01/27/2026
Gina Tomaine
Antibody-based therapies are reshaping the treatment paradigm for relapsed SCLC by enabling antigen-specific targeting with clinically meaningful activity beyond traditional chemotherapy, according to findings from a comprehensive review.
Antibody-based therapies are reshaping the treatment paradigm for relapsed SCLC by enabling antigen-specific targeting with clinically meaningful activity beyond traditional chemotherapy, according to findings from a comprehensive review.
Antibody-based therapies are...
01/27/2026
Oncology
News
01/27/2026
Emily Estrada
Tucatinib plus trastuzumab provided durable responses and a favorable safety profile among patients with chemotherapy-refractory, HER2positive metastatic colorectal cancer, based on results from the phase 2 MOUNTAINEER trial.
Tucatinib plus trastuzumab provided durable responses and a favorable safety profile among patients with chemotherapy-refractory, HER2positive metastatic colorectal cancer, based on results from the phase 2 MOUNTAINEER trial.
Tucatinib plus trastuzumab...
01/27/2026
Oncology
News
01/27/2026
Emily Estrada
A TOMOX-bevacizumab combination demonstrated an acceptable safety profile as a second-line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer progressing after irinotecan-based chemotherapy, according to a phase 2 study.
A TOMOX-bevacizumab combination demonstrated an acceptable safety profile as a second-line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer progressing after irinotecan-based chemotherapy, according to a phase 2 study.
A TOMOX-bevacizumab combination...
01/27/2026
Oncology
News
01/27/2026
Gina Tomaine
A translational study identified ISL1 as a potential predictive biomarker in small cell lung cancer, defining a subtype with enhanced sensitivity to lurbinectedin and supporting biomarker-driven patient selection in future trials.
A translational study identified ISL1 as a potential predictive biomarker in small cell lung cancer, defining a subtype with enhanced sensitivity to lurbinectedin and supporting biomarker-driven patient selection in future trials.
A translational study identified...
01/27/2026
Oncology
News
01/26/2026
Gina Tomaine
Systemic CSF-1R inhibition provides an effective option for unresectable or recurrent tenosynovial giant cell tumor, with safety and tolerability favoring newer agents and potentially shifting first-line treatment paradigms.
Systemic CSF-1R inhibition provides an effective option for unresectable or recurrent tenosynovial giant cell tumor, with safety and tolerability favoring newer agents and potentially shifting first-line treatment paradigms.
Systemic CSF-1R inhibition...
01/26/2026
Oncology
News
01/22/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 3 ASCENT-04 trial demonstrate that sacituzumab govitecan plus pembrolizumab significantly prolongs PFS compared to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy among previously untreated patients with advanced, PD-L1–positive...
Results from the phase 3 ASCENT-04 trial demonstrate that sacituzumab govitecan plus pembrolizumab significantly prolongs PFS compared to pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy among previously untreated patients with advanced, PD-L1–positive...
Results from the phase 3...
01/22/2026
Oncology
News
01/21/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from a multicenter, phase 3 trial demonstrated that anbenitamab plus chemotherapy improved survival compared with placebo plus chemotherapy among previously treated patients with HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction...
Results from a multicenter, phase 3 trial demonstrated that anbenitamab plus chemotherapy improved survival compared with placebo plus chemotherapy among previously treated patients with HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction...
Results from a multicenter,...
01/21/2026
Oncology

Quizzes

Quiz
01/27/2026
True or false: In a recent study, berzosertib plus topotecan yielded meaningful clinical benefit for patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) compared with historical outcomes from topotecan monotherapy.
True or false: In a recent study, berzosertib plus topotecan yielded meaningful clinical benefit for patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) compared with historical outcomes from topotecan monotherapy.
True or false: In a recent...
01/27/2026
Oncology
Quiz
01/27/2026
True or False: The combination of atezolizumab with FOLFIRINOX and bevacizumab significantly prolonged progression-free survival compared with atezolizumab monotherapy among patients with treatment-naive dMMR/MSI-H metastatic colorectal...
True or False: The combination of atezolizumab with FOLFIRINOX and bevacizumab significantly prolonged progression-free survival compared with atezolizumab monotherapy among patients with treatment-naive dMMR/MSI-H metastatic colorectal...
True or False: The combination...
01/27/2026
Oncology
Quiz
01/26/2026
True or false: Investigational agents such as pimicotinib and emactuzumab have shown encouraging activity in tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), with early data suggesting potentially higher response rates and improved safety profiles.
True or false: Investigational agents such as pimicotinib and emactuzumab have shown encouraging activity in tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), with early data suggesting potentially higher response rates and improved safety profiles.
True or false: Investigational...
01/26/2026
Oncology
Quiz
01/26/2026
True or false: Targeted therapies—including immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors—did not demonstrate improved survival in unselected glioblastoma populations, according to a systematic review...
True or false: Targeted therapies—including immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors—did not demonstrate improved survival in unselected glioblastoma populations, according to a systematic review...
True or false: Targeted...
01/26/2026
Oncology
Quiz
01/14/2026
True or False: The first-in-class oral JAK/ROCK inhibitor, rovadicitinib, did not demonstrate promising clinical responses or a favorable safety profile among patients with myelofibrosis who were relapsed/refractory or intolerant to prior...
True or False: The first-in-class oral JAK/ROCK inhibitor, rovadicitinib, did not demonstrate promising clinical responses or a favorable safety profile among patients with myelofibrosis who were relapsed/refractory or intolerant to prior...
True or False: The...
01/14/2026
Oncology
Quiz
01/13/2026
True or False: Consensus molecular subtype 4 does not show potential utility as a predictive biomarker for improved outcomes with anti-epidermal growth factor receptor therapy among patients with RAS and BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal...
True or False: Consensus molecular subtype 4 does not show potential utility as a predictive biomarker for improved outcomes with anti-epidermal growth factor receptor therapy among patients with RAS and BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal...
True or False: Consensus...
01/13/2026
Oncology
Quiz
01/13/2026
True or false: Eflornithine combined with lomustine significantly prolonged both progression-free and overall survival in patients with recurrent IDH-mutant, grade 3 astrocytoma following prior radiotherapy and temozolomide, compared with...
True or false: Eflornithine combined with lomustine significantly prolonged both progression-free and overall survival in patients with recurrent IDH-mutant, grade 3 astrocytoma following prior radiotherapy and temozolomide, compared with...
True or false: Eflornithine...
01/13/2026
Oncology
Quiz
01/12/2026
True or false: Following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, dual epigenetic maintenance therapy with chidamide and azacitidine demonstrated promising activity and acceptable tolerability for patients with high-risk acute...
True or false: Following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, dual epigenetic maintenance therapy with chidamide and azacitidine demonstrated promising activity and acceptable tolerability for patients with high-risk acute...
True or false: Following...
01/12/2026
Oncology
Quiz
12/18/2025
Which of the following molecular features were found to be most strongly associated with disease progression in pigmented villonodular synovitis?
Which of the following molecular features were found to be most strongly associated with disease progression in pigmented villonodular synovitis?
Which of the following molecular...
12/18/2025
Oncology
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HRR

ALIASES

Human recombination repair

Homologous recombination repair (HHR) is a DNA repair mechanism that removes damaged DNA by acting on double-strand breaks, interstrand crosslinks, and other kinds of DNA damage.1 DNA damage is repaired with high fidelity by correcting damage with information copied from a homologous undamaged molecule.2 Defects in HRR are present in some cancers.3