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FDA Approval
FDA Approves Treosulfan With Fludarabine for Patients With AML or MDS Prior to AlloHSCT
02/07/2025
Emily Estrada
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA...
02/07/2025
Oncology
Benjamin Rolles, MD
Conference Coverage
Impact of Treatment Response to Hypomethylating Agents and Time-to-Transplant Status on Outcomes Among Patients With MDS
01/13/2025
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more...
01/13/2025
Oncology
News
FDA Approves Oral Formulation of Imatinib for Patients With Certain Leukemias and Gastrointestinal Tumors
11/25/2024
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced...
11/25/2024
Oncology
News
Luspatercept as Novel Standard of Care for ESA-Naive Patients With Transfusion-Dependent, Lower-Risk MDS
10/02/2024
Amber Denham
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new...
10/02/2024
Oncology
News
Initial Low Dose Lenalidomide Over 2 Years Improves Treatment Response Among Non-Transfusion-Dependent Patients With Low-Risk MDS
09/19/2024
Amber Denham
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low...
09/19/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Approval to Imetelstat for Patients With Low to Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome With Transfusion-Dependent Anemia
06/21/2024
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to...
06/21/2024
Oncology
Quiz
Safety of Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine vs Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
06/02/2024
06/02/2024
Oncology
News
Azacitidine Maintenance Demonstrates Lower Disease Progression Rate Among Patients With High-Risk FLT3-Negative AML/MDS
03/05/2024

Amber Denham

Amber Denham
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective...
03/05/2024
Oncology
News
Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine Safe, Effective Alternative to Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
02/21/2024
Amber Denham
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine...
02/21/2024
Oncology
News
Assessment of Individualized MRD With NGS, ddPCR Effective for Early Detection of MDS Relapse
02/09/2024
Amber Denham
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized...
02/09/2024
Oncology
News
Efficacy of Azacitidine Among Treatment-Naive Patients With Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
01/31/2024
Amber Denham
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low...
01/31/2024
Oncology

News

FDA Approval
FDA Approves Treosulfan With Fludarabine for Patients With AML or MDS Prior to AlloHSCT
02/07/2025
Emily Estrada
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA...
02/07/2025
Oncology
Benjamin Rolles, MD
Conference Coverage
Impact of Treatment Response to Hypomethylating Agents and Time-to-Transplant Status on Outcomes Among Patients With MDS
01/13/2025
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more impactful than treatment response to hypomethylating agent-based therapy on outcomes for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, according to research presented by Benjamin Rolles at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting.
Time to alloHCT may be more...
01/13/2025
Oncology
News
FDA Approves Oral Formulation of Imatinib for Patients With Certain Leukemias and Gastrointestinal Tumors
11/25/2024
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced...
11/25/2024
Oncology
News
Luspatercept as Novel Standard of Care for ESA-Naive Patients With Transfusion-Dependent, Lower-Risk MDS
10/02/2024
Amber Denham
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new...
10/02/2024
Oncology
News
Initial Low Dose Lenalidomide Over 2 Years Improves Treatment Response Among Non-Transfusion-Dependent Patients With Low-Risk MDS
09/19/2024
Amber Denham
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low...
09/19/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Approval to Imetelstat for Patients With Low to Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome With Transfusion-Dependent Anemia
06/21/2024
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to...
06/21/2024
Oncology
News
Azacitidine Maintenance Demonstrates Lower Disease Progression Rate Among Patients With High-Risk FLT3-Negative AML/MDS
03/05/2024

Amber Denham

Amber Denham
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective...
03/05/2024
Oncology
News
Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine Safe, Effective Alternative to Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
02/21/2024
Amber Denham
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine...
02/21/2024
Oncology
News
Assessment of Individualized MRD With NGS, ddPCR Effective for Early Detection of MDS Relapse
02/09/2024
Amber Denham
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized...
02/09/2024
Oncology
News
Efficacy of Azacitidine Among Treatment-Naive Patients With Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
01/31/2024
Amber Denham
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low...
01/31/2024
Oncology
Claire Harrison, MD
Videos
Pelabresib Plus Ruxolitinib Demonstrates Deep Clinical Responses for Patients With Myelofibrosis: MANIFEST-2 Trial
09/26/2025
Claire Harrison, MD
Claire Harrison, MD, shares results from the phase 3 MANIFEST-2 evaluating the clinical efficacy of pelabresib combined with ruxolitinib compared with ruxolitinib alone for patients with myelofibrosis naïve to JAK inhibitor therapy.
Claire Harrison, MD, shares results from the phase 3 MANIFEST-2 evaluating the clinical efficacy of pelabresib combined with ruxolitinib compared with ruxolitinib alone for patients with myelofibrosis naïve to JAK inhibitor therapy.
Claire Harrison, MD, shares...
09/26/2025
Oncology
News
Genotype-Guided Therapy Demonstrates High Response and Survival Rates for Patients With R/R DLBCL
09/26/2025
Emily Estrada
The implementation of R-ICE combined with genotype-guided therapy for the treatment of relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma demonstrated clinical efficacy and safety in a phase 2 trial.
The implementation of R-ICE combined with genotype-guided therapy for the treatment of relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma demonstrated clinical efficacy and safety in a phase 2 trial.
The implementation of R-ICE...
09/26/2025
Oncology
News
PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Monotherapy Demonstrates Accceptable Safety, Limited Efficacy for R/R DLBCL
09/26/2025
Emily Estrada
Treatment of R/R diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors alone showed consistent safety but limited efficacy, while combination treatment with CAR T-cell therapy demonstrated potential improved outcomes.
Treatment of R/R diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors alone showed consistent safety but limited efficacy, while combination treatment with CAR T-cell therapy demonstrated potential improved outcomes.
Treatment of R/R diffuse large...
09/26/2025
Oncology
News
Polatuzumab-Based Regimens Demonstrate Promising Efficacy for R/R DLBCL Compared to Traditional Salvage Therapies
09/26/2025
Emily Estrada
Compared with traditional salvage therapies, polatuzumab vedotin and zanubrutinib combined with rituximab or obinutuzumab demonstrated encouraging clinical efficacy for patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Compared with traditional salvage therapies, polatuzumab vedotin and zanubrutinib combined with rituximab or obinutuzumab demonstrated encouraging clinical efficacy for patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Compared with traditional...
09/26/2025
Oncology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Imlunestrant for Patients With ER-Positive, HER2-Negative, ESR1-Mutated Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
09/25/2025
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved imlunestrant for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer harboring ESR1 mutations.
The FDA has approved imlunestrant for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer harboring ESR1 mutations.
The FDA has approved...
09/25/2025
Oncology
Brian Anderson, MD
Conference Coverage
Transforming Oncology Pathology With Artificial Intelligence
09/25/2025
Brian Anderson
Brian Anderson, MD, discusses opportunities and challenges associated with integrating artificial intelligence into pathology and oncology practice.
Brian Anderson, MD, discusses opportunities and challenges associated with integrating artificial intelligence into pathology and oncology practice.
Brian Anderson, MD, discusses...
09/25/2025
Oncology
News
Pexidartinib Shows Durable Response Among Patients with Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors
09/25/2025
Allison Casey
Pexidartinib showed sustained clinical benefit among patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumor associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not amenable to surgery.
Pexidartinib showed sustained clinical benefit among patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumor associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not amenable to surgery.
Pexidartinib showed sustained...
09/25/2025
Oncology
Brian Anderson, MD
Conference Coverage
Transforming Oncology Pathology With Artificial Intelligence
09/24/2025
Brian Anderson
Brian Anderson, MD, discusses opportunities and challenges associated with integrating artificial intelligence into pathology and oncology practice.
Brian Anderson, MD, discusses opportunities and challenges associated with integrating artificial intelligence into pathology and oncology practice.
Brian Anderson, MD, discusses...
09/24/2025
Oncology
News
Clarithromycin-Based Quadruplet Therapy Demonstrates Promising Clinical Responses for Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
09/24/2025
Emily Estrada
For patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, the combination of clarithromycin, ixazomib, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone demonstrated promising clinical efficacy and a manageable safety profile.
For patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, the combination of clarithromycin, ixazomib, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone demonstrated promising clinical efficacy and a manageable safety profile.
For patients with...
09/24/2025
Oncology
News
First-Line mFOLFIRINOX, S-IROX Fail to Improve Survival Among Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
09/23/2025
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 2/3 GENERATE study demonstrated that neither mFOLFIRINOX nor S-IROX improved survival results compared to nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine among patients with recurrent or metastatic pancreatic cancer in the first-line...
Results from the phase 2/3 GENERATE study demonstrated that neither mFOLFIRINOX nor S-IROX improved survival results compared to nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine among patients with recurrent or metastatic pancreatic cancer in the first-line...
Results from the phase 2/3...
09/23/2025
Oncology

Interactive Features

Quiz
Safety of Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine vs Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
06/02/2024
06/02/2024
Oncology
Quiz
Eltrombopag for Low-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Severe Thrombocytopenia
01/05/2024
True or False: Results from the phase 2 EQOL-MDS trial indicated that patients who received eltrombopag demonstrated a higher platelet response and less frequent significant bleeding compared to patients who received a placebo.
True or False: Results from the phase 2 EQOL-MDS trial indicated that patients who received eltrombopag demonstrated a higher platelet response and less frequent significant bleeding compared to patients who received a placebo.
True or False: Results from the...
01/05/2024
Oncology
Quiz
Haploidentical Donors vs Matched Unrelated Donors for High-Risk MDS
06/09/2023
True or False: In a retrospective multicenter study on the use of haploidentical donors for treatment of high-risk MDS, results indicated that overall survival and progression-free survival were significantly higher among patients who...
True or False: In a retrospective multicenter study on the use of haploidentical donors for treatment of high-risk MDS, results indicated that overall survival and progression-free survival were significantly higher among patients who...
True or False: In a...
06/09/2023
Oncology
Quiz
Quiz: Post-Transplant Eprenetapopt and Azacitidine Maintenance in TP53-Mutant AML and MDS
10/05/2022
True or False: In a recent phase 2 trial, post-transplant eprenetapopt and azacitidine maintenance demonstrated promising safety and efficacy in TP53-mutant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
True or False: In a recent phase 2 trial, post-transplant eprenetapopt and azacitidine maintenance demonstrated promising safety and efficacy in TP53-mutant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
True or False: In a recent phase...
10/05/2022
Oncology
Quiz
INCB057643 Therapy for R/R Myelofibrosis
09/26/2025
True or False: The small-molecular BET inhibitor INCB057643 demonstrated promising clinical activity and tolerability both as a monotherapy and combined with ruxolitinib for patients with relapsed/refractory myelofibrosis.
True or False: The small-molecular BET inhibitor INCB057643 demonstrated promising clinical activity and tolerability both as a monotherapy and combined with ruxolitinib for patients with relapsed/refractory myelofibrosis.
True or False: The...
09/26/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Epcoritamab Plus R-ICE for R/R DLBCL
09/26/2025
True or False: According to results from the EPCORE NHL-2 clinical trial, the addition of epcoritamab to standard R-ICE therapy demonstrated high overall and complete response rates among patients with R/R DLBCL eligible for autologous stem...
True or False: According to results from the EPCORE NHL-2 clinical trial, the addition of epcoritamab to standard R-ICE therapy demonstrated high overall and complete response rates among patients with R/R DLBCL eligible for autologous stem...
True or False: According to...
09/26/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Novel Antibody-Drug Conjugate MRG002 Payload
09/25/2025
Do you know the payload for the novel antibody-drug conjugate MRG002? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Do you know the payload for the novel antibody-drug conjugate MRG002? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Do you know the payload for the...
09/25/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Amulirafusp Alfa Plus Lenalidomide for R/R FL
09/24/2025
True or False: According to a phase 2 trial, the combination of amulirafusp alfa and lenalidomide demonstrated encouraging early clinical activity and an acceptable safety profile among patients with R/R CD20-positive follicular lymphoma.
True or False: According to a phase 2 trial, the combination of amulirafusp alfa and lenalidomide demonstrated encouraging early clinical activity and an acceptable safety profile among patients with R/R CD20-positive follicular lymphoma.
True or False: According to a...
09/24/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Tocilizumab Plus Gemcitabine and Nab-Paclitaxel for Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
09/23/2025
In the phase 2 PATCO trial assessing the addition of tocilizumab to gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel among patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, which statement best reflects the implications for clinical practice?
In the phase 2 PATCO trial assessing the addition of tocilizumab to gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel among patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, which statement best reflects the implications for clinical practice?
In the phase 2 PATCO trial...
09/23/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Pomalidomide-Based Regimen for Multiple Myeloma Treatment
09/19/2025
True or False: For patients with first-relapsed multiple myeloma, the addition of pomalidomide to bortezomib and dexamethasone demonstrated a significantly worse progression-free survival and overall response rate compared with control...
True or False: For patients with first-relapsed multiple myeloma, the addition of pomalidomide to bortezomib and dexamethasone demonstrated a significantly worse progression-free survival and overall response rate compared with control...
True or False: For patients with...
09/19/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Atypical Characteristics of Small Cell Lung Cancer
09/18/2025
Dr Fawzi Abu Rous discussed the treatment of a 54-year-old patient who was diagnosed with an atypical case of small cell lung cancer. Which of the following features made this case atypical?
Dr Fawzi Abu Rous discussed the treatment of a 54-year-old patient who was diagnosed with an atypical case of small cell lung cancer. Which of the following features made this case atypical?
Dr Fawzi Abu Rous discussed the...
09/18/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Ruxolitinib Combined With Novel Agents for the Treatment of MF
09/12/2025
True or False: According to results from the ADORE clinical trial, ruxolitinib combined with siremadlin treatment demonstrated the least promising safety and efficacy for patients with myelofibrosis, compared with other novel agents in...
True or False: According to results from the ADORE clinical trial, ruxolitinib combined with siremadlin treatment demonstrated the least promising safety and efficacy for patients with myelofibrosis, compared with other novel agents in...
True or False: According to...
09/12/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation for R/R CLL
09/11/2025
True or False: For patients with high-risk or R/R chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including those previously treated with pathway inhibitors, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation demonstrated improved outcomes.
True or False: For patients with high-risk or R/R chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including those previously treated with pathway inhibitors, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation demonstrated improved outcomes.
True or False: For patients with...
09/11/2025
Oncology
Quiz
Patient Population Eligible for Zenocutuzumab
08/28/2025
Do you know the specific patient population for which zenocutuzumab is FDA-approved? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz.
Do you know the specific patient population for which zenocutuzumab is FDA-approved? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz.
Do you know the specific patient...
08/28/2025
Oncology

Recent News

FDA Approval
FDA Approves Treosulfan With Fludarabine for Patients With AML or MDS Prior to AlloHSCT
02/07/2025
Emily Estrada
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA approved treosulfan with fludarabine prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
On January 21, 2025, the FDA...
02/07/2025
Oncology
News
FDA Approves Oral Formulation of Imatinib for Patients With Certain Leukemias and Gastrointestinal Tumors
11/25/2024
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced liquid formulation of imatinib for patients with certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors to increase dosing accuracy.
The FDA has approved an advanced...
11/25/2024
Oncology
News
Luspatercept as Novel Standard of Care for ESA-Naive Patients With Transfusion-Dependent, Lower-Risk MDS
10/02/2024
Amber Denham
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new standard of care for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent-naïve patients with transfusion-dependent, lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, determined primary analysis results from the phase 3 COMMANDS study.
Luspatercept provides a new...
10/02/2024
Oncology
News
Initial Low Dose Lenalidomide Over 2 Years Improves Treatment Response Among Non-Transfusion-Dependent Patients With Low-Risk MDS
09/19/2024
Amber Denham
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low doses of lenalidomide distributed across 2 years was shown to safely prolong the time to transfusion-dependency and improve responses among non-transfusion-dependent patients with low-risk, del(5q) myelodysplastic...
An initial treatment of low...
09/19/2024
Oncology
News
FDA Grants Approval to Imetelstat for Patients With Low to Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome With Transfusion-Dependent Anemia
06/21/2024
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to imetelstat for patients with low to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia requiring 4 or more red blood cell transfusion units over 8 weeks, who cannot derive benefit from...
The FDA granted approval to...
06/21/2024
Oncology
News
Azacitidine Maintenance Demonstrates Lower Disease Progression Rate Among Patients With High-Risk FLT3-Negative AML/MDS
03/05/2024

Amber Denham

Amber Denham
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective analysis, azacitidine maintenance is associated with a lower progression rate in patients with high-risk FLT3-negative acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
According to a retrospective...
03/05/2024
Oncology
News
Oral Decitabine Cedazuridine Safe, Effective Alternative to Intravenous Decitabine for Patients With MDS or CML
02/21/2024
Amber Denham
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine demonstrates safety and efficacy as an alternative to intravenous decitabine treatment among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, according to phase 3 study results.
Oral decitabine cedazuridine...
02/21/2024
Oncology
News
Assessment of Individualized MRD With NGS, ddPCR Effective for Early Detection of MDS Relapse
02/09/2024
Amber Denham
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized measurable residual disease with next-generation sequencing and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction is feasible and can be used for early detection of relapse among patients with myelodysplastic syndrome,...
Evaluating individualized...
02/09/2024
Oncology
News
Efficacy of Azacitidine Among Treatment-Naive Patients With Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
01/31/2024
Amber Denham
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low complete remission rates and low median overall survival as a frontline therapy for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, according to a retrospective study.
Azacitidine demonstrated low...
01/31/2024
Oncology
News
Sabatolimab Plus Hypomethylating Agents as Frontline Therapy for Patients With Higher-Risk MDS
01/11/2024
Amber Denham
A phase 2 trial determined that the addition of sabatolimab to hypomethylating agents showed manageable safety, but did not result in a significant improvement in complete response rates or progression-free survival for untreated patients...
A phase 2 trial determined that the addition of sabatolimab to hypomethylating agents showed manageable safety, but did not result in a significant improvement in complete response rates or progression-free survival for untreated patients...
A phase 2 trial determined that...
01/11/2024
Oncology
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Genotype-Guided Therapy Demonstrates High Response and Survival Rates for Patients With R/R DLBCL
09/26/2025
Emily Estrada
The implementation of R-ICE combined with genotype-guided therapy for the treatment of relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma demonstrated clinical efficacy and safety in a phase 2 trial.
The implementation of R-ICE combined with genotype-guided therapy for the treatment of relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma demonstrated clinical efficacy and safety in a phase 2 trial.
The implementation of R-ICE...
09/26/2025
Oncology
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PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Monotherapy Demonstrates Accceptable Safety, Limited Efficacy for R/R DLBCL
09/26/2025
Emily Estrada
Treatment of R/R diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors alone showed consistent safety but limited efficacy, while combination treatment with CAR T-cell therapy demonstrated potential improved outcomes.
Treatment of R/R diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors alone showed consistent safety but limited efficacy, while combination treatment with CAR T-cell therapy demonstrated potential improved outcomes.
Treatment of R/R diffuse large...
09/26/2025
Oncology
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Polatuzumab-Based Regimens Demonstrate Promising Efficacy for R/R DLBCL Compared to Traditional Salvage Therapies
09/26/2025
Emily Estrada
Compared with traditional salvage therapies, polatuzumab vedotin and zanubrutinib combined with rituximab or obinutuzumab demonstrated encouraging clinical efficacy for patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Compared with traditional salvage therapies, polatuzumab vedotin and zanubrutinib combined with rituximab or obinutuzumab demonstrated encouraging clinical efficacy for patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Compared with traditional...
09/26/2025
Oncology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Imlunestrant for Patients With ER-Positive, HER2-Negative, ESR1-Mutated Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
09/25/2025
Stephanie Holland
The FDA has approved imlunestrant for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer harboring ESR1 mutations.
The FDA has approved imlunestrant for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer harboring ESR1 mutations.
The FDA has approved...
09/25/2025
Oncology
News
Pexidartinib Shows Durable Response Among Patients with Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors
09/25/2025
Allison Casey
Pexidartinib showed sustained clinical benefit among patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumor associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not amenable to surgery.
Pexidartinib showed sustained clinical benefit among patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumor associated with severe morbidity or functional limitations and not amenable to surgery.
Pexidartinib showed sustained...
09/25/2025
Oncology
News
Clarithromycin-Based Quadruplet Therapy Demonstrates Promising Clinical Responses for Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
09/24/2025
Emily Estrada
For patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, the combination of clarithromycin, ixazomib, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone demonstrated promising clinical efficacy and a manageable safety profile.
For patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, the combination of clarithromycin, ixazomib, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone demonstrated promising clinical efficacy and a manageable safety profile.
For patients with...
09/24/2025
Oncology
News
First-Line mFOLFIRINOX, S-IROX Fail to Improve Survival Among Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
09/23/2025
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 2/3 GENERATE study demonstrated that neither mFOLFIRINOX nor S-IROX improved survival results compared to nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine among patients with recurrent or metastatic pancreatic cancer in the first-line...
Results from the phase 2/3 GENERATE study demonstrated that neither mFOLFIRINOX nor S-IROX improved survival results compared to nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine among patients with recurrent or metastatic pancreatic cancer in the first-line...
Results from the phase 2/3...
09/23/2025
Oncology
News
Novel Anti-CSF1 Receptor Antibody for Patients With Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
09/23/2025
Allison Casey
According to a phase 2a trial, the novel anti-CSF1 receptor monoclonal antibody, AMB-05X, was found to have favorable pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy, and safety among patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumors.
According to a phase 2a trial, the novel anti-CSF1 receptor monoclonal antibody, AMB-05X, was found to have favorable pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy, and safety among patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumors.
According to a phase 2a trial,...
09/23/2025
Oncology
News
Adverse Events With Pexidartinib for Patients With Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
09/23/2025
Allison Casey
According to an analysis of the FDA Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS) database, the overall safety profile of pexidartinib was generally consistent with the clinical trial findings.
According to an analysis of the FDA Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS) database, the overall safety profile of pexidartinib was generally consistent with the clinical trial findings.
According to an analysis of the...
09/23/2025
Oncology
News
Trifluridine/Tipiracil Plus Bevacizumab Escalation Demonstrates Promise Among Patients With Advanced or Unresectable Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
09/22/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to results from the phase 2 E-BiTS study, intrapatient escalation of biweekly trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab demonstrated promising efficacy and safety among patients with advanced or unresectable metastatic colorectal...
According to results from the phase 2 E-BiTS study, intrapatient escalation of biweekly trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab demonstrated promising efficacy and safety among patients with advanced or unresectable metastatic colorectal...
According to results from the...
09/22/2025
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