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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
Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD
Videos
Taletrectinib Demonstrates Long-Term Durability in ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
05/04/2026
Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD
Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD, discusses updated results from the TRUST-I and TRUST-II trials assessing taletrectinib in TKI-naive patients with ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD, discusses updated results from the TRUST-I and TRUST-II trials assessing taletrectinib in TKI-naive patients with ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
Lyudmila Bazhenova, MD,...
05/04/2026
Oncology
FDA Alerts
Capivasertib Gains Support from the FDA’s Advisory Committee in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
05/04/2026
Stephanie Holland
Based on results from the phase 3 CAPItello-281 trial, the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee has voted that capivasertib plus abiraterone and ADT demonstrates a favorable benefit-risk profile in PTEN-deficient metastatic...
Based on results from the phase 3 CAPItello-281 trial, the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee has voted that capivasertib plus abiraterone and ADT demonstrates a favorable benefit-risk profile in PTEN-deficient metastatic...
Based on results from the phase...
05/04/2026
Oncology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Vepdegestrant for Patients With ER-Positive, HER2-Negative, ESR1-Mutated Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
05/01/2026
Emily Estrada
Based on results from the phase 3 VERITAC-2 trial, the FDA has approved vepdegestrant for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Based on results from the phase 3 VERITAC-2 trial, the FDA has approved vepdegestrant for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Based on results from the phase...
05/01/2026
Oncology
News
Varegacestat Advances Toward FDA Review in Desmoid Tumors
04/30/2026
Stephanie Holland
Based on results from the phase 3 RINGSIDE trial, a New Drug Application for varegacestat has been submitted to the FDA for the treatment of adult patients with desmoid tumors.
Based on results from the phase 3 RINGSIDE trial, a New Drug Application for varegacestat has been submitted to the FDA for the treatment of adult patients with desmoid tumors.
Based on results from the phase...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
Nirogacestat Improves Outcomes Across Prognostic Subgroups of Patients With Desmoid Tumors
04/30/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from a post hoc analysis of the phase 3 DeFi trial demonstrate that nirogacestat provides consistent clinical benefit across prognostic subgroups of patients with desmoid tumors.
Results from a post hoc analysis of the phase 3 DeFi trial demonstrate that nirogacestat provides consistent clinical benefit across prognostic subgroups of patients with desmoid tumors.
Results from a post hoc analysis...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
FOG-001 Shows Early Activity in Patients With Desmoid Tumors
04/30/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from a phase 1/2 study demonstrate that FOG-001 shows early clinical activity with manageable safety in patients with desmoid tumors.
Results from a phase 1/2 study demonstrate that FOG-001 shows early clinical activity with manageable safety in patients with desmoid tumors.
Results from a phase 1/2 study...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
Bireociclib Plus Fulvestrant in HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Advanced Breast Cancer
04/30/2026
Emily Estrada
Final results from the phase 3 BRIGHT-2 trial demonstrated that bireociclib plus fulvestrant significantly improves PFS compared with fulvestrant alone in previously treated HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.
Final results from the phase 3 BRIGHT-2 trial demonstrated that bireociclib plus fulvestrant significantly improves PFS compared with fulvestrant alone in previously treated HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.
Final results from the phase 3...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
Romiplostim Reduces the Need for Dose Modifications in Chemotherapy-Induced Thrombocytopenia
04/30/2026
Emily Estrada
Results from the phase 3 RECITE trial demonstrated that romiplostim significantly reduced the need for chemotherapy dose modifications in patients with chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia.
Results from the phase 3 RECITE trial demonstrated that romiplostim significantly reduced the need for chemotherapy dose modifications in patients with chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia.
Results from the phase 3 RECITE...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
Tri-Weekly Cisplatin Matches Weekly Dosing With Better Tolerability in Cervical Cancer
04/30/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 3 TACO trial demonstrate that tri-weekly cisplatin provides similar survival with improved safety and quality of life vs weekly dosing in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer.
Results from the phase 3 TACO trial demonstrate that tri-weekly cisplatin provides similar survival with improved safety and quality of life vs weekly dosing in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer.
Results from the phase 3 TACO...
04/30/2026
Oncology
FDA Alerts
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to TERN-701 in Ph-Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
04/30/2026
Stephanie Holland
Based on data from the phase 1/2 CARDINAL study, the FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to TERN-701 for previously treated Ph-positive chronic myeloid leukemia.
Based on data from the phase 1/2 CARDINAL study, the FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to TERN-701 for previously treated Ph-positive chronic myeloid leukemia.
Based on data from the phase 1/2...
04/30/2026
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
Molecular Predictors of Survival With Ruxolitinib Plus Venetoclax in R/R Acute Myeloid Leukemia
05/01/2026
Which genomic feature predicts poor survival with ruxolitinib plus venetoclax in patients with R/R acute myeloid leukemia?
Which genomic feature predicts poor survival with ruxolitinib plus venetoclax in patients with R/R acute myeloid leukemia?
Which genomic feature predicts...
05/01/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Immune Signatures of Survival in High-Grade Glioma
05/01/2026
Results from a translational analysis of patients with high-grade glioma demonstrated that which of the following immune cell population changes distinguished long-term survivors from short-term survivors?
Results from a translational analysis of patients with high-grade glioma demonstrated that which of the following immune cell population changes distinguished long-term survivors from short-term survivors?
Results from a translational...
05/01/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Sequential Thoracic Radiotherapy After Chemoimmunotherapy in ES-SCLC
04/02/2026
In patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer receiving chemoimmunotherapy, which thoracic radiotherapy strategy was associated with improved survival outcomes?
In patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer receiving chemoimmunotherapy, which thoracic radiotherapy strategy was associated with improved survival outcomes?
In patients with extensive-stage...
04/02/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Zanzalintinib Plus Atezolizumab in Relapsed/Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
04/01/2026
Emily Estrada
True or False: Results from the STELLAR-303 trial demonstrate that zanzalintinib plus atezolizumab does not significantly improve overall survival compared with regorafenib in patients with relapsed/refractory metastatic colorectal cancer...
True or False: Results from the STELLAR-303 trial demonstrate that zanzalintinib plus atezolizumab does not significantly improve overall survival compared with regorafenib in patients with relapsed/refractory metastatic colorectal cancer...
True or False: Results from the...
04/01/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Auceliciclib for Advanced Solid Tumors and Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
03/31/2026
Did auceliciclib demonstrate acceptable tolerability and preliminary signs of clinical activity in patients with advanced solid tumors and recurrent/relapsed high-grade glioma?
Did auceliciclib demonstrate acceptable tolerability and preliminary signs of clinical activity in patients with advanced solid tumors and recurrent/relapsed high-grade glioma?
Did auceliciclib demonstrate...
03/31/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Tucatinib Plus Trastuzumab for HER2-Posititive Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
03/18/2026
Test your knowledge of the clinical benefit of tucatinib plus trastuzumab therapy in patients with chemotherapy-refractory, HER2-positive, RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer.
Test your knowledge of the clinical benefit of tucatinib plus trastuzumab therapy in patients with chemotherapy-refractory, HER2-positive, RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer.
Test your knowledge of the...
03/18/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Serum LDH and α-HBDH Levels in SCLC
03/04/2026
Test your knowledge of how serum LDH and α-HBDH levels following first-line chemoimmunotherapy may influence survival outcomes in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).
Test your knowledge of how serum LDH and α-HBDH levels following first-line chemoimmunotherapy may influence survival outcomes in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).
Test your knowledge of how serum...
03/04/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Predictive Accuracy of Whole-Brain Radiotherapy Response in SCLC With Brain Metastases
03/03/2026
Test your knowledge on a multi-omics model for predicting responses to whole-brain radiotherapy among patents with small cell lung cancer.
Test your knowledge on a multi-omics model for predicting responses to whole-brain radiotherapy among patents with small cell lung cancer.
Test your knowledge on a...
03/03/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Safusidenib Erbumine for IDH1-Mutated Glioma
03/03/2026
Test your knowledge on safusidenib erbumine, a selective mutant IDH1 inhibitor, patients with newly diagnosed, chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-naïve grade 2 IDH1-mutated gliomas.
Test your knowledge on safusidenib erbumine, a selective mutant IDH1 inhibitor, patients with newly diagnosed, chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-naïve grade 2 IDH1-mutated gliomas.
Test your knowledge on...
03/03/2026
Oncology
Quiz
Venetoclax Plus CACAG Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
03/02/2026
Test your knowledge on the response rates and survival outcomes of chidamide, azacitidine, cytarabine, aclarubicin, G-CSF (CACAG), and venetoclax therapy for patients with R/R acute myeloid leukemia.
Test your knowledge on the response rates and survival outcomes of chidamide, azacitidine, cytarabine, aclarubicin, G-CSF (CACAG), and venetoclax therapy for patients with R/R acute myeloid leukemia.
Test your knowledge on the...
03/02/2026
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
FDA Alerts
Capivasertib Gains Support from the FDA’s Advisory Committee in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
05/04/2026
Stephanie Holland
Based on results from the phase 3 CAPItello-281 trial, the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee has voted that capivasertib plus abiraterone and ADT demonstrates a favorable benefit-risk profile in PTEN-deficient metastatic...
Based on results from the phase 3 CAPItello-281 trial, the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee has voted that capivasertib plus abiraterone and ADT demonstrates a favorable benefit-risk profile in PTEN-deficient metastatic...
Based on results from the phase...
05/04/2026
Oncology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Vepdegestrant for Patients With ER-Positive, HER2-Negative, ESR1-Mutated Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
05/01/2026
Emily Estrada
Based on results from the phase 3 VERITAC-2 trial, the FDA has approved vepdegestrant for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Based on results from the phase 3 VERITAC-2 trial, the FDA has approved vepdegestrant for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Based on results from the phase...
05/01/2026
Oncology
News
Varegacestat Advances Toward FDA Review in Desmoid Tumors
04/30/2026
Stephanie Holland
Based on results from the phase 3 RINGSIDE trial, a New Drug Application for varegacestat has been submitted to the FDA for the treatment of adult patients with desmoid tumors.
Based on results from the phase 3 RINGSIDE trial, a New Drug Application for varegacestat has been submitted to the FDA for the treatment of adult patients with desmoid tumors.
Based on results from the phase...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
Nirogacestat Improves Outcomes Across Prognostic Subgroups of Patients With Desmoid Tumors
04/30/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from a post hoc analysis of the phase 3 DeFi trial demonstrate that nirogacestat provides consistent clinical benefit across prognostic subgroups of patients with desmoid tumors.
Results from a post hoc analysis of the phase 3 DeFi trial demonstrate that nirogacestat provides consistent clinical benefit across prognostic subgroups of patients with desmoid tumors.
Results from a post hoc analysis...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
FOG-001 Shows Early Activity in Patients With Desmoid Tumors
04/30/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from a phase 1/2 study demonstrate that FOG-001 shows early clinical activity with manageable safety in patients with desmoid tumors.
Results from a phase 1/2 study demonstrate that FOG-001 shows early clinical activity with manageable safety in patients with desmoid tumors.
Results from a phase 1/2 study...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
Bireociclib Plus Fulvestrant in HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Advanced Breast Cancer
04/30/2026
Emily Estrada
Final results from the phase 3 BRIGHT-2 trial demonstrated that bireociclib plus fulvestrant significantly improves PFS compared with fulvestrant alone in previously treated HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.
Final results from the phase 3 BRIGHT-2 trial demonstrated that bireociclib plus fulvestrant significantly improves PFS compared with fulvestrant alone in previously treated HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.
Final results from the phase 3...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
Romiplostim Reduces the Need for Dose Modifications in Chemotherapy-Induced Thrombocytopenia
04/30/2026
Emily Estrada
Results from the phase 3 RECITE trial demonstrated that romiplostim significantly reduced the need for chemotherapy dose modifications in patients with chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia.
Results from the phase 3 RECITE trial demonstrated that romiplostim significantly reduced the need for chemotherapy dose modifications in patients with chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia.
Results from the phase 3 RECITE...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
Tri-Weekly Cisplatin Matches Weekly Dosing With Better Tolerability in Cervical Cancer
04/30/2026
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 3 TACO trial demonstrate that tri-weekly cisplatin provides similar survival with improved safety and quality of life vs weekly dosing in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer.
Results from the phase 3 TACO trial demonstrate that tri-weekly cisplatin provides similar survival with improved safety and quality of life vs weekly dosing in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer.
Results from the phase 3 TACO...
04/30/2026
Oncology
FDA Alerts
FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to TERN-701 in Ph-Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
04/30/2026
Stephanie Holland
Based on data from the phase 1/2 CARDINAL study, the FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to TERN-701 for previously treated Ph-positive chronic myeloid leukemia.
Based on data from the phase 1/2 CARDINAL study, the FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to TERN-701 for previously treated Ph-positive chronic myeloid leukemia.
Based on data from the phase 1/2...
04/30/2026
Oncology
News
HSK42360 Shows Clinical Promise in BRAF V600-Mutant Glioma
04/29/2026
Emily Estrada
Results from a phase 1 study demonstrate that HSK42360 shows promising clinical activity with favorable safety in patients with BRAF V600-mutant gliomas.
Results from a phase 1 study demonstrate that HSK42360 shows promising clinical activity with favorable safety in patients with BRAF V600-mutant gliomas.
Results from a phase 1 study...
04/29/2026
Oncology

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