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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
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
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
01/19/2026
Gina Tomaine
The addition of concurrent and adjuvant atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation did not improve survival outcomes for patients with limited-stage SCLC, according to results from the phase 3 NRG Oncology/Alliance LU005 trial.
The addition of concurrent and adjuvant atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation did not improve survival outcomes for patients with limited-stage SCLC, according to results from the phase 3 NRG Oncology/Alliance LU005 trial.
The addition of concurrent and...
01/19/2026
Oncology
News
01/15/2026
Gina Tomaine
Berzosertib plus topotecan did not yield meaningful clinical benefits for patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant SCLC compared with topotecan monotherapy, according to phase 2 study results.
Berzosertib plus topotecan did not yield meaningful clinical benefits for patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant SCLC compared with topotecan monotherapy, according to phase 2 study results.
Berzosertib plus topotecan did...
01/15/2026
Oncology
News
01/15/2026
Gina Tomaine
Tarlatamab for patients with ES-SCLC and neuroendocrine lung cancer was associated with higher CRS and ICANS rates in real-world settings than in trials, while prophylactic tocilizumab may mitigate these toxicities, according to a...
Tarlatamab for patients with ES-SCLC and neuroendocrine lung cancer was associated with higher CRS and ICANS rates in real-world settings than in trials, while prophylactic tocilizumab may mitigate these toxicities, according to a...
Tarlatamab for patients with...
01/15/2026
Oncology
Quiz
12/17/2025
The phase 2 REACTION trial aimed to assess the addition of pembrolizumab to first-line platinum-etoposide in chemo-sensitive patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Which of the following best summarizes the efficacy findings?
The phase 2 REACTION trial aimed to assess the addition of pembrolizumab to first-line platinum-etoposide in chemo-sensitive patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Which of the following best summarizes the efficacy findings?
The phase 2 REACTION trial aimed...
12/17/2025
Oncology
News
12/17/2025
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 3b CANTABRICO trial demonstrate that first-line durvalumab plus platinum-etoposide shows acceptable safety and clinically meaningful survival benefit in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
Results from the phase 3b CANTABRICO trial demonstrate that first-line durvalumab plus platinum-etoposide shows acceptable safety and clinically meaningful survival benefit in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
Results from the phase 3b...
12/17/2025
Oncology
News
12/16/2025
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 2 REACTION trial demonstrate that the addition of pembrolizumab to first-line platinum-etoposide does not improve survival among chemo-sensitive patients with extensive small cell lung cancer.
Results from the phase 2 REACTION trial demonstrate that the addition of pembrolizumab to first-line platinum-etoposide does not improve survival among chemo-sensitive patients with extensive small cell lung cancer.
Results from the phase 2...
12/16/2025
Oncology
Quiz
12/10/2025
Which of the following statements best reflects the efficacy outcomes that supported conversion of tarlatamab’s accelerated approval to traditional approval for previously treated ES-SCLC in the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial?
Which of the following statements best reflects the efficacy outcomes that supported conversion of tarlatamab’s accelerated approval to traditional approval for previously treated ES-SCLC in the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial?
Which of the following...
12/10/2025
Oncology
News
12/10/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to results from the phase 2 SAKK 15-19 trial, consolidative thoracic radiotherapy after chemoimmunotherapy showed limited clinical benefit for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
According to results from the phase 2 SAKK 15-19 trial, consolidative thoracic radiotherapy after chemoimmunotherapy showed limited clinical benefit for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
According to results from the...
12/10/2025
Oncology

News

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
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
01/19/2026
Gina Tomaine
The addition of concurrent and adjuvant atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation did not improve survival outcomes for patients with limited-stage SCLC, according to results from the phase 3 NRG Oncology/Alliance LU005 trial.
The addition of concurrent and adjuvant atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation did not improve survival outcomes for patients with limited-stage SCLC, according to results from the phase 3 NRG Oncology/Alliance LU005 trial.
The addition of concurrent and...
01/19/2026
Oncology
News
01/15/2026
Gina Tomaine
Berzosertib plus topotecan did not yield meaningful clinical benefits for patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant SCLC compared with topotecan monotherapy, according to phase 2 study results.
Berzosertib plus topotecan did not yield meaningful clinical benefits for patients with relapsed, platinum-resistant SCLC compared with topotecan monotherapy, according to phase 2 study results.
Berzosertib plus topotecan did...
01/15/2026
Oncology
News
01/15/2026
Gina Tomaine
Tarlatamab for patients with ES-SCLC and neuroendocrine lung cancer was associated with higher CRS and ICANS rates in real-world settings than in trials, while prophylactic tocilizumab may mitigate these toxicities, according to a...
Tarlatamab for patients with ES-SCLC and neuroendocrine lung cancer was associated with higher CRS and ICANS rates in real-world settings than in trials, while prophylactic tocilizumab may mitigate these toxicities, according to a...
Tarlatamab for patients with...
01/15/2026
Oncology
News
12/17/2025
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 3b CANTABRICO trial demonstrate that first-line durvalumab plus platinum-etoposide shows acceptable safety and clinically meaningful survival benefit in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
Results from the phase 3b CANTABRICO trial demonstrate that first-line durvalumab plus platinum-etoposide shows acceptable safety and clinically meaningful survival benefit in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
Results from the phase 3b...
12/17/2025
Oncology
News
12/16/2025
Stephanie Holland
Results from the phase 2 REACTION trial demonstrate that the addition of pembrolizumab to first-line platinum-etoposide does not improve survival among chemo-sensitive patients with extensive small cell lung cancer.
Results from the phase 2 REACTION trial demonstrate that the addition of pembrolizumab to first-line platinum-etoposide does not improve survival among chemo-sensitive patients with extensive small cell lung cancer.
Results from the phase 2...
12/16/2025
Oncology
News
12/10/2025
Stephanie Holland
According to results from the phase 2 SAKK 15-19 trial, consolidative thoracic radiotherapy after chemoimmunotherapy showed limited clinical benefit for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
According to results from the phase 2 SAKK 15-19 trial, consolidative thoracic radiotherapy after chemoimmunotherapy showed limited clinical benefit for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
According to results from the...
12/10/2025
Oncology
News
11/24/2025
Stephanie Holland
Results from a phase 2 study demonstrated that accelerated hyperfractionated thoracic radiotherapy shows favorable long-term efficacy and safety among patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer.
Results from a phase 2 study demonstrated that accelerated hyperfractionated thoracic radiotherapy shows favorable long-term efficacy and safety among patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer.
Results from a phase 2 study...
11/24/2025
Oncology
FDA Approval
11/19/2025
Stephanie Holland
Based on results from the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial, the FDA has approved tarlatamab for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who experience disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy.
Based on results from the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial, the FDA has approved tarlatamab for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who experience disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy.
Based on results from the phase...
11/19/2025
Oncology

Interactive Features

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
12/17/2025
The phase 2 REACTION trial aimed to assess the addition of pembrolizumab to first-line platinum-etoposide in chemo-sensitive patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Which of the following best summarizes the efficacy findings?
The phase 2 REACTION trial aimed to assess the addition of pembrolizumab to first-line platinum-etoposide in chemo-sensitive patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Which of the following best summarizes the efficacy findings?
The phase 2 REACTION trial aimed...
12/17/2025
Oncology
Quiz
12/10/2025
Which of the following statements best reflects the efficacy outcomes that supported conversion of tarlatamab’s accelerated approval to traditional approval for previously treated ES-SCLC in the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial?
Which of the following statements best reflects the efficacy outcomes that supported conversion of tarlatamab’s accelerated approval to traditional approval for previously treated ES-SCLC in the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial?
Which of the following...
12/10/2025
Oncology
Quiz
11/24/2025
Based on results from the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial, the FDA has granted traditional approval to tarlatamab for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). Which of the following statements best summarizes...
Based on results from the phase 3 DeLLphi-304 trial, the FDA has granted traditional approval to tarlatamab for the treatment of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). Which of the following statements best summarizes...
Based on results from the phase...
11/24/2025
Oncology
Quiz
10/29/2025
Do you know the optimal olaparib dose in addition to thoracic radiation therapy for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
Do you know the optimal olaparib dose in addition to thoracic radiation therapy for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
Do you know the optimal olaparib...
10/29/2025
Oncology
Quiz
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
08/06/2025
In the phase 2 REBORN trial, which drug regimen was administered alongside durvalumab, and what does this suggest about the study’s approach to enhancing standard care? Test your knowledge with our quiz!
In the phase 2 REBORN trial, which drug regimen was administered alongside durvalumab, and what does this suggest about the study’s approach to enhancing standard care? Test your knowledge with our quiz!
In the phase 2 REBORN trial,...
08/06/2025
Oncology
Quiz
03/19/2025
Did atezolizumab plus etoposide and carboplatin delay time to central nervous system progression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
Did atezolizumab plus etoposide and carboplatin delay time to central nervous system progression among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
Did atezolizumab plus etoposide...
03/19/2025
Oncology
Quiz
03/05/2025
According to results from the phase 2 SWOG S1929 study, what was the result of adding talazoparib to maintenance atezolizumab among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
According to results from the phase 2 SWOG S1929 study, what was the result of adding talazoparib to maintenance atezolizumab among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer?
According to results from the...
03/05/2025
Oncology
Quiz
02/10/2025
Did lurbinectedin demonstrate equivalent to or better efficacy than platinum rechallenge among patients with platinum-sensitive small cell lung cancer who experience relapse after treatment with platinum-based therapy?
Did lurbinectedin demonstrate equivalent to or better efficacy than platinum rechallenge among patients with platinum-sensitive small cell lung cancer who experience relapse after treatment with platinum-based therapy?
Did lurbinectedin demonstrate...
02/10/2025
Oncology