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MARIPOSA update: Amivantamab-lazertinib may extend survival beyond 4 years in EGFRm NSCLC
In the protocol-specified final overall survival (OS) analysis of the phase III MARIPOSA trial, treatment with amivantamab plus lazertinib significantly reduced the risk of death in individuals with previously untreated EGFR-mutant (EGFRm) advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
MARIPOSA update: Amivantamab-lazertinib may extend survival beyond 4 years in EGFRm NSCLC
09 May 2025
BRCA-negative ovarian cancer gets PFS gains with pembrolizumab plus olaparib
First-line treatment with chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab followed by maintenance with pembrolizumab plus olaparib, with or without bevacizumab, appears to prolong progression-free survival (PFS) in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer without BRCA 1/2 mutations, according to data from the phase III ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036/KEYLYNK-001 trial.
BRCA-negative ovarian cancer gets PFS gains with pembrolizumab plus olaparib
08 May 2025
Rectal spacer relieves GI issues following RT for prostate cancer
In a large retrospective study, the incidence of bowel disorders and related procedures dropped when a polyethylene glycol-based hydrogel spacer (PHS) was used in men undergoing radiotherapy (RT) for prostate cancer.
Rectal spacer relieves GI issues following RT for prostate cancer
08 May 2025
KRAS-mutant advanced NSCLC responds to fulzerasib–cetuximab combo
First-line treatment with the combination of fulzerasib and cetuximab appears to induce deep and durable responses in patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harbouring KRAS G12C mutation, in addition to having a favourable safety profile, according to the results of the phase II, open-label, single-arm KROCUS trial.
KRAS-mutant advanced NSCLC responds to fulzerasib–cetuximab combo
07 May 2025
Add-on bireociclib promising for HR+/HER2- ABC following ET failure
In the interim analysis of the phase III BRIGHT-2 study, adding the CDK4/6 inhibitor bireociclib to fulvestrant prolongs progression-free survival (PFS) in Chinese women with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer (ABC) who progressed on or after endocrine therapy (ET).
Add-on bireociclib promising for HR+/HER2- ABC following ET failure
07 May 2025
Cancer therapy takes a toll on women’s sexual health
In women being treated for cervical cancer, chemotherapy and radiotherapy appear to have a substantial and lasting negative effect on sexual health, including satisfaction and desire, as shown in a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in Brazil.