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Shirish Gadgeel MD @umrogelcancer Of University Of Michigan Discusses Update Of KEYNOTE-189 Trial: Evaluated The Addition Of Pembrolizumab To Platinum & Pemetrexed Chemotherapy In Patients With Metastatic Nonsquamous NSCLC.BACKROUND: Pembro + chemo significantly improved OS and PFS over chemo alone and had manageable safety as 1L therapy for metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC in the KEYNOTE-189 study (NCT02578680). The benefit was observed irrespective of PD-L1 TPS. We present updated OS based on longer follow-up and, for the first time, PFS2. METHODS: Eligible pts were randomized 2:1 to pembro (n = 410) or placebo (n = 206) + pemetrexed and carboplatin or cisplatin…

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Shirish Gadgeel MD @umrogelcancer Of University Of Michigan Discusses KEYNOTE-189 Roadmap: Long Term Data & Specific Biomarkers Will Continue To Be Evaluated. BACKROUND: Pembro + chemo significantly improved OS and PFS over chemo alone and had manageable safety as 1L therapy for metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC in the KEYNOTE-189 study (NCT02578680). The benefit was observed irrespective of PD-L1 TPS. We present updated OS based on longer follow-up and, for the first time, PFS2. METHODS: Eligible pts were randomized 2:1 to pembro (n = 410) or placebo (n = 206) + pemetrexed and carboplatin or cisplatin for 4 cycles followed by pembro…

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Shirish Gadgeel MD @umrogelcancer Of University Of Michigan Discusses KEYNOTE-189 Questions: Seen Benefit In PD-L1 0 Tumors, Further Follow Up That Compares Pembrolizumab + Chemo To Pembrolizumab Alone. BACKROUND: Pembro + chemo significantly improved OS and PFS over chemo alone and had manageable safety as 1L therapy for metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC in the KEYNOTE-189 study (NCT02578680). The benefit was observed irrespective of PD-L1 TPS. We present updated OS based on longer follow-up and, for the first time, PFS2. METHODS: Eligible pts were randomized 2:1 to pembro (n = 410) or placebo (n = 206) + pemetrexed and carboplatin or cisplatin…

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…Qing Xu MD Of Shanghai Tenth Hospital Discusses Watson For Oncology (WFO): Developed With AI To Assist Oncologists In Treatment Decision-Making By Providing Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations. BACKROUND:IBM Watson for Oncology (WFO) is developed with artificial intelligence to assist the oncologists in treatment decision-making by providing evidence-based treatment recommendations with priority and personality. We have been exploring the value of applying WFO in teaching and remote consulting among members in the hospital union to improve medical quality and conformity. METHODS:Four modes were followed to apply WFO to teaching and remote consulting. Firstly, a teaching hospital conducted instructional teaching for a primary…

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Qing Xu MD Of Shanghai Tenth Hospital Discusses Watson For Oncology (WFO): Developed With AI To Assist Oncologists In Treatment Decision-Making By Providing Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendations. BACKROUND: IBM Watson for Oncology (WFO) is developed with artificial intelligence to assist the oncologists in treatment decision-making by providing evidence-based treatment recommendations with priority and personality. We have been exploring the value of applying WFO in teaching and remote consulting among members in the hospital union to improve medical quality and conformity. METHODS: Four modes were followed to apply WFO to teaching and remote consulting. Firstly, a teaching hospital conducted instructional teaching for…

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Toni Choureiri, MD, discusses the biomarker analyses from JAVELIN Renal 101. Background: The phase 3 JAVELIN Renal 101 trial in previously untreated patients (pts) with aRCC demonstrated a progression-free survival (PFS) benefit and higher objective response rate with A+Ax vs S (Motzer, ESMO 2018; LBA6_PR). Here, we report outcomes from biomarker analyses of baseline tumor samples. Methods: We correlated efficacy with the results of molecular analyses of tissue samples from all 886 pts enrolled in JAVELIN Renal 101. Nephrectomy or tumor samples were characterized by immunohistochemistry (CD8 and PD-L1), whole-exome sequencing (WES), and RNAseq. WES and RNAseq were used to…

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Tina Cascone MD Of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Discusses Toxicity Of Nivolumab & Ipilimumab: Were Still Learning How To Leverage These Treatments In The Pre-Operative Setting. BACKROUND: Neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) induce major pathologic response (MPR) rates of 20 to 45% in resected NSCLCs. We report the results of NEOSTAR – a phase 2 trial of neoadjuvant N or NI for NSCLCs. METHODS: Pts with stage I-IIIA (single N2) resectable NSCLC (AJCC 7th), PS 0-1, were randomized to N (3 mg/kg IV, D1, 15, 29) or N plus I (1 mg/kg IV, D1) followed by…

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Tina Cascone MD Of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Discusses Results Of NEOSTAR Study: Study Looked At Neoadjuvant Nivolumab Or Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab For Resectable NSCLC. BACKROUND: Neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) induce major pathologic response (MPR) rates of 20 to 45% in resected NSCLCs. We report the results of NEOSTAR – a phase 2 trial of neoadjuvant N or NI for NSCLCs. METHODS: Pts with stage I-IIIA (single N2) resectable NSCLC (AJCC 7th), PS 0-1, were randomized to N (3 mg/kg IV, D1, 15, 29) or N plus I (1 mg/kg IV, D1) followed by surgery…

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Dr. Kristin Higgins, MD, discusses the survival benefit of Durvalumab. Background: In the phase 3 PACIFIC study of patients with unresectable, Stage III NSCLC without progression after chemoradiotherapy (CRT), durvalumab demonstrated significant improvements versus placebo in the primary endpoints of progression-free survival (HR, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.4265; P < 0.0001) and overall survival (OS; HR, 0.68; 95% CI, 0.530.87; P = 0.00251). Safety was similar and durvalumab had no detrimental effect on patient-reported outcomes. Here, we report 3-year OS rates for all patients randomized in the PACIFIC study. Methods: Patients with WHO PS 0/1 (any tumor PD-L1 status) who received…

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Vishwas Paralkar, PhD Of Cybrexa Therapeutics Discusses Why Is CBX-11 Data Significant: Our Platform Technology Is Specific & Only Delivers The Molecule To The Tumor, Can Go In Combo With High Dose Chemotherapeutic Agents. BACKROUND: Poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase inhibitors (PARPis) are a promising new class of anti-cancer agents, but their clinical application has largely been limited to tumors with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), such as those with BRCA1/2 mutations. One strategy to target HRD-negative tumors with PARPis is to combine them with chemotherapy, although clinical trials indicate that dose-limiting toxicities are a major barrier to achieving synergistic efficacy with these combinations. METHODS:…

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Vishwas Paralkar, PhD Of Cybrexa Therapeutics Discusses When Will CBX-11 Enter The Clinic: Clinical Program Starting In January Or February Of 2020. BACKROUND: Poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase inhibitors (PARPis) are a promising new class of anti-cancer agents, but their clinical application has largely been limited to tumors with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), such as those with BRCA1/2 mutations. One strategy to target HRD-negative tumors with PARPis is to combine them with chemotherapy, although clinical trials indicate that dose-limiting toxicities are a major barrier to achieving synergistic efficacy with these combinations. METHODS: We sought to test the hypothesis that HRD-negative cancers can be effectively…

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Vishwas Paralkar, PhD Of Cybrexa Therapeutics Discusses What Is Alphalex & How Does It Work: Makes Use Of Acidic Tumor Environment To Deliver Anti Cancer Agents Directly Into The Tumor. BACKROUND: Poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase inhibitors (PARPis) are a promising new class of anti-cancer agents, but their clinical application has largely been limited to tumors with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), such as those with BRCA1/2 mutations. One strategy to target HRD-negative tumors with PARPis is to combine them with chemotherapy, although clinical trials indicate that dose-limiting toxicities are a major barrier to achieving synergistic efficacy with these combinations. METHODS: We sought to test…

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Vishwas Paralkar, PhD Of Cybrexa Therapeutics Discusses Strategy Of Alphalex Developement: The Agnostic Nature Of The Platform Allows Us To Bring Therapeutics To A Wider Patient Population. BACKROUND: Poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase inhibitors (PARPis) are a promising new class of anti-cancer agents, but their clinical application has largely been limited to tumors with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), such as those with BRCA1/2 mutations. One strategy to target HRD-negative tumors with PARPis is to combine them with chemotherapy, although clinical trials indicate that dose-limiting toxicities are a major barrier to achieving synergistic efficacy with these combinations. METHODS: We sought to test the hypothesis that…

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Vishwas Paralkar, PhD Of Cybrexa Therapeutics Discusses How Is Alphalex Different: Its An Antigen Agnostic Tumor Targeting Technology, Can Target Almost Any Solid Tumor In Theory. BACKROUND: Poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase inhibitors (PARPis) are a promising new class of anti-cancer agents, but their clinical application has largely been limited to tumors with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), such as those with BRCA1/2 mutations. One strategy to target HRD-negative tumors with PARPis is to combine them with chemotherapy, although clinical trials indicate that dose-limiting toxicities are a major barrier to achieving synergistic efficacy with these combinations. METHODS: We sought to test the hypothesis that HRD-negative…

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Vishwas Paralkar, PhD Of Cybrexa Therapeutics Discusses Cybrexa Additional Candidates: CBX-11 Is The First Of Many Candidates, More Data Will Be Released In The Coming Months. BACKROUND: Poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase inhibitors (PARPis) are a promising new class of anti-cancer agents, but their clinical application has largely been limited to tumors with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), such as those with BRCA1/2 mutations. One strategy to target HRD-negative tumors with PARPis is to combine them with chemotherapy, although clinical trials indicate that dose-limiting toxicities are a major barrier to achieving synergistic efficacy with these combinations. METHODS: We sought to test the hypothesis that HRD-negative…

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Dr. Sanjay Popat, PhD, dicusses Health-related quality of life results from ALTA-1. Background: Results from ALTA-1L (NCT02737501), an international, multicenter trial, showed that brigatinib vs crizotinib as 1L ALK therapy significantly prolongs progression-free survival (PFS; HR: 0.49, 95% CI, 0.33, 0.74) in advanced ALK+ NSCLC. HRQoL was evaluated as a secondary objective. Methods: ALK+ NSCLC patients were randomized 1:1 to brigatinib 90 mg daily for 7 days, then 180 mg daily or crizotinib 250 mg twice daily as 1L ALK therapy; treatment cycles were 28 days. HRQoL was assessed with the EORTC QLQ-C30 and LC13. Change from baseline, duration of…

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Dr. Kristin Higgins, MD, discusses how radiation was given in the PACIFIC trials. Background: In the phase 3 PACIFIC study of patients with unresectable, Stage III NSCLC without progression after chemoradiotherapy (CRT), durvalumab demonstrated significant improvements versus placebo in the primary endpoints of progression-free survival (HR, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.4265; P < 0.0001) and overall survival (OS; HR, 0.68; 95% CI, 0.530.87; P = 0.00251). Safety was similar and durvalumab had no detrimental effect on patient-reported outcomes. Here, we report 3-year OS rates for all patients randomized in the PACIFIC study. Methods: Patients with WHO PS 0/1 (any tumor PD-L1…

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Dr. Kristin Higgins, MD, disucsses the three-year overall survival update from the PACIFIC trial.Background: In the phase 3 PACIFIC study of patients with unresectable, Stage III NSCLC without progression after chemoradiotherapy (CRT), durvalumab demonstrated significant improvements versus placebo in the primary endpoints of progression-free survival (HR, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.4265; P < 0.0001) and overall survival (OS; HR, 0.68; 95% CI, 0.530.87; P = 0.00251). Safety was similar and durvalumab had no detrimental effect on patient-reported outcomes. Here, we report 3-year OS rates for all patients randomized in the PACIFIC study. Methods: Patients with WHO PS 0/1 (any tumor PD-L1…

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Michael R. Migden, M.D., discusses locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoms. Background: Cemiplimab (REGN2810) produced substantial antitumor activity with durable responses in Phase 1 CSCC expansion cohorts and Phase 2 metastatic (m) CSCC cohort. We now present the primary analysis of the Phase 2 laCSCC cohort (NCT02760498; data cutoff date: Oct 10, 2018). Methods: Pts with laCSCC received cemiplimab 3 mg/kg IV every 2 weeks (Q2W). Tumor measurements were performed Q8W. The primary objective was to evaluate objective response rate (ORR; complete response [CR] + partial response [PR]) according to independent central review (per RECIST 1.1 for scans; modified WHO…

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Michael R. Migden, M.D., discusses the phase 2 results of Cemiplimab. Background: Cemiplimab (REGN2810) produced substantial antitumor activity with durable responses in Phase 1 CSCC expansion cohorts and Phase 2 metastatic (m) CSCC cohort. We now present the primary analysis of the Phase 2 laCSCC cohort (NCT02760498; data cutoff date: Oct 10, 2018). Methods: Pts with laCSCC received cemiplimab 3 mg/kg IV every 2 weeks (Q2W). Tumor measurements were performed Q8W. The primary objective was to evaluate objective response rate (ORR; complete response [CR] + partial response [PR]) according to independent central review (per RECIST 1.1 for scans; modified WHO…

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Karen Reckamp MD @KarenReckampMD Of City of Hope Discusses Who Should We Test: Theres No Screening Study That Has Been Shown To Help Improve Finding The Cancer Early In Non Smokers. BACKROUND: Eligibility for lung cancer screening is based largely on pack-years of smoking, missing many cases. To propose additional groups for screening, this observational study evaluated whether germline mutations associated with cancer risk accelerate onset of lung adenocarcinoma (LA) in ever- and never-smokers. METHODS: Patients with LA and family history of cancer were recruited from our oncology clinic and the Clinical Cancer Genomics Community Research Network. With consent, blood…

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Karen Reckamp MD @KarenReckampMD Of City of Hope Discusses Lung Cancer On The Rise: Understanding Why People Are Getting Diagnosed At Earlier Ages Is Important For Prevention & Cure. BACKROUND: Eligibility for lung cancer screening is based largely on pack-years of smoking, missing many cases. To propose additional groups for screening, this observational study evaluated whether germline mutations associated with cancer risk accelerate onset of lung adenocarcinoma (LA) in ever- and never-smokers. METHODS: Patients with LA and family history of cancer were recruited from our oncology clinic and the Clinical Cancer Genomics Community Research Network. With consent, blood samples were…

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Karen Reckamp MD @KarenReckampMD Of City of Hope Discusses Germline Mutations In Patients With Lung Cancer: Study Had 104 Patients Who Were Non Smokers & 65 Who Smoked, Looked At 4 Categories Of Germline Gene Mutation. BACKROUND: Eligibility for lung cancer screening is based largely on pack-years of smoking, missing many cases. To propose additional groups for screening, this observational study evaluated whether germline mutations associated with cancer risk accelerate onset of lung adenocarcinoma (LA) in ever- and never-smokers. METHODS: Patients with LA and family history of cancer were recruited from our oncology clinic and the Clinical Cancer Genomics Community…

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Dr. Paul Paik, MD, discusses the future of Tepotinib. Background: MET exon 14 skipping (METex14) mutations – reported in 3~4% of NSCLC patients (pts) – are activating, sensitive to MET inhibition and can be conveniently detected using liquid biopsy (LBx). We report data from an ongoing single-arm phase II study of tepotinib, a highly selective MET inhibitor, in NSCLC pts with METex14 mutations identified by LBx or tumor biopsy (TBx) (NCT02864992). Methods: Pts with advanced WT EGFR/ALK NSCLC, prospectively enrolled via either LBx (?60 pts) or TBx (?60 pts, overlap anticipated) central RNA-based METex14 mutation testing, receive tepotinib 500 mg…

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Dr. Paul K. Paik, MD, on the Phase II study of Tepotinib. Background: MET exon 14 skipping (METex14) mutations – reported in 3~4% of NSCLC patients (pts) – are activating, sensitive to MET inhibition and can be conveniently detected using liquid biopsy (LBx). We report data from an ongoing single-arm phase II study of tepotinib, a highly selective MET inhibitor, in NSCLC pts with METex14 mutations identified by LBx or tumor biopsy (TBx) (NCT02864992). Methods: Pts with advanced WT EGFR/ALK NSCLC, prospectively enrolled via either LBx (?60 pts) or TBx (?60 pts, overlap anticipated) central RNA-based METex14 mutation testing, receive…

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Dr. Sanjay Popat discusses the quality of life for patients using Brigatinib. Background: Results from ALTA-1L (NCT02737501), an international, multicenter trial, showed that brigatinib vs crizotinib as 1L ALK therapy significantly prolongs progression-free survival (PFS; HR: 0.49, 95% CI, 0.33, 0.74) in advanced ALK+ NSCLC. HRQoL was evaluated as a secondary objective. Methods: ALK+ NSCLC patients were randomized 1:1 to brigatinib 90 mg daily for 7 days, then 180 mg daily or crizotinib 250 mg twice daily as 1L ALK therapy; treatment cycles were 28 days. HRQoL was assessed with the EORTC QLQ-C30 and LC13. Change from baseline, duration of…

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Dr. Michael Atkins MD Of Georgetown University Discusses Who Should Get Ipi:Nivo VS NIVO Monotherapy: Patients With Elevated LDH, BRAF Mutant Tumors, & Brain Metastases Benefit From Combination Therapy. BACKROUND: We previously reported a 3-year overall survival (OS) rate of 63% with NIVO+IPI concurrent therapy in the initial phase I dose-escalation study for the combination, conducted in patients (pts) with advanced melanoma. Here, we report OS after 5 years of overall study follow-up and assess survival rates after stopping treatment. METHODS: Adults with previously treated or untreated unresectable stage III or IV melanoma, and ECOG performance status of 0 or…

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Dr. Michael Atkins MD Of Georgetown University Discusses CHECKMATE-004 Trial Results: 57% Of Patients Were Alive At 4 Years, Treatment Plan Was 2 Years, 23 Patients Completed Full Course. BACKROUND: We previously reported a 3-year overall survival (OS) rate of 63% with NIVO+IPI concurrent therapy in the initial phase I dose-escalation study for the combination, conducted in patients (pts) with advanced melanoma. Here, we report OS after 5 years of overall study follow-up and assess survival rates after stopping treatment. METHODS: Adults with previously treated or untreated unresectable stage III or IV melanoma, and ECOG performance status of 0 or…

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Dr. Sanjay Popat discusses if East Asian patients tolerate Brigatinib any differently than Crizotinb. Background: We report an analysis of BRG vs CRZ in Asian vs non-Asian pts with ALK inhibitornaive, ALK+ NSCLC from ALTA-1L (NCT02737501). Methods: Pts were randomized 1:1 to BRG 180 mg QD (7-day lead-in at 90 mg) or CRZ 250 mg BID. Primary endpoint: blinded independent review committee (BIRC)-assessed PFS (RECIST v1.1). Secondary efficacy endpoints: BIRC-assessed ORR, intracranial (i) ORR, and iPFS. Results: 275 pts were randomized; 108 Asian (BRG/CRZ, n = 59/49), 167 non-Asian (n = 78/89); median age: Asian, 55/56 y; non-Asian, 60/60 y.…

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Elad Sharon MD @EladSharonMD Of The National Cancer Institute Discusses Pembrolizumab Trial & Broadening Eligibility For HIV Patients: Patients With HIV Did Very Well With Pembrolizumab, The NCI Has Been Pushing To Broaden Eligibility. BACKROUND: People with HIV have been excluded from immuno-oncology (IO) studies. Anti- PD-1/PD-L1 therapies are approved for a growing number of cancers. We evaluated pembrolizumab (pembro) in people with HIV and cancer. METHODS: CITN-12 is a multicenter phase 1 trial. Key eligibility: advanced cancer; ECOG ?1; CD4 ?100 cells/?L; ?4 weeks antiretroviral therapy (ART), HIV viral load (VL) < 200 copies/mL. Exclusion: uncontrolled HBV/HCV, autoimmune disease.…

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Dr. Sanjay Popat, PhD, disucsses the Phase 3 ALTA-1L sub-analyses. Background: We report an analysis of BRG vs CRZ in Asian vs non-Asian pts with ALK inhibitornaive, ALK+ NSCLC from ALTA-1L (NCT02737501). Methods: Pts were randomized 1:1 to BRG 180 mg QD (7-day lead-in at 90 mg) or CRZ 250 mg BID. Primary endpoint: blinded independent review committee (BIRC)-assessed PFS (RECIST v1.1). Secondary efficacy endpoints: BIRC-assessed ORR, intracranial (i) ORR, and iPFS. Results: 275 pts were randomized; 108 Asian (BRG/CRZ, n = 59/49), 167 non-Asian (n = 78/89); median age: Asian, 55/56 y; non-Asian, 60/60 y. 32/24% of Asians vs…

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Katja Weisel from University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf discusses the role of daratumumab in first line treatment. Background: MM patients (pts) with high cytogenetic risk have poor outcomes. In CASTOR, D-Vd prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) vs bortezomib and dexamethasone (Vd) alone, and exhibited tolerability in RRMM pts. We conducted a subgroup analysis of D-Vd vs Vd in CASTOR, based on cytogenetic risk. Methods: Pts received ?1 prior line of therapy. Cytogenetic risk was based on a combined analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and fluorescence in situ hybridization/karyotype testing. High-risk pts had t(4;14), t(14;16), or del17p abnormalities. Standard (std)-risk pts were confirmed…

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Katja Weisel from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf discusses the efficacy and safety of daratumumab, bortezomib, and dexamethasone. Background: MM patients (pts) with high cytogenetic risk have poor outcomes. In CASTOR, D-Vd prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) vs bortezomib and dexamethasone (Vd) alone, and exhibited tolerability in RRMM pts. We conducted a subgroup analysis of D-Vd vs Vd in CASTOR, based on cytogenetic risk. Methods: Pts received ?1 prior line of therapy. Cytogenetic risk was based on a combined analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and fluorescence in situ hybridization/karyotype testing. High-risk pts had t(4;14), t(14;16), or del17p abnormalities. Standard (std)-risk pts…

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Background: MM patients (pts) with high cytogenetic risk have poor outcomes. In CASTOR, D-Vd prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) vs bortezomib and dexamethasone (Vd) alone, and exhibited tolerability in RRMM pts. We conducted a subgroup analysis of D-Vd vs Vd in CASTOR, based on cytogenetic risk. Methods: Pts received ?1 prior line of therapy. Cytogenetic risk was based on a combined analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and fluorescence in situ hybridization/karyotype testing. High-risk pts had t(4;14), t(14;16), or del17p abnormalities. Standard (std)-risk pts were confirmed negative for all 3 abnormalities. Minimal residual disease (MRD; 105) was assessed via NGS using clonoSEQ…

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Lee Schwartzberg MD @oncstatdoc Of West Cancer Center Discusses Prophylaxis For CINV: Patients Should Be Treated With A Triple Combination To Get The Best Prophylaxis Against CINV. BACKROUND: NEPA, a combination antiemetic agent [NK1 receptor antagonist (RA) netupitant (oral) or fosnetupitant (IV) + 5-HT3RA palonosetron] offers 5-day CINV prevention with a single-dose. Unlike other IV NK1RAs, the fosnetupitant solution does not require a surfactant, emulsifier, or solubility enhancer and contains no allergenic excipients. In a Phase 3 study in pts receiving cisplatin-based CT, there were no infusion site or anaphylactic reactions related to IV NEPA. In contrast, hypersensitivity reactions and…

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Lee Schwartzberg MD @oncstatdoc Of West Cancer Center Discusses Managing CINV: Developed New NK1 Receptor Antagonist, Clear Evidence Based Guidelines That Tell When To Use Triplet Or Double Combination. BACKROUND: NEPA, a combination antiemetic agent [NK1 receptor antagonist (RA) netupitant (oral) or fosnetupitant (IV) + 5-HT3RA palonosetron] offers 5-day CINV prevention with a single-dose. Unlike other IV NK1RAs, the fosnetupitant solution does not require a surfactant, emulsifier, or solubility enhancer and contains no allergenic excipients. In a Phase 3 study in pts receiving cisplatin-based CT, there were no infusion site or anaphylactic reactions related to IV NEPA. In contrast, hypersensitivity…

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Lee Schwartzberg MD @oncstatdoc Of West Cancer Center Discusses Issues With CINV Remaining: If Guidelines Are Used Effectively A Large Majority Of Patients Will Not Have A Severe CINV Reaction. BACKROUND: NEPA, a combination antiemetic agent [NK1 receptor antagonist (RA) netupitant (oral) or fosnetupitant (IV) + 5-HT3RA palonosetron] offers 5-day CINV prevention with a single-dose. Unlike other IV NK1RAs, the fosnetupitant solution does not require a surfactant, emulsifier, or solubility enhancer and contains no allergenic excipients. In a Phase 3 study in pts receiving cisplatin-based CT, there were no infusion site or anaphylactic reactions related to IV NEPA. In contrast,…

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Lee Schwartzberg MD @oncstatdoc Of West Cancer Center Discusses Intravenous NEPA Study: Combination Therapy To Prevent CINV In Patients Receiving Anthracycline/Cyclophosphamide (AC). BACKROUND: NEPA, a combination antiemetic agent [NK1 receptor antagonist (RA) netupitant (oral) or fosnetupitant (IV) + 5-HT3RA palonosetron] offers 5-day CINV prevention with a single-dose. Unlike other IV NK1RAs, the fosnetupitant solution does not require a surfactant, emulsifier, or solubility enhancer and contains no allergenic excipients. In a Phase 3 study in pts receiving cisplatin-based CT, there were no infusion site or anaphylactic reactions related to IV NEPA. In contrast, hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis have been reported with…

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Lee Schwartzberg MD @oncstatdoc Of West Cancer Center Discusses Akynzeo: Convient & Flexible Dosing, Can Be Given Orally & Intravenously. BACKROUND: NEPA, a combination antiemetic agent [NK1 receptor antagonist (RA) netupitant (oral) or fosnetupitant (IV) + 5-HT3RA palonosetron] offers 5-day CINV prevention with a single-dose. Unlike other IV NK1RAs, the fosnetupitant solution does not require a surfactant, emulsifier, or solubility enhancer and contains no allergenic excipients. In a Phase 3 study in pts receiving cisplatin-based CT, there were no infusion site or anaphylactic reactions related to IV NEPA. In contrast, hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis have been reported with IV aprepitant,…

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7331 In this presentation from the ‘Looking to the Future With Hope: Advances in the Treatment of AML’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Mojtaba Akhtari discusses a patient case to examine whether transplant, conventional therapy, or novel targeted is most appropriate for the MRD+ patient subset and in what conditions. © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7331 In this presentation from the ‘Looking to the Future With Hope: Advances in the Treatment of AML’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Daniel A. Pollyea provides an update on the latest advances in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7330 In this presentation from the ‘CLL in the Era of Targeted Therapy’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Richard R. Furman utilizes a case presentation to examine personalized management strategies for relapsed/refractory, high risk patients with CLL. © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7330 In this presentation from the ‘CLL in the Era of Targeted Therapy’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Jacqueline C. Barrientos discusses therapeutic sequencing in CLL patients, with a focus on mono vs. combination therapy. © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7330 In this presentation from the ‘CLL in the Era of Targeted Therapy’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Richard R. Furman discusses novel agents and treatment strategies for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7329 In this presentation from the ‘Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Testing in Multiple Myeloma’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Prashant Kapoor agues against using MRD as the primary treatment target for patients with multiple myeloma. © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7329 In this presentation from the ‘Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Testing in Multiple Myeloma’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Prashant Kapoor agues that MRD should be the treatment target for patients with multiple myeloma. © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Douglas S. Hawkins MD Of The University of Washington School of Medicine Discusses Questions About Larotrectinib: Who Should Be Tested, How Long Should They Be Treated, What Agent To Use BACKROUND: TRK fusions involving NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 genes have been identified in a broad range of pediatric and adult malignancies. Larotrectinib, a highly-selective oral TRK inhibitor, was well tolerated and showed encouraging antitumor activity in 17 pediatric patients (pts) with TRK fusion cancer (Laetsch et al, Lancet Oncol 2018). Here, we present data on the clinical efficacy and safety of larotrectinib in 38 pediatric pts with TRK fusion cancer…

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Douglas S. Hawkins MD Of The University of Washington School of Medicine Discusses Larotrectinib Efficacy & Safety In Pediatric TRK Fusion Cancer Patients: 94% Of The Children Treated With Larotrectinib Achieved A Response. BACKROUND: TRK fusions involving NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 genes have been identified in a broad range of pediatric and adult malignancies. Larotrectinib, a highly-selective oral TRK inhibitor, was well tolerated and showed encouraging antitumor activity in 17 pediatric patients (pts) with TRK fusion cancer (Laetsch et al, Lancet Oncol 2018). Here, we present data on the clinical efficacy and safety of larotrectinib in 38 pediatric pts with…

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Douglas S. Hawkins MD Of The University of Washington School of Medicine Discusses How To Identify Patients With An NTRK Gene Fusion: Will Require A Very Broad Genomic Sequencing. BACKROUND: TRK fusions involving NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 genes have been identified in a broad range of pediatric and adult malignancies. Larotrectinib, a highly-selective oral TRK inhibitor, was well tolerated and showed encouraging antitumor activity in 17 pediatric patients (pts) with TRK fusion cancer (Laetsch et al, Lancet Oncol 2018). Here, we present data on the clinical efficacy and safety of larotrectinib in 38 pediatric pts with TRK fusion cancer from…

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Matthew Galsky, MD, Director of Genitourinary Medical Oncology At The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Discusses HCRN GU14-182: Randomized Double-Blind Phase II Study Of Maintenance Pembrolizumab VS Placebo After First-Line Chemotherapy In Patients with mUC. BACKROUND: Platinum-based chemotherapy for 1st-line treatment of pts with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) is typically administered for a fixed duration followed by observation until recurrence. PD-1 blockade with pembro improves survival of pts with mUC progressing despite platinum-based chemotherapy. We explored the potential benefit of earlier use of PD-1 blockade using a “switch maintenance” approach. METHODS: Pts with mUC achieving at least stable disease…

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Matthew Galsky, MD, Director of Genitourinary Medical Oncology At The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Discusses HCRN GU14-182 Questions: OS Is The Endpoint Needed To See To Impact Practice, Phase 3 Study Will Answer Future Questions. BACKROUND: Platinum-based chemotherapy for 1st-line treatment of pts with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) is typically administered for a fixed duration followed by observation until recurrence. PD-1 blockade with pembro improves survival of pts with mUC progressing despite platinum-based chemotherapy. We explored the potential benefit of earlier use of PD-1 blockade using a “switch maintenance” approach. METHODS: Pts with mUC achieving at least stable…

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Philippe Moreau, MD Of Nantes Faculty of Medicine Discusses Daratumumab Phase 3 Study: Could Be A Pivotal Study In The Approval Of Daratumumab In The United States, Europe, & Other Countries. BACKROUND: VTd is a standard of care (SoC) for TE NDMM. CD38 mAb DARA significantly reduced the risk of progression/death and improved CR and MRD-negative rates in relapsed refractory MM or transplant-ineligible NDMM in phase 3 studies. We report the primary and final analysis of Part 1 of CASSIOPEIA. METHODS: In Part 1, TE NDMM pts 18-65 y were randomized 1:1 to VTd (6 28-day cycles [C; 4 pre-ASCT…

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Philippe Moreau, MD Of Nantes Faculty of Medicine Discusses Daratumumab Phase 3 Study: Phase 3 Randomized Study Of Daratumumab + Bortezomib:Thalidomide:Dexamethasone (D-VTd) VS VTd In Transplant-Eligible NDMM. BACKROUND: VTd is a standard of care (SoC) for TE NDMM. CD38 mAb DARA significantly reduced the risk of progression/death and improved CR and MRD-negative rates in relapsed refractory MM or transplant-ineligible NDMM in phase 3 studies. We report the primary and final analysis of Part 1 of CASSIOPEIA. METHODS: In Part 1, TE NDMM pts 18-65 y were randomized 1:1 to VTd (6 28-day cycles [C; 4 pre-ASCT induction, 2 post-ASCT consolidation]…

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Kim Nguyen Chi MD Of The University Of British Colombia Discusses TITAN Study & Docetaxel: There Is Some Support To Using Apalutamide After Patients Received Docetaxel. BACKROUND: TITAN was designed to determine whether APA, a selective next-generation androgen receptor inhibitor, plus ADT improves radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) and overall survival (OS) compared with PBO plus ADT in pts with mCSPC. METHODS: In this randomized, double-blind phase 3 study, pts with mCSPC regardless of extent of disease were randomized (1:1) to APA (240 mg/d) or PBO, added to ADT, in 28-day cycles. Pts with prior treatment (tx) for localized disease or…

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Kim Nguyen Chi MD Of The University Of British Colombia Discusses TITAN Study: Phase III Double-Blind, Randomized Study Of Apalutamide Versus Placebo In Patients With (mCSPC). BACKROUND: TITAN was designed to determine whether APA, a selective next-generation androgen receptor inhibitor, plus ADT improves radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) and overall survival (OS) compared with PBO plus ADT in pts with mCSPC. METHODS: In this randomized, double-blind phase 3 study, pts with mCSPC regardless of extent of disease were randomized (1:1) to APA (240 mg/d) or PBO, added to ADT, in 28-day cycles. Pts with prior treatment (tx) for localized disease or…

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Dr. Luis Paz-Ares, MD, Phd of the Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre gives a brief overview of his ASCO 2019 presentation in Spanish entitled Efficacy and safety profile of lurbinectedin in second-line SCLC patients: Results from a phase II single-agent trial. Abstract: Background: Lurbinectedin (L) is a novel anticancer drug that inhibits activated transcription and induces DNA double-strand breaks, leading to apoptosis. Methods: A multicenter phase 2 basket trial assessed the efficacy and safety of L in several cancer types, including small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Primary endpoint was confirmed overall response rate (ORR) by RECIST v.1.1. In the SCLC…

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Dr. Luiz Paz-Ares, MD, Phd of th Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre gives a brief overview of his presentation from ASCO 2019 entitiled Efficacy and safety profile of lurbinectedin in second-line SCLC patients: Results from a phase II single-agent trial. Abstract: Background: Lurbinectedin (L) is a novel anticancer drug that inhibits activated transcription and induces DNA double-strand breaks, leading to apoptosis. Methods: A multicenter phase 2 basket trial assessed the efficacy and safety of L in several cancer types, including small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Primary endpoint was confirmed overall response rate (ORR) by RECIST v.1.1. In the SCLC cohort,…

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Josep Llovet, MD Of Mount Sinai School of Medicine Discusses Ramucirumab For Sorafenib Intolerant Patients With HCC: 8 Month Median Survival For Ramucirumab & Improved Quality Of Life, Now Approved By FDA. BACKROUND: Len, an inhibitor of VEGF receptors 1-3, FGF receptors 1-4, PDGF receptor ?, RET, and KIT, is approved for first-line treatment of unresectable HCC (uHCC) based on the open-label phase 3 REFLECT study in which len showed noninferior overall survival (OS) and significantly improved objective response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), and time-to-progression (TTP) vs sorafenib. In the phase 2 KEYNOTE-224 study of pembro (a PD-1 inhibitor)…

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Josep Llovet, MD Of Mount Sinai School of Medicine Discusses Ramucirumab Study: Good Safety Profile & Patients With Aggressive Tumors Respond Certainly To RAM. BACKROUND: Len, an inhibitor of VEGF receptors 1-3, FGF receptors 1-4, PDGF receptor ?, RET, and KIT, is approved for first-line treatment of unresectable HCC (uHCC) based on the open-label phase 3 REFLECT study in which len showed noninferior overall survival (OS) and significantly improved objective response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), and time-to-progression (TTP) vs sorafenib. In the phase 2 KEYNOTE-224 study of pembro (a PD-1 inhibitor) as second-line treatment of advanced HCC, pembro showed…

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Josep Llovet, MD Of Mount Sinai School of Medicine Discusses When To Use Ramucirumab: Second Line & Aggressive Tumors, Moving To Frontline In Combination With TKIs Next. BACKROUND: Len, an inhibitor of VEGF receptors 1-3, FGF receptors 1-4, PDGF receptor ?, RET, and KIT, is approved for first-line treatment of unresectable HCC (uHCC) based on the open-label phase 3 REFLECT study in which len showed noninferior overall survival (OS) and significantly improved objective response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), and time-to-progression (TTP) vs sorafenib. In the phase 2 KEYNOTE-224 study of pembro (a PD-1 inhibitor) as second-line treatment of advanced…

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Alexa Schrock, PhD, of Foundation Medicine Discusses High Microsatellite Instability (MSI-H) in Colorectal Carcinoma Study: Tumor mutational burden is predictive of response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in MSI-high metastatic colorectal cancer. This study, published in Annals of Oncology, shows that tumor mutational burden (TMB) may help inform treatment decisions for MSI-H metastatic colorectal cancer patients. In the study, researchers found that TMB appears to be an important biomarker within this subset of patients and may be a predictor for whether these patients will respond to immunotherapy. The study supports the idea that further stratifying MSI-H metastatic colorectal cancer patients based…

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Alexa Schrock PhD Of Foundation Medicine Discusses How To Act On TMB Score: Patients Might Need A Higher TMB To Have a Great Response. BACKROUND: Microsatellite instability (MSI) is a biomarker for response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICPIs). PD-1 inhibitors in metastatic colorectal carcinoma (mCRC) with MSI-high (MSI-H) have demonstrated a high disease control rate and favorable progression-free survival (PFS); however, reported response rates to pembrolizumab and nivolumab are variable and often <50%, suggesting that additional predictive biomarkers are needed. METHODS: Clinicopathologic data were collected from patients with MSI-H mCRC confirmed by hybrid capture-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) treated with PD-1/L1…

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Dr. Celestia Higano, MD from the University of Washington discusses the PEACE III Trial Decreased Fracture Rate by Mandating Bone-protecting Agents in the EORTC 1333 Background: Skeletal fractures, pathological or not, are a frequent and underestimated side-effect of systemic treatment of metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The ERA223 trial (NCT02043678) was recently unblinded following the report of a significant increase in the fracture rates when abiraterone is combined with Ra223. Hence, FDA and EMA advised against this combination. The question whether mandated use of bone protecting agents (BPA), zoledronic acid or denosumab, would have mitigated the fracture risk and…

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Dr. Celestia Higano, MD of the University of Washington discusses the Alliance A031201 a phase III trial of enzalutamide (ENZ) versus enzalutamide, abiraterone, and prednisone (ENZ/AAP) for metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) Background: Androgen receptor (AR) signaling is an important growth mechanism in mCRPC, providing the rationale for treatment with AR axis inhibitors such as ENZ and AAP. Targeting AR with anti-androgens such as ENZ can result in compensatory autocrine and paracrine androgenic stimulation. Therefore, using ENZ with the androgen biosynthesis inhibitor AAP to dampen these resistance mechanisms could improve clinical outcomes relative to ENZ alone. Methods: Men with…

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Dr. Celestia Higano, MD of the University of Washington discusses the Titan Trial Apalutamide vs Placebo During Androgen-Deprivation Therapy for Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer. At 22.6-month follow-up, 66% of patients in the apalutamide group and 46% of patients in the placebo group remained on treatment. Apalutamide improved radiographic progression-free survival (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.48, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.390.60; P < .0001), with a 52% reduction in risk of death or radiographic progression; that benefit was observed across all subgroups analyzed. The median radiographic progression-free survival was not reached in the apalutamide group and was 22.1 months in…

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David M. Cognetti MD @KimmelCancerCtr Of Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Discusses Photoimmunotherapy (PIT) Phase 2 Study Results: 30 Patients With A 43 ORR & OS Of 9.2 Months, Phase 3 Study Is Being Fast-Tracked. BACKGROUND: Patients with rHNSCC who have failed standard of care have poor prognoses and limited therapeutic options. In this study, final results are reported of a phase 2a trial of photoimmunotherapy (PIT) with a targeted drug RM-1929, consisting of the EGFR-directed antibody cetuximab conjugated to a photoactivatable dye (IRDye 700DX). Binding of the antibody-dye conjugate to cancer cells followed by photoactivation with nonthermal red light induces…

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David M. Cognetti MD @KimmelCancerCtr Of Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Discusses Photoimmunotherapy (PIT) Phase 2 Study: Multicenter, Open-Label, Study Of RM-1929 Photoimmunotherapy (PIT) In Patients With Locoregional, Recurrent Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (rHNSCC). BACKGROUND: Patients with rHNSCC who have failed standard of care have poor prognoses and limited therapeutic options. In this study, final results are reported of a phase 2a trial of photoimmunotherapy (PIT) with a targeted drug RM-1929, consisting of the EGFR-directed antibody cetuximab conjugated to a photoactivatable dye (IRDye 700DX). Binding of the antibody-dye conjugate to cancer cells followed by photoactivation with nonthermal red light…

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David M. Cognetti MD @KimmelCancerCtr Of Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Discusses Photoimmunotherapy (PIT) Phase 3 Study: Opening Now To Compare Directly To Standard Of Care Chemotherapy. BACKGROUND: Patients with rHNSCC who have failed standard of care have poor prognoses and limited therapeutic options. In this study, final results are reported of a phase 2a trial of photoimmunotherapy (PIT) with a targeted drug RM-1929, consisting of the EGFR-directed antibody cetuximab conjugated to a photoactivatable dye (IRDye 700DX). Binding of the antibody-dye conjugate to cancer cells followed by photoactivation with nonthermal red light induces selective and rapid necrosis of the cancer cells,…

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David M. Cognetti MD @KimmelCancerCtr Of Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Discusses Photoimmunotherapy (PIT): Superior To Photodynamic Therapy Due To The Light Sensitizer Being Conjugated To Erbitux. BACKGROUND: Patients with rHNSCC who have failed standard of care have poor prognoses and limited therapeutic options. In this study, final results are reported of a phase 2a trial of photoimmunotherapy (PIT) with a targeted drug RM-1929, consisting of the EGFR-directed antibody cetuximab conjugated to a photoactivatable dye (IRDye 700DX). Binding of the antibody-dye conjugate to cancer cells followed by photoactivation with nonthermal red light induces selective and rapid necrosis of the cancer cells,…

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David M. Cognetti MD @KimmelCancerCtr Of Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Discusses Photoimmunotherapy Technology: Very Straight forward From A Technical Standpoint, 5 Minutes Per Light Application, Tumor Necrosis Seen Within Hours. BACKGROUND: Patients with rHNSCC who have failed standard of care have poor prognoses and limited therapeutic options. In this study, final results are reported of a phase 2a trial of photoimmunotherapy (PIT) with a targeted drug RM-1929, consisting of the EGFR-directed antibody cetuximab conjugated to a photoactivatable dye (IRDye 700DX). Binding of the antibody-dye conjugate to cancer cells followed by photoactivation with nonthermal red light induces selective and rapid necrosis…

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Luis G. Paz-Ares, MD, Phd provides an overview of his presentation at ASCO 2019 entitled Efficacy and safety profile of lurbinectedin in second-line SCLC patients: Results from a phase II single-agent trial. In addition, two experts (Rafael Santana-Davila MD of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Taofeek Owonikoko MD, PhD, MSCR of the Emory Winship Cancer Institute) give their opinions and a roundtable discussion of the data. Author(s): Luis G. Paz-Ares, Jose Manuel Trigo Perez, Benjamin Besse, Victor Moreno, Rafael Lopez, Maria Angeles Sala, Santiago Ponce Aix, Cristian Marcelo Fernandez, Mariano Siguero, Carmen Maria Kahatt, Ali Hassan Zeaiter, Khalil Zaman, Valentina…

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Luis G. Paz-Ares, MD, Phd provides an overview of his presentation at ASCO 2019 entitled Efficacy and safety profile of lurbinectedin in second-line SCLC patients: Results from a phase II single-agent trial. In addition, two experts (Rafael Santana-Davila MD of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Taofeek Owonikoko MD, PhD, MSCR of the Emory Winship Cancer Institute) give their opinions and a roundtable discussion of the data. Author(s): Luis G. Paz-Ares, Jose Manuel Trigo Perez, Benjamin Besse, Victor Moreno, Rafael Lopez, Maria Angeles Sala, Santiago Ponce Aix, Cristian Marcelo Fernandez, Mariano Siguero, Carmen Maria Kahatt, Ali Hassan Zeaiter, Khalil Zaman, Valentina…

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Ahmad Tarhini Md, PhD of the Winship Cancer Center discusses the United States Intergroup E1609 A phase III randomized study of adjuvant ipilimumab 3 or 10 mg kg versus high-dose interferon-?2b for resected high-risk melanoma. Background: Phase III adjuvant trials reported significant benefits in relapse-free survival (RFS) for 6 FDA-approved regimens and overall survival (OS) for HDI and ipi10 versus observation or placebo. E1609 evaluated the relative safety and efficacy of ipi at 3 and 10 mg/kg compared to HDI, which was the adjuvant standard until recently. Methods: E1609 had 2 co-primary endpoints: OS and RFS; considered positive if either…

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Charles Craddock MD PhD @charliecraddock of Queen Elizabeth Hospital discusses the Combination Lenalidomide and Azacitidine: A Novel Salvage Therapy in Patients Who Relapse After Allogeneic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Acute Myeloid Leukemia ABSTRACT PURPOSE Salvage options for patients who relapse after allogeneic stem-cell transplantation (allo-SCT) for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplasia (MDS) remain limited, and novel treatment strategies are required. Both lenalidomide (LEN) and azacitidine (AZA) possess significant antitumor activity effect in AML. Administration of LEN post-transplantation is associated with excessive rates of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), but AZA has been shown to ameliorate GVHD in murine transplantation models. We therefore…

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Marcus Butler, MD discusses TBI-1301-Effect of minimal lymphodepletion prior to ACT with TBI-1301, NY-ESO-1 specific gene-engineered TCR-T cells, on clinical responses and CRS Background: Adoptive transfer of T cell receptor (TCR) gene-engineered T cells can induce durable anti-cancer responses. Post-infusion cytokine release syndrome (CRS) has been associated with clinical utility. Pre-infusion lymphodepletion (LD) may influence CRS, graft persistence, and clinical responses. While the optimal LD regimen is not yet defined, most include both cyclophosphamide (CY) and fludarabine (FLU). TBI-1301 is a novel gene therapy produced by engineering autologous lymphocytes to express an NY-ESO-1-specific TCR using a retrovirus vector that encodes…

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Marcus Butler, MD of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre discusses the ILLUMINATE 301 A randomized phase 3 study of tilsotolimod in combination with ipilimumab compared with ipilimumab alone in patients with advanced melanoma following progression on or after anti-PD-1 therapy Background: Tilsotolimod (IMO-2125) is a Toll-like receptor (TLR) 9 agonist with potent immunostimulating activity. In an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical study in patients with advanced melanoma who progressed on or after anti-PD-1 therapy (NCT02644967), intratumoral (IT) tilsotolimod with ipilimumab was well-tolerated, demonstrating durable responses (including complete response > 21 months), dendritic cell activation, type I interferon response, CD8+ T-cell proliferation in…

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Philadelphia, PA (May 7, 2019) – Oncoceutics announced that the US Food and Drug Administration invited the company to present information regarding its lead compound ONC201 at the public advisory committee meeting of the Pediatric Oncology Subcommittee of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee on June 20, 2019.   The meeting will provide Oncoceutics with the opportunity to present its clinical data for patients treated with ONC201, including studies for both adult and pediatric patients with gliomas containing the H3 K27M mutation, a disease that has been recognized to be an area of high unmet medical need. Additionally, the meeting will enable Oncoceutics…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Feb 14, 2017 Dr. Luis Raez, MD FACP FCCP, Chief of Hematology/Oncology and Medical Director at Memorial Cancer Institute, and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Florida International University joined GRACE to discuss the basics of lung cancer. In this 33rd video for the Spanish lung cancer video library, Dr. Raez discusses current standards and leading options for first-line treatment of EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC. http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Dec 7, 2016 Spanish Lung Cancer Library: Antonio Calles, MD, Medical Oncologist, Thoracic Oncology Program, Hospital General Universitario, Gregorio Marraron, Madrid, Spain joined GRACE to discuss the basics of Lung Cancer for spanish speaking patients and caregivers. For our 5th video Dr. Calles joined GRACE to discuss the most appropriate treatment for elderly patients with advanced NSCLC, and whether age alters the recommendations. http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Dec 28, 2016 Spanish Lung Cancer Library: Dr. Brian Hunis, Medical Director, Head and Neck Cancer Program, memorial Cancer Institute, Miami, Florida, joined GRACE to discuss the basics of Lung Cancer for spanish speaking patients and caregivers. In this video Dr. Hunis speaks about treating later stage small cell lung cancer.

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Dec 12, 2016 Spanish Lung Cancer Library: Dr. Brian Hunis, Medical Director, Head and Neck Cancer Program, Memorial Cancer Institute, Miami, Florida, joined GRACE to discuss the basics of Lung Cancer for Spanish speaking patients and caregivers, in this video Dr. Hunis reviews the risk factors for lung cancer. http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Dec 15, 2015 Drs. Ben Solomon, Leora Horn, & Jack West discuss whether the data highlighting cognitive deficits from whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) for patients with brain metastases should change our recommendations for prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI). http://cancergrace.org/lung/2015/12/1…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Dec 5, 2018 Drs. H. Jack West, Medical Director – Thoracic Oncology Program at Swedish Cancer Institute, President and CEO of GRACE, Karen Kelly – Associate Director for Clinical Research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Sandip Patel – Medical Oncologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Moores Cancer Center, UC San Diego Health, gathered post meeting to discuss new information from ASCO 2018 regarding lung cancer. In this roundtable video, the doctors discuss the use of keytruda in previously treated and now relapsing patients with small cell lung…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Jan 15, 2016 Terrie Schmith, a stage IV melanoma survivor, describes her battle with the disease and her successful treatment with pembrolizumab. http://cancergrace.org/cancer-treatme…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Jan 18, 2016 Dr. James Gulley, National Cancer Institute, discusses immunotherapies for genitourinary cancers, including recent trial results. He also addresses early data which may indicate that using immunotherapy sooner may benefit patients. http://cancergrace.org/cancer-treatme…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Oct 14, 2018 Dr. Sandip Patel, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Moores Cancer Center, UC San Diego Health, joined GRACE to offer updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. Patel discusses the current status of combinations of immunotherapy agents in advanced nsclc. http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Apr 30, 2018 Dr. Vamsidhar Velcheti, Hematology and Medical Oncology with the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, joined GRACE to discuss updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. Velcheti discusses gilotrif/afatanib in squamous non small cell lung cancer. Please visit our forums at http://cancergrace.org/forum/q-and-a-…, and scroll to the bottom of the page to ask a question! http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Apr 30, 2018 Dr. Vamsidhar Velcheti, Hematology and Medical Oncology with the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, joined GRACE to discuss updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. Velcheti discusses biomarkers for immunotherapy and if there is anything better than PDL1. Please visit our forums at http://cancergrace.org/forum/q-and-a-…, and scroll to the bottom of the page to ask a question! http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Oct 14, 2018 Dr. Sandip Patel, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Moores Cancer Center, UC San Diego Health, joined GRACE to offer updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. Patel discusses the basics of managing immune mediated side effects. For more visit http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Oct 15, 2018 Dr. H. Jack West, Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, Swedish Cancer Institute, President and CEO of GRACE offers updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. West discusses patients with rapid progression through first line treatment, and what they should receive next. .http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Oct 14, 2018 Dr. Karen Kelly, Associate Director for Clinical Research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, met with GRACE to bring updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. Kelly discusses the role of immunotherapy in stage lll NSCLC, specifically the Pacific Trial and Imfinzi. For more visit http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Oct 14, 2018 Dr. Sandip Patel, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Moores Cancer Center, UC San Diego Health, joined GRACE to offer updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. Patel discusses evolving standards for molecular testing in advanced NSCLC. For more visit http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Oct 17, 2018 Dr. H. Jack West, Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, Swedish Cancer Institute, President and CEO of GRACE offers updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. West discusses whether immunotherapy works in patients with driver mutations like EGFR and ALK. For more visit http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Oct 15, 2018 Dr. H. Jack West, Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, Swedish Cancer Institute, President and CEO of GRACE offers updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. West discusses “consolidation” radiation to residual disease after a good response to first line therapy, who would receive it and why. For more visit http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Oct 17, 2018 Dr. H. Jack West, Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, Swedish Cancer Institute, President and CEO of GRACE offers updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. West discusses chemotherapy and immunotherapy combinations in advanced squamous non small cell lung cancer. For more visit http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Oct 17, 2018 Dr. H. Jack West, Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, Swedish Cancer Institute, President and CEO of GRACE offers updates to our Lung Cancer Video Library. In this video, Dr. West discusses chemotherapy and Immunotherapy combinations in advanced non-squamous non small cell lung cancer. For more visit http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Mar 26, 2019 GRACE is excited to bring to you a new series on Cancer Myths in the Latin Community. Our friend and partner, Narjust (N.J.) Duma, MD is a Chief Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Duma is committed to her research and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. She was recognized as the 2018 resident of the year by the National Hispanic Medical Association. N.J. speaks to cancer myths in the Latino community, and in this video N.J. discusses the myth of sugar and cancer.…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Jun 26, 2018 Kurtis Davies, PhD, with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Department of Pharmacology, joined GRACE for our Webinar Series on Molecular Diagnostic Testing and Next Generation sequencing in Lung Cancer. In this video, Dr. Davies discusses resistance to targeted therapies and the importance of retesting. Please visit our forums at http://cancergrace.org/forum/q-and-a-…, and scroll to the bottom of the page to ask a question! http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Mar 26, 2019 GRACE is excited to bring to you a new series on Cancer Myths in the Latin Community. Our friend and partner, Narjust (N.J.) Duma, MD is a Chief Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Duma is committed to her research and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. She was recognized as the 2018 resident of the year by the National Hispanic Medical Association. N.J. speaks to cancer myths in the Latino community, and in this video N.J. introduces herself and the following series. See…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Dec 17, 2018 GRACE has partnered with Clinical Care Options (CCO) Oncology, to share with our community a series of educational videos regarding Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This panel consisted of Drs. Elias Jabbour, MD, (Associate Professor Department of Leukemia at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas), Joseph D. Khoury, MD, (Professor, Department of Hematology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas), and Aaron C. Logan, MD, PhD, (Associate Professor Division of Hematology and Blood…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Dec 17, 2018 GRACE has partnered with Clinical Care Options (CCO) Oncology, to share with our community a series of educational videos regarding Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This panel consisted of Drs. Elias Jabbour, MD, (Associate Professor Department of Leukemia at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas), Joseph D. Khoury, MD, (Professor, Department of Hematology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas), and Aaron C. Logan, MD, PhD, (Associate Professor Division of Hematology and Blood…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Dec 17, 2018 GRACE has partnered with Clinical Care Options (CCO) Oncology, to share with our community a series of educational videos regarding Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This panel consisted of Drs. Elias Jabbour, MD, (Associate Professor Department of Leukemia at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas), Joseph D. Khoury, MD, (Professor, Department of Hematology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas), and Aaron C. Logan, MD, PhD, (Associate Professor Division of Hematology and Blood…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Dec 17, 2018 GRACE has partnered with Clinical Care Options (CCO) Oncology, to share with our community a series of educational videos regarding Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This panel consisted of Drs. Elias Jabbour, MD, (Associate Professor Department of Leukemia at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas), Joseph D. Khoury, MD, (Professor, Department of Hematology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas), and Aaron C. Logan, MD, PhD, (Associate Professor Division of Hematology and Blood…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Dec 17, 2018 GRACE has partnered with Clinical Care Options (CCO) Oncology, to share with our community a series of educational videos regarding Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) in acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This panel discussion was made up of Drs. Elias Jabbour, MD, (Associate Professor Department of Leukemia at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas), Joseph D. Khoury, MD, (Professor, Department of Hematology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas), and Aaron C. Logan, MD, PhD, (Associate Professor Division of…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Mar 26, 2019 GRACE is excited to bring to you a new series on Cancer Myths in the Latin Community. Our friend and partner, Narjust (N.J.) Duma, MD is a Chief Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Duma is committed to her research and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. She was recognized as the 2018 resident of the year by the National Hispanic Medical Association. N.J. speaks to cancer myths in the Latino community, and in this video N.J. discusses mammogram myths. See more at cancerGRACE.org.

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Jun 26, 2018 Kurtis Davies, PhD, with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Department of Pharmacology, joined GRACE for our Webinar Series on Molecular Diagnostic Testing and Next Generation sequencing in Lung Cancer. In this video, Dr. Davies explains how targeted therapies treat cancer. Please visit our forums at http://cancergrace.org/forum/q-and-a-…, and scroll to the bottom of the page to ask a question! http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Jun 26, 2018 Kurtis Davies, PhD, with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Department of Pharmacology, joined GRACE for our Webinar Series on Molecular Diagnostic Testing and Next Generation sequencing in Lung Cancer. In this video, Dr. Davies explains genetic testing in lung cancer. Please visit our forums at http://cancergrace.org/forum/q-and-a-…, and scroll to the bottom of the page to ask a question! http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Aug 22, 2018 Drs Zofia Piotrowska, H. Jack West, and Taofeek Owonikoko sit down to discuss a series of case based scenarios. In this video, the doctors discuss a frail patient with metastatic squamous NSCLC with low tumor PD-L1 expression. They discuss what is the best treatment approach for a patient like this? For more information visit us at http://cancerGRACE.org/

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer EducationPublished on Mar 26, 2019GRACE is excited to bring to you a new series on Cancer Myths in the Latin Community. Our friend and partner, Narjust (N.J.) Duma, MD is a Chief Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Duma is committed to her research and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. She was recognized as the 2018 resident of the year by the National Hispanic Medical Association. N.J. speaks to cancer myths in the Latino community, and in this video N.J. discusses biopsy myths. See more at cancerGRACE.org

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Mar 26, 2019 GRACE is excited to bring to you a new series on Cancer Myths in the Latin Community. Our friend and partner, Narjust (N.J.) Duma, MD is a Chief Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Duma is committed to her research and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. She was recognized as the 2018 resident of the year by the National Hispanic Medical Association. N.J. speaks to cancer myths in the Latino community, and in this video N.J. discusses alternative medicine in cancer. See more…

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GRACE – Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education Published on Mar 26, 2019 GRACE is excited to bring to you a new series on Cancer Myths in the Latin Community. Our friend and partner, Narjust (N.J.) Duma, MD is a Chief Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Duma is committed to her research and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. She was recognized as the 2018 resident of the year by the National Hispanic Medical Association. N.J. speaks to cancer myths in the Latino community, and in this video N.J. discusses 3 common myths about breast cancer.…

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Published on Jun 26, 2018 Kurtis Davies, PhD, with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Department of Pharmacology, joined GRACE for our Webinar Series on Molecular Diagnostic Testing and Next Generation sequencing in Lung Cancer. In this video, Dr. Davies explains the biology of cancer cells. Please visit our forums http://cancerGRACE.org/

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The Eon Expert Series: Defying Lung Cancer with Eon + Mark Cuban Why does health tech hurt us more than help? We are asking the tough questions. Dallas, TX 5/16/2019   Join us May 20, 2019 at 9 AM CT for an online conversation with Mark Cuban, Dr. Gerard Silvestri, Dr. Peter Mazzone, and Dr. George A. Eapen. The panel will discuss real healthcare technology issues that have led to patients, health care providers and hospitals facing an ever-widening gap between what technology can do and what is currently implemented. Technology has improved processes and become less expensive in every…

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Read the full transcription HERE: http://bit.ly/MarkCubanEonExpertSeries A discussion with Mark Cuban and three leading Pulmonologists regarding problems in healthcare technology and innovative solutions available.

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  Philadelphia, PA (May 13, 2019) – Oncoceutics announced today that Michael Chiarella, an industry veteran with more than 20 years’ experience at a number of large and small biotech companies, is joining the company as Vice President, Clinical Operations. Mr. Chiarella will be responsible for building out Oncoceutics’ clinical operations in connection with the company’s preparation for an eventual filing of a New Drug Application (NDA) for Oncoceutics’ lead compound, ONC201.ONC201 is currently in Phase II clinical trials for a number of oncology indications, including adult recurrent H3 K27M-mutant high-grade glioma, an indication for which the company has received…

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UCI team helps uncover how ‘FLASH radiotherapy’ reduces neural cell damage   Irvine, Calif., May 13, 2019 — In hopeful news for brain cancer patients, researchers from the University of California, Irvine and the University of Lausanne in Switzerland have discovered how an experimental technology called FLASH radiotherapy dramatically reduces the adverse cognitive side effects unleashed by traditional radiation treatments.   “Although more research needs to be done, this has the potential to revolutionize cancer care worldwide,” said Charles Limoli, a professor of radiation oncology in UCI’s School of Medicine and co-author of the study, which appears online this week in Proceedings of the National…

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UCI team helps uncover how ‘FLASH radiotherapy’ reduces neural cell damage   Irvine, Calif., May 13, 2019 — In hopeful news for brain cancer patients, researchers from the University of California, Irvine and the University of Lausanne in Switzerland have discovered how an experimental technology called FLASH radiotherapy dramatically reduces the adverse cognitive side effects unleashed by traditional radiation treatments.   “Although more research needs to be done, this has the potential to revolutionize cancer care worldwide,” said Charles Limoli, a professor of radiation oncology in UCI’s School of Medicine and co-author of the study, which appears online this week in Proceedings of the National…

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Philadelphia, PA (May 3, 2019) – Oncoceutics, Inc. announced the publication of two scientific research articles demonstrating that members of the imipridone family ONC201 and ONC212 directly activate a mitochondrial protease called caseinolytic protease P (ClpP).One research article, featured on the cover of the journal Cancer Cell, demonstrates that ONC201 and ONC212 hyperactivate ClpP by altering its structural conformation, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in leukemia. In AML, ClpP is over-expressed in patient samples and its hyperactivation selectively kills cancer cells independent of p53 status, while not affecting normal cells.Another research article, published in the journal ACS Chemical Biology, similarly demonstrates that ONC201…

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Composition of Matter Patent and Translational Research Grant issued for ONC213Philadelphia, PA (April 30, 2019) – Oncoceutics, Inc. announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent #10,266,533 entitled “7-BENZYL-4-(2-METHYLBENZYL)-2,4,6,7,8,9-HEXAHYDROIMIDAZO [1,2-A]PYRIDO [3,4-E]PYRIMIDIN-5(1H)-ONE, ANALOGS THEREOF, AND SALTS THEREOF AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN THERAPY” with an expiration date of January 29, 2036. This patent covers the composition of matter for ONC213, its di-salt formulation, and its use in the treatment of cancer. In addition to the claims related to ONC213, the patent also contains claims for millions of structurally-related imipridones. ONC213 is the fourth molecule in the…

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7328 In this presentation from the ‘Updates on Treatment Approaches Across the Multiple Myeloma Spectrum’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Noopur Raje provides an update on the standard of care for maintenance therapy in patients with multiple myeloma. © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7328 In this presentation from the ‘Updates on Treatment Approaches Across the Multiple Myeloma Spectrum’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Jonathan L. Kaufman provides an update on first line therapy for multiple myeloma. © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7328 In this presentation from the ‘Updates on Treatment Approaches Across the Multiple Myeloma Spectrum’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Thomas G. Martin discusses emerging immunotherapies for the treatment of multiple myeloma. © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Earn CME: https://naccme.com/program/7328 In this presentation from the ‘Updates on Treatment Approaches Across the Multiple Myeloma Spectrum’ symposium at the 2019 Great Debates & Updates in Hematologic Malignancies in New York, Dr. Saad Z. Usmani discusses recent advances in small molecule inhibition for the treatment of multiple myeloma. © 2019 Imedex, an HMP Company

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Philadelphia, PA (April 24, 2019) – Oncoceutics announced today that Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2) has awarded a $116,523 grant to a research team at University of California, Los Angeles to perform a natural disease history study of adult midline gliomas, a certain type of aggressive brain tumors. The study will follow patients from first diagnosis through a series of therapeutic interventions that for a subset of patients will include ONC201, an investigational agent in clinical trials for H3 K27M-mutant gliomas that has induced radiographic regressions in some patients.“Novel therapies are desperately needed for treatment of H3 K27M-mutant gliomas,” said…

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NEW DATA SHOW BLUEPRINT® IDENTIFIES ESTROGEN RECEPTOR POSITIVE BREAST CANCER PATIENTS WITH POOR RESPONSE TO ANTI-ESTROGEN THERAPY WHO MAY BENEFIT FROM NEOADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY   ER+ breast cancer patients reclassified as ER+ basal-type demonstrated significant response to chemotherapy underscoring critical role of advanced diagnostic tools   Results published in Nature Publishing Group’s npj Breast Cancer   IRVINE, CALIF., U.S., and AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS –24 April, 2019 – Agendia, Inc., a world leader in precision oncology, today announced the publication of study results for BluePrint®, its 80-gene proprietary molecular subtyping test, in Nature Breast Cancer. It is well known that a significant subset of patients diagnosed with early stage, estrogen…

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Scott Kopetz M.D., PhD., FACP Associate Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX Discusses Understanding Early Onset Colorectal Cancer.

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Scott Kopetz M.D., PhD., FACP Associate Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX Discusses Molecular Signatures In Colorectal Cancer.

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Scott Kopetz M.D., PhD., FACP Associate Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX Discusses Increasing Incidences In Colorectal Cancer.

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Toni Choueiri M.D. Director of the Lank Center for Genitourinary (GU) Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Womens Hospital and the Jerome and Nancy Kohlberg Chair and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School Discusses Novel Oral HIF-2 Alpha Inhibitor PT2977. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019.

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Toni Choueiri M.D. Director of the Lank Center for Genitourinary (GU) Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Womens Hospital and the Jerome and Nancy Kohlberg Chair and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School Discusses mTOR & PI3 Kinase Inhibitor Study. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019.

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Toni Choueiri M.D. Director of the Lank Center for Genitourinary (GU) Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Womens Hospital and the Jerome and Nancy Kohlberg Chair and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School Discusses Elaborating On Frontline Therapies. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019.

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David Quinn M.D., PhD Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical Scholar);Section Head, Genitourinary (GU) Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine and Blood Diseases in the Department of Medicine At The Keck School Of Medicine Talks About Remembering Martin Gore. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019.

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David Quinn M.D., PhD Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical Scholar);Section Head, Genitourinary (GU) Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine and Blood Diseases in the Department of Medicine At The Keck School Of Medicine Discusses Debate On Cytoreductive Nephrectomy. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019.

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Jose Karam M.D., FACS Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas Discusses Neoadjuvant Trials In Kidney Cancer. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019.

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Laurence Albiges M.D., PhD medical oncologist in the Genitourinary group of the Department of Cancer Medicine at the Institute Gustave Roussy Discusses Treating Brain Metastases From RCC With Nivolumab. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019.

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Laurence Albiges M.D., PhD medical oncologist in the Genitourinary group of the Department of Cancer Medicine at the Institute Gustave Roussy Discusses Is HIF Inhibition The Right Target In RCC. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019.

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Axel Bex M.D. Department of Urology The Netherlands Cancer Institute Amsterdam Discusses Surgery Or Therapy First. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019.

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Axel Bex M.D. Department of Urology The Netherlands Cancer Institute Amsterdam Discusses Elaborating On The CARMENA Trial. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019.

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Samra Turajlic M.D. Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden specialising in the treatment of kidney cancer and melanoma Discusses When Can cfDNA Profiling Be Applicable. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019

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Samra Turajlic M.D. Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden specialising in the treatment of kidney cancer and melanoma Discusses Understanding Biology With ADAPTeR Study. At The Fourteenth European International Kidney Cancer Symposium on Mar 29, 2019

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