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  • A Look at Veliparib Plus Chemotherapy for First-Line Treatment of Advanced NSCLC

    A Look at Veliparib Plus Chemotherapy for First-Line Treatment of Advanced NSCLC

    By

    Ticiana Leal, MD, et al.
    Evolving Standards of Care

    The strategy likely will not be pursued, however studies of PARP inhibitors plus immune checkpoint inhibitors are already in advanced stages.


  • Study Provides Insights That May Inform Prevention, Management of Mesothelioma

    Study Provides Insights That May Inform Prevention, Management of Mesothelioma

    By

    Jian-fei Shen, MD, PhD, et al.
    Global Initiatives, Risk Assessment and Reduction

    Analysis of worldwide epidemiologic patterns may help governments and medical institutions formulate targeted strategies for addressing mesothelioma.


  • The FDA Explained: An Interview with Dr. Harpreet Singh

    The FDA Explained: An Interview with Dr. Harpreet Singh

    By

    Lung Cancer Considered
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    During an episode of IASLC’s Lung Cancer Considered podcast, Dr. Singh provided insight into the US agency’s approval process. Here are some highlights.


  • A New Standard of Care in EGFR-Positive NSCLC Unresponsive to TKIs?

    A New Standard of Care in EGFR-Positive NSCLC Unresponsive to TKIs?

    By

    Myung-Ju Ahn, MD, PhD
    Evolving Standards of Care

    Interim analysis from ORIENT-31 demonstrates a four-drug regimen may be a reasonable option for patients whose disease has progressed on EGFR TKIs.


  • The OncoKB Precision Oncology Knowledge Base: A Q&A with Dr. Debyani Chakravarty

    The OncoKB Precision Oncology Knowledge Base: A Q&A with Dr. Debyani Chakravarty

    By

    Joy Curzio
    Evolving Standards of Care

    Finding precision treatments after molecular testing requires a tool for reviewing actionable mutations.


  • Targeting Angiogenesis in Mesothelioma: Insights From MAPS and RAMES

    Targeting Angiogenesis in Mesothelioma: Insights From MAPS and RAMES

    By

    Nirosha D. Perera, MD, et al.
    Evolving Standards of Care

    Without validated biomarkers for anti-angiogenesis therapy, VEGF inhibitors are increasingly being investigated.


  • US FDA greenlights nivolumab for use before surgery for NSCLC

    US FDA greenlights nivolumab for use before surgery for NSCLC

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Evolving Standards of Care, Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    Approval opens the door for an immunotherapy-based treatment option prior to surgery for the first time.


  • Low-Dose CT, ctDNA May Partner for Lung Cancer Detection

    Low-Dose CT, ctDNA May Partner for Lung Cancer Detection

    By

    Leah Lawrence
    Diagnostic Oncology, Early Detection & Screening, Meeting News

    Liquid biopsy tool may be useful in high-risk individuals unwilling or unable to undergo LDCT.


  • Award Lecture Highlights Tumor Evolution Through Liquid Biopsy

    Award Lecture Highlights Tumor Evolution Through Liquid Biopsy

    By

    Leah Lawrence
    Diagnostic Oncology, Meeting News

    The UK’s Dr. Charles Swanton received the ISLB’s 2021 award for outstanding scientific contribution.


  • Patient Perspective: Anxiety Follows Abrupt Departure From Clinical Trial

    Patient Perspective: Anxiety Follows Abrupt Departure From Clinical Trial

    By

    Julie Swedberg, CPA
    Patient Advocacy

    The onboarding required to participate in a clinical trial is extensive. The offboarding, however, can feel like abandonment for some patients.