Potential Impact of GLP1-RAs on TKI-induced Weight Gain in Patients with NSCLC
Maaike van den Bos, MD+more
Anti-obesity medications could theoretically reduce the absorption of oral TKIs, particularly in cases of lipophilicity, where therapeutic agents have a strong dependence on dietary fat for adequate dissolution. Read more
Combination Therapies as Frontline Treatment for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC: Are the Rewards Worth the Risks?
Haleigh BehrmanDuring a TTLC debate, Drs. Helena Yu and Shirish Gadgeel weighed the pros and limitations of osimertinib monotherapy and combination therapies. Read more
With Data on Her Side, Dr. Anne Tsao Dominates Debate on Merits of Chemo-IO for Mesothelioma
Haleigh BehrmanLacking evidence to argue against combinations in this patient population, Dr. Penelope Bradbury, turned to humor to make her case. Read more
Dr. Karen Reckamp discusses the challenges that both patients and oncologists in the Los Angeles area experienced during the devastating fires. Read more
Zipalertinib Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 2b Trial
Nathan PettengillThe drug’s developers have said the data show a positive overall response rate in previously treated patients with NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations. Read more
Climate Change-Fueled Natural Disasters and the Impacts on Lung Cancer Care
Roselle De Guzman, MDIn our continuing series on role the environment plays in thoracic oncology, Dr. Roselle De Guzman outlines the risks posed by our changing climate and the potential benefits of taking a proactive approach to reduce those risks. Read more
Will Bispecific Antibodies Replace PD-(L)1 Targeted Agents?
Nathan PettengillDrs. Jonathan W. Riess and Greg Kalemkerian present opposing views regarding the therapeutic potential of novel targeted therapies. Read more
Debate Leaves Audience Unconvinced that KRAS Inhibitors Deserve Promotion to First-Line Treatment
Nathan PettengillWhile Dr. Trever Bivona argued that KRAS inhibitors will join other seminal oncogene inhibitors, Dr. Rebecca Heist said the data has yet to demonstrate they outperform the current second-line standard of care. Read more
Updated Data Show Median OS of 16.9 months in Patients with Advanced NSCLC Treated with THIO
Haleigh BehrmanThough the study is small, the sponsor says results are promising for the first-in-class telomere-targeting agent. Read more
Data from the Beamion LUNG-1 trial show a 71% objective response rate in previously treated patients. Read more