Oncology

The ease of acquiring prior authorizations for a new formulary drug plays a part in evaluating oncology drugs that are new to the market.

Patients who underwent neoadjuvant radiotherapy for soft tissue sarcoma (STS) spent longer in the hospital and were more likely to have wound complications.

The combination of amivantamab and lazertinib in first-line non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) significantly reduces resistance mechanisms with implications for second-line treatment, said Danny Nguyen, MD, of City of Hope.

The subcutaneous dose had comparable efficacy to intravenous dosing while enhancing patient convenience in non–small cell lung cancer, explains Nicolas Girard, MD, PhD.

Super-enhancer-related microRNAs (miRNAs) reveal diverse subtypes of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), offering potential as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers.

Community oncology leaders navigate challenges in value-based care under the Enhancing Oncology Model, facing performance payment uncertainties and evolving drug markets.

FDA expands selumetinib approval to younger children with NF1-related tumors.

Byoung Chul Cho, MD, PhD, of the Yonsei University College of Medicine, discussed outcomes in the COCOON trial of an enhanced dermatologic regimen with amivantamab-lazertinib treatment.

Subcutaneous amivantamab plus chemotherapy offers an equally effective treatment for EGFR exon 20 insertion non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), mirroring PAPILLON results of the intravenous formulation, explained Sun Lim Min, MD, PhD.

Disparities in lung cancer biomarker testing show barriers that delay diagnosis and treatment for lower-income patients, according to Sandip P. Patel, MD.

Personalized testing is preferred for patients with NSCLC with mutations, but there are challenges to implementing this testing, said Yang Xia, MD, PhD.

Uncommon EGFR mutations in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remain challenging to treat, but new tyrosine kinase inhibitors, bispecific antibodies, and a proposed “PACCage insert” framework provide opportunities to advance precision therapy.

Treatment of EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is shifting toward next-generation sequencing and combination regimens that improve survival but increase toxicity, requiring individualized care.

Antibody-drug conjugates are rapidly reshaping the treatment landscape of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with advances in design, clinical efficacy, and regulatory approvals tempered by ongoing challenges in toxicity, resistance, and biomarker optimization.

Bispecific antibodies are emerging as a transformative class in advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with agents such as amivantamab and zenocutuzumab already demonstrating clinical benefit and a broad pipeline of investigational therapies showing promise in overcoming resistance.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), and the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) offer complementary yet distinct frameworks for lung cancer care, reflecting differences in evidence evaluation, regional adaptation, and policy integration.

Oranus Mohammadi, MD, outlines how antibody-drug conjugates are transforming breast cancer treatment across subtypes and discusses her approach to sequencing high-cost targeted therapies within payer and clinical practice constraints.

Oranus Mohammadi, MD, discusses the emerging applications of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in breast cancer care and emphasizes the importance of clear communication to help patients navigate uncertain or anxiety-provoking biomarker test results.

Patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) experienced better responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors if they had higher levels of NOTCH1 expression in a recent study.

Joanne Mortimer, MD, FACP, FASCO, discusses the practical applications and limitations of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing in breast cancer, highlighting its role in guiding targeted therapy, challenges in patient communication and payer coverage, and unique barriers for male patients.

Jorge Nieva, MD, explores the challenges of translating biomarker testing into treatment decisions for non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the role of repeat testing in detecting resistance mutations, and the importance of equitable access to molecular diagnostics in value-based care settings.

The findings may inform future studies on the therapeutic strategy for patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

The 6-month progression-free survival rate for the combination therapy was 52.2%.

Jorge Nieva, MD, highlights the critical role of molecular testing in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) care, while addressing barriers such as limited tissue samples, delayed turnaround times, and the need for faster, more accessible diagnostic technologies.

Yale Podnos, MD, MPH, FACS, discusses strategies to address social determinants of health in oncology, improve clinical trial enrollment for underserved communities, and leverage value-based care models to reduce financial toxicity and ensure equitable cancer care.