Ris-Rez improves overall survival in SCLC, phase III trial finds

Phase III XPORT-EC-042 trial in endometrial cancer does not meet primary endpoint

The phase III XPORT-EC-042 trial, evaluating selinexor as a maintenance-only therapy compared to placebo in adult patients with TP53 wild-type advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer, did not meet its primary endpoint of progression free survival.

August 07, 2026

Vol.52 No.31

Clinical Roundup

How to boost enrollment of Black and Hispanic patients in pediatric clinical trials

While Black and Hispanic families are enthusiastic about research participation, other provider- and systems-focused factors may influence their involvement in pediatric oncology clinical trials, according to a study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dana-Farber/Mass General.

August 07, 2026

Vol.52 No.31

Podcast

Pour a Scotch, we’re talking clinical trials and prediction markets

In last week’s issue of The Cancer Letter, the cover story featured coverage of Kalshi, an online prediction market exchange, launching a pilot program in which one can place bets on both outcomes of trials and FDA decisions.

August 05, 2026

News Analysis

Prediction markets now allow betting on clinical trial results, FDA decisions
It’s a high-risk bet: Insider trading, equipoise, integrity of research, public trust are at stake

Prediction market exchanges have allowed the public to bet on the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, the outcome of the Spain v. Argentina World Cup final, and whether Trump will use the word “hippopotamus” in the month of July.

FDA’s OCE publishes three final guidances to increase clinical trial enrollment

FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence has published three final guidance documents intended to broaden eligibility criteria for participation in clinical trials of oncology drugs.

Enfortumab vedotin + pembrolizumab improves survival and reduces recurrence risk in muscle-invasive bladder cancer, phase III trial finds

Researchers have found that a combination of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab helps patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer live longer while reducing the risk that their cancer will return after surgery, according to the results of an international phase III clinical trial.

July 31, 2026

Vol.52 No.30

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