FDA approves Abecma for earlier lines of treatment for MM

Longitudinal observational study reveals novel genetic markers of MM progression

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s CoMMpass study, a prospective, longitudinal observational study of 1,143 newly diagnosed, previously untreated multiple myeloma patients, revealed critical genetic markers that can better predict disease progression and identify patients at risk of transitioning to more aggressive forms of the disease.

September 06, 2024

Vol.50 No.33

Clinical Roundup

Observational genetic study identifies unique types of MM

A 12-year observational study which aimed to sequence the genome, exome, and RNA in tumors from patients with multiple myeloma was able to define distinct subtypes of the disease, according to an international team of scientists led by researchers from the Translational Genomics Research Institute, part of City of Hope.

September 06, 2024

Vol.50 No.33

Drugs & Targets

FDA approves Rybrevant + Lazcluze for NSCLC

FDA approved Rybrevant (amivantamab-vmjw) plus Lazcluze (lazertinib) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R substitution mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

September 06, 2024

Vol.50 No.33

Drugs & Targets

FDA approves neoadjuvant/adjuvant Imfinzi for resectable NSCLC

FDA approved durvalumab (Imfinzi) with platinum-containing chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment, followed by single-agent durvalumab as adjuvant treatment after surgery for adults with resectable (tumors ≥ 4 cm and/or node positive) non-small cell lung cancer and no known epidermal growth factor receptor mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase rearrangements.

September 06, 2024

Vol.50 No.33

Drugs & Targets

FDA accepts Bristol Myers Squibb’s sBLA for Opdivo + Yervoy in unresectable HCC

FDA accepted Bristol Myers Squibb’s supplemental Biologics License Application for Opdivo (nivolumab) plus Yervoy (ipilimumab) as a potential first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

September 06, 2024

Vol.50 No.33

Drugs & Targets

FDA grants Imfinzi priority review and Breakthrough Therapy designation for limited-stage SCLC

FDA granted priority review for Imfinzi (durvalumab), AstraZeneca’s supplemental Biologics License Application, based on the results from the positive ADRIATIC phase III trial in patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer whose disease has not progressed following platinum-based concurrent chemoradiotherapy.

September 06, 2024

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FDA approves Abecma for earlier lines of treatment for MM

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