FDA approves prostate cancer imaging agent Gozellix

In an oral history now taken down by FDA, Andrew von Eschenbach recounts his stint as the head of both FDA and NCI—simultaneously

Credit: NCI/Linda BartlettIn an oral history conducted by FDA in September 2013, Andrew C. von Eschenbach recounted his eight-month stint in a dual role as both FDA acting commissioner and NCI director.

FDA approves durvalumab for muscle invasive bladder cancer

FDA approved AstraZeneca’s durvalumab (Imfinzi) with gemcitabine and cisplatin as neoadjuvant treatment, followed by single agent durvalumab as adjuvant treatment following radical cystectomy, for adults with muscle invasive bladder cancer.

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Vol.51 No.13

Capitol Hill

Kennedy announces massive cuts, centralization at HHS—NCI and FDA hit
Also this week: Columbia yields, Makary and Bhattacharya confirmed, tariffs on pharmaceuticals, and more changes impacting oncology

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it is making sweeping revisions by cutting personnel, centralizing functions, and consolidating divisions.

March 28, 2025

Vol.51 No.12

By Claire Marie Porter and Jacquelyn Cobb

Drugs & Targets

FDA approves cabozantinib for patients 12 and up with pNET and epNET

FDA approved cabozantinib (Cabometyx) for adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic, well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and well-differentiated extra-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

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Vol.51 No.12

Clinical Roundup

AI tool helps predict who will benefit from focal therapy for prostate cancer, study shows

A study led by UCLA investigators shows that AI could play a key role in improving treatment outcomes for patients with prostate cancer by helping physicians determine who is most likely to benefit from partial gland cryoablation, a minimally invasive procedure that treats localized prostate tumors.

March 21, 2025

Vol.51 No.11

Clinical Roundup

Shorter radiation treatment approach shows safety and efficacy for early-stage prostate cancer

A new large-scale study, co-led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators, provides the strongest evidence yet that a shorter, standard-dose course radiation treatment is equally as effective as conventional radiotherapy for prostate cancer, without compromising patient safety.

March 21, 2025

Vol.51 No.11

FDA approves prostate cancer imaging agent Gozellix

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FDA approves prostate cancer imaging agent Gozellix

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In an oral history now taken down by FDA, Andrew von Eschenbach recounts his stint as the head of both FDA and NCI—simultaneously

FDA approves durvalumab for muscle invasive bladder cancer

Kennedy announces massive cuts, centralization at HHS—NCI and FDA hitAlso this week: Columbia yields, Makary and Bhattacharya confirmed, tariffs on pharmaceuticals, and more changes impacting oncology

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Kennedy announces massive cuts, centralization at HHS—NCI and FDA hit
Also this week: Columbia yields, Makary and Bhattacharya confirmed, tariffs on pharmaceuticals, and more changes impacting oncology