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Company warns about risk for severe infections with drug approved for lung, thyroid cancers
Data from a phase 3 trial designed to compare pralsetinib with standard therapy for certain patients with advanced lung cancer revealed a risk for severe — and potentially fatal — infections with the drug, according to its manufacturer.
Findings may help predict risk for immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced diabetes
Clinical and genetic risk factors can help identify individuals at risk for immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced diabetes, according to results of a cohort study.
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COVID-19 mortality risk twice as high among people with cancer
People with cancer had more than double the risk for COVID-19 mortality than the general population, according to study results.
Adjuvant durvalumab extends survival in limited-stage small cell lung cancer
Adjuvant durvalumab significantly improved PFS and OS compared with placebo among patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer, according to study results presented at ESMO Congress.
Chatbot comparable with counseling for helping patients with genetic testing decisions
The use of chatbot tools may be a valuable part of health management strategies to improve access to cancer genetic services, according to study results.
Healio Minute Podcast, Lung Cancer Edition: Top Headlines - Week of October 14, 2024
In this edition, FDA approves Rybrevant for advanced lung cancer, screening orders in eligible patients higher with digital health program and more.
Timing of immunotherapy influences benefit in limited-stage small cell lung cancer
Concurrent administration of chemoradiation and immunotherapy did not improve survival for patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer, according to a study presented at American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting.
FDA approves tumor treating fields as part of combination therapy for advanced lung cancer
The FDA approved tumor treating fields for use as part of combination treatment for certain patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
First-line maintenance regimen improves OS, PFS in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
The addition of lurbinectedin to atezolizumab improved survival for certain adults with lung cancer, according to the agent’s manufacturer.
’Much work remains’ to ensure adequate diversity in trials of immune checkpoint inhibitors
Although progress has been made, lack of diversity continues to be problematic in trials of immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to study results.
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