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May 16, 2022
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Nivolumab-ipilimumab combination fails to extend OS in urothelial carcinoma subset

Nivolumab-ipilimumab combination fails to extend OS in urothelial carcinoma subset

Nivolumab plus ipilimumab failed to extend OS compared with standard first-line chemotherapy for patients with unresctable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma whose tumor cells expressed PD-L1 at 1% or greater.

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April 20, 2022
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Bispecific antibody shows durable benefit in advanced solid tumors

Bispecific antibody shows durable benefit in advanced solid tumors

A novel PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific checkpoint inhibitor demonstrated antitumor activity and tolerability among patients with advanced solid tumors, according to study results.

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April 16, 2022
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COVID-19 caused millions of missed cancer screenings; how will oncology community respond?

COVID-19 caused millions of missed cancer screenings; how will oncology community respond?

Although much remains unknown about the impact of COVID-19 on people with cancer, the impact on screening is becoming clearer.

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April 14, 2022
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Non-aspirin NSAID use may be associated with fatal renal cell carcinoma

Non-aspirin NSAID use may be associated with fatal renal cell carcinoma

Current and extended durations of non-aspirin use appeared associated with an increased risk for fatal renal cell carcinoma, according to study results.

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April 12, 2022
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CAR-T with, without mRNA vaccine shows promise for solid tumors

CAR-T with, without mRNA vaccine shows promise for solid tumors

Early data from a phase 1 trial showed encouraging clinical activity for an investigational chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy alone or in combination with an amplifying mRNA vaccine for patients with solid tumors.

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April 05, 2022
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Genitourinary oncologist appointed deputy director of Fox Chase Cancer Center

Genitourinary oncologist appointed deputy director of Fox Chase Cancer Center

Elizabeth Plimack, MD, MS, chief of the division of genitourinary medical oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has been appointed the center’s deputy director.

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March 11, 2022
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Collaboration aims to develop nanoparticle for cancer treatment

Collaboration aims to develop nanoparticle for cancer treatment

In a research collaboration with Mayo Clinic, nanomedical company NaNotics LLC plans to develop and assess a novel subtractive nanoparticle for use in cancer treatment.

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March 11, 2022
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FDA grants fast track designation to donor-derived CAR-T for advanced kidney cancer

FDA grants fast track designation to donor-derived CAR-T for advanced kidney cancer

The FDA granted fast track designation to ALLO-316, an investigational chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, for the treatment of adults with advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

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March 10, 2022
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Social risk factors ‘heavily influence’ racial disparities in cancer surgical care

Social risk factors ‘heavily influence’ racial disparities in cancer surgical care

Black Medicare beneficiaries who underwent elective cancer surgery had higher rates of mortality than their white counterparts, irrespective of neighborhood deprivation or dual eligibility status, according to study results.

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March 03, 2022
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Immune-related adverse events after inhibitor use linked to benefit in urothelial cancer

Immune-related adverse events after inhibitor use linked to benefit in urothelial cancer

Patients with urothelial carcinoma who experienced an immune-related adverse event following checkpoint blockade had significantly improved clinical outcomes, according to a poster presented at ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.

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