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December 27, 2024
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FDA approves Opdivo as subcutaneous injection

FDA approves Opdivo as subcutaneous injection

The FDA has approved nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy for subcutaneous injection in adults with solid tumors in which nivolumab is indicated, according to a press release.

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December 18, 2024
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Kidney cancer in 2024: health equity, ‘practice changing’ regimens and more

Kidney cancer in 2024: health equity, ‘practice changing’ regimens and more

In 2024, the treatment landscape for kidney cancer evolved, with new breakthroughs in combination therapies, new challenges and an emphasis on addressing disparities in care.

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December 10, 2024
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VIDEO: Asking ‘clinically meaningful’ questions about RA, cancer

VIDEO: Asking ‘clinically meaningful’ questions about RA, cancer

WASHINGTON — In this video, Namrata Singh, MD, MSCI, discusses a presentation from ACR Convergence 2024 that examined patients with rheumatoid arthritis who develop lung cancer.

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August 21, 2024
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Belzutifan improves PFS, response in advanced renal cell carcinoma

Belzutifan improves PFS, response in advanced renal cell carcinoma

Belzutifan significantly improved PFS and objective response compared with everolimus for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma, according to results of a randomized phase 3 trial.

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July 19, 2024
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Phase 3 renal cell carcinoma trial misses primary endpoint

Phase 3 renal cell carcinoma trial misses primary endpoint

The addition of nivolumab to low-dose tivozanib did not improve PFS for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma, according to data from the agent’s manufacturer.

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June 22, 2024
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Losing weight can lower risk for developing obesity-related cancers

Losing weight can lower risk for developing obesity-related cancers

ORLANDO — Adults with obesity who reduce their body weight lower their odds for developing an obesity-related cancer, according to data presented at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions.

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May 16, 2024
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Findings highlight ‘desperate need’ to improve end-of-life cancer treatment

Findings highlight ‘desperate need’ to improve end-of-life cancer treatment

Oncologic treatment of adults with various metastatic or advanced solid tumors may not improve OS and could be detrimental to quality of life, according to findings published in JAMA Oncology.

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May 07, 2024
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Feasibility of allogeneic CAR-T in solid tumors shown in advanced kidney cancer

Feasibility of allogeneic CAR-T in solid tumors shown in advanced kidney cancer

Sumanta K. Pal, MD, FASCO, expressed a mix of emotions.

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April 29, 2024
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Tumor mutational burden may predict immunotherapy response in advanced prostate cancer

Tumor mutational burden may predict immunotherapy response in advanced prostate cancer

Tumor mutational burden may help predict benefit of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, according to retrospective study results.

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December 03, 2023
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Insurance status linked to survival outcomes in metastatic renal cell carcinoma

Insurance status linked to survival outcomes in metastatic renal cell carcinoma

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Insurance status appeared associated with survival among patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma, according to findings presented at International Kidney Cancer Symposium: North America.

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