David R. Spigel, MD discusses how immunotherapy extends survival for patients with a rarer type of lung cancer. Read more about these significant findings in Bio Pharma Dive: https://lnkd.in/gFevCAzN #lungcancer #OncologyAdvancements
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"Combining standard 4-6 cycles of chemotherapy with immune checkpoints inhibitors has shown to improve survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), however increased toxicities have also been reported. Here the authors report the results of a phase 2 trial of sintilimab (anti-PD1) with two cycles of chemotherapy for treatment of previously untreated advanced squamous NSCLC." "sintilimab in combination with 2 cycles of nab-paclitaxel/carboplatin treatment produced encouraging PFS and better tolerability as first-line treatment for advanced sq-NSCLC." https://lnkd.in/eQeM6aa3
Sintilimab with two cycles of chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer: a phase 2 clinical trial - Nature Communications
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Busy news day today, so this might fly under your radar: Merck's Keytruda makes progress toward earlier stages of cervical cancer with new Phase III data, showing that it improves overall survival in this indication. Friday's readout comes after the pharma announced last year that Keytruda also significantly benefits PFS in these patients. Keytruda already has two approved indications in cervical cancer. The first is as a combo treatment with chemotherapy, with or without Roche’s Avastin (bevacizumab), for the treatment of persistent, recurrent or metastatic disease. The second is as a monotherapy for metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer that has progressed following chemotherapy. #biotech #biopharma #Keytruda #cervicalcancer
Merck’s Keytruda Pushes Towards Earlier Stages of Cervical Cancer with Phase III Data | BioSpace
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🎗️🧫Another significant development in targeted therapy - this one for HER2-positive tumor types. Although HER2-positive appendiceal tumors are very rare, this development is (1) a demonstration of the evolution of cancer treatments more broadly; and (2) a welcome addition to treatment options for any patient who happens to have HER2-positive appendiceal cancer. https://lnkd.in/eG5fAdj7
Enhertu Approved for Any HER2-Positive Solid Cancer
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GSK and AstraZeneca are pushing the envelope with promising immunotherapy advances for endometrial cancer. GSK's Jemperli and AstraZeneca's Imfinzi, both in combination with chemotherapy, show potential to significantly improve patient outcomes by reducing the risk of death and disease progression. Yet, these breakthroughs prompt crucial questions: 🔹 What are the implications for FDA approvals? 🔹 How do we address the challenges posed by treatment-related toxicity? 🔹 In the pursuit of personalized oncology, how can we best tailor treatments to individual tumor profiles? As we navigate these exciting yet complex developments, it's vital to engage in discussions on optimizing cancer care and enhancing patient quality of life. What are your insights on these latest innovations in cancer therapy? #CancerCare #Innovation #Immunotherapy
AstraZeneca, GSK make case for broad immunotherapy uses in endometrial cancer. But questions remain
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Antibody drug conjugates #ADCs are not ready for prime time in non-small cell lung cancer #NSCLC, which is particularly challenging given its resistance to chemotherapy and radiation. A major challenge in developing ADCs for NSCLC is that unlike many cancers, lung cancer isn’t typically treated with antibody therapies, say analysts. But that’s not to say they’re totally obsolete. Read my latest about the drugs making inroads in this field: https://lnkd.in/gzat2VPV #oncology #lungcancer
Despite Progress, ADCs Still Stalled in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | BioSpace
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A new Investigational New Drug application has been submitted to the FDA for #SenoVax, targeting the treatment of non-small cell #lung #cancer. SenoVax, utilizes dendritic cell technology to enhance the #immune system's response against senescent cells surrounding tumors, potentially offering a significant breakthrough in #cancertreatment. #LungCancer #FDA #IND #Tumor https://lnkd.in/dDpraD7z
SenoVax: Targeting "Zombie Cells" to Destroy Tumor Barriers and Combat Lung Cancer
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AZ's osimertinib gains EC nod as part of combo treatment for NSCLC subset AstraZeneca's Tagrisso, or osimertinib, gained the European Commission's approval as part of a combination treatment, together with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, as a first-line treatment for adult patients with locally advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer with tumors having exon 19 deletions or exon 21 mutations. The combination extended patients' median progression-free survival by an additional 8.8 months in comparison with Tagrisso as a monotherapy. https://lnkd.in/ejYjWpwx
AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso combination approved by EC as first-line lung cancer treatment
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AstraZeneca announced Tuesday that its PD-L1 inhibitor Imfinzi (durvalumab) did not meet its primary endpoint in the Phase III ADJUVANT BR.31 study in early stage non-small cell lung cancer. Without revealing specific data, AstraZeneca said that Imfinzi was unable to significantly improve disease-free survival versus placebo in patients with stage IB to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) following complete tumor resection. Meanwhile, the pharma on Tuesday also reported that Imfinzi cleared the Phase III NIAGARA study in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). The PD-1 inhibitor, when combined with chemotherapy, induced a “statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement” in event-free and overall survival as compared with neoadjuvant chemotherapy. #biotech #biopharma #NSCLC #bladdercancer #Imfinzi
AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Fails Phase III NSCLC Trial, Aces Late-Stage Bladder Cancer Study | BioSpace
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IO Biotech has revealed new interim data supporting the use of its investigational therapeutic cancer vaccine, 10102-10103, in combination with Merck & Co’s anti-PD-1 therapy, Keytruda (pembrolizumab), as a first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Qasim Ahmad, chief medical officer at IO Biotech, said: "We believe our cancer vaccine in combination with an anti-PD-1 antibody could change the treatment paradigm for multiple tumour types and this encouraging initial data show its potential as an efficacious and well-tolerated first-line treatment option for patients with NSCLC." #IOBiotech #10102_10103 #Keytruda #pembrolizumab #lungcancer #latestinhealthcareai #aiinhealthcare #oncology #drugdiscovery #cancervaccine https://lnkd.in/d_2K8U3S
IO Biotech announces new data supporting its therapeutic cancer vaccine
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High-throughput drug screening customizes therapy at an individual level by empirically determining the most effective (cancer /non-cancer) drugs (or drug combinations) for each patient's unique cancer cells. This patient-centric strategy seeks to enhance treatment efficacy by achieving personalised treatment and moving beyond one-size-fits-all solutions. Provectus Therapeutics shares the same vision by implementing properitory technology to identify tumor heterogeneity and offer a fast, efficient and accurate pre-treatment prediction for patients. Transform the industry with the strategy - from Precision to Personalization, for the dream of personalised treatment. Find out more on https://lnkd.in/gpPZVfjx. #precisionmedicine #personalisedmedicine #cancer https://lnkd.in/g4ZQNfAi
The future of precision cancer therapy might be to try everything
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