Acute Myeloid Leukemia (SOHO)

Updates in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

From the SOHO Annual Meeting

Conference Coverage

The “ABCs” of Immunotherapy for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia

09/06/2024

At the 2024 SOHO meeting, Marion Subklewe, MD, discusses the current landscape and future development of immune and cellular therapies for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

At the 2024 SOHO meeting, Marion...

09/06/2024

Oncology

Conference Coverage

Challenges of Treating Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia With Standard Therapies

09/05/2024

Pinkal Desai, MD discusses the challenges of existing treatment options for patients with secondary acute myeloid leukemia and the need for further development of therapies for this disease subset.

Pinkal Desai, MD discusses the...

09/05/2024

Oncology

Conference Coverage

Exploring Developments and Challenges of Immunological Approaches in AML Treatment

09/04/2024

At the 2024 Society of Hematologic Oncology meeting, Eduardo Rego, MD, shares his interest in reviewing data on novel research in acute myeloid leukemia treatment development, specifically the incorporation of immunological approaches.

At the 2024 Society of...

09/04/2024

Oncology

Conference Coverage

Analyzing Data on the Improvement of International Outcomes of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Therapy

09/04/2024

Eduardo Rego, MD, shares expert insight into International Consortium on Acute Leukemia research on improving the outcomes of therapy for patients with AML treated in Latin America compared to the outcomes of those treated in the US and...

Eduardo Rego, MD, shares expert...

09/04/2024

Oncology

Recent News

News

FDA Approves First-Line Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy for Patients With Unresectable Advanced Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

09/18/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

Based on results from the KEYNOTE-483 study, the US FDA has approved pembrolizumab plus pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy as first-line treatment for patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Based on results from the...

09/18/2024

Oncology

FDA Alerts

FDA Grants Approval to Ribociclib With Aromatase Inhibitor and Letrozole Co-Pack for Adjuvant Treatment of HR-Positive HER2-Negative High-Risk Breast Cancer

09/17/2024

Gina Tomaine ;

On September 17, 2024, the FDA approved ribociclib with an aromatase inhibitor as well as a ribociclib and letrozole co-pack for the adjuvant treatment of adults with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative stage II and III early breast...

On September 17, 2024, the FDA...

09/17/2024

Oncology

News

Management of Adverse Events Associated With Selumetinib for Pediatric Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 With Plexiform Neurofibromas

09/17/2024

Allison Casey ;

A panel of experts provided consensus recommendations on prevention, early detection, and management of adverse events potentially associated with selumetinib among pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas.

A panel of experts provided...

09/17/2024

Oncology

News

New Risk Stratification Model Provides Prognostic Data on Survival Post-AlloHCT for Older Patients With AML and High-Risk MDS

09/17/2024

Amber Denham ;

The AML60+ classification system demonstrated efficacy in providing prognostic information for intensively treated patients 60 years and older with AML and high-risk MDS, and in identifying patients who would benefit from chemotherapy and...

The AML60+ classification system...

09/17/2024

Oncology

Conference Coverage

Berlrestotug Added to Dostarlimab Demonstrates Antitumor Activity in PD-L1-High Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/16/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

Results from the phase 2 GALAXIES Lung-201 study show the addition of berlrestotug to dostarlimab demonstrates antitumor activity among patients with PD-L1-high locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

Results from the phase 2...

09/16/2024

Oncology

FDA Approval

FDA Approves Subcutaneous Formulation of Atezolizumab for Patients With Certain Solid Tumors

09/13/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

On September 12th, 2024, the US FDA approved subcutaneous coformulation of atezolizumab plus hyaluronidase for adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, melanoma, and alveolar soft part...

On September 12th, 2024, the US...

09/13/2024

Oncology

Conference Coverage

Datopotamab Deruxtecan Shows Promise for Unresectable Advanced Endometrial and Ovarian Cancers

09/12/2024

Allison Casey ;

According to results of the TROPION-2 study, datopotamab deruxtecan monotherapy demonstrated encouraging efficacy and safety among patients with recurrent endometrial or ovarian cancer.

According to results of the...

09/12/2024

Oncology

News

Sacituzumab Govitecan Shows Potential Among Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Cancer

09/10/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

According to results from Cohort 2 of the phase 2 TROPHY-U-01 trial, sacituzumab govitecan demonstrated clinically meaningful antitumor activity among patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer who are cisplatin-ineligible...

According to results from Cohort...

09/10/2024

Oncology

Conference Coverage

Biomarkers With Alectinib for ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/10/2024

Allison Casey ;

According to exploratory biomarker analyses from the phase 3 ALINA trial, there was a benefit to disease-free survival with alectinib regardless of EML4-ALK variant among patients with NSCLC.

According to exploratory...

09/10/2024

Oncology

Conference Coverage

Inhaled Corticosteroids to Reduce Radiation-Induced Pneumonitis Among Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/10/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

Results from a phase 2 study demonstrated that the addition of inhaled corticosteroids with radiotherapy significantly reduced the incidence of radiation-induced pneumonitis among patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

Results from a phase 2 study...

09/10/2024

Oncology