FGFR News

FDA Approval

FDA Approves Erdafitinib for Patients With Locally Advanced/Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma Harboring FGFR3 Alterations

01/20/2024

Stephanie Holland

Based on results from cohort 1 of the BLC3001 study, the FDA has approved erdafitinib for patients with locally advanced/metastatic urothelial carcinoma harboring FGFR3 alterations.

Based on results from cohort 1...

01/20/2024

Oncology

News

Pemigatinib Effective, Safe Among Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma With FGFR3 Genetic Alterations

12/19/2023

Allison Casey

Final results from the phase 2 FIGHT-201 trial found pemigatinib demonstrated clinical activity and tolerable safety among patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma with FGFR3 genetic alterations.

Final results from the phase 2...

12/19/2023

Oncology

News

Erdafitinib Prolonged Overall Survival Among Patients With FGFR-Altered Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma Treated With Checkpoint Inhibitors

12/01/2023

Allison Casey

According to the phase 3 THOR trial, erdafitinib prolonged overall survival among patients with FGFR-altered metastatic urothelial carcinoma who had previously received treatment with anti–PD-1/L1 agents, compared with chemotherapy.

According to the phase 3 THOR...

12/01/2023

Oncology

News

Pemigatinib Shows Potential for First Effective Treatment for FGFR1-Mutant Myeloid, Lymphoid Neoplasms

03/09/2022

Results of the ongoing FIGHT-203 trial show pemigatinib for FGFR1-mutant myeloid and lymphoid neoplasms may be a bridge for HSCT or a long-term treatment option for those ineligible for transplant.

Results of the ongoing FIGHT-203...

03/09/2022

Oncology

News

Pan-FGFR TKI Shows Favorable Efficacy in Advanced Urothelial Cancer

02/25/2022

Erdafitinib continues to show efficacy with longer follow-up for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma and prespecified FGFR alterations.

Erdafitinib continues to show...

02/25/2022

Oncology

News

Pemigatinib, A Selective FGFR Inhibitor, Safely Treats Hematologic Malignancies

02/23/2022

Results from the FIGHT-101 trial confirm pemigatinib was safe and tolerable in patients with FGFR mutant hematologic malignancies. These findings prompted phase 2/3 trials in multiple tumors that will benefit from this precision therapy.

Results from the FIGHT-101 trial...

02/23/2022

Oncology

Recent News

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

Conference Coverage

Neoadjuvant Nivolumab Demonstrated Promising Efficacy and Safety Among Patients With High-Risk Early Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/10/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

According to results from the phase 2 POTENTIAL study, neoadjuvant nivolumab demonstrated efficacy and safety among patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer, at high-risk of recurrence.

According to results from the...

09/10/2024

Oncology

Conference Coverage

Zipalertinib Demonstrated Promising Anti-Tumor Activity Among Patients With EGFR-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/10/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

According to results from the phase 2b REZILIENT1 study, zipalertinib demonstrated promising anti-tumor activity among patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion-mutated non-small cell lung cancer who experienced disease progression after treatment...

According to results from the...

09/10/2024

Oncology

Conference Coverage

Ivonescimab As New First-Line Treatment Option for Patients with PD-L1–Positive, Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/09/2024

Allison Casey ;

Ivonescimab showed a clinically meaningful and statistically significant improvement to progression-free survival for patients with PD-L1–positive, advanced non-small cell lung cancer, when compared with pembrolizumab.

Ivonescimab showed a clinically...

09/09/2024

Oncology

Conference Coverage

Tifcemalimab Plus Toripalimab Demonstrated Promising Antitumor Activity For Refractory Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

09/09/2024

Stephanie Holland ;

According to phase 1/2 study results, tifcemalimab plus toripalimab showed promising antitumor activity with a manageable safety profile among patients with refractory extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

According to phase 1/2 study...

09/09/2024

Oncology