
Pan-cancer AI model shows to predict 30-day mortality in patients with advanced cancer
In a study, a machine learning approach outperformed cancer-specific models and revealed universal biomarkers to guide end-of-life care decisions

Data supports the use of an electric-based therapy combined to standard treatment in locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Quality of life and pain management data adds to efficacy results of combining TTFields with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel as a potential new option of care

Machine learning approach identifies the enzyme MMP2 as a key target for drug repurposing in advanced cervical cancer
Additional treatment targets and potentially repurposable agents were identified based on chemoradiotherapy response, which could now be explored for further validation.

Patient-reported outcomes in dose-finding show value in oncology trial inclusion, but shared standards are needed
Findings from studies show that patient-centred evidence can inform decisions in early-phase cancer research

Can AI help deliver better medicines to patients?
Artificial intelligence has entered drug discovery and development supporting target identification and validation, but challenges remain

ctDNA testing may help refine surveillance strategy for colorectal cancer
Study findings show that ctDNA is a stronger biomarker than carcinoembryonic antigen to select patients who may benefit from metastasis-directed therapy

Promising activity reported for olaparib in advanced biliary tract cancers
Study indicates that PARP inhibition could extend treatment options for patients with biliary tract cancers

Prolonged intertreatment interval improves outcomes to EGFR rechallenge in metastatic colorectal cancer
Randomised trials and real-world data propel the anti-EGFR rechallenge approach towards standard of care, but more solid evidence is needed

Quality of Life data in immune oncology trials: from side note to centre stage?
Despite greater attention being given to treatment effects on patient wellbeing, the high heterogeneity of methodologies still limits the usefulness of QoL assessment

Atezolizumab and bevacizumab after transarterial chemoembolisation prolongs progression-free survival in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Data from the TALENTACE trial add to growing evidence supporting the combination of immunotherapy plus anti-VEGF component with TACE