Is molecular profiling for gynaecological cancers worth the cost?
In this era of precision medicine, affordable profiling is essential
Managing ovarian cancer in the PARP inhibitor era
The role of PARP inhibitors features in a number of sessions at the ESMO Gynaecological Cancers Congress 2022
Results suggest the efficacy of trastuzumab deruxtecan is influenced by the spatial distribution of HER2 in breast tumour cells
A translational analysis of the DAISY trial improves knowledge on the mechanisms of action of the antibody–drug conjugate
Interim analysis shows that the safety of sacituzumab govitecan is in line with expectations
In the SASCIA trial, sacituzumab govitecan was associated with a higher incidence of adverse events and dose delays than treatment of physician’s choice in patients with HER2-negative breast cancer at high risk of relapse, but dose reductions occurred with a similar frequency in both arms
Combining PARP1 inhibition with an ATR inhibitor does not improve outcomes in pre-treated metastatic TNBC
Results from the VIOLETTE trial also suggest that mutation status may influence response to each agent
Do CDK4/6 inhibitors affect fertility and are they beneficial in premenopausal women?
Two studies hint at a lack of effect of palbociclib on ovarian function and demonstrate similar reduced recurrence with abemaciclib regardless of menopausal status
Positive patient-reported outcomes data expand on the efficacy benefits of trastuzumab deruxtecan and pembrolizumab
Two studies show that quality of life was maintained or improved with new treatments for advanced breast cancer
Is molecular profiling useful in the management of breast cancer?
The value of genomic testing is being increasingly demonstrated and will evolve over time
Perioperative survival after bilobectomy is worse than lobectomy
Although bilobectomy remains a valid procedure, comparatively high mortality rates indicate that cautious use and appropriate patient counselling is required
Encouraging safety data for the use of durvalumab after sequential chemotherapy in stage III unresectable NSCLC
Findings from the PACIFIC-6 trial echo the benefits seen with durvalumab after concomitant chemoradiotherapy, representing a potential alternative for vulnerable and older patients