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Optimizing Steroid Tapering Strategies for Immunotherapy Toxicities in Gynecologic Cancers

This study evaluates adherence to NCCN guidelines and taper durations of corticosteroids in managing severe immune-related adverse events (irAEs) among gynecologic cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors, revealing that guide

Oct 28, 2026
Gastroenterology

How the 2026 Chinese Consensus Changes Use of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

The Chinese Society of Colorectal Surgery consensus (Gut 2026) standardizes use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in locally advanced rectal cancer—diagnostics, perioperative strategies, organ preservation, safety and follow-up.

Oct 15, 2026
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Evaluating Optimal Corticosteroid Duration for Mild Immune-Related Pneumonitis: Insights from a Randomized Trial

A randomized trial shows that a 6-week corticosteroid taper is superior to a 3-week taper for mild immune-related pneumonitis, establishing 6 weeks as the evidence-based standard for short-term treatment success.

Oct 8, 2026
Clinical Updates

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Based Downstaging Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Evidence, Outcomes, and Clinical Perspectives

This review synthesizes recent evidence on immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based downstaging therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) beyond Milan criteria prior to liver transplantation, highlighting improved oncologic outcomes alongsi

Oct 5, 2026
Hematology-Oncology

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Rechallenge in Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma: Efficacy and Safety Insights from an Off-Trial Cohort

This study evaluates the safety and clinical outcomes of immune checkpoint inhibitor rechallenge in classical Hodgkin lymphoma patients following immune-related adverse events, demonstrating feasibility and preserved efficacy in selected ca

Sep 29, 2026Sign in to read
Gastroenterology

Dynamic Gut Microbiome Changes Enhance Immunotherapy Outcomes in Advanced Liver Cancer

This longitudinal study reveals that gut microbiome remodeling during immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in advanced liver cancer patients predicts clinical benefit, improving biomarker accuracy and survival stratification.

Sep 21, 2026
Cardiology

Unraveling the Vascular Impact of Immune Checkpoint and VEGF Inhibitors: Insights from PET Imaging and Immune Profiling

This study reveals that immune checkpoint and VEGF inhibitors, alone or combined, do not induce detectable arterial inflammation by PET, suggesting macrophage-driven plaque activation is not the main cause of related atherothrombotic events

Sep 13, 2026Sign in to read
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Pembrolizumab Plus Quad-Shot Radiotherapy: A Promising Approach for Recurrent, Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer

A phase 2 trial shows pembrolizumab combined with low-dose quad-shot radiotherapy yields encouraging response rates and survival outcomes in recurrent, unresectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Aug 21, 2026Sign in to read
Gastroenterology

Extracellular Vesicles as Liquid Biopsy Biomarkers Predicting Immune Checkpoint Therapy Resistance in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Circulating extracellular vesicles carrying PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4 can non-invasively predict responses and early resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, improving patient stratification and managem

Aug 9, 2026
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MLH1 Promoter Hypermethylation Does Not Impact Survival Outcomes in dMMR Endometrial Cancer Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

This study analyzes real-world data showing that MLH1 promoter hypermethylation and Lynch syndrome-associated genetic mutations confer similar response rates and survival outcomes in mismatch repair deficient endometrial cancer treated with

Aug 1, 2026
Gastroenterology

DR5/Ligase 3 Feedback Loop: Unlocking the Immunogenicity of Mismatch Repair-Deficient Colorectal Cancer

This study uncovers a novel DR5/Ligase 3 feedback mechanism that sustains immunogenicity and enhances immune checkpoint inhibitor response in mismatch repair-deficient colorectal cancer.

Jul 20, 2026
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Uveitis: Comparative Risk Across Cancers and Drug Classes

A multicenter study found that immune checkpoint inhibitor–associated uveitis risk varies by cancer type and drug class, with melanoma showing the highest intrinsic risk and RCC risk largely linked to ipilimumab/nivolumab exposure.

Jun 4, 2026
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Beyond Extrapolation: Immunotherapy Outcomes in Recurrent Vulvovaginal Carcinoma

This retrospective study found that immune checkpoint inhibitors produced modest overall benefit in recurrent vulvar and vaginal carcinoma, but a small subset of patients had durable responses lasting months.

May 29, 2026
Gastroenterology

Targeting MLCK1 May Separate Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Colitis From Antitumour Benefit

A Gut study identifies MLCK1-driven epithelial barrier failure as a central mechanism in immune checkpoint inhibitor colitis and suggests epicatechin as a barrier-protective strategy that preserves antitumour efficacy in preclinical models.

May 20, 2026
Cardiology

Targeting CXCR6: A New Therapeutic Frontier in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Myocarditis

This study identifies CXCR6+ T cells as the primary drivers of immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced myocarditis, especially with anti-LAG-3/PD-1 combinations. Researchers demonstrate that targeting the CXCR6-CXCL16 axis can reduce cardiac in

Mar 11, 2026Sign in to read
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Safety First: Concurrent Metastases-Directed Stereotactic Radiotherapy and Biological Therapy Show Low Risk of Severe Adverse Events

A prospective multicenter study of 433 patients demonstrates that combining stereotactic radiotherapy with biological cancer therapy is safe, with severe adverse events occurring in less than 10% of cases. Crucially, continuing biological t

Feb 9, 2026
Gastroenterology

Antiviral Prophylaxis Levels the Playing Field: Safe ICI Use in High-Viral Load HBV-HCC Patients

A prospective study demonstrates that concurrent antiviral prophylaxis effectively mitigates HBV reactivation risk in HCC patients treated with PD-1/L1 inhibitors, regardless of baseline viral load, challenging traditional clinical trial ex

Jan 12, 2026
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Neoadjuvant Checkpoint Inhibitors with Chemotherapy Improve Outcomes in Early Triple‑Negative and PD‑L1+ HR‑Positive Breast Cancer — A Critical Appraisal of Recent Meta‑Analysis

A patient‑level and trial‑level meta‑analysis of nine RCTs (5,114 patients) shows that adding immune checkpoint inhibitors to neoadjuvant chemotherapy improves pathologic complete response and event‑free survival in triple‑negative breast c

Dec 13, 2025
Cardiology

Managing Heart Risk from Cancer Immunotherapy: The International Cardio-Oncology Society Position on ICI-Associated Cardiovascular Toxicity

An expert summary of the 2025 ICS position statement on immune checkpoint inhibitor–associated cardiovascular toxic effects, with practical diagnostic and treatment guidance for clinicians and researchers.

Nov 13, 2025
Neurology

Prolonged Survival Transforms Leptomeningeal Metastasis in NSCLC: Contemporary Multicenter Cohort Shows TKIs and ICIs Improve Outcomes

An international cohort of 2,052 NSCLC patients with leptomeningeal disease shows rising prevalence and improved survival in the modern treatment era. CNS‑penetrant tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors are key drivers

Nov 12, 2025
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