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When Targeting Becomes a Double-Edged Sword: How Loss of GPRC5D May Fuel Multiple Myeloma Progression

Researchers discovered that loss of GPRC5D, a key immunotherapy target in multiple myeloma, not only confers resistance to targeted therapies but actively promotes cancer cell proliferation and competitive fitness—creating a therapeutic par

Apr 12, 2026
Hematology-Oncology

Targeting the Sugar Coat: Oncofetal Chondroitin Sulfate Emerges as a Precision ADC Target in AML

Researchers have identified oncofetal chondroitin sulfate (ofCS) as a novel target for antibody-drug conjugates in AML. Unlike traditional targets, ofCS is absent in healthy tissues, potentially reducing hematotoxicity and expanding treatme

Mar 27, 2026
Gastroenterology

Mapping the Escape: How Spatial Transcriptomics Reveals the Complex Resistance Landscape in HER2-Positive Gastric Cancer

Researchers utilized spatial transcriptomics to uncover how HER2-positive gastric cancers evolve resistance to trastuzumab and T-DXd, identifying EMT, ERAD pathways, and metabolic shifts as key survival mechanisms that could inform future s

Mar 18, 2026
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Beyond Objective Responses: Amivantamab Demonstrates Significant Clinical Benefit in Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

A Phase 2 clinical trial of amivantamab, an EGFR-MET bispecific antibody, in recurrent or metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) showed a 72.2% clinical benefit rate. While the primary objective response rate was low, the high rate of di

Feb 27, 2026Sign in to read
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Anlotinib Combined with Anthracycline-Ifosfamide Regimen Shows Promising Efficacy in First-line Treatment of Advanced Soft-Tissue Sarcoma

This Phase II trial evaluates first-line anlotinib plus anthracyclines and ifosfamide followed by anlotinib maintenance for advanced soft-tissue sarcoma, showing an objective response rate of 30.8% and a manageable safety profile, suggestin

Jan 20, 2026Sign in to read
Gastroenterology

Tinengotinib Offers a Potential Breakthrough for FGFR-Inhibitor Resistant Cholangiocarcinoma

A Phase 2 trial demonstrates that tinengotinib, a multi-kinase inhibitor, shows significant clinical activity in patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma who have progressed on prior FGFR inhibitors, particularly those with acquired resist

Jan 14, 2026
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Dual Inhibition of VEGF and EGFR: A New Precision Paradigm for Krebs Cycle-Mutated Solid Tumors

The Phase II BRISK trial demonstrates that the combination of bevacizumab and erlotinib provides significant clinical activity in patients with solid tumors harboring Krebs cycle gene mutations, particularly in FH-deficient renal cell carci

Jan 13, 2026
Gastroenterology

HER2-Positivity in Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer: A Dual Role as a Negative Prognostic Factor and a Potent Therapeutic Vulnerability

A multi-institutional analysis reveals that HER2-positivity in advanced biliary tract cancer signals a poorer prognosis but offers a significant survival benefit when targeted with anti-HER2 therapies, advocating for routine screening and s

Jan 13, 2026
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Overcoming Resistance in ALK-Positive NSCLC: The Emergence of APG-2449 as a Novel FAK and Third-Generation TKI

This phase 1 trial identifies APG-2449 as a potent ALK/ROS1/FAK inhibitor. It shows significant efficacy in TKI-naïve and second-generation TKI-resistant ALK+ NSCLC, with high blood-brain barrier penetration and a manageable safety profile,

Jan 9, 2026Sign in to read
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Alectinib Sets a New Benchmark for Survival in ALK-Positive NSCLC: Final Results from the ALEX Trial

The final analysis of the Phase III ALEX trial confirms alectinib’s superior long-term efficacy over crizotinib, achieving a median overall survival of 81.1 months and significant intracranial benefits, solidifying its role as the fir

Jan 9, 2026Sign in to read
Hematology-Oncology

High Efficacy of Pemigatinib in Myeloid/Lymphoid Neoplasms with FGFR1 Rearrangement: Insights from the FIGHT-203 Trial

The FIGHT-203 phase 2 trial demonstrates that pemigatinib, a selective FGFR inhibitor, induces high rates of complete clinical and cytogenetic responses in patients with FGFR1-rearranged myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms, offering a potent targete

Dec 31, 2025Sign in to read
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Targeting MET Amplification: Vebreltinib Shows Robust Antitumor Activity in Advanced NSCLC

The Phase 2 KUNPENG trial demonstrates that vebreltinib, a selective MET inhibitor, achieves a 48.8% objective response rate in patients with MET-amplified advanced non-small-cell lung cancer, regardless of prior treatment history, offering

Dec 23, 2025Sign in to read
Hematology-Oncology

MRD-Guided Intensification: A Tailored Approach to First-Line Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Treatment

The HOVON 158/NEXT STEP phase 2 trial demonstrates that a measurable residual disease (MRD)-guided intensification strategy using ibrutinib and obinutuzumab significantly deepens remissions in first-line CLL patients who do not achieve deep

Dec 19, 2025
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Fixed-Duration Therapy Challenging the Continuous Paradigm in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Insights from the CLL17 Trial

The Phase 3 CLL17 trial demonstrates that fixed-duration venetoclax-based regimens are noninferior to continuous ibrutinib in previously untreated CLL, offering deep molecular responses and comparable progression-free survival while allowin

Dec 19, 2025
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Quizartinib Added to Standard Chemotherapy Improves Event-Free and Overall Survival in Newly Diagnosed FLT3‑ITD–Negative AML: Findings from the Phase II QUIWI Trial

In the randomized, double‑blind phase II QUIWI trial, adding quizartinib to standard induction/consolidation chemotherapy and single‑agent maintenance significantly improved event‑free survival and overall survival for adults 18–70 years wi

Dec 10, 2025Sign in to read
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Encorafenib Plus Binimetinib in BRAF V600E-Mutant Metastatic NSCLC: Insights from the Phase II PHAROS Study and Updated Survival Outcomes

The Phase II PHAROS study demonstrates durable antitumor efficacy and manageable safety of encorafenib plus binimetinib in BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic NSCLC, with updated results showing the longest median overall survival reported for tar

Dec 9, 2025
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Oral KRAS G12D inhibitor GFH375 produces ORR 40.7% and DCR 96.7% in previously treated KRAS G12D pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Key readouts from ESMO 2025

A global phase I/II study of oral GFH375 in previously treated KRAS G12D mutant PDAC showed a 40.7% ORR, 96.7% DCR, median PFS 5.52 months, and manageable toxicity, supporting ongoing phase III evaluation.

Nov 24, 2025
Gastroenterology

Doublet Chemotherapy Plus EGFR/BRAF Targeting Yields Best Survival in Advanced BRAF‑Mutated Colorectal Cancer: A 4,633‑Patient Network Meta‑Analysis

A BMJ systematic review and network meta‑analysis of 60 studies (4,633 patients) finds doublet chemotherapy combined with anti‑EGFR/BRAF therapy offers the best first‑line overall survival for advanced BRAF‑mutant colorectal cancer; anti‑EG

Nov 21, 2025
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Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Plus Pertuzumab: A Promising First-Line Therapy for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

Trastuzumab deruxtecan combined with pertuzumab significantly improves progression-free survival over standard therapy in first-line HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, offering enhanced response duration with manageable safety.

Oct 31, 2025
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Emerging Promise of Sevabertinib for HER2-Mutant Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A New Hope

This article reviews recent clinical trial data showing sevabertinib’s efficacy and safety in treating HER2-mutant NSCLC, highlighting its potential to fill an unmet therapeutic gap.

Oct 25, 2025
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