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FDA Grants Gilteritinib a Priority Review for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
May 29th 2018The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a priority review to a new drug application (NDA) for gilteritinib for the treatment of adult patients with FLT3 mutation–positive relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to Astellas Pharma, the manufacturer of the FLT3 inhibitor.
Larotrectinib Granted Priority Review for NTRK-Positive Cancers
May 29th 2018The FDA has granted a priority review to a new drug application (NDA) for larotrectinib for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors with an NTRK gene fusion, according to Bayer and Loxo Oncology, the codevelopers of the pan-TRK inhibitor.
Half of Five-Year Survivors of Breast Cancer Are Not Receiving Recommended Post-Surgery Mammograms
May 25th 2018NCCN guidelines recommend annual mammograms to detect disease recurrence, but according to the study’s findings, women — even those who had adequate health insurance — were less likely to have their once-a-year mammogram as they became long-term survivors.
Immunotherapy Combination Shows Promise, Side Effects Ensue in Colorectal Cancer Subgroup
May 25th 2018Despite improved outcomes, the researchers also found that side effects with checkpoint inhibition often affected the dermatologic, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, renal, endocrine and hepatic systems in patients.
FDA Approves Combination Treatment for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
May 24th 2018The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new formulation of Yonsa (abiraterone acetate) in combination with methylprednisolone as a treatment for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to Sun Pharma, the company commercializing the treatment.