Results for 'precision therapies'
Timothy Qi, Tyler Dunlap, Yanguang Cao1
Embracing Project Optimus: Can we Leverage Evolutionary Theory to Optimize Dosing in Oncology?
oncology, precision medicine, tumor evolution, dosing, FDA
Focus on tumor evolution, which leads to therapeutic failure and disease relapse. Emphasis on the effect of tumor evolution on the exposure-response (E-R) relationships of oncology drugs. Advocacy for prioritizing tumor evolution during clinical development to select optimal doses for targeted t…
Sep 2nd • 10 mins read
Sean P Martin, Xin Wei Wang
The evolving landscape of precision medicine in primary liver cancer
liver cancer, personalized care, precision medicine
The field of oncology and cancer research is changing. As our understanding of the underlying biology of the disease improves, the one-size-fits-all treatment model has been exposed as inadequate. PLC is among the hardest to treat malignancies and as such carries one of the worst prognoses. While th…
Mar 29th • 3 mins read
Carrie Printz
Cancer experts point to new advances in research and treatment: A recent report by the American Association for Cancer Research highlights unprecedented successes as well as ongoing challenges in the cancer field
FDA, AACR, immunotherapeutics, immunotherapy, precision therapies, ALK, EGFR, BRAF
Within the last few years, cancer research has made significant strides, leading to the approval of 22 new cancer treatments by the FDA between August 1, 2017, and July 31, 2018. Among these, notable advancements include 14 anticancer therapeutics, such as CAR T-cell therapies for non-Hodgkin lympho…
Apr 1st • 2 mins read
Kirsten B Goldberg, Gideon M Blumenthal, Amy E McKee and Richard Pazdur
The FDA Oncology Center of Excellence and Precision Medicine
Biomarkers, drugs, hematology, medicine, oncology, precision medicine, regulation
The FDA is exploring real-world evidence to enhance understanding of the long-term safety and efficacy of oncology drugs. Initiatives like the Information Exchange and Data Transformation initiative are building infrastructure for big-data analytics. Additionally, patient-focused programs aim to inc…
Nov 6th • 3 mins read
Nicole M. Kuderer and Gary H. Lyman
Evolving Landscape of US Food and Drug Administration Drug Approval in the Era of Precision Oncology: Finding the Right Balance Between Access and Safety
FDA, trials, drug approval, access, safety
Balance is needed between enhancing drug access and ensuring patient safety. Accurate surrogate endpoints and sophisticated trial designs are crucial for predicting clinical benefits. Safety data before final approvals and postapproval assessments for vulnerable populations are necessary. Value…
Jun 20th • 3 mins read
iNIZIO
Transforming oncology: Five frontiers driving progress in cancer care
From biomarker-driven breakthroughs to AI-powered early detection and a renewed commitment to equity and patient centricity, the past 12 months have seen major strides across cancer research, treatment, and communication. At Inizio, we’ve had a front-row seat to this transformation, supporting…
May 16th • 5 mins read
A. Haslam, M.S. Kim, V. Prasad
Updated estimates of eligibility for and response to genome-targeted oncology drugs among US cancer patients, 2006-2020
genome-targeted therapy, eligibility, response
Recent studies have been conducted to update the estimates of eligibility and response rates to genome-targeted therapies among US cancer patients, reflecting data up to 2020. The number of FDA-approved drugs targeting genetic indications has increased significantly since prior assessments. …
Apr 20th • 7 mins read
Robbe Saesen, Mieke Van Hemelrijck, Jan Bogaerts, Christopher M. Booth, Jan J. Cornelissen, Andre Dekker, Elizabeth A. Eisenhauer, André Freitas, Alessandro Gronchi, Miguel A. Hernán, Frank Hulstaert, Piet Ost, Petr Szturz, Helena M. Verkooijen, Michael W
Defining the role of real-world data in cancer clinical research: The position of the
real-world data, real-world evidence, randomised, pragmatic trials, cancer, clinical research, add-on cohorts
Real-World Data (RWD) are increasingly used in cancer clinical research as an alternative evidence source. RWD studies primarily involve observational data, which offer insights into real-world conditions but may have quality limitations. Some research questions necessitate Randomized Controlled…
Mar 20th • 10 mins read