POPULARITY
Dacomitinib & cemiplimab's respective FDA-approvals are discussed followed by a lightning-round review of 4 immunotherapy studies from the last week. We end with dosing updates for 2 multiple myeloma drugs.
Dr. Jack West reviews results from ARCHER-1050, a trial of dacomitinib vs. gefitinib, in EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC, asks whether the demonstrated survival benefit is enough to make dacomitinib a player as first line treatment.
Dr. Jack West reviews the results of the ARCHER-1050 trial that showed superior efficacy with dacomitinib vs. gefitinib in EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC. Is it too little, too late for dacomitinib, or can it find a place in a crowded first line setting?
Dr Mok presents results at an ASCO 2017 press briefing session from the ARCHER 1050 trial, a phase III trial of dacomitinib, a second-generation EGFR inhibitor, compared to gefitinib. He describes the increased efficacy of dacomitinib, boosting median PFS to 14.7 months compared to 9.2 months with gefitinib, but also that this stronger activity comes at the cost of more severe GI toxicities, requiring does modification.
Acquired Resistance Forum Video #15: Dr. Pasi Jänne of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute spoke about EGFR inhibitors available to patients when Tarceva stops working for them.
Acquired Resistance Forum Video #15: Dr. Pasi Jänne of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute spoke about EGFR inhibitors available to patients when Tarceva stops working for them.
Acquired Resistance Forum Video #15: Dr. Pasi Jänne of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute spoke about EGFR inhibitors available to patients when Tarceva stops working for them.
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