Discussing two excellent articles from earlier this month.

S1826: N-AVD vs. Bv-AVD (DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2405888)

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INTERLACE: induction chemo prior to concurrent cisplatin/RT in locally advanced cervical cancer (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01438-7)

A new PIK3Ca inhibitor is approved for breast cancer.

Reviewing 3 recent AML publications

Double-Dauno (90 mg/m2 vs. 60 mg/m2): https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.24.00235

AML60+ Risk Stratification: https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.23.02631

Decitabine-Ven as bridge to Allo HSCT: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-3026(24)00241-2

MSI-high/MMRd rectal cancer treatment guidelines are being re-written. A brief synopsis of why treatment guidelines are changing so quickly in this space.

Also, listeners helped out in explaining the ribociclib storage & stability change. Hint: https://www.novartis.com/news/novartis-implements-manufacturing-adjustments-ribociclib-ensure-alignment-latest-regulatory-standards-ebc-end-q2

FDA has been busy the last week approving:

-ribociclib x 3 years in high risk stage II & III breast cancer based on the NATALEE trial as well as a new storage requirement

-osimertinib indefinitely following chemoradiation in stage III EGFR-mutated NSCLC

-amivantamab + chemotherapy following progression on osimertinib (Mariposa-2)

-a subcutaneous formulation of atezolizumab

-isatuximab + VRD for multiple myeloma

-pembrolizumab + chemotherapy for metastatic pleural mesothelioma

Recapping just some of the notable data coming out of ESMO 2024:

-Final OS results from Keynote-522 (perioperative pembrolizumab in TNBC)

-AMBASSADOR (adjuvant pembrolizumab in bladder cancer)

-NIAGRA (perioperative durvalumab in bladder cancer)

-ADRIATIC (discussed on ASCO recap Pod, but publication now available)

-LEANOX (impact of lean body mass adjustment on oxaliplatin dose)

LMS04 final OS results are published for doxorubicin + trabectedin in Leiomyosarcoma. Plus, a natural experiment of what happens in small cell lung cancer during an IV etoposide shortage. Finally, a nice paper provides some examples of how oncology pharmacists can bridge the care gap between oncology and primary care.

LMS04: https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa2403394

IV etoposide shortage: https://doi.org/10.1200/OP.24.00394

Primary care - oncology pharmacy collaboration: https://doi.org/10.1177/10781552241279303

This is chapter 1 of a keynote address from summer 2024 on putting together the pieces of oncology pharmacy - with an emphasis on how our knowledge of drug dosing changes with time.

Video/slides available at YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Oae8AV5Af4

We all know we aren't supposed to make cross-trial comparisons, but it happens anyway. So, let's compare FLARUA2 (osimertinb + chemo) and the newly FDA-approved MARIPOSA regimen (lazertinib + amivantamab) to see what we can (and can't) take away from such a dangerous cross-trial comparison.

A mixed bag of Phase III results for using olanzapine with moderately emegotenic chemotherapy (MEC).

Inui, et al: https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.24.00278

Ostwal, et al: doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.26076