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Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) has emerged as an innovative and minimally invasive tool in precision oncology. With a short half-life of 30–120 min, ctDNA provides real-time insight into tumor dynamics.1 In early-stage breast cancer, there is growing evidence supporting its potential ...
Dr Rupert Bartsch (University of Vienna, Austria) highlighted six important studies across the breast cancer landscape presented at ASCO 2026. The studies below discuss interesting and strategic developments in genomic risk stratification in early disease, supportive care optimization, HER2-positive metastatic strategies and novel antibody–drug conjugates in triple-negative breast cancer.
The 38th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) in Barcelona brought together over 9,400 participants, marking a major milestone. The meeting highlighted major advances in oncologic imaging and theranostics, with a strong emphasis on precision medicine and combination treatment strategies. Across plenary sessions, debates, and late-breaking discussions, the meeting underscored how nuclear medicine is increasingly central to cancer diagnosis, treatment selection, and therapeutic delivery.
An immunosuppressed person is one whose immune function is impaired by underlying disease and/or immunosuppressive medications, resulting in reduced immunosurveillance against malignant cells and increased vulnerability to opportunistic infections. Longstanding immunosuppression has been linked to increased risk for cutaneous (...
The 15th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC15) showcased a wave of research poised to reshape breast cancer care. Below, we spotlight the key highlights from this year’s conference.
Pancreatic cancer (PC) is the tenth most common cancer in 2024, with 66,440 new cases and 51,570 deaths.1,2 Globally, the prevalence varies from 10/100,000 cases in the Americas and Europe to 0.9/100,000 cases in South Central Asia and most of Africa.3 Currently, it has the ...
As we begin 2026, Dr Ana Tecic Vuger (University Hospital for Tumors, Zagreb, Croatia) reflects on the major breakthroughs throughout 2025. The breast cancer community has witnessed transformative progress across the continuum of research and clinical care, from more precise targeted therapies and novel endocrine strategies to advances in biomarker-driven treatment sequencing and survivorship. The major oncology meetings – ASCO 2025, ESMO/ESMO Breast 2025, and the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) 2025 – offered a rich tapestry of data that helps shape practice and sharpen research priorities.
Breakthroughs from the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in oral SERDs, HER2-targeted maintenance therapy, ADCs and next-generation endocrine combinations are reshaping breast cancer care across early and metastatic disease. From practice-changing phase III data to nuanced treatment selection in triple-positive and ESR1-mutant disease, this in-depth report unpacks what the latest trials really mean for clinicians. Register now to read the full analysis and stay ahead of rapidly evolving practice.
At ESMO25, Professor John Crown shared insights into the five-year NATALEE trial data, revealing a sustained invasive disease-free survival advantage with adjuvant ribociclib + NSAI in HR+/HER2− early breast cancer. With benefits extending even after treatment completion, the findings could reshape adjuvant strategies for high-risk patients.
“ESMO 2025 felt like a true turning point in breast cancer care” At the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2025 congress, the landscape of early and advanced breast cancer management was powerfully reshaped, with new data spanning hormone-receptor positive (HR+), human ...
Early-onset lung cancer is typically defined as occurring in individuals aged 18–50 years, although there is no universally accepted definition.1–3 This entity, though rare, poses unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This article synthesizes current evidence on the unique features and management ...
At ESMO25, Prof. Sara Hurvitz presented VIKTORIA-1 data showing gedatolisib combinations significantly improved progression-free survival in HR+/HER2–, PIK3CA wild-type advanced breast cancer after prior CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. Both triplet and doublet regimens demonstrated robust response rates, durable benefit, and a favorable safety profile, supporting potential regulatory review.
Rare gynaecological cancers remain an underfunded and understudied group of diseases. Prof. Isabelle Ray-Coquard discusses the diagnostic and therapeutic gaps, barriers to clinical trial participation, and the importance of international cooperation to advance care for these patients. Promising developments include immunotherapy, targeted approaches, and data-driven personalized strategies.
The VERITAC-2 trial is a pivotal, randomized phase III trial evaluating vepdegestrant, a novel oral PROTAC estrogen receptor degrader, in patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. In this interview, Dr Erika Hamilton (Director, Breast Cancer Research, Sarah Cannon ...
DESTINY-Breast09 interim results show that trastuzumab deruxtecan plus pertuzumab significantly improves progression-free survival compared to standard THP in first-line treatment for metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. With a median PFS of 40.7 months versus 26.9 months, the data suggest a potential shift in the treatment paradigm.
What if your medical degree could launch more than a clinical career? In this candid and compelling read, Dr Jon Edelson shares his lessons for early-career clinicians ready to think beyond the bedside and explore the business of medicine.
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