Oncology

COSMIC-313 Trial: Cabozantinib in Renal Cell Cancer

The COSMIC-313 Trial: A New Frontier in Renal-Cell Carcinoma Treatment In the landscape of oncology, renal-cell carcinoma stands as a formidable challenge, often presenting at advanced stages and with a dire need for effective treatments. Enter the COSMIC-313 Trial, a … Read More

NSCLC Treatment: The AEGEAN Trial Breakthrough

“Innovations in NSCLC Treatment: The AEGEAN Trial Breakthrough” In recent years, the pursuit of more effective treatments for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been relentless. The AEGEAN trial of 2023, as reported in the esteemed New England Journal of Medicine … Read More

VISION Trial: Lutetium-177–PSMA-617 for Metastatic Prostate Cancer

The VISION trial was a phase 3 international, open-label study that aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Lutetium-177 (177Lu)–PSMA-617, a radioligand therapy, in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). This type of cancer remains fatal despite recent advancements, and … Read More

KEYNOTE 671 Trial: Perioperative Pembrolizumab in Early-Stage NSCLC

KEYNOTE 671 Trial Summary Introduction:The KEYNOTE 671 trial aimed to investigate the efficacy of perioperative pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, in patients with resectable early-stage non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This randomized, double-blind, phase 3 trial assessed the benefits of neoadjuvant … Read More

ZUMA 7 Trial: Axi-Cel Therapy- A New Hope for Patients with Early Relapsed or Refractory Large B-Cell Lymphoma

ZUMA 7 Trial Summary Patients with early relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma often face poor prognoses after receiving first-line chemoimmunotherapy. However, a recent international, phase 3 trial has demonstrated promising results with the use of axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel), an … Read More

SUNLIGHT Trial: Prolonging Survival for Advanced Colorectal Cancer Patients with Trifluridine–Tipiracil and Bevacizumab

The groundbreaking “SUNLIGHTTrial” recently highlighted the potential of the combined treatment of Trifluridine–Tipiracil (FTD–TPI) and Bevacizumab in extending the lifespan of patients with advanced colorectal cancer. The promising phase 3 study builds on prior research suggesting the efficacy of FTD–TPI … Read More

CATCH Trial Summary: Tinzaparin for VTE in Cancer

2015 CATCH TRIAL Tinzaparin vs warfarin for treatment of acute venous thromboembolism in patients with active cancer phase 3, multinational, open-label, randomized controlled trial Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of tinzaparin vs warfarin for treatment of acute, symptomatic … Read More

ALLIANCE Trial Summary: Axillary Dissection in Breast Cancer

2020 ALLIANCE TRIAL Effect of axillary dissection vs no axillary dissection on 10-year overall survival among women with invasive breast cancer and sentinel node metastasis Multicenter, phase 3, randomized controlled trial M Objective: To determine whether the 10-year overall survival … Read More

ALEX Trial Summary: Alectinib vs. Crizotinib in NSCLC

2017 ALEX TRIAL Alectinib versus crizotinib in untreated ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer international, open-label, randomised phase 3 trial Σ Objective: To compare alectinib (600 mg twice daily) with crizotinib in patients with previously untreated, advanced ALK-positive NSCLC, including those with … Read More

AGE Trial Summary: Mammogram Screening for Breast Cancer

AGE: Effect of mammographic screening from age 40 years on breast cancer mortality Multicenter, open label randomized comparative trial Objective: To assess if initiation of breast cancer screening with mammograms at age 40-41 reduces breast cancer mortality Women age 39-41 … Read More