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Live Discussion: CD38-Directed Antibody for the Treatment of RRMM
CD38-Directed Antibody for the Treatment of Appropriate Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma Patients
Thursday, June 25
5:00 PM PT
Participants of this live discussion will be able to:
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Learn about the indication, mechanism of action, and important safety information for Sarclisa (isatuximab-irfc)
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Gain in-depth knowledge on clinical data in adult patients with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma
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Understand the dosage and administration of Sarclisa.
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Learn about support available for eligible patients treated with Sarclisa.
For registration information or to learn more, click here.
Posted 6/25/2020
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Astellas and Seattle Genetics Issue Product-Specific J-code for PADCEV
Astellas and Seattle Genetics are pleased to announce the assignment of a product-specific, permanent J-code for PADCEV. CMS released the July 2020 Quarterly Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System File, which includes the designation of J9177 for PADCEV with the effective date of July 1, 2020.
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Posted 6/25/20
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FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Recurrent or Metastatic cSCC
On June 24, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck & Co., Inc.) for patients with recurrent or metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) that is not curable by surgery or radiation.
Read the FDA announcement.
Posted 6/24/2020
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ELITEK Pivotal Trial Overview
ELITEK (Sanofi-Genzyme) is indicated for the initial management of plasma uric acid levels in patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumor malignancies who are receiving anticancer therapy expected to result in tumor lysis and subsequent elevation of plasma uric acid. ELITEK is indicated only for a single course of treatment.
Read pivotal trial overview.
Posted 6/22/2020
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FDA Approves Cyramza for First-Line Treatment of Metastatic EGFR-Mutated NSCLC
On May 29, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ramucirumab injection, 10 mg/mL solution (Cyramza®, Eli Lilly and Company) in combination with erlotinib, for the first-line treatment of people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) mutations. With this approval, cyramza has now received six FDA approvals to treat certain types of lung, liver, stomach and colorectal cancers.
Read the press release.
Posted 6/22/2020
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Sanofi Introduces the Libtayo Surround Online Portal
Healthcare providers can now help patients enroll in LIBTAYO Surround online portal.
Click here for more information.
Posted 6/22/2020
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FDA Approves Tabrecta for Metastatic NSCLC with METex14
On May 6, 2020, Novartis announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved TabrectaTM (capmatinib, formerly INC280), an oral MET inhibitor for adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have a mutation that leads to MET exon 14 skipping (METex14) as detected by an FDA-approved test. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s).
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Posted 6/22/2020
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Pfizer Oncology Personalized Support
At Pfizer Oncology Together, patient support is at the core of everything they do. From helping to identify financial assistance options to connecting patients to resources for emotional support, the needs of patients prescribed Pfizer Oncology medications are a top priority.
Pfizer Oncology Field Reimbursement Managers (FRMs) can help address challenging or urgent Pfizer Oncology patient access cases. Click here for the FRM contact in Wisconsin.
Posted 6/22/2020
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FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Treatment of TMB-H Solid Tumors
On June 16, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck & Co., Inc.) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with unresectable or metastatic tumor mutational burden-high (TMB-H) [≥10 mutations/megabase (mut/Mb)] solid tumors, as determined by an FDA-approved test, that have progressed following prior treatment and who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options.
On the same day, the FDA also approved the FoundationOneCDx assay as a companion diagnostic for pembrolizumab.
Read the FDA announcement.
Posted 6/17/2020
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FDA Extends Indication of Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin to CD33-Positive AML Pediatric Patients
On June 16, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the indication of gemtuzumab ozogamicin (Mylotarg™, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC) for newly-diagnosed CD33-positive acute myeloid leukemia (AML) to include pediatric patients 1 month and older.
Read FDA announcement.
Posted 6/16/2020