On November 27, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved nirogacestat for adult patients with progressing desmoid tumors who require systemic treatment. This is the first approved treatment for desmoid tumors.
For more information read the FDA announcement and the SpringWorks Therapeutic announcement.
Posted 11/28/2023
At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
