On September 17, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ribociclib with an aromatase inhibitor for the adjuvant treatment of adults with hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative stage II and III early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence. Additionally, FDA also approved the ribociclib and letrozole co-pack for the same indication.
For more information read the FDA announcement and the Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation announcement.
Posted on 9/19/2024
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.
