Vepdegestrant Earns FDA Nod for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer

Published Date: 02 May 2026

Approval was based on findings from the phase 3 VERITAC-2 trial showing significantly improved PFS for patients with ESR1-mutated disease.

Read Full News

Latest News

Virtual Help Doubles Cancer Patients’ Smoking Quit Rate

Programs offering telehealth counseling and nicotine replacement products should be part of routine oncology care, researchers say.

MRD Tied to PFS in Lymphoma Patients on Epcoritamab

Researchers evaluate minimal residual disease status in 128 adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma treated with epcoritamab.

Germline Profiling May Improve Risk Stratification in t-MNs

A new study explores whether germline profiling could refine the subclassification and prognosis of therapy-related myeloid neoplasms beyond treatment history alone.

Body Clock Genes Tied to Prostate Radiotherapy Toxicity

Could timing prostate cancer radiotherapy according to patients’ circadian rhythm genes reduce the risk for late side effects?

Gedatolisib Combo Approved for Advanced Breast Cancer

Progression-free survival with the multitarget PAM inhibitor approaches 10 months after anti-CDK4/6 and aromatase inhibitor failure.

Lung Transplant for Lung Cancer: Promising, in Rare Cases

In a small single-center study, 1-year survival is 100% among carefully selected patients who undergo bilateral lung transplantation for stage IV disease confined to the lungs.

Todays Updates

Nonvalved Drainage Device Benefits Kids With Glaucoma

In children with difficult-to-treat glaucoma, a nonvalved implant yields sustained reductions in intraocular pressure and medication burden for up to 5 years.

Kidney Disease Hits Early, Hard in Kids With Spina Bifida

A population-based study finds that children with spina bifida are more likely than their peers in the general population to develop chronic kidney disease and ESRD — and to do so at younger ages.

Todays Updates

Nonvalved Drainage Device Benefits Kids With Glaucoma

In children with difficult-to-treat glaucoma, a nonvalved implant yields sustained reductions in intraocular pressure and medication burden for up to 5 years.

Kidney Disease Hits Early, Hard in Kids With Spina Bifida

A population-based study finds that children with spina bifida are more likely than their peers in the general population to develop chronic kidney disease and ESRD — and to do so at younger ages.

Latest News

Programs offering telehealth counseling and nicotine replacement products should be part of routine oncology care, researchers say.

Researchers evaluate minimal residual disease status in 128 adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma treated with epcoritamab.

A new study explores whether germline profiling could refine the subclassification and prognosis of therapy-related myeloid neoplasms beyond treatment history alone.

Could timing prostate cancer radiotherapy according to patients’ circadian rhythm genes reduce the risk for late side effects?

Progression-free survival with the multitarget PAM inhibitor approaches 10 months after anti-CDK4/6 and aromatase inhibitor failure.

In a small single-center study, 1-year survival is 100% among carefully selected patients who undergo bilateral lung transplantation for stage IV disease confined to the lungs.

News All Time

Breast Cancer Incidence Rises in Asian American Women

A cross-sectional population-based study examines trends in invasive breast cancer incidence rates in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander ethnic groups.

Asian Women With Breast Cancer Outlive White Peers

Researchers seek to understand why Asian women fare better with the disease.

FDA Approves Orca‑T, a Next‑Gen HSCT to Reduce GVHD

By carefully controlling the mix of stem and T cells, Orca‑T lowers the risk for graft-vs-host disease in adults with hematologic cancers.

Combined Models With AI Improve Breast Cancer Prediction

Combining mammography AI, polygenic, and clinical risk models improves 10-year breast cancer risk prediction compared with any single model.

Induction Immunotherapy Has Durable Survival Benefit in LACC

Patients with locally advanced cervical cancer who receive dual checkpoint blockade before standard chemoradiation have high 3-year survival, but outcomes are poorer for those with ‘cold’ tumors.

Time to Rethink Maintenance Pemetrexed in NSCLC?

For patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), adding pemetrexed to maintenance pembrolizumab may only increase toxicity, not survival.

Expert Q&A: A Drug Holiday for Metastatic Prostate Cancer?

Drug holidays are proving possible in hormone-sensitive metastatic prostate cancer — and some men stay off treatment for years.

CAR T Cells Produce 10-Year Remissions in Some With Lymphoma

Researchers evaluated long-term outcomes in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas receiving CAR T-cell therapy.

Rucaparib Delays Next Lines of Therapy in Ovarian Cancer

Rucaparib maintenance delays both first and second subsequent therapies among patients with advanced ovarian cancer.

Dostarlimab Boosts Long-Term Survival in Endometrial Cancer

At 4 years, dostarlimab plus chemotherapy reduced the risk for death by two thirds among patients with dMMR/MSI-H advanced endometrial cancer, pointing to curative potential, experts say.

Timely ‘Nudges’ Help Spur Talks on Patient Care Goals

Simple well-timed prompts to clinicians and patients with advanced cancer can increase conversations around care goals, but clear documentation remains a challenge.

New Immune Therapy Boosts Disease Control in Prostate Cancer

An adenoviral-based immunotherapy improved disease-free survival in men with localized intermediate- or high-risk disease, but experts had reservations.

e-Cigarettes and Lung Cancer: Is Harm Reduction Overstated?

A large study links the use of e-cigarettes after smoking cessation to higher lung cancer incidence and mortality than complete nicotine abstinence.

Multiple Myeloma Patients Have Unequal Access to Treatment

Lack of access to innovative and effective treatments compromises survival outcomes for many patients in Europe with multiple myeloma.

Combination Treatment May Improve Multiple Myeloma Outcomes

Post hoc analysis of the MajesTEC-3 trial shows the efficacy of the teclistamab plus daratumumab combination in hard-to-treat patients with high cytogenetic and functional risk.

Is There a Role for Stimulants in Beating Cancer Fatigue?

Guidelines on treating cancer fatigue offer little enthusiasm for methylphenidate and other stimulants. But a recent meta-analysis suggests the medications deserve a rethink.

Recommended News For You

Anti-PD-L1 Plus Targeted Agent No Better Than Chemo for Resistant NSCLC

Scientists develop novel adjuvant delivery system to enhance cancer vaccine effectiveness

Prostate cancer explained: From antigen tests to treatment options

Numerous Oncologists Are Concerned About the Cost of Genomic Testing.

Hematocrit Stabilized in Polycythemia Vera Under Novel Hepcidin Mimetic Treatment.

Early Esophageal Cancer pCR Rates Are Raised by Neoadjuvant PD-1 Blockade.

An ancient signaling pathway and 20 years of research offer hope for rare cancer

Recommended Articles For You

Driving Impact: Oncology Pharmaceutical Marketing Strategies in the USA 

Beta-2 Microglobulin: Function, Role in Disease & Clinical Significance Explained 

Breaking Down the Benefits and Risks of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation  

Claudin-18.2 in Gastric Cancer: Tumor-Stroma Crosstalk and Disease Progression 

Whats more on Hidoc Dr.

Medical Updates
KOL Videos
Surveys
Events

Daily news to keep you up to date

Gain valuable insights with our in-depth KOL Video discussions

Participate and win cash vouchers

Get updates on the latest events happening around the world
Featured News
Featured Articles
Featured Events
Featured KOL Videos

1.

Immunotherapy Remains Little Used in Head and Neck Cancer

2.

Making informed decisions and managing regret after prostate cancer treatment

3.

Nodal Response After Chemo Helps Tailor Breast Radiotherapy

4.

Where Does Mistletoe Extract Fit in Supportive Cancer Care?

5.

The risk of lung cancer recurrence is linked to hypoxemia brought on by sleep apnea.

1.

The Immune Revolution: Neoantigen Vaccines and the Dawn of Personalized Cancer Therapy in 2025

2.

Cancer Survivorship in the Aging Population

3.

Unlocking the Power of Hematocrit: Exploring the Benefits of Blood Cell Counts

4.

Unlocking the Potential of Pirtobrutinib: A New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

5.

The Danger of Methemoglobinemia and How to Prevent It 

1.

Asian Symposium on Advancement in Hematology and Oncology

2.

Asian Symposium on Advancement in Hematology and Oncology

3.

Asian Symposium on Advancement in Hematology and Oncology

4.

International Cancer Conference

5.

Asian Symposium on Advancement in Hematology and Oncology

1.

From Relapse to Remission : Chasing the Invisible and Redefining Long-Term Survival in Adult R/R B-Cell ALL

2.

Molecular Contrast: EGFR Axon 19 vs. Exon 21 Mutations - Part VII

3.

A Comprehensive Guide to First Line Management of ALK Positive Lung Cancer - Part VIII

4.

Current Scenario of Blood Cancer- A Conclusion on Genomic Testing & Advancement in Diagnosis and Treatment

5.

An Eagles View - Evidence-based discussion on Iron Deficiency Anemia- Important Points to Know

Fastest Growing Medical Platform for Doctors

Address :
Hidoc Dr. Inc. | Delaware C Corp | 1309 Coffeen Ave. Suite 1200, Sheridan WY, 82801

Phone :
+1-415-463-3094

Email :
anishagadia@hidoc.co

Quick Links

Drug DatabaseDrug InteractionDiseases Database
KOL VideosKnowledge HubQuizzes
Medical UpdatesEventsAbout Us

© Copyright 2026 Hidoc Dr. Inc.

Terms & Conditions - LLP | Inc. | Privacy Policy - LLP | Inc. | Account Deactivation
Home
Profile
Login
bot