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hematologic oncology

Pharma & Biotech

FDA removes CNS limitation for Yescarta, reshaping the regulatory boundary for CAR T therapy in primary CNS lymphoma

Kite Pharma, a subsidiary of Gilead Sciences, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to update the prescribing information for Yescarta axicabtagene ciloleucel by removing the prior limitation of use in patients with relapsed or refractory primary central nervous system lymphoma. The decision follows safety findings from an investigator sponsored Phase 1

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Pharma & Biotech

Can nivolumab plus AVD become the new frontline treatment in classical Hodgkin lymphoma?

FDA fast-tracks review of Opdivo plus AVD for first-line Hodgkin lymphoma. Find out what this immunotherapy combo could change for patients and providers.

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Pharma & Biotech

Eli Lilly targets first-line CLL with Jaypirca as BRUIN CLL-314 trends toward PFS benefit

Lilly’s Jaypirca met its Phase 3 target in CLL, matching Imbruvica on response rate and showing superior safety. Could this rewire frontline BTK therapy?

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Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Johnson & Johnson targets earlier-line myeloma with CARVYKTI expansion

Johnson & Johnson’s CARVYKTI shows 80 percent treatment-free survival at 30 months in second-line myeloma. Is CAR-T moving to earlier use?

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