Venetoclax-Dexamethasone in t(11;14)-Positive Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: A Critical Appraisal of the Phase III CANOVA Study
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Venetoclax-Dexamethasone in t(11;14)-Positive Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: A Critical Appraisal of the Phase III CANOVA Study

The Phase III CANOVA trial evaluated venetoclax-dexamethasone against pomalidomide-dexamethasone in t(11;14)-positive RRMM. While the primary endpoint of progression-free survival was not statistically met, the study revealed significant improvements in response rates and a numerical survival benefit, supporting biomarker-driven approaches in myeloma care.
Epcoritamab Monotherapy Demonstrates Potent Antitumor Activity in Richter Transformation: Insights from EPCORE CLL-1
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Epcoritamab Monotherapy Demonstrates Potent Antitumor Activity in Richter Transformation: Insights from EPCORE CLL-1

The EPCORE CLL-1 trial evaluated epcoritamab, a CD3×CD20 bispecific antibody, in patients with Richter transformation. While the 47.6% overall response rate narrowly missed the 50% target, the results highlight a significant therapeutic signal in a population with historically poor outcomes and high-risk genetic features.
Iberdomide-Based Oral Triple Therapy Extends Progression-Free Survival to 17.6 Months in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma: Results from the ICON Study
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Iberdomide-Based Oral Triple Therapy Extends Progression-Free Survival to 17.6 Months in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma: Results from the ICON Study

The phase 2 ICON trial reveals that iberdomide combined with low-dose cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (IberCd) achieves a median PFS of 17.6 months in lenalidomide-refractory multiple myeloma. This all-oral regimen represents a significant advancement in convenience and efficacy for heavily pretreated patients.
Factor XI Inhibition Redefined: Catalytic Domain Blockade Emerges as a Superior Strategy for VTE Prevention
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Factor XI Inhibition Redefined: Catalytic Domain Blockade Emerges as a Superior Strategy for VTE Prevention

The ROXI-VTE trials demonstrate that inhibiting the Factor XI catalytic domain significantly reduces postoperative VTE compared to enoxaparin. While blocking Factor XIIa-mediated activation showed promise, it failed to meet superiority, highlighting the critical role of Factor XI's catalytic activity in surgical thromboprophylaxis.
Adding Megestrol to Letrozole Enhances Antiproliferative Effects in ER+ Breast Cancer: Insights from the PIONEER Trial
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Adding Megestrol to Letrozole Enhances Antiproliferative Effects in ER+ Breast Cancer: Insights from the PIONEER Trial

The Phase 2b PIONEER trial reveals that adding megestrol to letrozole significantly reduces tumor proliferation in early-stage ER+ breast cancer. By reprogramming estrogen receptor activity, this combination offers a dual benefit of enhanced antitumor efficacy and potential improvement in treatment adherence through hot flash mitigation.
Music Therapy Proves Noninferior to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Managing Anxiety in Cancer Survivors: Results from a Randomized Trial
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Music Therapy Proves Noninferior to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Managing Anxiety in Cancer Survivors: Results from a Randomized Trial

A randomized clinical trial demonstrates that telehealth-delivered music therapy is noninferior to cognitive behavioral therapy for reducing anxiety in cancer survivors, providing durable, clinically meaningful improvements and a viable alternative to traditional psychological interventions.