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February 2026

02/16/2026 11:50 AM | Anonymous

Institutional News

  • A Phase II Study of Amivantamab SC (Subcutaneous) in Participants With MET Amplification-Positive Stage IV or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (LUNG-MAP SUB-STUDY)  This phase II Expanded Lung-MAP treatment trial tests how well amivantamab-subcutaneous (SC) works in patients with MET amplification non-small cell lung cancer. Amivantamab-SC is a drug directed against the MET gene. The primary objective is to evaluate the objective response rate (ORR).  

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For more information or to refer a patient, please contact UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Office of Clinical Research via email at OCRReferral@health.ucdavis.edu or by phone at 916-382-6970.

Updates from ASCO

The American Society of Clinical Oncology and Conexiant have launched ASCO AI in Oncology, a new digital platform dedicated to helping oncology professionals navigate the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. This trusted resource provides curated, expert-led insights, practical education on enhancing diagnostic accuracy and workflows, and a space for global clinicians to share real-world implementation experiences.  READ MORE

“Massive Shift” Prompts ASCO to Update Guideline for Multiple Myeloma.

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New data published in the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Cancer Statistics, 2026 report show that, for the first time, the 5-year survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70% for individuals diagnosed during 2015 to 2021 in the United States. In addition, those diagnosed with high-mortality cancers and advanced diagnoses experienced the largest gains in survival.

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Corporate Member News

FDA approved daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj (Darzalex Faspro, Janssen Biotech, Inc.) in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRd) for adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).

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FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) as well as pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph (Keytruda Qlex, Merck) in combination with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adult patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS≥1) as determined by an FDA-authorized test, and who have received one or two prior systemic treatment regimens.

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New Publication Alert: Learn More About Real-World Outcomes in ER+/HER2- ESR1-Mutant Metastatic Breast Cancer

Clinical Cancer Research has recently featured two complimentary publications detailing the outcomes of patients administered an oral SERD with ESR1-mutant metastatic breast cancer

Lloyd et al., 2025

Rugo et al., 2025 

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