“Obviously, patients benefit [from this regimen]. Not only can they enjoy longer life, but also their cancer is pretty much under control for a longer time, which is great,” says Karim Fizazi, MD, PhD
In this episode, Urology Times® Assistant Editor Janelle Hart spoke with Karim Fizazi, MD, PhD, about results from a game-changing study that was presented at the 2022 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. The phase 3 ARASENS trial showed that a darolutamide-based triplet regimen improved overall survival in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Fizazi is a medical oncologist and head of the department of cancer medicine at the Institute of Gustave Roussy, and professor of oncology at the University of Paris Sud in Villejuif, France.
Lenvatinib/pembrolizumab compares favorably with frontline standards in renal cell carcinoma
February 2nd 2024“Combination therapy with lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab provides a comparable OS, and a trend of improvement in PFS and response outcomes, compared with most current global SOC therapies for treatment-naïve patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma,” the study authors wrote.
First-line pembrolizumab/lenvatinib shows efficacy for advanced non–clear cell RCC
January 29th 2024“Updated efficacy and safety results continue to support pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib as a first-line treatment option for patients with advanced non–clear cell RCC,” lead study author Martin H. Voss, MD.