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Do Men and Women Respond Differently to Immunotherapy in Advanced Oesophagal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: ESMO Gastrointestinal Oncology | August 2026

Introduction: The combination of chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) is now the standard first-line treatment for advanced oesophagal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Emerging evidence from several cancers...

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Liquid Biopsy–Guided Anti-HER2 Rechallenge in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: JCO Precision Oncology | August 2026

Introduction: Approximately 3–6% of metastatic colorectal cancers (mCRC) harbor HER2 amplification, particularly in RAS/BRAF wild-type tumors. HER2-targeted therapies such as trastuzumab-based combinations and trastuzumab deruxtecan have significantly improved...

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How Should Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy Be Assessed in Pancreatic Cancer?: Annals of Surgery | August 2026

Introduction: Neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) has become an integral component of treatment for patients with operable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). However, assessing treatment response remains challenging because biochemical markers...

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The Next Generation of Antibody–Drug Conjugates in Oncology: Nature Medicine | August 2026

Introduction: Antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) have transformed cancer treatment by combining the precision of monoclonal antibodies with the potency of cytotoxic drugs, enabling targeted delivery of chemotherapy directly to...

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Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Shows Promising Activity in HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer: Annals of Oncology | August 2026

Introduction: Advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC) and pancreatic cancer (PC) are highly aggressive malignancies with limited treatment options and poor survival after progression on standard therapy. Although HER2...

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Avatrombopag Effectively Treats Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Thrombocytopenia in GI Cancers (ACT-GI Trial): JCO | August 2026

Introduction: Chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) is a common dose-limiting toxicity in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, often leading to treatment delays, dose reductions, or premature discontinuation of chemotherapy. Persistent...

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EP4 Antagonist ONO-4578 Enhances Immunotherapy in Advanced HER2-Negative Gastric Cancer JCO | July 2026

Introduction: Immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with platinum-based chemotherapy have become the standard first-line treatment for HER2-negative unresectable advanced or recurrent gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancers. However, many...

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ctDNA Methylation Surveillance Enables Earlier Curative Treatment in Colorectal Cancer (FIND Tria): JCO | August 2026

Introduction: Despite curative surgery for stage I–III colorectal cancer (CRC), 10–30% of patients develop recurrence, most commonly within the first two years. Conventional postoperative surveillance using CT scans...

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Protective Effect of Diuresis During HIPEC: Annals of Surgical Oncology | 2026

Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and serious complication following cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), particularly with cisplatin-based regimens. This study evaluated whether...

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First CLDN18.2 ADC (Sonesitatug Vedotin, CLARITY-Gastric01) in Advanced Gastric Cancer: AstraZeneca (Industry Update) | July 2026

Introduction: Claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2) has emerged as a key therapeutic target in gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. The Phase III CLARITY-Gastric01 trial evaluated sonesitatug vedotin, an anti-CLDN18.2...

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