OncoPharm

This episode is the 2nd chapter in a broader presentation about putting together the puzzle pieces of oncology drug use. This chapter discusses examples of how oncology drug use changes over time. Video & slides available at: https://youtu.be/Kxs0Xg9Ug_c?si=yOwEU1X-7mCPoQl5

A Holiday tradition like few other. Are we keeping, regifting, or returning new oncology drugs approved in 2025?

Are we nearing the end of the Platinum Era in bladder cancer? A press release suggests enfortumab vedotin + pembrolizumab in a perioperative approach is better than the current standard of care: neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemo followed by surgery. We eagerly await seeing this data. Also, a subcutaneous amivantamab/hyaluronidase formulation is approved, which offers a much lower risk of infusion reactions - but some chances for dosing errors based on weights and available dosage forms.

ASH 2025 Highlights: MajesTEC-3: Teclistamab + Daratumumab in relapse refractory Multiple Myeloma Paradigm: HMA + Ven vs. 7+3 or CPX-351 Denosumab safety & dosing in Multiply Myeloma and renal dysfunction Trilaciclib and CDK 4/6 inhibition as protection against TP53-mutated clonal hematopoiesis?

DPYD testing is more complicated than one would think! We talk through the steps to consider when initiating DPYD testing at your site. Resources below: Guide for implementing DPYD testing at your site: https://doi.org/10.1002/cpt.3567 CPIC Dosing Guidline: https://doi.org/10.1002/cpt.911 CPIC DPYD Resources: https://cpicpgx.org/guidelines/guideline-for-fluoropyrimidines-and-dpyd/