ASCO 2025: Breakthroughs in Cancer Research and Therapy Unveiled at Chicago Meeting

May 28, 2025
ASCO 2025: Breakthroughs in Cancer Research and Therapy Unveiled at Chicago Meeting
  • Among the notable presentations, Dr. Frank Sinicrope will discuss a study on circulating tumor DNA assays in colorectal cancer treatment on May 30, followed by a plenary session on June 1 focusing on a randomized trial combining chemotherapy with atezolizumab for stage 3 deficient DNA mismatch repair colon cancer.

  • Additionally, Dr. Thorvardur Halfdanarson will present findings on the toxicity of [212Pb]VMT-α-NET therapy for neuroendocrine tumors during an oral session on May 30.

  • Research on solid tumors will explore disparities in gastric cancer, machine learning applications for breast cancer metastasis, and promising antibody-drug conjugates for lung cancer, highlighting the impact of innovative approaches in oncology.

  • Key research areas at the conference will also include studies on chemotherapy methods, artificial intelligence in oncology, home cancer care, and new treatments for breast cancer and melanoma.

  • An important Clinical Science Symposium on May 31 will address the HemOnc workforce's perceptions of artificial intelligence in clinical practice, led by Dr. Guilherme Sacchi de Camargo Correia.

  • On June 1, Dr. Roxana Dronca will lead a poster session discussing trials comparing home-based versus in-clinic cancer therapy administration, showcasing the Cancer Care Beyond Walls initiative.

  • Dr. Andre Goy will emphasize the importance of ongoing research for cancers that do not respond to standard treatments, underscoring the commitment to advancing oncology through innovative therapies.

  • Three Hematology/Oncology Fellows from Roswell Park, Yu Fujiwara, Zunairah Shah, and Vinit Singh, will be recognized with ASCO Annual Meeting Merit Awards for their significant research contributions.

  • Dr. David Routman will present initial results from a trial investigating a therapeutic vaccine for HPV-associated oropharyngeal carcinoma on June 2, showcasing advancements in cancer immunotherapy.

  • The 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, taking place from May 30 to June 3 in Chicago, will feature significant research presentations from major cancer centers, including Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

  • Highlighted findings will cover novel drug combinations for multiple myeloma, racial disparities in treatment outcomes, and biomarkers for disease relapse in leukemia and lymphoma.

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