5-FU (5-fluorouracil) is an antimetabolite fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy agent. Its active metabolites inhibit thymidylate synthase and interfere with RNA/DNA synthesis, producing antitumor effects.
New studies reveal how cancer cells survive chemotherapy: fructose promotes ovarian cancer spread, platinum-treated 'zombie cells' release TGFβ in lung and ovarian cancers, and mitochondrial metabolism drives 5FU resistance in colorectal cancer. The findings point to potential combination therapy targets.
The U.S. FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for subcutaneous Rybrevant Faspro as monotherapy for adults with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, based on Phase 1b/2 study data showing rapid and durable responses.
The FDA has approved a monthly dosing schedule for Rybrevant Faspro in EGFR-mutated NSCLC and granted breakthrough therapy designation for the drug as monotherapy in HPV-unrelated recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma after prior therapy.
The FDA approved a once-monthly dosing schedule for Rybrevant Faspro with Lazcluze for first-line treatment of EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC, reducing clinic visits while maintaining safety and efficacy established with bi-weekly dosing.
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