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Golcadomide (GOLCA), a potential, first-in-class, oral CELMoD ± rituximab (R) in patients (pts) with relapsed/refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL): Long-term follow-up (f/u) of the phase (Ph) 1/2 CC-99282-NHL-001 study.
Muñoz, Javier, Westin, Jason, Bachy, Emmanuel, Perini, Guilherme Fleury , Costa, Abel, Rao, Parth, Marsousi, Niloufar , Yang, Gang , Sudhindra, Akshay, Carrancio-Anton, Soraya, Voestch, Jessica, Perna, Serena K., Chavez, Julio C , Westin, Jason R. , Bachy, Emmanuel , Morillo, Daniel , Joergensen, Judit Mészáros , Pourdehnad, Michael , Carrancio, Soraya , Perna, Serena , Michot, Jean‐Marie

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2026.44.16_suppl.e19046 Get It

e19046 Background: While outcomes in pts with R/R FL have improved with current SOC treatments (Tx), there remains a need for safe, efficacious, and convenient Tx options. GOLCA is a potential, first-in-class, oral CELMoD designed for Tx of lymphoma, with preferential distribution to lymphoid organs and enhanced activity in lymphoma cell lines. GOLCA induces rapid and deep degradation of Ikaros and Aiolos, leading to direct cell killing and immunomodulatory activity. GOLCA + R was well tolerated and effective in heavily pretreated pts in the two-part Ph 1/2 study, CC-99282-NHL-001. Here, we provide longer f/u in pts with R/R FL from Part B of the study. Methods: Pts with R/R FL with ≥2 prior lines of Tx (≥1 if prior anti-CD20 Tx) received GOLCA orally, once daily at 0.2 mg (n=22) or 0.4 mg (n=38) ± R for up to 2 y or until progressive disease (PD)/unacceptable toxicity. Primary endpoints included safety and RP2D determination; secondary endpoints are preliminary efficacy and PK. Results: As of September 15, 2025, 60 pts were enrolled. In 0.2 and 0.4 mg groups, median prior Tx lines were 3 and 3, 32% and 32% had prior lenalidomide (LEN), 27% and 29% had prior T-cell–redirecting Tx (CAR T and/or bispecific antibody) and 32% and 32% were refractory to last regimen. Tx is ongoing in 6 (27%) and 17 (45%) pts at 0.2 and 0.4 mg, respectively; discontinuations (d/c) were mostly due to PD. Neutropenia, an on-target side effect of GOLCA, was the most common grade 3/4 Tx-emergent adverse event (TEAE) occurring in 59% and 68% of pts at 0.2 and 0.4 mg, followed by anemia (9% and 16%) and febrile neutropenia (9% and 8%). Median time to resolution of neutropenia was 8 days. Dose reductions occurred in 14% and 37% of pts at 0.2 and 0.4 mg, most commonly due to neutropenia (5% and 21%) and febrile neutropenia (5% and 5%). No d/c or deaths were from GOLCA-related TEAEs. Non-hematologic TEAEs were infrequent and mostly low grade. In efficacy-evaluable pts (GOLCA 0.2 and 0.4 mg + R, n=22 and n=36), median f/u was 14.03 months (mo), overall response rate (ORR) was 77% (complete response rate [CRR], 41%) at 0.2 mg, and 97% (CRR, 78%) at 0.4 mg. In the 0.4 mg group, responses were consistent in high-risk subsets including pts with prior LEN (ORR, 100%; CRR, 75%) and/or T-cell–redirecting Tx (ORR, 91%; CRR, 64%). GOLCA 0.4 mg + R demonstrated durable responses (median DOR, 9.17 mo; 91% of pts who achieved a CR remained in CR at cutoff). Conclusions: With longer f/u, GOLCA + R demonstrated promising efficacy with durable responses and no new safety signals. The 0.4 mg group had higher ORR and CRR than 0.2 mg, including in pts with prior LEN-based and/or T-cell–redirecting Tx, with a manageable safety profile at both doses. The results support the development of GOLCA + R as a fixed-duration, chemotherapy-free outpatient Tx in the Ph 3 GOLSEEK-4 study in 2L+ FL (NCT06911502). Clinical trial information: NCT03930953 .
Development and internal validation of a clinical prognostic model for SMARCB1-deficient renal medullary carcinoma (RMC).
Esagian, Stepan M., Yang, Peng, Sheth, Rahul, Karam, Jose A., Tang, Chad, Tannir, N, Msaouel, P, Esagian, Stepan M. , Sherry, Alexander D. , Sheth, Rahul A. , Karam, Jose Antonio , Daw, Najat C. , Tang, Chad , Tannir, Nizar , Msaouel, Pavlos

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

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e16535 Background: RMC is a rare and highly aggressive malignancy that predominantly affects young individuals with sickle hemoglobinopathies. Due to its rarity, no validated prognostic models exist to guide clinical decision-making. We aimed to develop and internally validate a prognostic model for patients with RMC using routinely available clinical and laboratory variables. Methods: We analyzed a single-institution cohort of patients with RMC. Candidate variables were identified based on biological plausibility and represented in a directed acyclic graph. Missing data were handled via multiple imputation by chained equations ( m = 50). Variables were ranked using elastic net Cox regression ( α = 0.5, λ = λ min ) with stability selection derived from 100 bootstrap resamples per imputed dataset. Predictors achieving > 60% selection frequency were retained for a nested parsimony analysis. Bootstrap internal validation ( B = 2000) estimated optimism-corrected discrimination and calibration performance, with the calibration slope applied as global shrinkage to penalize final coefficients for overfitting. Clinical utility was evaluated via decision curve analysis (DCA) at 18- and 24-month horizons. Results: Among 180 patients (median age 29; IQR 23–37), 142 deaths occurred with a median follow-up of 12.4 months. The final model included four predictors (Table). The optimism-corrected c-index was 0.667 (optimism = 0.009), and the calibration slope was 0.964, indicating minimal overfitting. Calibration plots showed excellent predicted-observed agreement at 12, 18, 24, and 36 months. DCA showed net benefit across threshold probabilities of 10%–75% at 18 months and 10%–80% at 24 months compared to default strategies. In sensitivity analysis, inclusion of TP53 mutation status improved discrimination ( c -index 0.686) and model fit ( ΔAIC −10.6). An interactive web-based risk calculator was developed to facilitate clinical implementation. Conclusions: This study presents the first internally validated prognostic model for RMC, demonstrating acceptable discrimination and excellent calibration using routinely available variables. By stratifying patients into distinct risk groups, this model may inform treatment intensity—guiding escalation to multi-agent regimens or sequential chemotherapy cycling in high-risk patients, while identifying lower-risk patients who may benefit from de-escalation strategies such as metastasis-directed therapy for oligometastatic disease or consideration of cytoreductive nephrectomy. External validation is warranted. Variable Time Ratio 95% CI p value ECOG performance status 0.64 0.53–0.77 <0.001 Distal (non-retroperitoneal) lymph node metastases 0.69 0.52–0.92 0.011 Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio 0.98 0.94–1.02 0.25 Corrected calcium (mg/dL) 0.77 0.56–1.06 0.10 Sensitivity Analysis Only TP53 Mutation 0.63 0.36-1-10 0.10
Real-world comparison of atezolizumab/bevacizumab vs durvalumab/tremelimumab in decompensated hepatocellular carcinoma.
Chen, Yuhan , Ng, Wee Han , Chiang, Ting‐Hsuan , Kaymen, Emily, Rastogi, Natasha, Tran, Nguyen H., Yang, Ju Dong, Kaymen, Emily A. , Rastogi, Natasha, Tran, Nguyen H., Yeo, Yee Hui

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

10.1200/jco.2026.44.16_suppl.e16159 Get It

e16159 Background: Pivotal trials established atezolizumab-bevacizumab and durvalumab-tremelimumab as first-line therapies for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab demonstrated superior survival outcomes compared to sorafenib for unresectable HCC in the IMbrave150 trial in 2020, while durvalumab plus tremelimumab showed superior survival in the HIMALAYA trial in 2022. However, data on head-to-head comparison of these two combinations as first-line systemic therapy for the patient with decompensated HCC are limited. This study aims to compare survival outcomes between these two treatment regimens in decompensated HCC patients to address a critical gap in the current literature, as decompensated patients have largely been excluded from clinical trials. Methods: This retrospective study utilized electronic health records from 146 U.S. healthcare organizations within the TriNetX Network. Adults aged ≥21 years diagnosed with decompensated HCC receiving atezolizumab/bevacizumab and durvalumab/tremelimumab from 10/21/2022 to 8/20/2024 were included. The comparison group received atezolizumab/bevacizumab, and the control group received durvalumab/tremelimumab. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality. A 1:1 propensity score matching was conducted to balance baseline characteristics (age, gender, race/ethnicity, lab results including liver function tests, platelet counts, INR, gamma glutamyl transferase, alpha-fetoprotein, and underlying liver diseases). Kaplan–Meier survival analysis and Cox regression was used to estimate the mortality risk. Subgroup analysis was stratified by HCC etiology. Results: A total of 302 and 664 patients received durvalumab/tremelimumab, atezolizumab/bevacizumab, respectively. After propensity matching, 253 patients per group were included. Median OS was 283 days with durvalumab/tremelimumab and 391 days with atezolizumab/bevacizumab. The two treatment regimens showed no significant difference in survival (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.875, 95% confidence intervals [CI] 0.696–1.101, p=0.254). Subgroup analyses demonstrated no significant differences in survival between the two groups of patients in MASLD (HR: 0.698, 95% CI: 0.468–1.040), alcohol associated liver disease (HR: 0.821, 95% CI: 0.603–1.118), and chronic viral hepatitis (HR: 0.852, 95% CI: 0.596–1.219). Conclusions: There was no statistically significant difference in survival outcomes between atezolizumab plus bevacizumab and durvalumab plus tremelimumab in patients with decompensated advanced HCC. These results support current real-world practice in which both regimens may be considered viable first-line treatment options in this high-risk population with liver decompensation.
Platinum chemotherapy and oncolytic virotherapy as used to cooperatively sustain stem-like CD8⁺ T-cell immunity via type I interferon modulation.
Yang, Vivienne , Dong, Zhongyi , Liu, T J, 郭其森, Zhang, H Z, Ni, Bo, Bai, Long, Chen, Yiwen, Zong, Jiasheng, Xia, Xiang, Zheng, Jiaojiao, Pham, Hoang Tran , Parker, Jefferson , Morecroft, Renee, Elalfy, Aya, Ingram, Demarcus, Abdel-Hakeem, Ahmed, Ali, Muhammad, Ni, Bo , Bai, Long, Xia, Xiang, Pham, Hoang Tran, Morecroft, Renée , Elalfy, Aya, Prada, Libardo Rueda , Ali, Muhammad, Zhang, Zizhen

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: No page available

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e14545 Background: Durable antitumor immunity depends on the maintenance of stem-like CD8⁺ T cells capable of sustaining long-term effector responses. Oncolytic viruses (OVs) are potent immunomodulatory agents that reshape the tumor microenvironment and augment antitumor immunity. We hypothesized that platinum-based chemotherapy alters tumor-intrinsic type I interferon (IFN-I) signaling in a manner that can be functionally restored by OV therapy, thereby promoting the generation and persistence of stem-like CD8⁺ T cells. Methods: Tumor cells treated with platinum chemotherapy were evaluated in vitro for changes in IFN-I pathway activity, OV replication, and markers of immunogenic cell death (ICD). Syngeneic mouse tumor models were used to assess antitumor efficacy and immune remodeling following combination therapy. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes were analyzed by single-cell RNA sequencing and multiparameter flow cytometry to define CD8⁺ T-cell states and functional programs. Guided by these preclinical findings, a clinical trial combining XELOX, PD-1 blockade, and OV therapy was initiated (ChiCTR2500107607). Results: Platinum chemotherapy significantly suppressed tumor-intrinsic IFN-I signaling, while OV therapy restored antiviral responses, enhanced viral replication, and increased ICD in vitro. In vivo, the combination strategy resulted in superior tumor control and profound remodeling of the tumor immune microenvironment. The most pronounced immunologic effect was observed within the stem-like CD8⁺ T-cell compartment. Combination therapy induced a distinct population of TCF7⁺ ISG15^high NFATC1^low AP-1^low CD8⁺ T cells, characterized by restrained activation, enhanced persistence, and reduced propensity toward terminal exhaustion. In IRF7-deficient tumors, this stem-like CD8⁺ T-cell population failed to emerge and antitumor efficacy was significantly diminished, indicating that moderate tumor-intrinsic IFN-I signaling is required for this immune state. Conclusions: Tumor-intrinsic type I interferon signaling is a critical determinant of synergy between platinum chemotherapy and oncolytic virotherapy, enabling the maintenance of durable stem-like CD8⁺ T-cell immunity. These findings establish a mechanistic rationale for combining platinum chemotherapy, oncolytic viruses, and immune checkpoint blockade and support ongoing clinical translation. Clinical trial information: ChiCTR2500107607.
Efficient vision mamba for MRI super‐resolution via hybrid selective scanning
Safari, Mojtaba , Wang, Shansong , Wildman, Vanessa Lynne , Hu, Mingzhe, Eidex, Zach , Chang, Chih-Wei, Middlebrooks, Erik H. , Patel, Pretesh, Jania, Ashesh B., Mao, Hui, Tian, Zhen, Yang, Xiaofeng , Middlebrooks, Erik H , Chang, Chih‐Wei , Qiu, Richard L. J.

Medical Physics | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 53 | Issue: 5 | Pages: No page available

10.1002/mp.70508 | PMID 42204783 Get It

Abstract Background High‐resolution MRI is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning, but its clinical acquisition is often constrained by long scanning times, which increase patient discomfort and reduce scanner throughput. While super‐resolution (SR) techniques offer a post‐acquisition solution to enhance resolution, existing deep learning approaches face trade‐offs between reconstruction fidelity and computational efficiency, limiting their clinical applicability. Purpose This study aims to develop an efficient and accurate deep learning framework for MRI SR that preserves fine anatomical detail while maintaining low computational overhead, enabling practical integration into clinical workflows. Materials and Methods We propose a novel SR framework based on multi‐head selective state‐space models (MHSSM) integrated with a lightweight channel multilayer perceptron (MLP). The model employs 2D patch extraction with hybrid scanning strategies (vertical, horizontal, and diagonal) to capture long‐range dependencies while mitigating pixel forgetting. Each MambaFormer block combines MHSSM, depthwise convolutions, and gated channel mixing to balance local and global feature representation. The framework was trained and evaluated on two distinct datasets: 7T brain T1 MP2RAGE maps (142 subjects) and 1.5T prostate T2w MRI (334 subjects). Performance was compared against multiple baselines including Bicubic interpolation, GAN‐based (CycleGAN, Pix2pix, SPSR), transformer‐based (SwinIR), Mamba‐based (MambaIR), and diffusion‐based (I 2 SB, Res‐SRDiff) methods. Results The proposed model demonstrated superior performance across all evaluation metrics while maintaining exceptional computational efficiency. On the 7T brain dataset, our method achieved the highest structural similarity (SSIM: ) and peak signal‐to‐noise ratio (PSNR: dB), along with the best perceptual quality scores (LPIPS: ; GMSD: ). These results represented statistically significant improvements over all baselines (), including a 2.1% SSIM gain over SPSR and a 2.4% PSNR improvement over Res‐SRDiff. For the prostate dataset, the model similarly outperformed competing approaches, achieving SSIM of , PSNR of dB, LPIPS of , and GMSD of . Notably, our framework accomplished these results with only 0.9 million parameters and 57 GFLOPs, representing reductions of 99.8% in parameters and 97.5% in computational operations compared to Res‐SRDiff, while also substantially outperforming SwinIR and MambaIR in both accuracy and efficiency metrics. Conclusion The proposed framework provides a computationally efficient yet accurate solution for MRI SR, delivering well‐defined anatomical details and improved perceptual fidelity across anatomically distinct datasets. By significantly reducing computational demands while maintaining state‐of‐the‐art performance, the model offers strong potential for feasibility toward clinical translation and scalable integration into future imaging workflows.
A phase I/IIa, first-in-human, multicenter, monotherapy and combination therapy with nivolumab dose-finding study of [ 212 Pb]VMT01 melanocortin-1-receptor–targeted, image-guided, alpha-particle therapy in
Patel, Ravi , Mehr, Samuel, Arays, Ruta , Srinivas, Shyam M., Saigal, Kunal, Osman, Medhat, Puhlmann, Markus , Keefe, Stephen Michael, Yang, Wenjing, Hanna, Alaa , Kurup, Divya, Block, Matthew S. , Morris, Zachary Scott , Wahl, Richard L. , Lutzky, Jose , Mehr, Samuel H., Olszanski, Anthony J. , Menda, Yusuf , Srinivas, Shyam M., Osman, Medhat, Keefe, MD Stephen

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 9525-9525

10.1200/jco.2026.44.16_suppl.9525 Get It

9525 Background: Melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) is a novel target for radiopharmaceutical therapy and is highly expressed on melanoma tumor cells. VMT01 is an MC1R-targeted peptide. 203 Pb is used for patient selection via SPECT imaging. Peptide radiolabeling with 212 Pb delivers alpha-particle therapy. Here, we present data on the treatment of adult patients with MC1R-positive metastatic melanoma receiving [ 212 Pb]VMT01 either as a monotherapy or in combination with the programmed death-1 (PD-1) checkpoint inhibitor, nivolumab. Methods: This is an ongoing phase I/IIa, first-in-human, prospective, multicenter, open-label, radioactive dose-finding and dose-expansion trial. The objectives are to investigate safety, pharmacokinetics, dosimetry, and efficacy. Participants receive up to 3 treatment cycles with either [ 212 Pb]VMT01 3 mCi, 5 mCi, or 1.5 mCi monotherapy, or combination therapy with [ 212 Pb]VMT01 (1.5 mCi) + nivolumab (480 mg, Q4W) or [ 212 Pb]VMT01 (3 mCi) + nivolumab. Participants are evaluated for any DLTs for the first 6 weeks after cycle 1. Efficacy is assessed by RECIST v1.1 criteria by the investigator. Results: As of 24 December 2025, 26 participants (53.8% male; median age: 68 years [range: 27-81]) with MC1R-positive metastatic melanoma were enrolled. The median prior systemic therapies was 4. All 26 enrolled participants received ≥1 dose of [²¹²Pb]VMT01. No DLTs were reported. All SAEs (including one grade 5 SAE) were attributed to disease progression. Most TEAEs were grade 1 (19.2%) and grade 2 (34.6%). Grade 3 TEAEs occurred in 8 participants (30.8%), 5 on monotherapy and 3 on combination therapy (3 mCi + nivolumab). Of the 22 evaluable participants, 1 PR, 9 SD, and 12 PD were reported. Four participants had progression-free survival of ≥6 months. Conclusions: [ 212 Pb]VMT01 as a monotherapy and in combination with nivolumab was generally safe and well-tolerated in 26 enrolled participants, with antitumor activity observed at the 3 mCi dose level. These data may be supplemented with a more complete follow-up at the time of the meeting. Clinical trial information: NCT05655312 .
Non-surgical management and outcome of 1,113 patients with stage I-II non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in a 20-year cohort.
Yang, Ping, Ou, Cristina, Ernani, Vinicius , Gu, Zhong, Buras, Matthew, D’Cunha, Jonathan, Wampfler, Jason A. , Gu, Zhong, Schild, Steven E. , Sio, Terence T.

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 8045-8045

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8045 Background: Surgical resection is the primary therapy for stage I-II NSCLC but not performed in a subset of patients due to comorbidities or self-election, who instead undergo radiation with or without systemic therapy (RT±ST). Little is known about the demographic, tumoral, therapeutic, and quality-of-life (QOL) characteristics of this non-surgical group. Understanding their differences from the surgical group is essential for developing precision treatment strategies and tailored survivorship guidelines. Methods: In a prospectively enrolled (1997-2016) and followed (through 2025) cohort of 20,951 primary lung cancer patients, 6,486 (31%) had stage I-II NSCLC, including 5,359 (83%) treated surgically (Surgical) and 1,113 (17%) otherwise (Non-surgical). Preexisting diseases were grouped into cancer, lung, and other comorbidities. QOL data were available for 40% of all patients. Descriptive analysis of demographics, tumor features, treatment patterns, and QOL metrics, as well as survival analysis (median years and overall survival [OS] rates) were conducted. QOL measures, on overall and 15 symptom and functional domains, were scored 0 (worst) to 10 (best), with 1-unit difference considered clinically and statistically meaningful. Results: At time of diagnosis, compared to the Surgical, the Non-surgical patients were older (median 73 v 68 years), more likely to have smoked cigarettes (91% v 83%), squamous cell and unspecified NSCLC (53% v 28%), stage IIB (19% v 12%), and preexisting lung comorbidities (71% v 58%). Non-surgical patients more frequently received RT±ST than the Surgical (70% v 21%) and had shorter median survival (2.5 v 7.8) years. Within the Non-surgical, 28% had no cancer treatment (No-Tx), 44% RT-only, 7% ST-only, and 19% both (RT+ST); their respective median diagnosis ages were 74, 76, 68, 70 years; median survival were 1.7, 2.7, 2.2, 3.2 years; 5-year OS (95%CI) at 25% (21-31), 25% (21-29), 26% (17-38), 30% (25-37); and 10-year OS at 9% (7-14), 7% (5-10), 10% (5-21), 9% (6-14), respectively. RT-only group had highest rates of comorbidities (37-84%) and the No-Tx the lowest (31-66%). Although the overall QOL scored the same for all groups, RT-only patients reported the worst scores on multiple symptoms burden, and the No-Tx reported the least pain and lung cancer symptoms but the worst on mental well-being and social activities. Conclusions: Non-surgically managed stage I-II NSCLC cases present clinically distinct patients with the shortest median survival in No-Tx group and highest 5-year survival in RT+ST. RT-only patients were oldest, had the most comorbidities, and reported the worst symptom burdens. These differences highlight the need for more in-depth analyses and studies (considering age, histology, comorbidity, QOL, etc.) to support tailored therapeutic strategies and survivorship care for patients who decline or are not suitable for surgery.
Development and validation of an artificial intelligence–based deep learning imaging model for early lung cancer detection: DAVINCI, a retrospective study of 8,962 patients.
Noor-Ain, Syeda Hafsa, Khan, R, Ajay, Gadugoyyala Guna Sri Phani, Shafi, Nimra, Ramteke, Harshawardhan, Nawaz, Zahra, Gandhi, Sangeetha, Khan, Ifrah, Junnuthula, Akshaya, Murugavel, Dineshbaba, Rapaka, Divya Sree, Ramagiri, Vishwajeet, Alamy, Haroon , Hazra, Sourav, Ma, Hongwei , Qianyi, Yang, Shafi, Nimra, Ramteke, Harshawardhan, Hazra, Sourav, Ma, Hongwei

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 28, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 8021-8021

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8021 Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, primarily due to delayed diagnosis and diagnostic variability in histopathological assessment. Advances in deep learning applied to medical imaging offer the potential to enhance early detection accuracy, reduce interobserver variability, and improve diagnostic efficiency in lung cancer. Methods: In this retrospective study, we evaluated DAVINCI using a dataset of 8,962 patients with confirmed lung malignancies. The model utilizes a specialized architecture combining convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and residual blocks to optimize feature extraction from high-resolution pathological slides. Performance was measured via detection accuracy, recall, specificity, and Area Under the Curve (AUC). Results: A total of 8,962 patients were included in the analysis. The DAVINCI model correctly identified lung cancer in 93% of cases, corresponding to 8,334 of 8,962 patients, with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 86%–100% (7,707–8,962 patients). Model specificity was also 93% (95% CI, 86%–100%), indicating a high true-negative rate. Sensitivity (recall) was 87%, with correct detection in 7,797 patients and a 95% CI of 80%–94% (7,170–8,425 patients). The model demonstrated strong discriminatory performance, achieving an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.91 (95% CI, 0.84–0.98). In comparison, active pathologists achieved a mean diagnostic accuracy of 83%, corresponding to 7,438 of 8,962 cases, with a 95% CI of 76%–90% (6,811–8,066 cases). In terms of efficiency, DAVINCI processed whole-slide images in 16–19 seconds, substantially faster than conventional manual review, which typically requires several minutes per slide. Conclusions: DAVINCI demonstrated superior accuracy, robust discriminatory performance, and markedly faster processing compared with human review, supporting its potential role in early lung cancer detection at scale.
Risk-adapted step-up local therapy for malignant portal vein tumor thrombus from hepatic metastases: A real-world study of microwave ablation with and without iodine-125 seed implantation.
Pham, Hoang Tran , Chun, Li, Bao, Weidong, Tian, Shichao, Zhao, Qingsong, Zhang, Mingyi , Yang, Z Y, Alba, Margarita De, Dong, Zhongyi , Parker, Jefferson , Morecroft, Renee, Elalfy, Aya, COTTLE, CHASEN, Ingram, Demarcus, Abdel-Hakeem, Ahmed, Bains, Shifali, Patel, Parth, Ali, Muhammad, Yang, Vivienne , Pham, Hoang Tran, Morecroft, Renée , Elalfy, Aya, Patel, Parth, Hartzell, Shannon

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 4235-4235

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4235 Background: Malignant portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) arising from hepatic metastases is associated with poor prognosis, rapid hepatic decompensation, and limited effective local treatment options despite systemic therapy. In real-world practice, local treatment intensity is frequently adapted to disease burden and treatment response. We evaluated outcomes of a risk-adapted, step-up local treatment strategy using microwave ablation (MWA) alone or in combination with iodine-125 (I-125) seed implantation for patients with malignant PVTT. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients with hepatic metastases treated with MWA with or without I-125 seed implantation between 2023 and July 2025. In clinical practice, MWA alone was preferentially used for patients with relatively limited disease burden, while MWA plus I-125 was employed as an escalation strategy for patients with more advanced PVTT or disease progression following MWA alone. The primary endpoint was PVTT-directed local outcome, defined as portal vein patency and/or local control of tumor thrombus on follow-up imaging. Secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), hepatic function changes, and treatment-related toxicity. Survival analyses were considered exploratory. Results: A total of 73 patients were included, of whom 50 were treated with MWA alone and 23 with MWA plus I-125 seed implantation. Patients receiving MWA plus I-125 demonstrated more advanced disease characteristics, including universal presence of PVTT and higher disease stage, consistent with treatment escalation by disease severity. Among patients with PVTT, MWA plus I-125 achieved portal vein patency and/or local control in 65% at first follow-up imaging. Treatment-related toxicities were manageable, with no unexpected grade ≥3 adverse events attributable to I-125 implantation. Median PFS was 11.5 months in patients treated with MWA alone and 9.9 months in patients treated with MWA plus I-125, consistent with greater baseline disease burden in the latter group. Conclusions: MWA alone and MWA plus I-125 function as complementary components of a risk-adapted, step-up local treatment strategy for malignant PVTT from hepatic metastases. Escalation to MWA plus I-125 appears feasible in patients with advanced or refractory PVTT and demonstrates a potential signal for improved PVTT-directed local control and portal vein patency. Prospective studies focused on PVTT-specific endpoints are warranted.
Cohort-level safety and efficacy results for [ 212 Pb]VMT-α-NET in advanced somatostatin receptor subtype 2 (SSTR2+)–expressing neuroendocrine tumors (NETs): Cohorts 1–3.
Halfdanarson, Thorvardur Ragnar, Sukrithan, Vineeth, Mancini, Brandon Robert, Mosallaie, Seyed Ali, Balaraman, Savitha, Sibley, Gregory, Starr, Jason S., Anthony, Lowell , Liao, Chih-Yi, Mehr, Samuel, Weiss, J., Ramirez, Robert A., Iravani, Amir Iravani, Baratto, Lucia, Yang, Wenjing, Hanna, Alaa , Keefe, Stephen Michael, Puhlmann, Markus , Prasad, Vikas, Hálfdánarson, Þorvarður R. , Wahl, Richard L. , Sukrithan, Vineeth , Sibley, Gregory S., Starr, Jason S. , Liao, Chih‐Yi , Mehr, Samuel H., Weiss, Jared, Ramirez, Robert A., Keefe, MD Stephen, Prasad, Vikas

Journal of Clinical Oncology | May 27, 2026 | Volume: 44 | Issue: 16_suppl | Pages: 4173-4173

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4173 Background: [ 212 Pb]VMT-α-NET is an alpha-particle radiation-delivering agent targeted to somatostatin receptor type 2 (SSTR2)-expressing tumors. Here, we present safety and efficacy results from the dose-finding phase 1/2a clinical trial (NCT05636618). Methods: This phase 1/2a dose-escalation study uses a Bayesian algorithm to identify an optimal dose of [ 212 Pb]VMT-α-NET for participants with advanced, well-differentiated NETs expressing SSTR2. Eligible participants must have unresectable or metastatic disease, documented radiologic progression following at least one prior systemic treatment, and evidence of SSTR2 expression (Krenning Score ³2) in ≥1 lesion confirmed on an FDA-approved somatostatin receptor PET scan. Patients previously treated with systemic peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) are excluded from enrollment. During the dose-finding phase, participants may receive up to four administrations of [ 212 Pb]VMT-α-NET at their assigned dose level, and they are monitored for dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) for 42 days and safety throughout the study. Efficacy is evaluated by investigators according to RECIST criteria v1.1. Dosimetry is included as a supportive analysis. Results: As of the 10-Dec-2025 data cut-off (DCO), 56 participants had been enrolled across Cohorts 1, 2, and 3 and received at least one dose of [ 212 Pb]VMT-α-NET: 2 participants in Cohort 1 (2.5 mCi), 46 in Cohort 2 (5 mCi), and 8 in Cohort 3 (6 mCi). No dose-limiting toxicities, grade 5 adverse events, treatment-related discontinuations, serious renal events, dysphagia, or clinically meaningful treatment-related myelosuppression were observed. The median follow-up for all treated participants was 40 weeks (range 6–97). Efficacy has been summarized in this abstract for 25 participants (2 in Cohort 1 and 23 in Cohort 2). Nineteen of these 25 participants remained progression-free at the time of the DCO, with a median efficacy follow-up of 49 weeks (range 6–97). In Cohort 2, investigators observed RECIST v1.1 objective responses in 9 of 23 participants (39%), including 8 confirmed responses. Both participants in Cohort 1 continued to exhibit stable disease after two years of follow-up. Updated safety for all participants and updated efficacy for participants with sufficient maturity beyond the 25 summarized here will be presented at the congress. Conclusions: Treatment with [ 212 Pb]VMT-α-NET continues to demonstrate a favorable safety profile across all treated participants (n = 56) and shows signs of sustained efficacy at the 2.5 mCi and 5 mCi dose levels. The therapy has been well-tolerated with no observed dose-limiting toxicities or serious treatment-related adverse outcomes. Based on these encouraging safety and efficacy findings, the study is ongoing, and enrollment into Cohort 3 (6 mCi) remains active. Clinical trial information: NCT05636618 .