AACR 2025 Recap: Immunotherapy Shifts, ctDNA Surveillance, and Breakthroughs in HER2 and AML

Curie: Healthcare in Focus by Curie

Episode notes

In this post-conference episode, Mike breaks down five major stories from AACR 2025:

  • KEYNOTE-689 trial changes the standard of care in head and neck cancer
  • Zongertinib delivers HER2-targeted efficacy with fewer side effects in lung cancer
  • CAR NK cells show durable remission in AML
  • ctDNA testing in CRC detects recurrence 6+ months before imaging
  • Werner helicase inhibitor shows first-in-class potential in MSI tumors

Listen in for a concise roundup of the data and why it matters.

Keywords
OncologyHead cancerNeck cancerLung cancerAMLAACR