The final results of the KEYNOTE-522 trial confirm the potential of pembrolizumab to change patient management, though careful patient selection and toxicity monitoring are essential.

Editor’s Note: Primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prevalent malignant tumor, and combining systemic therapy, immunotherapy, and regional local treatment is guiding HCC clinical treatment to new heights. At the recent 18th International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA) Annual Meeting, Dr. Tao Peng from the Hepatobiliary Surgery Department of The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University shared findings from a preliminary clinical trial targeting multinodular HCC. This study explored the use of cadonilimab (Cadonilimab) combined with the FOLFOX regimen via hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) as a neoadjuvant treatment, aimed at providing a more effective treatment strategy for resectable multinodular HCC patients. Oncology Frontier invited Dr. Tao Peng to discuss the main findings and clinical significance of the study.

On November 15, 2024, the 4th International Congress of the Asian Oncology Society (AOS 2024) opened in Xi'an, China, co-hosted by the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association and the Asian Oncology Society. Under the theme "Integration and Modernity," the conference brought together leading oncology experts from across Asia and the globe, fostering academic collaboration and advancing cancer research.