1L advanced renal cell carcinoma (aRCC) — Merck / Eisai partnership
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Final Prespecified Overall Survival Analysis of CLEAR, a Phase III Study:
⭕️Final CLEAR trial results: Lenvatinib+pembrolizumab reduces mortality risk by 21% vs sunitinib in advanced RCC.
⭕️While…
Always so useful to hear updates on pivotal P3 trials in #kidneycancer. Congrats to @BourlonMaite, Tannir & Grunwald on terrific talks updated #CM9ER, #CM214 & #CLEAR datasets. The #CM214…
🧬 Phase III LITESPARK-022: Adjuvant pembrolizumab + belzutifan improved disease-free survival vs pembrolizumab alone in high-risk clear cell #RCC post-nephrectomy.
➡️ 24-mo DFS: 80.7% vs 73.7%
➡️ HR…
Dr Sara Membribes @BartsECMC presented exploratory data on KIM-1, a promising new biomarker in papillary renal cancer. Baseline KIM-1 levels were higher than we’ve seen in advanced clear cell RCC…
Exploring the impact of tumor burden at progression & IMDC changes in advanced RCC patients treated with lenvatinib + pembrolizumab in the phase 3 CLEAR trial. 📊💡 Key findings that could shape…
⭐️@ASCO #GU26 Insights: Radiotherapy + Immunotherapy in Metastatic Clear Cell RCC!
@MikeSerzanMD +@KalantriShreyas discuss #CYTOSHRINK!
❌ Did NOT improve PFS (primary endpoint)
🗣️ Biomarker…
🧑🤝🧑 Patients with clear cell #RenalCellCarcinoma who worsen after immunotherapy have many options.
Data from #ASCOGU26 @ASCO showed #belzutifan plus #lenvatinib @EisaiUS significantly improved PFS…
Urology update(March 11, 2026)
LITESPARK-011: At the ASCO GU Symposium, Dr. Robert Motzer presented phase 3 results showing that a combination of belzutifan (Welireg) and lenvatinib improved…
👀 Adjuvant #pembrolizumab @KEYTRUDA plus #belzutifan @Merck improved disease-free survival 2️⃣8️⃣% for patients with clear cell #RenalCellCarcinoma, according to data presented at #ASCOGU26 @ASCO.
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⏫ #Belzutifan @Merck plus #lenvatinib significantly improved PFS and response for patients with clear cell #RenalCellCarcinoma compared with #cabozantinib.
📊 @motzermd @MSKCancerCenter presented the…
One of three IO-TKI combinations established as 1L standard for aRCC. Counterintuitive final OS (mOS 53.7 vs 54.3 mo; HR 0.79, CI 0.63-0.99) reflects high crossover in control arm — PFS benefit (HR 0.47) and ORR (71% vs 36%) remain robust. Selection among CLEAR, CheckMate-9ER (nivo+cabo), KEYNOTE-426 (axi+pembro) is individualized by IMDC risk and toxicity tolerability.
Median PFS was 23.9 months with lenvatinib+pembrolizumab vs. 9.2 months with sunitinib (HR 0.47, 95% CI 0.38-0.57). ORR: 71% vs. 36%. Highly significant benefit across all IMDC risk categories.
Final OS analysis: median OS 53.7 mo (lenva+pembro) vs. 54.3 mo (sunitinib) with HR 0.79 (95% CI 0.63-0.99). 36-month OS: 66.4% vs. 60.2%. The counterintuitive median OS reflects high crossover from the control arm; PFS and ORR benefits remain the most robust efficacy signals.
Grade ≥3 treatment-related AEs occurred in 72% with lenva+pembro vs. 62% with sunitinib. Most common AEs: hypertension, diarrhea, fatigue. Lenvatinib dose modifications commonly required. No new safety signals in extended follow-up.
✅ 1L standard of care for advanced RCC (all IMDC risk groups). One of three IO-TKI combinations established as 1L standard for aRCC. Counterintuitive final OS (mOS 53.7 vs 54.3 mo; HR 0.79, CI 0.63-0.99) reflects high crossover in control arm — PFS benefit (HR 0.47) and ORR (71% vs 36%) remain robust. Selection among CLEAR, CheckMate-9ER (nivo+cabo), KEYNOTE-426 (axi+pembro) is individualized by IMDC risk and toxicity tolerability.