ASCO 2023 | Promising real-world outcomes of belzutifan in VHL-associated tumors

Anusha Chidharla, MBBS, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, shares the promising results of a real-world study on outcomes for VHL-associated tumors treated with belzutifan, demonstrating an improved objective response compared to initial clinical trials. Objective responses were seen in 78% of patients, including partial responses in 68% and complete responses in 14%. The disease control rate was 92% across all tumor types (renal cell cancer, pancreatic lesions, and CNS hemangioblastomas). Objective response rates were 23% for renal cell cancer, 53% for pancreatic lesions (including 10% complete response), and 23% for CNS hemangioblastomas. The most common side effects were anemia and fatigue (65-70%), nausea (25%), and dizziness and decrease in concentration (20%). Dose reduction was necessary in 30% of patients, and one patient discontinued due to side effects. Overall, belzutifan appears to be a promising and relatively safe systemic treatment option for patients with VHL-associated tumors. This interview took place at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2023 Annual Congress in Chicago, IL.

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