Maharashtra will add immunotherapy and PET scans to its state health scheme and open 27 new cancer centres. Separately, the ICMR has issued national guidelines for lung cancer treatment including immunotherapy protocols, as MPs push for expanded access.
Moderna and Merck advance a Phase 2 trial of mRNA cancer vaccine V940 with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for metastatic squamous NSCLC. In biliary tract cancer, first-line treatment combines chemotherapy with immunotherapy, while targeted therapy resistance prompts liquid biopsy. ImmunityBio tests a chemotherapy-free NK-cell regimen in non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Despite guidelines recommending broad molecular profiling for precision oncology, biomarker testing faces significant implementation barriers including insurance coverage limitations, lengthy turnaround times, and tissue adequacy issues. Studies show most patients lack biomarker results at initial consultation, with up to 43% having insufficient tissue for genotyping in NSCLC cases.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will host the Fifth Transatlantic Exchange in Oncology on March 27, 2026, featuring discussions on epigenetic therapies, microbiome-driven immunity, and cellular pathway reprogramming. The event continues collaboration between Dana-Farber and France's Gustave Roussy cancer center with support from L'Institut Servier and Medscape Medical Affairs.
Colorectal cancer diagnoses in people under 50 now account for nearly half of all new cases, prompting specialized treatment programs that use precision medicine and liquid biopsy technology to customize care based on individual tumor genetics.
Three interconnected life sciences infrastructure markets are experiencing significant growth driven by precision medicine adoption, increasing clinical trial activity, and advances in genomic diagnostics through 2035.
The global genomics in cancer care market is projected to grow from $24.39 billion in 2025 to $108.69 billion by 2035, driven by rising cancer incidence, personalized medicine adoption, and next-generation sequencing advances.
NeoGenomics has introduced PanTracer Pro, a molecular testing solution combining comprehensive genomic profiling with diagnosis-directed assays for advanced solid tumors, designed to streamline biomarker assessment and support faster treatment decisions.
