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Apr 25, 2026
A new U.S. clinical study will test whether provider-mediated communication of colorectal cancer genetic risk increases family genetic testing. The trial plans to enroll around 4,000 patients and relatives.
Apr 22, 2026
mRNA cancer vaccines showed promising pancreatic cancer trial results and boosted tumor-fighting drugs in other research. U.S. officials canceled $500 million in vaccine funding, while the NCI is backing a $200 million cancer vaccine partnership.
Apr 15, 2026
PDS Biotechnology announced positive interim Phase 2 Stage 1 data for PDS01ADC plus HAIP in MSS/pMMR colorectal liver metastases. The trial showed a 77.8% objective response rate and about 85% 24-month survival in 9 patients.
Apr 15, 2026
A study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation found that CXCL11 may help drive endocrine resistance in some hormone receptor-positive breast cancers. Researchers said ED-resistant tumors had increased immune signaling and may be more responsive to immunotherapies.
Mar 31, 2026
Ataraxis AI has launched Ataraxis Breast CTX, an AI test that predicts individualized chemotherapy benefit for breast cancer patients. The tool uses digital pathology and clinical data to estimate patient-level outcomes with and without chemotherapy, moving beyond population averages. The test has been validated across studies involving over 10,000 patients and is now available through CLIA-certified laboratories.
Mar 30, 2026
A secondary analysis of the Southwest Oncology Group S1609 trial found that larger baseline tumor burden correlated with shorter overall survival but not progression-free survival in rare cancer patients treated with nivolumab plus ipilimumab. The study of 722 patients showed tumor burden was independently associated with survival outcomes but not predictive of tumor regression after dual immunotherapy.
Mar 29, 2026
The phase 3 ENVISION trial shows 80% complete response rate for novel bladder cancer chemoablative therapy. AI integration accelerates precision oncology through biomarker identification and targeted treatments. OncoPRO real-time symptom monitoring system enhances patient safety and clinical trial data capture.
Mar 22, 2026
Meta-analysis of seven phase 2 trials shows metastasis-directed therapy plus standard care significantly improves progression-free survival and other endpoints in oligometastatic prostate cancer patients, with a near-significant trend toward improved overall survival.
Mar 20, 2026
The multiple myeloma treatment landscape is rapidly expanding with over 75 companies developing 80+ pipeline therapies, while clinicians navigate evolving questions about transplant timing, quadruplet regimens, and minimal residual disease testing in newly diagnosed patients.
Mar 18, 2026
Research communities in the US and UK face funding disruptions as governments demand greater alignment with national priorities. UKRI has paused grant programs while early-career researchers advocate for increased NIH funding.
Mar 13, 2026
NIH funded dramatically fewer research grants in 2025, with funding rates dropping from 27% to 20% for established investigators and from 26% to 19% for early-career researchers, according to newly released agency data.
Mar 07, 2026
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers published findings on plant-based diets and cancer risk, identified spatial tumor-immune patterns predicting immunotherapy response, and hosted a summit on engineering-driven cancer research innovations.
Mar 05, 2026
New research reveals that different KRAS mutation types create distinct tumor ecosystems with varying immune responses, potentially enabling personalized treatment strategies combining mutation-specific inhibitors with immunotherapy.
Feb 27, 2026
New research shows cancer survivors who exercise reduce their risk of cancer-related death, while expert panel recommends exercise as essential for older cancer patients during and after treatment.
Feb 20, 2026
The clinical trials industry is expected to grow from $61.93 billion in 2025 to $99.25 billion by 2033 at a 6.07% CAGR, driven by demand for innovative therapies and chronic disease prevalence. Clinical trials management systems are projected to reach $9.0 billion by 2035.
Feb 18, 2026
OncoHost announced publication of a study in JPBA introducing a computational framework that harmonizes serum and plasma proteomic datasets, enabling researchers to combine previously incompatible specimen types for biomarker research.
Feb 18, 2026
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center developed a computational approach using tumor-specific total mRNA expression (TmS) that outperformed current methods for predicting chemotherapy response in triple-negative breast cancer patients.
Feb 16, 2026
Scientists at UC San Diego have identified N4BP2 as the enzyme responsible for chromothripsis, a chaotic chromosome-shattering event seen in about one in four cancers that enables rapid tumor evolution and treatment resistance.
Feb 18, 2026
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has developed OncoPRO, a next-generation symptom monitoring program that embeds patient-reported outcomes directly into electronic medical records to detect problems earlier and strengthen patient safety in cancer care.
Feb 17, 2026
NYU Langone Health researchers discover pancreatic cancer cells toggle between rapid growth and chemotherapy resistance based on their proximity to extracellular matrix fibers, complicating single-drug treatment approaches.
