May 22, 2026
A phase II trial of TAK-007 CAR-NK therapy in R/R B-cell NHL showed a 60.9% overall response rate. Preclinical CAR-NKT therapy eliminated endometrial tumors in models. Optimized costimulatory domains (2B4-DAP12) boosted CAR-NK tumor killing.
May 15, 2026
A study of over 1.1 million births found a U-shaped relationship between early pregnancy hemoglobin levels and severe neonatal morbidity and mortality, with both anemia and erythrocytosis increasing risk.
May 06, 2026
New therapies including CAR-T, bispecific antibodies and dual-antibody immunotherapy are reshaping multiple myeloma care. Advances in genomic testing may also improve risk assessment and treatment decisions.
May 03, 2026
Ruxolitinib remains the standard frontline therapy for intermediate-2 and high-risk myelofibrosis, with phase 3 and real-world data showing spleen and symptom benefits. Cytopenias, transfusion needs and resistance after 2 to 3 years continue to drive interest in new combinations.
Apr 26, 2026
Zocilurtatug pelitecan showed an overall response rate of 38.2% and a disease control rate of 55.9% in 34 patients with pretreated extrapulmonary neuroendocrine carcinomas. Grade 3 or higher treatment-emergent adverse effects occurred in 30.4% of patients.
Apr 22, 2026
A study of 2,282 adults aged 60 and older found anemia was associated with higher Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers and a 66% higher chance of developing dementia. The highest risk was seen in participants with both anemia and higher biomarker levels.
Apr 20, 2026
Updated phase I data showed zoldonrasib produced a 52% confirmed objective response rate and 93% disease control rate in previously treated KRAS G12D-mutant NSCLC. No grade 4 or higher treatment-related adverse events were observed at the recommended phase II dose.
Apr 03, 2026
Final phase 3 trial results show atrasentan (Vanrafia®) provides significant long-term kidney function benefits in IgA nephropathy patients, with a 2.59 mL/min/1.73m² eGFR improvement versus placebo. Earlier phase 2 data demonstrated the drug reduces proteinuria by 30.7% when added to standard background therapy. The drug's manufacturer plans to seek traditional FDA approval in 2026 based on these findings.
Mar 30, 2026
New research reveals that ultra-marathon running damages red blood cells, making them less flexible and accelerating their breakdown. The study found this damage increases with race distance and could potentially lead to anemia. The findings may also help improve blood storage practices for medical transfusions.
Mar 28, 2026
Sacituzumab tirumotecan demonstrated a median overall survival of 20.0 months versus 13.5 months with docetaxel in pretreated EGFR-mutated NSCLC patients. The phase 2 OptiTROP-Lung03 study showed a hazard ratio of 0.63 for overall survival benefit with the TROP2-directed antibody-drug conjugate.
Mar 25, 2026
The myelofibrosis therapeutic pipeline now includes over 40 candidates from more than 35 companies, with recent developments including Orphan Drug Designation for CK0804 and multiple Phase III trial initiations. Key clinical milestones include completed enrollment in Karyopharm's SENTRY trial and upcoming Phase I data from Incyte's combination therapy studies.
Mar 17, 2026
CAR T-cell therapy demonstrates near-98% response rates in multiple myeloma trials, but only 2.6% of eligible patients receive treatment. Black patients face substantially lower access, with structural and institutional barriers limiting availability of the specialized therapy.
Mar 13, 2026
Meta-analysis of 23 trials finds neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy achieved 66% major pathologic response in head and neck cancer patients compared to 18% for dual-agent and 6% for single-agent immunotherapy, though survival impact remains unclear.
Mar 05, 2026
The global biosimilar market is experiencing robust growth, valued at USD 36.79 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 282.3 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 20.35%, driven by patent expirations, cost pressures, and expanding access to biologic therapies.
Mar 04, 2026
The 2026 ASCO GU Symposium featured significant trial results in renal cell carcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, and prostate cancer, including data from LITESPARK-022, KEYNOTE-B15, SunRISE-2, and PEACE-3 studies.
Mar 03, 2026
Actor James Van Der Beek died at age 48 from colorectal cancer, highlighting a troubling trend of rising cancer rates and deaths among younger Americans despite overall declines in older populations.
Mar 02, 2026
The FDA has accepted New Drug Applications for rusfertide in polycythemia vera with Priority Review and tirabrutinib for relapsed/refractory primary CNS lymphoma under Accelerated Approval, with PDUFA dates set for Q3 2026 and December 2026 respectively.
Mar 02, 2026
The FDA has accepted the New Drug Application for rusfertide, a first-in-class hepcidin mimetic peptide for polycythemia vera, and granted Priority Review with a PDUFA goal date in the third quarter of 2026.
Mar 02, 2026
Phase III trial demonstrates belzutifan plus lenvatinib significantly improved progression-free survival versus cabozantinib in previously treated renal cell carcinoma patients, while neoadjuvant studies show promise for locally advanced disease.
Feb 28, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab in combination with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adult patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS ≥1).