May 23, 2026
Greenwich LifeSciences received a second Nasdaq notice for late filing of its Form 10-Q, following a prior notice for a late Form 10-K. The company's stock continues trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market while it works to file the overdue reports.
May 20, 2026
Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy after risk-reducing bilateral oophorectomy was associated with lower breast cancer risk in women with BRCA1 pathogenic variants. In 919 women followed for an average of 8.8 years, incident breast cancer was lower among HRT users than nonusers.
May 07, 2026
Cancer care is being transformed by targeted therapy, immunotherapy, personalized medicine, and emerging mRNA-based universal cancer vaccines. Advances in immunotherapeutics and cellular therapies are improving survival rates, while an off-the-shelf mRNA vaccine from the University of Florida is already in human trials.
May 05, 2026
The global antibody drug conjugate market is calculated at USD 14.76 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 32.66 billion by 2035. North America held a 53% share in 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest.
May 04, 2026
More cancer survivors are living long enough to face lasting cardiovascular effects of treatment. Cardio-oncology clinics are managing heart failure, valvular disease and radiation-related heart disease.
May 02, 2026
FDA has accepted the NDA for vepdegestrant (ARV-471), an oral PROTAC ER degrader from Arvinas and Pfizer, for ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. A PDUFA date of June 5, 2026 has been set. The submission is based on positive Phase 3 VERITAC-2 data.
May 01, 2026
FDA's ODAC voted 6-3 against AstraZeneca's camizestrant for HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer, citing uncertain clinical benefit from the SERENA-6 trial design. The FDA raised concerns about the early-switch treatment paradigm and long-term outcomes.
Apr 30, 2026
Two studies show liquid biopsy can predict immunotherapy response in HER2-negative breast cancer and identify which patients with relapsed germ cell tumors may benefit from high-dose chemotherapy, advancing precision oncology.
Apr 23, 2026
January and March 2026 drug pipeline updates included Phase 3 results, Fast Track designations and Priority Review decisions across multiple disease areas. Mavacamten, teplizumab-mzwv, anifrolumab, AXS-05, gedatolisib and AFTX-201 were among the programs with notable milestones.
Apr 23, 2026
A $3.2 million research collaboration is developing a drug that directly breaks down MDM2 in triple-negative breast cancer. Early laboratory models showed tumour shrinkage, and the team is studying dosing, safety and performance.
Apr 22, 2026
PARP inhibitors remain strongest in BRCA1/2-altered tumors as use beyond that group has been uneven. In June 2025, the FDA narrowed Zejula’s first-line ovarian maintenance indication to HRD-positive tumors only.
Apr 20, 2026
UAB researchers are advancing cancer prevention, tumor targeting and precision ablation, while AdvanCell is developing targeted alpha therapy and a prostate cancer drug in Phase 1 trials. Both efforts focus on new treatment approaches and research infrastructure.
Apr 19, 2026
A preclinical study in Cancer Letters found that pairing targeted treatments with CAR T-cell therapy may help control recurrence in triple-negative breast cancer. In laboratory and mouse models, the approach slowed tumor growth and reduced spread to the lungs and liver.
Apr 18, 2026
Novartis is emphasizing innovative medicines across oncology, immunology, neuroscience and gene therapy. The company targets mid-single-digit sales growth through 2027 and core operating income margins above 35%.
Apr 08, 2026
Post-mastectomy pain syndrome affects 10-50% of women after breast removal surgery, causing chronic pain that can last years. The condition lacks consistent diagnosis, standardized screening, and FDA-approved treatments, leaving many patients struggling to find relief. Recent research calls for increased focus on this undertreated complication of breast cancer survival success.
Apr 08, 2026
LigaChem Biosciences is expanding R&D investment in its ADC pipeline despite widening losses, with major clinical milestones expected this year. Concurrently, Lonza has enhanced its advanced synthesis capabilities for ADC development, including dual-payload technology and expanded Netherlands facility infrastructure.
Apr 06, 2026
Illuminate 3.0 brought global and Indian oncology experts to Mumbai for a three-day townhall on precision oncology, immunotherapy, cellular therapies and cancer vaccines. Discussions covered CAR-T cell therapy, multi-cancer early detection and access to novel drugs in India.
Apr 05, 2026
Scientists are testing experimental cancer therapies including mRNA therapeutic vaccines, engineered EcN bacteria that deliver romidepsin in mice, and macrophage-targeted CAR T cells.
Apr 03, 2026
The ASCENT-04 trial shows Trodelvy plus Keytruda extends progression-free survival by 3.4 months in PD-L1-positive metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Meanwhile, the ToPCourT trial investigates trilaciclib combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for advanced TNBC. These developments signal evolving treatment approaches for this aggressive breast cancer subtype.
Apr 02, 2026
FDA has cleared a robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy platform after clinical trials showed excellent results with preserved breast sensation. Researchers are advancing immunotherapy combinations for breast cancer and novel strategies to overcome drug resistance in EGFR-mutated lung cancer, including protein degraders and dual-binding inhibitors.