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Mar 11, 2026
AstraZeneca terminated its Phase I/IIa trial of AZD0022 for KRASG12D-mutant cancers, withdrew a planned saruparib ovarian cancer platform study, and completed a real-world non-small cell lung cancer treatment review.
Mar 10, 2026
New research from the University of Missouri-Columbia reveals that targeted cancer therapies, including tyrosine kinase inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, and CAR-T cell therapies, cause distinct patterns of gastrointestinal injury that are often underrecognized.
Mar 08, 2026
Pfizer is applying lessons from its Viagra launch to introduce its first obesity treatment, a monthly injection acquired from Metsera. The company aims to leverage past experience with sensitive health topics as it enters the competitive obesity market.
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 06, 2026
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have identified protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) as a molecular switch that regulates immunogenic cell death in cancer cells, offering a new target for chemoimmunotherapy development.
Mar 05, 2026
A nationwide survey reveals 50% of Americans don't know colorectal cancer can be screened at home, as the disease becomes the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50. Current guidelines recommend screening begin at age 45.
Mar 05, 2026
Whole genome sequencing, comprehensive genomic profiling, and spatial multiomics are transforming precision medicine from research tools to clinical applications in oncology, rare diseases, and neonatal care, enabling faster diagnoses and personalized treatments.
Mar 05, 2026
Liquid biopsy-based circulating tumour DNA analysis has evolved from single-gene testing to comprehensive genomic profiling, enabling detection of actionable targets and minimal residual disease in colorectal cancer patients.
Mar 04, 2026
The immuno-oncology market is projected to grow from $65.22 billion in 2025 to $170.19 billion by 2032, driven by checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapy, and cancer vaccines, with North America commanding 43% market share.
Mar 04, 2026
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a bacterial system that produces, chemically stabilizes, and tests millions of peptide drug candidates inside living cells, identifying inhibitors of transcription factor CREB1 overactive in multiple cancers.
Mar 03, 2026
Amgen shares have climbed 35% over six months, trading near $388, as analysts raise price targets following strong fourth-quarter 2025 results and expanding oncology pipeline programs including IMDELLTRA and LUMAKRAS.
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
Merck is diversifying its oncology pipeline beyond Keytruda as the blockbuster approaches patent cliffs, focusing on immune modulating therapies, antibody-drug conjugates, and tumor intrinsic treatments through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
Mar 02, 2026
Oncolytics Biotech launches Phase 2 trial of pelareorep immunotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer, following Fast Track Designation and promising earlier results showing 27-month median survival.
Mar 02, 2026
Phase 3 BREAKWATER trial shows encorafenib plus cetuximab and chemotherapy achieved 30.3 months median overall survival versus 15.1 months with standard therapy in previously untreated BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer.
Feb 28, 2026
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.
Feb 27, 2026
Researchers develop ultra-sensitive CAR-T cells targeting CD70 for solid tumors and KRASG12V/HLA-A*02:01-specific CAR-T cells for cancers with KRAS mutations, demonstrating efficacy in preclinical models.
Feb 26, 2026
New combination therapies demonstrate improved outcomes in advanced anal and colorectal cancers, with retifanlimab plus chemotherapy approved for anal cancer and onvansertib showing strong efficacy signals in RAS-mutated colorectal cancer.
Feb 26, 2026
Daily aspirin use does not prevent bowel cancer in the general population within 5-15 years and carries immediate bleeding risks, according to a new Cochrane review. However, long-term low-dose aspirin is associated with lower colorectal cancer risk in IBD patients.
Feb 26, 2026
Lynch syndrome patients gain access to prevention vaccines in clinical trials, while immunotherapy advances depend on universal tumor testing for microsatellite instability. Cancer vaccines are moving from research to clinical reality.
