Jun 12, 2026
CEL-SCI plans to start patient enrollment in summer 2026 for a 212-patient U.S. registration study of its cancer immunotherapy Multikine, with the goal of seeking early accelerated approval. The company is also advancing a strategic partnership with Saudi Amarox to commercialize Multikine in Saudi Arabia, where it has submitted a Breakthrough Medicine Designation application. These initiatives build on Phase 3 data showing Multikine improved 5-year survival in head and neck cancer patients from 45% to 73%.
May 27, 2026
Three trials show ultra-low-dose checkpoint inhibitors retain efficacy with reduced toxicity and dramatically lower costs. DELII and Patil et al. trials tested low-dose nivolumab in solid tumors and HNSCC; NIVIPIT tested intratumoral low-dose ipilimumab in melanoma.
May 14, 2026
CEL-SCI said it expects to begin summer 2026 enrollment in a 212-patient U.S. confirmatory registration study of Multikine in head and neck cancer. The company also said it submitted a Breakthrough Medicine Designation application in Saudi Arabia and reported quarterly net loss of $5.5 million.
Apr 29, 2026
GeoVax is advancing Gedeptin toward a Phase 2 trial in head and neck cancer and has secured an exclusive license from Emory University for Gedeptin-ICI combination technology. The therapy has Orphan Drug Designation for oral and pharyngeal cancers.
Apr 07, 2026
A novel therapeutic vaccine using structural nanomedicine principles has shown promising results against HPV-driven cancers in preclinical models. The spherical nucleic acid vaccine design significantly slowed tumor growth and extended survival by generating potent T-cell responses. Unlike preventive HPV vaccines, this approach is designed to treat established cancers caused by the virus.
Mar 24, 2026
Immunotherapy is increasingly used in earlier cancer stages before or after surgery across seven tumor areas. Research shows neoadjuvant and adjuvant immunotherapy can reduce recurrence risk and improve immune recognition of tumor cells. However, challenges remain including side effects, costs, and determining which patients benefit most from earlier treatment.
Mar 19, 2026
The U.S. FDA has granted Fast Track designation to FluoGuide's FG001 as an intraoperative imaging agent for high-grade glioma surgical resection. The designation follows IND clearance in January and enables accelerated development and regulatory review.
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.
Feb 27, 2026
Phase 2 trial of amivantamab in recurrent/metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma achieved 72.2% clinical benefit rate with good tolerability. Combination therapy with pembrolizumab is being evaluated in head and neck squamous cell cancer.
Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared FluoGuide's Investigational New Drug application for FG001, enabling the company to proceed with a Phase 2 registration trial in high-grade glioma patients with first enrollment expected in Q2 2026.
Feb 18, 2026
The U.S. FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for subcutaneous Rybrevant Faspro as monotherapy for adults with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, based on Phase 1b/2 study data showing rapid and durable responses.
Feb 12, 2026
Calidi Biotherapeutics presented preclinical data on its RedTail virotherapy platform at the 2026 AACR Immuno-Oncology conference, demonstrating tumor-localized BiTE expression and IL-15 superagonist delivery. The company plans to submit an IND application for CLD-401 by end of 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
The FDA has approved a monthly dosing schedule for Rybrevant Faspro in EGFR-mutated NSCLC and granted breakthrough therapy designation for the drug as monotherapy in HPV-unrelated recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma after prior therapy.
Feb 14, 2026
New research and precision radiation techniques aim to minimize debilitating side effects of head and neck cancer treatment, including oral mucositis, while maintaining tumor control and improving patient quality of life.
Feb 13, 2026
Immunotherapy is increasingly being used before and after surgery across seven cancer types, while the global immunotherapy drugs market experiences significant growth driven by advances in biotechnology and targeted therapies.
