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.
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 01, 2026
Multiple phase 3 breast cancer trials reported significant findings in early 2026, including positive results for novel therapies across different subtypes. Key data includes progression-free survival benefits for palbociclib in HR-positive, HER2-positive advanced breast cancer and investigations of antibody-drug conjugates and combination therapies. Full trial findings are expected to be presented at upcoming medical meetings.
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 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).
Feb 20, 2026
Phase 2 trial data show lisocabtagene maraleucel achieved a 95% overall response rate in patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma, with a manageable safety profile and no new safety signals.
Feb 12, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and Keytruda Qlex plus paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adults with PD-L1+ platinum-resistant ovarian carcinoma based on Phase 3 trial data showing improved survival outcomes.