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May 24, 2026
Maharashtra will add immunotherapy and PET scans to its state health scheme and open 27 new cancer centres. Separately, the ICMR has issued national guidelines for lung cancer treatment including immunotherapy protocols, as MPs push for expanded access.
May 23, 2026
Johnson & Johnson faces new talc verdicts in Minnesota and Pennsylvania totaling over $10 million, with 67,000+ lawsuits pending. Meanwhile, the FDA approved a new monthly dosing for RYBREVANT FASPRO, and the company launched its Shockwave C2 Aero coronary catheter globally.
May 20, 2026
The FDA fast-tracked an inhalable gene therapy for advanced lung cancer after an early 11-patient trial showed tumour shrinkage in three patients and disease stabilization in five. Larger studies involving about 250 patients are underway.
May 11, 2026
Sino Biopharmaceutical won Chinese approval for a new indication for benmelstobart as maintenance therapy in unresectable stage III NSCLC after chemoradiotherapy. Phase III R-ALPS data showed significantly prolonged progression-free survival versus placebo and a manageable safety profile.
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 04, 2026
A seminar will present work on KRAS-driven lung cancer and immunotherapy resistance. The research uses immune-competent mouse models and CRISPR-Cas9 screens to identify targets that sensitise tumour cells to T cell-mediated killing.
May 01, 2026
Aurobindo Pharma's subsidiaries secured Health Canada approval for bevacizumab biosimilar Bevqolva, an EU distribution deal with STADA for two EMA-approved biosimilars, and US FDA approval for ADQUEY ointment for atopic dermatitis.
Apr 25, 2026
ImmunityBio has commercially launched ANKTIVA in Saudi Arabia for approved bladder and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer indications. The launch follows accelerated approval in lung cancer and extends the drug’s commercial rollout in MENA.
Apr 22, 2026
mRNA cancer vaccines showed promising pancreatic cancer trial results and boosted tumor-fighting drugs in other research. U.S. officials canceled $500 million in vaccine funding, while the NCI is backing a $200 million cancer vaccine partnership.
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 15, 2026
Scientists at NTU Singapore developed an AI-powered biochip that detects multiple microRNA biomarkers in 20 minutes. The platform achieved more than 99 per cent accuracy in test channels.
Apr 15, 2026
Heather Quintana Suchan said early biomarker testing and genomic profiling identified an exon 20 mutation and helped match her to Rybrevant for stage 4 lung cancer. She said the treatment is working well with minimal side effects and is urging patients to seek personalized testing early.
Apr 10, 2026
A study identified host-response plasma protein candidate biomarkers to predict venous thromboembolism risk after pleural mesothelioma surgery. The exploratory cohort included 18 patients.
Apr 09, 2026
Ten-year follow-up of the phase 3 ESPATUE trial found similar overall and progression-free survival with chemoradiotherapy boost or surgery in resectable advanced NSCLC after induction therapy.
Apr 07, 2026
Researchers have developed lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA therapeutics to simultaneously treat lung cancer and associated muscle wasting. The nanoparticles target lung tumors while preserving muscle mass, showing 2.5 times greater tumor reduction in preclinical models. This dual-action approach addresses both the primary tumor and debilitating cachexia syndrome.
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
A phase II clinical trial shows single-fraction stereotactic body radiation therapy with 30 Gy is as effective as three-fraction SBRT with 60 Gy for early-stage NSCLC. The study of 98 patients found no meaningful differences in survival, recurrence, or side effects between the two approaches. This could reduce costs and increase convenience for patients unable to undergo surgery.
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
China's regulatory reforms since 2015 have streamlined clinical trial and drug approval processes, accelerating development of advanced therapies like CAR-T and bispecific antibodies. These changes have boosted investor confidence and created opportunities for global pharmaceutical partnerships with Chinese biotech companies that have innovative pipelines but lack international marketing capabilities.
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.
