Mar 04, 2026
ImmunityBio establishes wholly owned subsidiary in Saudi Arabia to distribute Anktiva for bladder and lung cancer across MENA region, following world's first lung cancer approval in the Kingdom less than a year after May 2025 meeting.
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 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.
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
New research shows cancer survivors who exercise reduce their risk of cancer-related death, while expert panel recommends exercise as essential for older cancer patients during and after treatment.
Feb 21, 2026
ImmunityBio receives conditional EU marketing authorization for Anktiva combination therapy in bladder cancer, covering 33 countries, while establishing distribution partnerships in Saudi Arabia for bladder and lung cancer patients.
Feb 19, 2026
A comprehensive market report reveals over 180 companies are developing more than 200 PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitor drugs, with recent fast-track designations and successful Phase III trial results driving expansion in cancer immunotherapy.
Feb 25, 2026
Researchers report advances in cancer treatment through three distinct approaches: repurposing a heart medication to target lymphoma enzymes, blocking stress proteins to enhance immunotherapy, and developing antibodies that restore immune system attacks on tumors.
Feb 24, 2026
Moderna and Merck are recruiting patients for a Phase 2 trial testing V940, an mRNA-based cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 24, 2026
The global oncology precision medicine market is projected to grow from $190.50 billion in 2026 to $366.53 billion by 2033 at a 9.8% CAGR, while the cancer biomarker testing market is expected to reach $96.53 billion by 2033 at a 12.6% CAGR.
Feb 19, 2026
Researchers discovered that lipocalin 2 (LCN2), a protein released by stressed cancer cells, helps lung and pancreatic tumors evade the immune system by manipulating macrophages and blocking T cell infiltration.
Feb 19, 2026
Moderna and Merck have begun recruiting for a Phase 2 trial testing V940, an mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 17, 2026
A UCLA study found that adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery is safe for borderline-resectable pancreatic cancer patients, with a subset experiencing complete tumor regression despite no overall survival advantage.
Feb 20, 2026
A study published in Science sequenced cancer-related genes in 493 cat tumor samples across 13 cancer types, revealing striking genetic similarities with human cancers and opening possibilities for shared treatments.
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 18, 2026
ImmunityBio's stock jumped 41.9% following the European Commission's conditional marketing authorization for Anktiva combined with BCG to treat BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer across 33 European countries.
Feb 18, 2026
A UCLA clinical trial found that adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery is safe for borderline-resectable pancreatic cancer patients, with a subset experiencing deep, durable responses including complete tumor regression.
Feb 17, 2026
Merck secures regulatory approvals for Keytruda in ovarian cancer and subcutaneous formulation in Canada, while launching AI-driven drug discovery partnership with Mayo Clinic targeting high-need therapeutic areas.
Feb 17, 2026
Scientists are developing blood tests that can detect cancer years before symptoms appear, including CRISPR-powered sensors and multi-cancer early detection tests that identify molecular warning signs in the bloodstream.
Feb 17, 2026
New research identifies circulating tumor-reactive T cell characteristics and inflammatory biomarkers as predictive indicators for immune checkpoint inhibitor response in cancer patients, while the PD-L1 testing market is projected to reach $36.44 billion by 2032.