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Jun 21, 2026
New clinical data for ANKTIVA immunotherapy in lung cancer, a study on EBV-driven resistance via ADAR1 RNA editing, and research on microbiome metabolites modulating immunotherapy response were presented at major conferences and in recent publications.
Jun 15, 2026
Akeso reported overall survival benefit for ivonescimab plus chemotherapy in Phase III lung cancer study. The company enrolled first patient in Phase Ib/II trial of next-generation HER3 ADC AK138D1 for advanced breast cancer. Akeso also received China approval to start Phase II trials for AK139 bispecific antibody.
Jun 14, 2026
Multiple recent studies evaluate different immunotherapy approaches for advanced NSCLC, including long-term benefits for nivolumab plus ipilimumab with chemotherapy in PD-L1-negative tumors, limited advantages from PD-(L)1 rechallenge strategies, and early positive signals from combining TIGIT and PD-1 inhibitors in PD-L1-high patients.
Jun 14, 2026
Patients with stage 4 lung, sarcoma, and gastro-oesophageal cancer describe their experiences with targeted therapies, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, highlighting varying outcomes and financial challenges.
Jun 12, 2026
The FDA has cleared CStone Pharmaceuticals' investigational new drug application to begin a Phase II trial of its trispecific antibody CS2009 in advanced solid tumors. The multicenter trial will evaluate monotherapy and combination regimens across nine cancer types in Australia, China, and the U.S. Initial Phase I data showed a favorable safety profile and encouraging antitumor activity.
Jun 09, 2026
Merck and Gilead discontinued a Phase 3 lung cancer trial due to lack of statistical significance, while Pfizer initiated a new Phase 1 trial and Roivant Sciences completed enrollment in its Phase 2 PHocus trial for pulmonary hypertension.
Jun 05, 2026
Key oncology developments include a $315 million partnership between Astellas and Vir for the prostate cancer T-cell engager VIR-5500, with updated phase 1 data showing an 82% PSA50 rate. The FDA accepted a filing for Ono Pharmaceuticals' tirabrutinib seeking accelerated approval in primary central nervous system lymphoma. Research findings also identified a new kidney cancer biomarker and showed promising results for the TRK inhibitor repotrectinib and the breast cancer triple therapy gedatolisib plus palbociclib and fulvestrant.
May 31, 2026
BioNTech presented phase 2 data for HER2-directed ADC Trastuzumab Pamirtecan showing 47.9% response rate in endometrial cancer, with FDA submission planned for 2026. BioLineRx dosed first patient in phase 1/2a GLIX1 trial for glioblastoma and reported new preclinical data. Both companies presented at ASCO 2026.
May 30, 2026
Tempus has launched "Preview," an AI-powered tool that provides early cancer insights within one day of sample receipt to inform treatment planning. The tool focuses on high-impact biomarkers including MSI-H, EGFR mutations, and FGFR fusions across several cancer types. The launch aligns with expert emphasis on the critical role of early biomarker testing in personalizing therapy for EGFR-mutated NSCLC.
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 21, 2026
The FDA approved Novocure’s Optune Pax, a wearable tumor-treating fields device, for pancreatic cancer in combination with chemotherapy. Phase III PANOVA-3 data showed delayed pain progression and improved one-year overall survival in inoperable locally advanced disease.
May 17, 2026
ImmunityBio said the Saudi FDA encouraged submission of a regulatory package for recombinant BCG and opened talks on expanding ANKTIVA with checkpoint inhibitors to additional tumor types. The company expects to file the rBCG package within weeks.
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 05, 2026
Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy showed a 51.5% pathological complete response rate in 127 patients with resectable squamous cell lung cancer. Grade 3-4 treatment-related adverse events occurred in 11.8% of patients.
May 01, 2026
Crescent Biopharma dosed the first patient in its ASCEND Phase 1/2 trial of CR-001, a PD-1 x VEGF bispecific antibody for solid tumors. The company also reported Q1 2026 results and outlined pipeline milestones including ADC combination trials expected in the second half of 2026.
Apr 30, 2026
EMA has initiated a rolling review of OS Therapies' OST-HER2 for preventing recurrence in fully resected pulmonary metastatic osteosarcoma. A potential conditional marketing authorization decision is expected in Q4 2026, with a confirmatory Phase 3 trial planned for Q3 2026 in Australia.
Apr 23, 2026
Incyte has started the phase 3 Dawn-03 trial of INCB161734 plus chemotherapy in first-line KRAS G12D-mutant pancreatic cancer. The move comes while the phase 1 study remains halted in four European countries after pneumonitis cases, including one grade 5 event.
Apr 23, 2026
January and March 2026 drug pipeline updates included Phase 3 results, Fast Track designations and Priority Review decisions across multiple disease areas. Mavacamten, teplizumab-mzwv, anifrolumab, AXS-05, gedatolisib and AFTX-201 were among the programs with notable milestones.
Apr 20, 2026
Bayer’s sevabertinib has obtained domestic approval as an imported rare drug for HER2-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The oral reversible HER2-targeted TKI was previously approved by the FDA for previously treated patients.
Apr 20, 2026
Updated phase I data showed zoldonrasib produced a 52% confirmed objective response rate and 93% disease control rate in previously treated KRAS G12D-mutant NSCLC. No grade 4 or higher treatment-related adverse events were observed at the recommended phase II dose.
