Aug 21, 2026
AbbVie will present new lung cancer data at WCLC 2026, including Phase 1b results for ABBV-1480 showing high response rates in NSCLC and safety updates for ABBV-706 in SCLC. The company also reported progress in dermatology, obesity, and Crohn's disease programs.
Aug 19, 2026
A Chest study finds that respiratory or red flag symptoms at baseline increase the likelihood of lung cancer diagnosis within one year after screening. A Nature study identifies glucocorticoid-related genes with causal links to non-small cell lung cancer and constructs a multi-omics prognostic model.
Aug 05, 2026
Meta-analysis of 24 trials found chemoimmunotherapy improved survival in PD-L1-high advanced NSCLC. PPIs and antibiotics were linked to worse durvalumab outcomes, and a chronotherapy trial was retracted.
May 06, 2026
A Labcorp Drug Development medical director shared insights on MRD testing in lung cancer, breast cancer precision strategies, and cancer research for minority populations. She highlighted a Fox Chase Cancer Center collaboration for an ultra-sensitive MRD assay and discussed progress in ESR1 mutations and oral SERDs.
Mar 18, 2026
Candel Therapeutics secured $100M royalty funding for CAN-2409 and plans a Q4 2026 BLA submission in prostate cancer. Updated NSCLC phase 2a data showed median overall survival of 25.4 months, with a phase 3 trial planned for Q2 2026.
Jul 08, 2026
Daraxonrasib reduced death risk by 60% versus chemo in Phase 3 pancreatic cancer trial (median OS 13.2 vs 6.7 months). EMA began rolling review; zoldonrasib combo data presented at ESMO GI.
Jul 29, 2026
Candel initiated the Phase 3 AURORA trial of aglatimagene in NSCLC and plans a Q4 2026 BLA in localized prostate cancer, with a potential 2027 launch. The company also appointed a Chief Commercial Officer.
Aug 08, 2026
AstraZeneca is expanding in China with a $200m upfront COPD drug license from Sino Biopharmaceutical, a $1.5bn licensing deal for Dizal's Zegfrovy, and a $15bn manufacturing and R&D investment. The deals add revenue-generating assets to its respiratory and oncology portfolios.
Jul 12, 2026
Pfizer's ELREXFIO significantly delayed disease progression in a Phase 3 trial for multiple myeloma, outperforming a standard regimen and strengthening the case for earlier use. Separately, Pfizer completed a real-world study of its lung cancer drug lorlatinib in ROS1-positive NSCLC patients.
Jul 18, 2026
Eli Lilly's Retevmo met the primary endpoint in a Phase III lung cancer trial, Merck discontinued its TROP2 ADC MK-6837, and a Tango/Revolution combination showed benefit in pancreatic cancer.
Aug 04, 2026
Hengrui Medicine won NMPA clearance for a Phase II NSCLC trial combining SHR-A2009 ADC with adebrelimab or EGFR-TKI, and with partner Kailera reported up to 12.1% weight loss in a Phase II obesity study of oral ribupatide. SHR-A2009 monotherapy NDA is under review for NSCLC, and cumulative R&D on SHR-A2009 has reached RMB 330 million.
Jul 16, 2026
A deep learning pathomics platform called Path-IO accurately predicted outcomes and immunotherapy response in NSCLC patients using routine pathology slides, outperforming the PD-L1 biomarker. The model was validated across multiple cohorts and improved further when combined with radiomics and clinical data. If validated, it could be easily integrated into clinical workflows.
Jun 25, 2026
Alliance launches Phase III trial for stage I NSCLC immunotherapy; Allarity starts Phase 2 SCLC trial. Phase I NSCLC trial sites consolidate at top U.S. sites, prompting FDA representation concerns.
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 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.
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 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 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.