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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.
Apr 28, 2026
AbbVie filed an sBLA for SKYRIZI as a subcutaneous induction therapy for Crohn's disease, supported by Phase 3 AFFIRM data. SKYRIZI and Rinvoq combined for $25.9B in 2025 revenue, exceeding 2027 guidance. The FDA also approved Venclexta plus acalabrutinib in CLL.
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.
Apr 19, 2026
Studies on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy found pretreatment biomarkers strongly predicted checkpoint inhibitor-associated autoimmune diabetes, while hyperglycemia during treatment was common and did not worsen disease progression.
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 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.
Apr 02, 2026
Pharmaceutical M&A is shifting toward late-stage clinical assets with proven human data, particularly in GLP-1 obesity drugs, oncology, and central nervous system disorders. Companies like Viking Therapeutics, Structure Therapeutics, and Revolution Medicines represent compelling acquisition targets with advanced clinical programs. This trend reflects industry prioritization of de-risked assets that can accelerate commercialization pathways.
Mar 28, 2026
The phase III TOP study shows osimertinib plus chemotherapy more than doubles progression-free survival to 34 months versus 15.6 months with osimertinib alone in EGFR/TP53 mutant NSCLC. The combination achieved an 82.9% response rate and represents a new strategy for this high-risk subgroup. Research continues into resistance mechanisms, including cancer-associated fibroblasts' role in promoting osimertinib resistance.
Mar 27, 2026
Despite guidelines recommending broad molecular profiling for precision oncology, biomarker testing faces significant implementation barriers including insurance coverage limitations, lengthy turnaround times, and tissue adequacy issues. Studies show most patients lack biomarker results at initial consultation, with up to 43% having insufficient tissue for genotyping in NSCLC cases.
Mar 24, 2026
Kelun-Biotech reported 2025 revenue of RMB2.06 billion with four products now marketed in China. The company's TROP2 ADC received multiple regulatory approvals for breast and lung cancer indications. A Phase 3 trial combining the ADC with pembrolizumab met its primary endpoint in first-line NSCLC treatment.
Mar 23, 2026
The FDA has approved a monthly subcutaneous dosing schedule for Johnson & Johnson's Rybrevant Faspro for EGFR-mutated NSCLC, based on PALOMA-2 trial data showing 82-87% response rates. The approval follows the drug's initial biweekly dosing approval in December 2025 and offers reduced administration time and reactions compared to intravenous delivery.
