Apr 26, 2026
Merck received FDA approval in early February 2026 for KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX in PD-L1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. The decision marks the first approval of a PD-1 inhibitor regimen for this setting.
Apr 24, 2026
The iPSC-derived NK cells pipeline includes 12+ active players and 15+ drugs in development. FT522 is in Phase I, while CNTY-101 and NCR300 are among other programs in the clinic.
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 22, 2026
PARP inhibitors remain strongest in BRCA1/2-altered tumors as use beyond that group has been uneven. In June 2025, the FDA narrowed Zejula’s first-line ovarian maintenance indication to HRD-positive tumors only.
Apr 18, 2026
Zentalis selected a 400 mg once-daily, 5-days-on/2-days-off azenosertib regimen for Cyclin E1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer after a DENALI Phase 2 interim analysis. The regimen is planned for DENALI and ASPENOVA as the company pursues a potential accelerated approval pathway.
Apr 11, 2026
An experimental ovarian cancer drug, elenagen, more than doubled median survival in a 30-patient mid-stage trial in Belarus. The drug was added to gemcitabine and reduced mortality risk by nearly 60%.
Apr 10, 2026
Champions Oncology said it will present eight poster presentations at AACR 2026 in San Diego on April 17-22. The studies cover KRAS-mutant tumors, ovarian cancer, glioblastoma, radiopharmaceuticals, ADCs and CAR-T therapies.
Apr 08, 2026
The FDA granted fast track designation to SIM0505, a CDH6-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer based on preclinical and early clinical data. A phase 1 trial is currently evaluating the drug in advanced solid tumors, with initial data expected at the 2026 ASCO conference. The company plans to begin dose optimization studies in ovarian cancer patients in Q2 2026.
Apr 02, 2026
Two innovative CAR-T approaches show promise against solid tumors in preclinical studies. An in vivo gene editing system generates CAR-T cells directly in the body, while HLA-independent T cell receptors target CD70 across various tumor types. Both methods have demonstrated tumor clearance in mouse models, potentially expanding cell therapy applications beyond blood cancers.
Apr 01, 2026
The liposomal doxorubicin market is projected to grow from $1.32 billion in 2025 to $1.77 billion by 2030, while the broader breast cancer drugs market is expected to reach $54.49 billion by 2036. Growth is driven by increasing cancer incidence, adoption of targeted therapies, and advancements in drug delivery systems including liposomal formulations and antibody-drug conjugates.
Mar 29, 2026
Johnson & Johnson reported strong Q4 2025 earnings with $2.46 adjusted EPS and $24.56 billion in sales, beating estimates. The company faces over 67,000 active talc lawsuits following recent trial losses while projecting 2026 sales of $100-101 billion and maintaining a robust pipeline with recent FDA approvals and breakthrough designations.
Mar 17, 2026
Mayo Clinic researchers found that Brigatinib, an FDA-approved lung cancer drug, can block survival pathways in ovarian cancer cells when combined with PARP inhibitors, potentially overcoming treatment resistance.
Mar 17, 2026
Johnson & Johnson settled two cosmetic talc cases in March 2026, one before jury selection in Florida and another after opening statements in Washington, as the company faces multiple trials scheduled for April.
Mar 17, 2026
Recent studies demonstrate high response rates for antibody-drug conjugate in rare blood cancer, improved outcomes with metastasis-directed radiation in prostate cancer, and a novel drug combination strategy for ovarian cancer resistance.
Mar 12, 2026
Pembrolizumab-based regimens demonstrated significant survival improvements in two separate trials: KEYNOTE-B15 for muscle-invasive bladder cancer and KEYNOTE-B96 for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, with FDA approval granted for the ovarian cancer indication.
Mar 11, 2026
AstraZeneca terminated its Phase I/IIa trial of AZD0022 for KRASG12D-mutant cancers, withdrew a planned saruparib ovarian cancer platform study, and completed a real-world non-small cell lung cancer treatment review.
Mar 04, 2026
Oncology specialists are warning cancer patients against biotin supplementation, citing its capacity to distort critical laboratory test results including hormone panels used to monitor treatment and detect recurrence.
Feb 28, 2026
Johnson & Johnson stock hit an all-time high of $246.54, up 54.05% over the past year. The company announced a $1 billion investment in a Pennsylvania cell therapy facility and received upgraded price targets from major financial firms.
Feb 20, 2026
Barclays initiated coverage on Merck with an overweight rating and $140 price target, citing expected product launches including enlicitide and pivotal trial readouts for tulisokibart in 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
Oncolytics Biotech received FDA Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in second-line KRAS-mutant microsatellite-stable metastatic colorectal cancer, based on clinical data showing a 33% response rate and median overall survival of 27 months versus 11.2 months with standard treatment.