May 07, 2026
Sensei Biotherapeutics dosed the first patient in a Phase 1b/2 trial of PIKTOR (sapanisertib + serabelisib) in HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. The multi-node PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitor previously showed a 47% overall response rate in a Phase 1b trial.
Apr 27, 2026
The FDA approved Keytruda and Keytruda Qlex with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for PD-L1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian-related cancers. The Phase III KEYNOTE-B96 trial showed improved progression-free and overall survival versus placebo.
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 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 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.
Mar 26, 2026
The FDA has approved Lifyorli (relacorilant) plus nab-paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer based on trial data showing improved survival. Separately, the agency granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Lilly's sofetabart mipitecan for the same condition, expediting development of the antibody-drug conjugate.
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 05, 2026
FDA approved pembrolizumab with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma with PD-L1 CPS ≥1, based on KEYNOTE-B96 trial results.
Mar 05, 2026
AbbVie has successfully transitioned from Humira dependence to growth driven by Skyrizi and Rinvoq, while maintaining a 54-year dividend increase streak and expanding its pipeline to roughly 90 programs through strategic acquisitions.
Mar 02, 2026
Final analysis of Merck's Phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 trial shows KEYTRUDA plus paclitaxel with or without bevacizumab significantly improved overall survival in platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer patients, reducing death risk by 18%.
Feb 28, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab in combination with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adult patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS ≥1).
Feb 16, 2026
CStone Pharmaceuticals received FDA IND clearance to initiate a Phase II trial of CS2009, a PD-1/VEGF/CTLA-4 trispecific antibody, in patients with advanced solid tumors across nine cancer indications.
Feb 15, 2026
The FDA approved KEYTRUDA and its subcutaneous QLEX formulation for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, marking the first PD-1 inhibitor cleared for this patient population based on Phase 3 results.
Feb 15, 2026
Alphamab Oncology dosed the first patient in its Phase III trial of JSKN003, a biparatopic HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, for HER2-positive advanced colorectal cancer on February 14, 2026.
Feb 14, 2026
Alphamab Oncology has dosed the first patient in a Phase III study of JSKN003, a biparatopic HER2-targeting ADC, for HER2-positive advanced colorectal cancer. The drug demonstrated a 68.8% response rate in earlier trials.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab plus paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for PD-L1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer based on phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 trial results showing improved survival outcomes.
Sep 11, 2025
The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for Corcept's relacorilant as a treatment for hypertension secondary to hypercortisolism, requesting additional evidence of effectiveness despite acknowledging positive trial results.
Feb 12, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and Keytruda Qlex plus paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adults with PD-L1+ platinum-resistant ovarian carcinoma based on Phase 3 trial data showing improved survival outcomes.