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Mar 03, 2026
New initiatives aim to address social determinants of health in oncology, while research reveals persistent disparities in treatment access and clinical trial participation for Black and minority cancer patients.
Mar 02, 2026
New research demonstrates that physical activity after cancer diagnosis reduces mortality risk in less common cancers and enhances circadian clock function in tumor tissue, supporting exercise as a therapeutic intervention.
Feb 28, 2026
A T-cell engager drug called VIR-5500 demonstrated tumor shrinkage or growth halt in 45% of evaluable patients with advanced prostate cancer in a phase 1 trial, with 88% experiencing only mild side-effects.
Feb 28, 2026
Pluvicto (lutetium-177 vipivotide tetraxetan) received MHRA authorization for earlier use in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, while pooled trial data demonstrates improved progression-free survival without increased toxicity.
Feb 28, 2026
Three interconnected life sciences infrastructure markets are experiencing significant growth driven by precision medicine adoption, increasing clinical trial activity, and advances in genomic diagnostics through 2035.
Feb 27, 2026
A multi-institutional study found that pairing an investigational immunotherapy with hormone therapy before surgery reduced regulatory T cells in prostate tumors and improved cancer-free outcomes in high-risk patients.
Feb 27, 2026
Novartis announced plans to establish a 46,000-square-foot radioligand therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas, as part of its $23 billion US expansion. The facility is expected to be operational in 2028.
Feb 25, 2026
The FDA has approved a new monthly dosing schedule for Johnson & Johnson's Rybrevant Faspro combined with Lazcluze for first-line treatment of advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, allowing patients to transition to monthly dosing as early as week five.
Feb 24, 2026
Vir Biotechnology reported Q4 EPS of ($0.31), beating estimates by $0.23, with revenue of $64.07 million. The company announced a global strategic collaboration with Astellas for VIR-5500 and reported $781.6 million in cash and investments.
Feb 24, 2026
Vir Biotechnology announced a global strategic collaboration with Astellas for VIR-5500, a PSMA-targeted dual-masked T-cell engager for prostate cancer, and reported $781.6 million in cash and investments as of December 31, 2025.
Feb 23, 2026
Another participant with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer achieved undetectable PSA and negative PSMA PET after treatment with 67Cu-SAR-bisPSMA in the SECuRE trial. This marks the fifth patient to achieve undetectable disease by radiographic assessment in Clarity Pharmaceuticals' program.
Feb 20, 2026
Candel Therapeutics announced a $100 million royalty funding agreement with RTW Investments, contingent on FDA approval of aglatimagene besadenovec for intermediate- to high-risk localized prostate cancer, with tiered royalties on U.S. net sales.
Feb 20, 2026
Former Novartis executive John Tsai has been appointed global head of R&D at Daiichi Sankyo, replacing Ken Takeshita effective April 1. Tsai brings over 25 years of leadership experience in drug development.
Feb 19, 2026
A randomized trial found that men with prostate cancer treated with the GnRH agonist leuprolide experienced significantly more coronary artery plaque progression than those receiving the GnRH antagonist relugolix, suggesting a biological mechanism for cardiovascular risk differences between ADT drug pathways.
Feb 18, 2026
Flatiron Health announced its first Panoramic datasets for prostate cancer patients in the UK and Germany, encompassing records of nearly 400,000 patients across three countries. The datasets leverage AI and large language models to provide unified real-world evidence for cancer research.
Feb 18, 2026
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University developed a method using ultrasound-activated nanobubbles to break down the collagen barriers surrounding solid tumors, enabling better drug delivery and immune cell penetration. The therapy could reach clinical trials within two years.
Feb 14, 2026
Tempus AI partners with Median Technologies to integrate FDA-cleared eyonis LCS lung cancer screening software into its Pixel platform, marking the first US distribution agreement for the diagnostic tool.
Feb 14, 2026
Multiple pharmaceutical companies have initiated clinical trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in February 2026, with over 180 companies developing 200+ pipeline therapies. Studies include combination therapies and novel drug candidates targeting advanced disease.
Feb 14, 2026
Researchers have developed modified CAR T cells that overcome prostaglandin E2 suppression in solid tumors and a selective therapy targeting IGHV4-34 that spares healthy immune cells, addressing key limitations in current treatments.
Feb 12, 2026
Trethera Corporation completed Phase 1 solid tumor dose escalation trial for TRE-515 and received FDA Fast Track designation for prostate cancer and Orphan Drug status for two autoimmune neurologic diseases.
