Jun 19, 2026
Clinical trial results support ctDNA-guided therapy for bladder cancer, with the phase III IMvigor011 trial showing improved survival outcomes. Standardisation efforts are underway through position papers from professional societies and consensus guidelines. Nanotechnology advances and AI integration are poised to improve ctDNA detection sensitivity for liquid biopsy applications.
May 05, 2026
Topline phase 3 VIKTORIA-1 results showed gedatolisib combinations improved progression-free survival versus alpelisib plus fulvestrant in PIK3CA-mutant HR-positive/HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. Celcuity plans a supplemental FDA filing based on the data.
May 01, 2026
FDA's ODAC voted 6-3 against AstraZeneca's camizestrant for HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer, citing uncertain clinical benefit from the SERENA-6 trial design. The FDA raised concerns about the early-switch treatment paradigm and long-term outcomes.
Apr 02, 2026
The SONIA trial found no overall survival benefit for first-line CDK4/6 inhibitors versus second-line use in advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. Median survival was 47.9 vs 48.1 months, though post hoc analysis suggested benefit in premenopausal patients. First-line treatment was associated with more severe adverse events.
Apr 01, 2026
Multiple phase 3 breast cancer trials reported significant findings in early 2026, including positive results for novel therapies across different subtypes. Key data includes progression-free survival benefits for palbociclib in HR-positive, HER2-positive advanced breast cancer and investigations of antibody-drug conjugates and combination therapies. Full trial findings are expected to be presented at upcoming medical meetings.
Mar 21, 2026
Trastuzumab deruxtecan is moving into earlier treatment lines for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, demonstrating superior efficacy over standard regimens and prompting reconsideration of long-standing treatment sequences.
Mar 20, 2026
Recent developments in breast cancer treatment include new clinical trials for advanced disease, findings on CDK4/6 inhibitor sequencing, and discovery of genetic markers explaining drug resistance in HER2-positive breast cancer.
Mar 13, 2026
Recent studies examine self-management strategies for breast cancer treatment-related cardiotoxicity and highlight risks of vertebral fractures after discontinuing denosumab therapy in patients receiving aromatase inhibitors.
Mar 10, 2026
Roche's experimental breast cancer pill giredestrant combined with a CDK4/6 inhibitor failed to meet its primary endpoint in a Phase III trial for first-line treatment of ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, marking a setback for the drugmaker's next-generation hormone therapy program.
Feb 20, 2026
The FDA has accepted Roche's New Drug Application for giredestrant plus everolimus to treat ESR1-mutated, ER-positive advanced breast cancer, with a decision expected by December 18, 2026. The filing is based on phase III data showing significant reductions in disease progression risk.