Jul 24, 2026
A stem cell therapy for geographic atrophy improved vision in a phase Ib trial, and the first gene therapy for optic neuropathies was administered. Next-generation anti-VEGF agents are also extending treatment intervals in retinal vascular disease.
Jul 11, 2026
ASCO 2026 data show CBM588 boosts immunotherapy in kidney cancer and a bispecific combo improves lymphoma. Early-day ICI infusion, mezigdomide T cell reinvigoration, and dostarlimab maintenance also advance cancer immunotherapy.
May 23, 2026
Pfizer reported positive topline PFS results for encorafenib plus cetuximab and FOLFIRI in BRAF V600E-mutant mCRC from BREAKWATER cohort 3. The regimen showed significant PFS improvement and clinically meaningful OS benefit, with no new safety signals.
Aug 06, 2026
New research links gut microbiome composition to cancer immunotherapy outcomes. A 674-patient study showed gut bacteria predict melanoma recurrence with up to 94% accuracy, while other studies identified specific microbes influencing treatment response and resistance in melanoma and liver cancer.
Jul 03, 2026
China's 12th national Volume-Based Procurement round places RMB 60 billion across 65 drug varieties, accelerating generics and biosimilars substitution. Separately, Genialis launched BioBridge to help translate Chinese oncology trial results into Western development programs, as Chinese out-licensing hit $137.7 billion in 2025.
Jun 01, 2026
The FDA has approved Pfizer's BRAFTOVI for BRAF V600E metastatic colorectal cancer and VEPPANU for ESR1 mutated breast cancer. The oncolytic virus cancer therapy pipeline expands with over 120 companies developing 125+ drugs. Positive late-stage data for other Pfizer oncology programs was also reported.
May 20, 2026
Phase 3 BREAKWATER found encorafenib plus cetuximab plus FOLFIRI improved PFS and response in first-line BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer. OS data remain immature.
May 01, 2026
Aurobindo Pharma's subsidiaries secured Health Canada approval for bevacizumab biosimilar Bevqolva, an EU distribution deal with STADA for two EMA-approved biosimilars, and US FDA approval for ADQUEY ointment for atopic dermatitis.
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 19, 2026
Rznomics said it will present interim AACR results for liver cancer candidate RZ-001 from a U.S. trial in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Tumor-shrinking responses were observed, and about 23% experienced complete disappearance of cancer cells.
Apr 12, 2026
A retrospective review found tisotumab vedotin produced similar response rates in radiated and non-radiated cervical cancer lesions. In the 29-patient cohort, median overall survival was 11.0 months and median progression-free survival was 2.8 months.
Apr 02, 2026
Adagene and Incyte will collaborate on a Phase 1 study combining muzastotug with INCA33890 for MSS colorectal cancer patients, beginning in 2026. The collaboration marks the second instance where Adagene's SAFEbody technology is paired with a PD-1-based bispecific. Muzastotug has shown encouraging response rates in combination with pembrolizumab in previous trials.
Apr 01, 2026
Oncolytics Biotech received FDA Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer based on data showing 33% response rate and 27-month median survival. The company is launching a Phase 2 study and recently completed reincorporation from Canada to Nevada. This marks the second Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in gastrointestinal cancers.
Mar 26, 2026
Atezolizumab combined with chemotherapy shows significant benefits in dMMR/MSI-H colorectal cancer. In stage III disease, the ATOMIC trial demonstrated improved 3-year DFS (86.3% vs 76.2%) with atezolizumab plus mFOLFOX6. For metastatic disease, the COMMIT trial showed superior PFS (24.5 vs 5.3 months) with atezolizumab, bevacizumab, and FOLFOX versus atezolizumab monotherapy.
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 06, 2026
Outlook Therapeutics conducted a Type A meeting with the FDA to discuss the December 30, 2025 Complete Response Letter for ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™, focusing on substantial evidence of effectiveness and potential regulatory paths forward.
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 03, 2026
The global oncology market is projected to nearly triple from $279.98 billion in 2026 to $748.17 billion by 2035, driven by rapid adoption of immunotherapy, checkpoint inhibitors, and cell therapies across solid tumors and hematologic cancers.