Apr 20, 2026
The global cancer monoclonal antibodies market was valued at USD 66.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 135.2 billion by 2033. Growth is being driven by targeted therapies, bispecific antibodies, ADCs and checkpoint inhibitors.
Apr 19, 2026
Tango Therapeutics said it plans to start a pivotal 300-patient randomized vopimetostat trial in second-line pancreatic cancer this year after FDA interactions. The company also reported early combination enrollment with daraxonrasib and zoldonrasib and said more monotherapy and combination data are expected later this year.
Apr 09, 2026
Ten-year follow-up of the phase 3 ESPATUE trial found similar overall and progression-free survival with chemoradiotherapy boost or surgery in resectable advanced NSCLC after induction therapy.
Apr 03, 2026
Researchers identified three distinct molecular phenotypes of small cell lung cancer that could help stratify patients for targeted therapy. Only patients with ANXA1Low infiltrated phenotype derived significant survival benefit from chemotherapy plus immune checkpoint inhibitors. Separate research found that targeting epigenetic regulators like PRC2 and G9a/GLP could enhance treatment efficacy.
Apr 03, 2026
The FDA has approved nivolumab with chemotherapy for pediatric and adult Hodgkin lymphoma patients aged 12+, based on clinical trial data showing improved survival. Separately, the agency cleared investigational new drug applications for FG001 for brain cancer surgery visualization and FRF-001 gene therapy for FOXG1 syndrome, allowing both to proceed to clinical trials.
Apr 03, 2026
The ASCENT-04 trial shows Trodelvy plus Keytruda extends progression-free survival by 3.4 months in PD-L1-positive metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Meanwhile, the ToPCourT trial investigates trilaciclib combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for advanced TNBC. These developments signal evolving treatment approaches for this aggressive breast cancer subtype.
Apr 02, 2026
The antibody-drug conjugate sacituzumab tirumotecan demonstrated significant survival benefits in pretreated EGFR-mutated NSCLC, with median overall survival of 20.0 months versus 13.5 months for docetaxel. The treatment also showed superior progression-free survival and objective response rates with a favorable safety profile compared to chemotherapy.
Apr 02, 2026
FDA has cleared a robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy platform after clinical trials showed excellent results with preserved breast sensation. Researchers are advancing immunotherapy combinations for breast cancer and novel strategies to overcome drug resistance in EGFR-mutated lung cancer, including protein degraders and dual-binding inhibitors.
Apr 01, 2026
Market analysis reports project substantial growth through 2033 across sarcopenia treatments, oncology injection drugs, and ASO-based therapies. Major pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Merck, Roche, Novartis, and Amgen feature prominently across all three therapeutic areas. The reports cover market segmentation, geographic analysis, and competitive landscapes for each sector.
Apr 01, 2026
Research reveals therapy-induced senescent cancer cells and the integrated stress response pathway play dual roles in cancer immunotherapy resistance. The ATF4-LCN2 axis suppresses anti-tumor immunity by promoting immunosuppressive macrophages, while senescent cells can both enhance and inhibit immune responses. These findings highlight new targets for improving immunotherapy efficacy.
Mar 28, 2026
The phase III TOP study shows osimertinib plus chemotherapy more than doubles progression-free survival to 34 months versus 15.6 months with osimertinib alone in EGFR/TP53 mutant NSCLC. The combination achieved an 82.9% response rate and represents a new strategy for this high-risk subgroup. Research continues into resistance mechanisms, including cancer-associated fibroblasts' role in promoting osimertinib resistance.
Mar 26, 2026
Cardinal Health has recalled certain lots of Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to potential contamination with Paenibacillus phoenicis bacteria. The affected pads were distributed between September 2025 and February 2026 and pose infection risks, particularly for immunocompromised individuals. The FDA is aware of the voluntary recall.
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 25, 2026
An experimental immunotherapy drug shows tumor shrinkage in prostate cancer patients, while Eli Lilly's selpercatinib reduces recurrence risk in early-stage lung cancer. A separate study reveals persistent racial disparities in curative treatment for lung cancer patients.
Feb 20, 2026
Precision oncology has transformed brain metastases treatment from lung cancer, extending survival from 6-12 months to 3-5 years through targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and radiosurgery. With 100,000-200,000 annual cases in the US, multidisciplinary approaches now manage this once-terminal condition as a chronic disease.
Mar 20, 2026
Pulsed electric field therapy, a nonthermal ablation technique using irreversible electroporation, is being deployed for metastatic lung nodules in patients with advanced cancer resistant to standard treatments.
Mar 12, 2026
The FDA is accelerating its review of daraxonrasib, a targeted therapy for pancreatic cancer, under a new pilot program that could reduce approval time from 10-12 months to one to two months.
Mar 11, 2026
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings appointed Sidney Braun as CEO of its Liora Technologies Europe Ltd. subsidiary to lead advancement of the LiGHT System proton therapy platform following the company's November 2025 acquisition of Liora's assets.
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.
Mar 03, 2026
The global cancer gene therapy market is projected to grow from $3.6 billion in 2023 to $16 billion by 2033 at a 16.1% CAGR, while the broader oncology market eyes $748 billion by 2035, driven by immunotherapy advances and targeted treatments.