Aug 18, 2026
Michelle, a mental health therapist, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and given 24 months to live. Through yoga and meditation, she shifted her mindset and is now thriving six years after diagnosis, with tumors continuing to shrink.
Aug 14, 2026
FDA approved iberdomide (Zenbexus) with daratumumab and dexamethasone for pretreated myeloma. The EXCALIBER-RRMM trial showed a 41% MRD-negative complete response rate vs 21%.
Jun 23, 2026
Cerebral organoids are revealing how Ebola virus persists, aiding treatment research for rare Parkinson's disease, modeling Alzheimer's, and gaining whole-network recording capabilities.
Jul 13, 2026
The FDA accepted Bristol Myers Squibb’s NDAs for iberdomide and mezigdomide, two CELMoD agents for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Iberdomide has Priority Review and a PDUFA date of Aug. 17, 2026; mezigdomide’s is May 13, 2027. The filings are backed by Phase 3 data, including a 52% PFS risk reduction for mezigdomide.
Jul 10, 2026
FDA approved subcutaneous isatuximab-irfc for multiple myeloma. Phase 3 EMN24 trial showed 77% MRD negativity with Isa-KRd quadruplet therapy. Phase 2 study showed 77% hematologic response rate in relapsed/refractory AL amyloidosis.
Jun 05, 2026
A Cleveland Clinic study found no racial survival disparities in multiple myeloma when patients have equal access to modern therapies. Clinical cases demonstrate long-term remission with second stem cell transplants and targeted agents like daratumumab.
Jun 02, 2026
The FDA has accepted an NDA for iberdomide in combination with anti-CD38 antibodies for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. A phase 2 study reports a 39% near complete response rate for the DaraKPd quadruplet therapy with durable MRD negativity. Preclinical research shows the RXR agonist IRX4204 sensitizes myeloma cells to ferroptosis and enhances lenalidomide efficacy.
May 29, 2026
BMS's mezigdomide doubled progression-free survival in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma at ASCO, while the FDA reviews iberdomide with a decision due by August 17. C4 Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in its Phase 2 MOMENTUM trial of cemsidomide.
May 19, 2026
An interim phase 3 analysis showed mezigdomide plus carfilzomib and dexamethasone reduced the risk of progression or death in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. The SUCCESSOR-2 study remains ongoing and will assess overall survival and safety.
May 02, 2026
Phase 3 trial data show daratumumab reduced relapse risk by 74% in NMOSD. Separately, the FDA accepted an NDA for iberdomide plus daratumumab/dexamethasone in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, with a PDUFA date of August 17, 2026.
Apr 08, 2026
ALX Oncology has multiple 2026 catalysts for Evorpacept and ALX2004. Interim ASPEN-09 data are expected in Q3 2026, while an initial safety update from the phase 1 ALX2004 trial is expected in 1H 2026.
Apr 03, 2026
Researchers have engineered immune cells to sense cancer metabolites, improving tumor infiltration in solid cancers. Separate studies identify Kappa and Lambda Myeloma Antigens as specific targets for multiple myeloma treatment, while mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccines show promise through AI-driven neoantigen selection.
Mar 24, 2026
A clinical trial combining laser interstitial thermal therapy with pembrolizumab immunotherapy showed nearly half of recurrent high-grade astrocytoma patients alive at 18 months, far exceeding typical survival. Separate research reveals steroids make glioblastoma cells vulnerable to dietary interventions targeting their altered metabolism.
Mar 20, 2026
The multiple myeloma treatment landscape is rapidly expanding with over 75 companies developing 80+ pipeline therapies, while clinicians navigate evolving questions about transplant timing, quadruplet regimens, and minimal residual disease testing in newly diagnosed patients.
Mar 18, 2026
New research shows home-based exercise reduces cognitive impairment during chemotherapy, while cardio-oncology programs monitor and minimize heart complications from cancer treatments that pose cardiovascular risks to survivors.
Mar 11, 2026
The FDA has granted fast track designation to QRX003 for Netherton Syndrome and IBI3003 for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, while also accepting regulatory applications for other therapies addressing serious conditions with unmet medical needs.
Mar 09, 2026
Five intra-articular gene therapy platforms for knee osteoarthritis are in human trials in the US, while India prepares regulatory guidelines for mRNA, gene and cell therapies to accelerate innovation.
Mar 06, 2026
The FDA approved Tecvayli plus Darzalex Faspro for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in March 2026, and Darzalex Faspro-based quadruplet D-VRd for newly diagnosed transplant-ineligible patients in January 2026.
Mar 08, 2026
C4 Therapeutics has initiated its Phase 2 MOMENTUM trial of cemsidomide in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, targeting enrollment completion in Q1 2027 and a registrational dataset by 2028. The company plans a combination study with elranatamab in Q2 2026.
Mar 06, 2026
The FDA approved Tecvayli plus Darzalex Faspro for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after at least one prior therapy, and accepted a new drug application for iberdomide plus daratumumab and dexamethasone with a PDUFA date of August 17, 2026.