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Jun 04, 2026
The phase 3 RAMPART trial updated results show adjuvant durvalumab monotherapy did not significantly improve disease-free survival in resected renal cell carcinoma, while the durvalumab plus tremelimumab combination showed benefit in high-risk patients. Real-world treatment decisions are also shaped by patient-specific factors.
Jun 04, 2026
Two studies report on thoracic radiotherapy for lung cancer: a phase III trial found adding radiotherapy to chemoimmunotherapy did not improve survival in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, while a retrospective review showed high local control rates with single-fraction 28 Gy stereotactic body radiotherapy.
May 01, 2026
European biotechs are exploring new immunotherapy targets beyond PD-1/PD-L1, including BTLA, TIGIT, and SLAMF6. Lund University researchers discovered a SLAMF6-mediated immune evasion mechanism. BioNTech and GenMab are advancing next-generation ICIs and bispecific antibodies through strategic partnerships.
Apr 10, 2026
Durvalumab has been approved for rollout on the NHS for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. In a trial of more than 1,000 patients, it cut the risk of progression by 32% versus standard care.
Apr 02, 2026
Moderna and Merck advance a Phase 2 trial of mRNA cancer vaccine V940 with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for metastatic squamous NSCLC. In biliary tract cancer, first-line treatment combines chemotherapy with immunotherapy, while targeted therapy resistance prompts liquid biopsy. ImmunityBio tests a chemotherapy-free NK-cell regimen in non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Mar 23, 2026
Dizal's Phase III trial of Zegfrovy for first-line NSCLC with EGFR exon20ins met its primary endpoint, showing improved progression-free survival. Meanwhile, Immutep halted its Phase III eftilagimod alfa trial, and AstraZeneca's LATIFY trial of ceralasertib plus Imfinzi failed to meet its overall survival endpoint.
Mar 02, 2026
AIM ImmunoTech partners with Thermo Fisher to design Phase 3 trial for Ampligen in pancreatic cancer, while Innovent Biologics begins dosing patients in Phase 3 study of IBI354 for HER2-positive breast cancer.
Mar 01, 2026
New ASCO guideline emphasizes biomarker-driven treatment for advanced gastroesophageal cancer, recommending upfront testing for HER2, PD-L1, MSI/MMR, and CLDN18.2 to guide immunotherapy and targeted therapy selection.
Feb 24, 2026
AIM ImmunoTech outlined key milestones for its Phase 2 DURIPANC trial evaluating Ampligen combined with durvalumab in metastatic pancreatic cancer, with primary endpoint evaluation expected in December 2026.
Feb 15, 2026
The FDA approved KEYTRUDA and its subcutaneous QLEX formulation for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, marking the first PD-1 inhibitor cleared for this patient population based on Phase 3 results.
