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Feb 17, 2026
The global pancreatic cancer precision medicine market is projected to grow from US$ 610 million in 2024 to US$ 2,467.83 million by 2033 at a 16.8% CAGR, driven by advances in targeted therapies, genomic diagnostics, and liquid biopsies.
Feb 17, 2026
Phase II trial finds adding gemcitabine to cisplatin does not improve outcomes in muscle-invasive bladder cancer, while separate study shows gemcitabine-lobaplatin interventional embolization benefits advanced cervical cancer patients.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA has approved Novocure's Optune Pax device for locally advanced pancreatic cancer, marking the first new treatment for this patient group in decades. A trial of 571 patients showed a two-month improvement in overall survival when combined with chemotherapy.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA approved Optune Pax, a wearable Tumor Treating Fields device, for locally advanced pancreatic cancer in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel. The approval marks the first new treatment for this indication in nearly 30 years.
May 01, 2025
The FDA approved 46 novel drugs in 2025, down from 50 in 2024. Small molecules accounted for 31 approvals (67%), with oncology leading at nine approvals. Large molecules contributed 15 approvals (33%), spanning ADCs, bispecifics, and subcutaneous delivery innovations.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA has approved Optune Pax, a wearable device delivering tumor treating fields for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The approval marks the first new treatment modality for this indication in nearly 30 years.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA approved Novocure's Optune Pax device for locally advanced pancreatic cancer treatment alongside chemotherapy, marking the first new treatment option in this indication since 1996. Phase III trial data showed statistically significant survival improvement.
