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.
Apr 20, 2026
New data from the American Cancer Society shows the U.S. cancer death rate has dropped 34% since 1991, preventing nearly five million deaths. More than 18 million Americans are living after a cancer diagnosis, with that number expected to surpass 22 million by 2030.
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 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 12, 2026
MajesTEC-9 trial demonstrates teclistamab's superiority over standard care in second-line multiple myeloma treatment, with significant progression-free survival and overall survival benefits supporting earlier use of the BCMA-targeting bispecific antibody.
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.
Feb 12, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and Keytruda Qlex plus paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adults with PD-L1+ platinum-resistant ovarian carcinoma based on Phase 3 trial data showing improved survival outcomes.