Jun 05, 2026
Global oncology drug spending is projected to reach $467 billion by 2030, driven by novel modalities like ADCs and bispecifics, but growth will slow due to patent expirations for key drugs like Keytruda and Lynparza. R&D is shifting, with novel modalities accounting for 33% of clinical trials in 2025. The industry is also seeing broader innovation and investment, with new blockbuster contenders emerging across multiple therapeutic areas.
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.
Apr 23, 2026
January and March 2026 drug pipeline updates included Phase 3 results, Fast Track designations and Priority Review decisions across multiple disease areas. Mavacamten, teplizumab-mzwv, anifrolumab, AXS-05, gedatolisib and AFTX-201 were among the programs with notable milestones.
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 03, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb's growth portfolio increased 17% in 2025, partially offsetting a 15% decline in legacy products facing generic competition. The company's stock gained 11.4% in the past month on strong fourth-quarter results.
Feb 27, 2026
Novel CELMoD agents are being evaluated to address T-cell exhaustion in multiple myeloma patients, while CAR T-cell therapy CARVYKTI shows longer-term survival benefits. Nearly 200,000 people in the U.S. live with this blood cancer.
