May 21, 2026
The FDA approved Novocure’s Optune Pax, a wearable tumor-treating fields device, for pancreatic cancer in combination with chemotherapy. Phase III PANOVA-3 data showed delayed pain progression and improved one-year overall survival in inoperable locally advanced disease.
Apr 03, 2026
Revolution Medicines has initiated patient treatment in the Phase 3 RASolute 303 trial testing daraxonrasib as first-line therapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer. The company also expects top-line data from its Phase 3 RASolute 302 trial in second-line pancreatic cancer in the first half of 2026. Both trials are evaluating the oral RAS(ON) inhibitor in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a highly lethal cancer with significant unmet medical need.
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.
Apr 01, 2026
Multiple phase 3 breast cancer trials reported significant findings in early 2026, including positive results for novel therapies across different subtypes. Key data includes progression-free survival benefits for palbociclib in HR-positive, HER2-positive advanced breast cancer and investigations of antibody-drug conjugates and combination therapies. Full trial findings are expected to be presented at upcoming medical meetings.
Mar 27, 2026
The FDA has approved Optune Pax, a Tumor Treating Fields device, for use with chemotherapy in locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The approval is based on phase 3 trial data showing improved overall survival and pain progression outcomes. This marks the first new treatment approach for this patient population in approximately 30 years.
Mar 26, 2026
The FDA has approved Lifyorli (relacorilant) plus nab-paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer based on trial data showing improved survival. Separately, the agency granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Lilly's sofetabart mipitecan for the same condition, expediting development of the antibody-drug conjugate.
Mar 21, 2026
Trastuzumab deruxtecan is moving into earlier treatment lines for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, demonstrating superior efficacy over standard regimens and prompting reconsideration of long-standing treatment sequences.
Mar 20, 2026
Recent developments in breast cancer treatment include new clinical trials for advanced disease, findings on CDK4/6 inhibitor sequencing, and discovery of genetic markers explaining drug resistance in HER2-positive breast cancer.
Mar 19, 2026
New antibody-based approaches demonstrate clinical benefits across multiple cancer types, including improved survival in triple-negative breast cancer, enhanced tumor detection via PET imaging, and activity in relapsed mantle cell lymphoma.
Mar 04, 2026
A computational histology artificial intelligence platform can predict which of two chemotherapy regimens is more effective for individual pancreatic cancer patients, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Feb 24, 2026
Moderna and Merck are recruiting patients for a Phase 2 trial testing V940, an mRNA-based cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 19, 2026
Moderna and Merck have begun recruiting for a Phase 2 trial testing V940, an mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
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 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.
Sep 11, 2025
The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for Corcept's relacorilant as a treatment for hypertension secondary to hypercortisolism, requesting additional evidence of effectiveness despite acknowledging positive trial results.
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.