Apr 03, 2026
The FDA has approved nivolumab with chemotherapy for pediatric and adult Hodgkin lymphoma patients aged 12+, based on clinical trial data showing improved survival. Separately, the agency cleared investigational new drug applications for FG001 for brain cancer surgery visualization and FRF-001 gene therapy for FOXG1 syndrome, allowing both to proceed to clinical trials.
Mar 30, 2026
A secondary analysis of the Southwest Oncology Group S1609 trial found that larger baseline tumor burden correlated with shorter overall survival but not progression-free survival in rare cancer patients treated with nivolumab plus ipilimumab. The study of 722 patients showed tumor burden was independently associated with survival outcomes but not predictive of tumor regression after dual immunotherapy.
Mar 22, 2026
Over 20 pharmaceutical companies are developing therapies for HER2-positive gastric cancer, with multiple Phase III trials launched in March 2026 testing novel combination treatments for advanced disease.
Mar 20, 2026
DelveInsight pipeline reports reveal robust clinical development across three cancer indications, with 45+ companies advancing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma therapies, 70+ companies developing liver cancer treatments, and multiple hepatocellular carcinoma candidates receiving FDA designations in 2025-2026.
Mar 18, 2026
Agentic AI models are streamlining oncology clinical trial design and reducing phase II to III failure risk. Separately, Aethlon Medical progresses its Hemopurifier device trial in Australia with strong safety data and accelerated patient recruitment.
Mar 13, 2026
Two recent clinical trials found that adding immunotherapy to standard chemoradiation did not improve survival for patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer or high-risk HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer, though both studies revealed important insights about treatment delivery and radiation scheduling.
Mar 13, 2026
Decreases in circulating tumor DNA within 3-4 weeks of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy were strongly associated with higher response rates and longer survival in patients with unresectable stage III/IV melanoma, according to a multi-institutional retrospective analysis.
Mar 08, 2026
Healthcare sector surged 10% since Q4 2025, outpacing all S&P 500 sectors as investors rotate from tech to pharmaceutical value plays. Major drugmakers demonstrate resilience following Medicare price negotiations implementation.
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.
Mar 01, 2026
Phase 2 SWOG S1512 trial shows neoadjuvant pembrolizumab achieved 71% pathologic complete response in resectable desmoplastic melanoma with 3-year survival rates of 74% for relapse-free and 87% for overall survival.
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 28, 2026
A prospective multicenter study found that baseline gut microbiome diversity selectively stratifies benefit from dual checkpoint blockade in advanced NSCLC, with high diversity associated with prolonged survival on immunotherapy alone while low diversity patients benefit from added chemotherapy.
Feb 28, 2026
Nivolumab plus ipilimumab demonstrates survival benefits in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma but exceeds US cost-effectiveness thresholds at current pricing, with extended dosing intervals or price reductions needed for economic viability.
Feb 27, 2026
Neoadjuvant pembrolizumab achieved 71% pathologic complete response in desmoplastic melanoma patients, while lower-dose ipilimumab combination therapy showed improved survival and fewer side effects in advanced melanoma treatment.
Feb 27, 2026
Zydus Lifesciences launched ANYRA, India's first indigenous Aflibercept biosimilar for retinal conditions, and secured approval for a March 2026 day-one launch of generic semaglutide for diabetes and obesity treatment.
Feb 19, 2026
A comprehensive market report reveals over 180 companies are developing more than 200 PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitor drugs, with recent fast-track designations and successful Phase III trial results driving expansion in cancer immunotherapy.
Feb 25, 2026
The CheckMate 743 trial reports five-year outcomes for nivolumab plus ipilimumab versus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for unresectable pleural mesothelioma, demonstrating sustained overall survival benefit.
Feb 24, 2026
Replimune Group Inc. approaches a critical regulatory milestone as the FDA is scheduled to decide on its RP1 melanoma therapy by April 10, 2026, with cash reserves extending into early 2027.
Feb 17, 2026
A UCLA study found that adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery is safe for borderline-resectable pancreatic cancer patients, with a subset experiencing complete tumor regression despite no overall survival advantage.
Feb 18, 2026
NovaBridge Biosciences has enrolled the first patient in a global Phase 2 study evaluating givastomig in combination with nivolumab and chemotherapy for HER2-negative, first-line metastatic gastric cancer, with top-line results expected in 2027.