Aug 09, 2026
A first-in-human T-cell therapy showed lasting benefit in children with DIPG and relapsed CNS tumors, while a preclinical mRNA vaccine reduced neuroblastoma tumor size by 70%. Aneuploidy predicted response to olaparib plus irinotecan.
Jul 02, 2026
New strategies to overcome cancer drug resistance target persister cells, disable DNA repair with UNI418, and use tri-click ligands to damage DNA. The findings may help re-sensitize resistant tumors to therapy.
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.
Apr 22, 2026
PARP inhibitors remain strongest in BRCA1/2-altered tumors as use beyond that group has been uneven. In June 2025, the FDA narrowed Zejula’s first-line ovarian maintenance indication to HRD-positive tumors only.
Mar 23, 2026
Dizal's Phase III trial of Zegfrovy for first-line NSCLC with EGFR exon20ins met its primary endpoint, showing improved progression-free survival. Meanwhile, Immutep halted its Phase III eftilagimod alfa trial, and AstraZeneca's LATIFY trial of ceralasertib plus Imfinzi failed to meet its overall survival endpoint.
Mar 05, 2026
Whole genome sequencing, comprehensive genomic profiling, and spatial multiomics are transforming precision medicine from research tools to clinical applications in oncology, rare diseases, and neonatal care, enabling faster diagnoses and personalized treatments.
Feb 24, 2026
The FDA has granted fast track designation to ART6043 plus olaparib for germline BRCA-mutated HER2-negative breast cancer and to BriaCell's Bria-IMT plus immune checkpoint inhibitor for metastatic breast cancer, both addressing significant unmet medical needs.
Feb 14, 2026
Multiple pharmaceutical companies have initiated clinical trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in February 2026, with over 180 companies developing 200+ pipeline therapies. Studies include combination therapies and novel drug candidates targeting advanced disease.