May 19, 2026
The FDA has accepted the New Drug Application for giredestrant plus everolimus in ESR1-mutated, ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. The filing is based on Phase III evERA data showing reduced risk of disease progression or death versus standard-of-care endocrine therapy plus everolimus.
May 05, 2026
Topline phase 3 VIKTORIA-1 results showed gedatolisib combinations improved progression-free survival versus alpelisib plus fulvestrant in PIK3CA-mutant HR-positive/HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. Celcuity plans a supplemental FDA filing based on the data.
Apr 02, 2026
The SONIA trial found no overall survival benefit for first-line CDK4/6 inhibitors versus second-line use in advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. Median survival was 47.9 vs 48.1 months, though post hoc analysis suggested benefit in premenopausal patients. First-line treatment was associated with more severe adverse events.
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 23, 2026
Novartis will acquire Pikavation Therapeutics for up to $3 billion to gain its PI3Kα inhibitor programs, led by SNV4818 for metastatic breast cancer. The deal includes $2 billion upfront and up to $1 billion in milestones, with completion expected in first half 2026. SNV4818 is designed to selectively target mutated PI3Kα while sparing healthy cells.
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 12, 2026
Researchers are developing personalized treatment approaches for rare and pediatric cancers using genetic profiling, AI-driven dosing, and 3D-printed medications to improve outcomes while reducing long-term toxicity.
Mar 10, 2026
The FDA has accepted Roche's new drug application for giredestrant plus everolimus to treat ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer following prior endocrine therapy, with a decision expected by December 18, 2026.
Feb 21, 2026
The FDA approved acalabrutinib plus venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration BTK inhibitor regimen for CLL/SLL and cleared monthly dosing for amivantamab in EGFR-mutated NSCLC. Additional regulatory reviews are underway for PCNSL and breast cancer treatments.
Nov 17, 2025
The FDA has accepted Celcuity's New Drug Application for gedatolisib in HR+/HER2-/PIK3CA wild-type advanced breast cancer, granting Priority Review with a PDUFA goal date of July 17, 2026.
Feb 20, 2026
The FDA has accepted a new drug application for giredestrant plus everolimus for ESR1-mutated, ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, with a decision expected by December 18, 2026. The phase 3 evERA study showed a 62% reduction in disease progression or death risk in ESR1-mutated patients.
Feb 16, 2026
The global biopharmaceutical industry entered 2026 facing one of the largest waves of patent expirations in its history, with $200-300 billion in yearly sales at risk through 2032 as major drugs lose exclusivity.
Apr 19, 2025
CDK4/6 inhibitors have transformed HR+/HER2− breast cancer treatment, while emerging resistance mechanisms are driving development of selective CDK2 inhibitors and dual CDK2/4 strategies to address treatment failure.