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May 18, 2026
US FDA approved Calquence (acalabrutinib) plus venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for adults with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma. Approval based on AMPLIFY phase III trial showing 77% progression-free at three years vs 67% with chemoimmunotherapy. Regimen already cleared in EU, UK, and Canada.
Jun 30, 2026
Epcoritamab plus lenalidomide cut progression risk by 60% in R/R DLBCL in a phase 3 trial. Five-year AUGMENT follow-up supports R2 in indolent NHL; a phase 2 penpulimab-lenalidomide-R-GemOx trial showed activity in DLBCL.
Jul 11, 2026
ASCO 2026 data show CBM588 boosts immunotherapy in kidney cancer and a bispecific combo improves lymphoma. Early-day ICI infusion, mezigdomide T cell reinvigoration, and dostarlimab maintenance also advance cancer immunotherapy.
May 29, 2026
At ASCO 2026, Rutgers and Ohio State researchers present new breast cancer combination data, lymphoma survival analyses, and a drug donation program that cut medication wait times to about six days.
Jul 03, 2026
China's 12th national Volume-Based Procurement round places RMB 60 billion across 65 drug varieties, accelerating generics and biosimilars substitution. Separately, Genialis launched BioBridge to help translate Chinese oncology trial results into Western development programs, as Chinese out-licensing hit $137.7 billion in 2025.
Jul 24, 2026
Two new studies clarify how Epstein-Barr virus may trigger multiple sclerosis: one shows a doubled CD4+ T cell response in untreated patients, while another reveals EBV-activated B cells cause brain inflammation in mice. Insights point to potential therapies targeting EBV-specific immune activity.
Jun 19, 2026
CO-005, a humanized anti-CD47 fusion protein from Caedo Oncology, showed potent antitumor activity in preclinical models of B-cell lymphoma, including rituximab-resistant tumors. The therapy induces programmed cancer cell death while disrupting immune checkpoints, offering a potential solution to CD20 resistance.
Jun 05, 2026
Long-term results from the phase III TRIANGLE trial show ibrutinib-based regimens improve survival in younger mantle cell lymphoma patients, while the ECHO trial establishes a new standard for older patients. Advances in CAR T-cell and bispecific antibody therapies are reshaping treatment for this rare blood cancer. The findings were presented at the annual MCL Consortium meeting.
May 05, 2026
Cellectar reported 12-month follow-up from the Phase 2b CLOVER WaM trial of iopofosine I 131 in relapsed or refractory Waldenström macroglobulinemia. In 55 patients, ORR was 83.6%, MRR was 61.8% and median duration of response was 17.8 months.
Apr 29, 2026
Three FcRn inhibitors are approved for generalized myasthenia gravis, with a head-to-head trial of efgartigimod and nipocalimab underway. Emerging therapies including telitacicept, gefurulimab, and CAR-T cell therapy (KYV-101) show promise, while Immunovant's batoclimab failed TED trials.
Apr 08, 2026
ALX Oncology has multiple 2026 catalysts for Evorpacept and ALX2004. Interim ASPEN-09 data are expected in Q3 2026, while an initial safety update from the phase 1 ALX2004 trial is expected in 1H 2026.
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.
Mar 11, 2026
The FDA is expected to issue draft guidance reducing testing requirements for biosimilar drugs, potentially lowering development costs by USD 20 million. The move comes as the biosimilars market shows strong growth, with major launches in 2025.
Feb 21, 2026
The FDA has accepted Dr. Reddy's Laboratories' BLA for DRL_AB, a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to abatacept, submitted in December 2025. The application is the first for an abatacept biosimilar and is supported by Phase 1 data showing pharmacokinetic similarity.
Feb 24, 2026
A 24-year-old woman with refractory lupus achieved two successful pregnancies following dual-target CAR-T cell therapy, while bispecific T cell engagers showed efficacy in treatment-refractory antisynthetase syndrome and systemic sclerosis patients.
Feb 23, 2026
The FDA approved the combination of acalabrutinib and venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for adults with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma, based on Phase 3 AMPLIFY trial results.
Feb 20, 2026
The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for the combination regimen of Venclexta (venetoclax) and acalabrutinib for previously untreated adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, supported by Phase 3 AMPLIFY trial data.
Feb 20, 2026
FDA approves AstraZeneca's Calquence plus venetoclax as first all-oral, 14-month fixed-duration regimen for first-line chronic lymphocytic leukemia, with 77% of patients progression-free at three years in Phase III trial.
Feb 21, 2026
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories secures FDA acceptance for DRL-AB, the first abatacept biosimilar application in the U.S., targeting a market worth $3.7 billion annually and positioning the company for first-mover advantage.
Feb 20, 2026
The FDA has accepted Teva Pharmaceutical's New Drug Application for TEV-'749, a once-monthly subcutaneous olanzapine extended-release injectable suspension for treating schizophrenia in adults, supported by Phase 3 SOLARIS trial data.
