May 16, 2026
FDA approves Genentech's Tecentriq as first ctDNA-guided adjuvant therapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and Venclexta plus acalabrutinib as first all-oral fixed-duration regimen for CLL.
May 14, 2026
The FDA approved oral decitabine and cedazuridine tablets plus venetoclax for newly diagnosed AML in patients 75 and older or those ineligible for intensive induction chemotherapy. The approval was supported by phase 1/2 ASTX727-07 data showing a 41.6% complete response rate.
May 13, 2026
Moleculin said its MIRACLE Phase 2B/3 AML trial is nearing first unblinding, with blinded CRc above 40% and CR around 30%. The first 45-subject readout is expected before June 30, 2026.
May 05, 2026
AbbVie raised 2026 revenue and EPS guidance after first-quarter results beat estimates, with Skyrizi and Rinvoq driving growth. Humira erosion continued as neuroscience, oncology and pipeline assets supported the outlook.
Apr 29, 2026
Experts discuss balancing efficacy and safety in BTK inhibitor plus venetoclax combination therapy for CLL, including BTK lead-in strategies to reduce tumor lysis syndrome risk and the benefits of all-oral fixed-duration regimens.
Apr 28, 2026
AbbVie filed an sBLA for SKYRIZI as a subcutaneous induction therapy for Crohn's disease, supported by Phase 3 AFFIRM data. SKYRIZI and Rinvoq combined for $25.9B in 2025 revenue, exceeding 2027 guidance. The FDA also approved Venclexta plus acalabrutinib in CLL.
Apr 19, 2026
AbbVie said Skyrizi and Rinvoq generated $26.0 billion in 2025 sales and are expected to exceed $31 billion in 2026. The company said the two immunology drugs continue to offset Humira erosion and drive top-line growth.
Apr 18, 2026
The FDA approved acalabrutinib plus venetoclax for previously untreated CLL/SLL based on phase 3 AMPLIFY data. The fixed 14-month regimen improved progression-free survival versus chemotherapy.
Apr 14, 2026
The phase 3 AMPLIFY trial in frontline chronic lymphocytic leukemia showed improved efficacy with acalabrutinib plus venetoclax versus standard of care. The source text identified the study as NCT03836261.
Apr 10, 2026
Omeros reported initial nonhuman primate data for OncotoX-AML in acute myeloid leukemia. One treatment course reduced myeloid progenitor cells by up to 99% and was well tolerated.
Mar 21, 2026
New AI-powered platforms enable same-day cancer treatment decisions and streamline clinical trial matching. University of Utah's μPharma chip predicts drug responses in under four hours, while City of Hope's HopeLLM system matches patients to trials across its national network.
Mar 20, 2026
The multiple myeloma treatment landscape is rapidly expanding with over 75 companies developing 80+ pipeline therapies, while clinicians navigate evolving questions about transplant timing, quadruplet regimens, and minimal residual disease testing in newly diagnosed patients.
Mar 14, 2026
AbbVie reported Q4 earnings that beat consensus estimates with $16.62 billion in revenue, while facing competitive setbacks in psoriatic arthritis and Medicare pricing challenges for Botox.
Mar 09, 2026
Pharmac has proposed expanding access to melanoma treatments and funding two new therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Medical researchers also highlight that New Zealanders lack access to CAR T-cell therapy domestically.
Mar 06, 2026
AbbVie is testing venetoclax in a Phase 2 study for adults with relapsed or refractory Waldenström macroglobulinemia or lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma in Japan, aiming to expand the drug into rare blood cancers.
Mar 05, 2026
AbbVie has successfully transitioned from Humira dependence to growth driven by Skyrizi and Rinvoq, while maintaining a 54-year dividend increase streak and expanding its pipeline to roughly 90 programs through strategic acquisitions.
Feb 28, 2026
Researchers develop multiple strategies to enhance CAR T-cell therapy, including dual PGE2 receptor knockout for solid tumors and small-molecule switches using venetoclax and caffeine to control cellular activity and improve safety.
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.
Feb 26, 2026
AstraZeneca's CALQUENCE received FDA approval as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, while the EMA validated the marketing authorization application for ENHERTU in HER2-positive breast cancer treatment.
Feb 26, 2026
Researchers have developed a remote-controlled CAR T-cell therapy that can be switched off on demand using venetoclax, while new engineering strategies aim to overcome barriers in treating glioblastoma and other solid tumors.