Jun 01, 2026
The FDA has approved Pfizer's BRAFTOVI for BRAF V600E metastatic colorectal cancer and VEPPANU for ESR1 mutated breast cancer. The oncolytic virus cancer therapy pipeline expands with over 120 companies developing 125+ drugs. Positive late-stage data for other Pfizer oncology programs was also reported.
May 02, 2026
FDA has accepted the NDA for vepdegestrant (ARV-471), an oral PROTAC ER degrader from Arvinas and Pfizer, for ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. A PDUFA date of June 5, 2026 has been set. The submission is based on positive Phase 3 VERITAC-2 data.
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 18, 2026
Proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) are advancing from experimental to clinical-stage cancer therapies, with first candidates entering Phase III trials. The technology degrades target proteins rather than blocking them, offering new options for previously undruggable targets.
Mar 06, 2026
Pfizer reported positive Phase 3 trial results for BRAFTOVI combination therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer and received FDA Priority Review for HYMPAVZI expansion to hemophilia patients including children.