May 31, 2026
Research highlights ferroptosis for overcoming drug resistance in digestive cancers. A study of Fuzheng Pill identified 236 components and showed it promotes apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway.
Jul 25, 2026
A rare BTK A428D mutation causes resistance to all BTK-targeted therapies, finds a new study. China is reviewing the first CAR-T therapy for gastric cancer, and research reveals why BET inhibitors fail and targets AML's DNMT3A mutation.
Jun 02, 2026
AI-driven studies are advancing cancer drug discovery across multiple tumor types, including a pan-cancer proposal of AMG-900, a novel gp130 inhibitor for colorectal cancer, and the Kinic Index for hepatocellular carcinoma. Machine learning is also being integrated into computational platforms like Isomorphic Labs' IsoDDE to model molecular interactions.
Jul 24, 2026
Lantern Pharma's LP-284 received FDA Orphan Drug Designation for soft tissue sarcomas, while the USPTO allowed a patent for biomarker-guided use of LP-184 in multiple cancers. LP-284 showed a complete metabolic response in a Phase 1 DLBCL patient, and LP-184 demonstrated a 45% disease control rate in advanced solid tumors.
Jul 14, 2026
Six-year SEQUOIA trial data show zanubrutinib sustains a progression-free survival advantage (74% vs 32%) over bendamustine-rituximab in CLL without del(17p). Benefit extends to high-risk del(17p) patients.
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.
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 22, 2026
Ascentage Pharma said six clinical abstracts were selected for ASCO 2026 and four preclinical studies will be presented at AACR 2026. The presentations feature olverembatinib and other pipeline candidates.
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.
Feb 25, 2026
New research addresses CAR T-cell therapy safety through a venetoclax-controlled on-off switch and a prospective study identifying neurotoxicity risk markers in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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
The FDA has approved the combination of Venclexta (venetoclax) plus acalabrutinib as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for previously untreated adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, based on Phase III AMPLIFY study results.
Feb 19, 2026
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have adapted CAR-T immunotherapy to target aggregated amyloid-beta in mice, with transient CAR expression clearing brain plaques. The approach uses CD4+ T cells engineered with receptors based on lecanemab antibody sequences.