Jul 21, 2026
Roche's giredestrant plus palbociclib missed its primary endpoint in a phase 3 breast cancer trial. Numerical improvement was seen without statistical significance. Shares fell sharply; a second readout is due in 2027.
Jul 31, 2026
Relay Therapeutics reported Q4/FY 2025 results, outlined 2026 milestones for zovegalisib, and held ~$555M in cash. Initial vascular anomaly data and breast cancer triplet data are expected in 2026.
Aug 07, 2026
Biotech companies posted Q2 2026 results: REGENXBIO's Duchenne trial met its primary endpoint, Compass Pathways' COMP360 NDA submission is on track for Q4, Puma raised full-year guidance on NERLYNX demand, and Evotec cut its 2026 outlook.
May 27, 2026
The FDA extended the review deadline for AstraZeneca's camizestrant and issued a complete response letter for its COPD drug PT010. The agency also adopted a single-pivotal-trial approval policy, while AstraZeneca sold Losec rights to Cheplapharm.
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.
Jun 13, 2026
HRP-Fusion improved pCR prediction in HER2-positive breast cancer at ESMO TAT Asia 2026; experts also reviewed emerging endometrial targets and equitable access to HER2 therapies.
Jul 29, 2026
A JAMA Oncology study finds breast cancer patients using complementary and alternative medicine face a higher risk of death. A new molecule SU212 shows promise against triple-negative breast cancer, and global breast cancer cases are projected to rise to 3.5 million by 2050.
Jul 06, 2026
Hematologic cancer survivors face elevated CVD risk and fourfold higher heart failure risk. Cardiac screening is low among cardiotoxic treatment recipients. A trial found simple risk assessment may suffice.
Jul 13, 2026
Atezolizumab plus capecitabine showed no significant survival benefit in residual TNBC. Other reports covered HER2-low AR enrichment, first-line ADC choices, and a self-management planner.
Aug 08, 2026
Recent studies have uncovered new cancer therapeutic targets and strategies, including self-assembling antibody-drug conjugates, a dual-action metabolic drug, and a BRAF protein structure. Research also advanced on dendritic cell vaccines, the origins of a rare childhood leukemia, and cancer cachexia treatment.
Jul 27, 2026
Presenters at the 2026 ICE-T Conference discussed the growing role of bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapies in hematologic cancers, while a separate study found that structural instability of linkers in symmetric bispecific antibodies could pose manufacturing hurdles.
Jul 17, 2026
The FDA approved six cancer therapies in Q2 2026, including first-line sacituzumab govitecan for triple-negative breast cancer and capivasertib for PTEN-deficient prostate cancer. A separate study shows 69% of accelerated-approval cancer drugs need safety updates within 4 years.
Jul 15, 2026
Four biomarkers—MMR, HER2, PD-L1, and Claudin 18.2—are now validated for advanced esophageal cancer, guiding immunotherapy and targeted treatment decisions. Checkpoint inhibitors show clear benefit in MSI-H and PD-L1-positive subgroups, with long-term survival observed. NCCN guidelines recommend broad testing to personalize therapy.
Jul 06, 2026
Novartis acquires UK biotech Myricx Bio for up to $1.5B, gaining a novel NMTi ADC payload platform and two lead assets targeting B7-H3 and HER2. The deal includes $1.1B upfront with $400M in milestones, expected to close in H2 2026.
Jun 16, 2026
Sensei Biotherapeutics has changed its name to Faeth Therapeutics following its February 2026 acquisition of the biotechnology company. The name change accompanies a $200 million private placement financing to advance PIKTOR, an investigational all-oral multi-node inhibitor targeting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in endometrial and breast cancer. Topline Phase 2 data in endometrial cancer is anticipated in the second half of 2026.
Jun 09, 2026
Merck and Gilead discontinued a Phase 3 lung cancer trial due to lack of statistical significance, while Pfizer initiated a new Phase 1 trial and Roivant Sciences completed enrollment in its Phase 2 PHocus trial for pulmonary hypertension.
Jun 05, 2026
Key oncology developments include a $315 million partnership between Astellas and Vir for the prostate cancer T-cell engager VIR-5500, with updated phase 1 data showing an 82% PSA50 rate. The FDA accepted a filing for Ono Pharmaceuticals' tirabrutinib seeking accelerated approval in primary central nervous system lymphoma. Research findings also identified a new kidney cancer biomarker and showed promising results for the TRK inhibitor repotrectinib and the breast cancer triple therapy gedatolisib plus palbociclib and fulvestrant.
Jun 02, 2026
Compugen reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $7.7 million with approximately $134.9 million in cash, expecting runway into 2029. The COM701 MAIA-ovarian trial is enrolling across the U.S., Israel, and France, with interim analysis expected by Q1 2027. Partner AstraZeneca is advancing rilvegostomig across 11 Phase 3 trials.
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 31, 2026
BioNTech presented phase 2 data for HER2-directed ADC Trastuzumab Pamirtecan showing 47.9% response rate in endometrial cancer, with FDA submission planned for 2026. BioLineRx dosed first patient in phase 1/2a GLIX1 trial for glioblastoma and reported new preclinical data. Both companies presented at ASCO 2026.