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Mar 24, 2026
A clinical trial combining laser interstitial thermal therapy with pembrolizumab immunotherapy showed nearly half of recurrent high-grade astrocytoma patients alive at 18 months, far exceeding typical survival. Separate research reveals steroids make glioblastoma cells vulnerable to dietary interventions targeting their altered metabolism.
Mar 23, 2026
Dizal's Phase III trial of Zegfrovy for first-line NSCLC with EGFR exon20ins met its primary endpoint, showing improved progression-free survival. Meanwhile, Immutep halted its Phase III eftilagimod alfa trial, and AstraZeneca's LATIFY trial of ceralasertib plus Imfinzi failed to meet its overall survival endpoint.
Mar 02, 2026
For the first time, 70% of cancer patients in the U.S. survive five years or more after diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society's 2026 report. Advances in immunotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, and screening technologies have driven significant improvements, particularly for lung cancer and myeloma. The definition of successful cancer care is evolving beyond survival to focus on quality of life and durable remissions.
Feb 20, 2026
Precision oncology has transformed brain metastases treatment from lung cancer, extending survival from 6-12 months to 3-5 years through targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and radiosurgery. With 100,000-200,000 annual cases in the US, multidisciplinary approaches now manage this once-terminal condition as a chronic disease.
Mar 22, 2026
Researchers have developed new immunotherapy approaches including internal immune cell reprogramming and CD40-based therapies showing promising results in early trials. Meanwhile, glioblastoma remains resistant to current immunotherapies due to blood-brain barrier constraints, though advances in antibody engineering offer new potential strategies.
Mar 20, 2026
Pulsed electric field therapy, a nonthermal ablation technique using irreversible electroporation, is being deployed for metastatic lung nodules in patients with advanced cancer resistant to standard treatments.
Mar 18, 2026
Diakonos Oncology's Phase 2 glioblastoma trial of DOC1021 continues after independent safety review found no concerns. The company will present clinical data on the dendritic cell therapy at AACR and AAN conferences in April 2026.
Mar 17, 2026
Prognica Labs and NextGen Immuno Therapeutics announced a strategic partnership to advance AI-powered immune diagnostics and personalized medicine across the GCC, India, and the United States, targeting oncology, transplant medicine, and autoimmune disorders.
Mar 13, 2026
Meta-analysis of 23 trials finds neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy achieved 66% major pathologic response in head and neck cancer patients compared to 18% for dual-agent and 6% for single-agent immunotherapy, though survival impact remains unclear.
Mar 11, 2026
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings appointed Sidney Braun as CEO of its Liora Technologies Europe Ltd. subsidiary to lead advancement of the LiGHT System proton therapy platform following the company's November 2025 acquisition of Liora's assets.
Mar 09, 2026
OS Therapies progresses toward Accelerated Approval for OST-HER2 in osteosarcoma, with FDA elevating meeting status and global regulatory submissions on track for Q1 2026.
Mar 09, 2026
OS Therapies progresses toward Accelerated Approval for OST-HER2 in osteosarcoma, with FDA elevating meeting status and global regulatory submissions on track for Q1 2026.
Mar 09, 2026
FDA elevated OS Therapies' Type D meeting to Type B pre-BLA meeting for OST-HER2 in osteosarcoma, signaling transition to Accelerated Approval discussions. Clinical data submission targeted for end of Q1 2026.
Mar 07, 2026
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers published findings on plant-based diets and cancer risk, identified spatial tumor-immune patterns predicting immunotherapy response, and hosted a summit on engineering-driven cancer research innovations.
Mar 05, 2026
FDA approved pembrolizumab with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma with PD-L1 CPS ≥1, based on KEYNOTE-B96 trial results.
Mar 03, 2026
University of Melbourne receives $2.1 million for quantum-enabled brain-on-chip platform for neurological diseases, while Evogene partners with Queensland University of Technology on AI-driven cancer therapeutics targeting chemotherapy resistance.
Mar 03, 2026
The global cancer gene therapy market is projected to grow from $3.6 billion in 2023 to $16 billion by 2033 at a 16.1% CAGR, while the broader oncology market eyes $748 billion by 2035, driven by immunotherapy advances and targeted treatments.
Feb 28, 2026
A T-cell engager drug called VIR-5500 demonstrated tumor shrinkage or growth halt in 45% of evaluable patients with advanced prostate cancer in a phase 1 trial, with 88% experiencing only mild side-effects.
Feb 28, 2026
Nivolumab plus ipilimumab demonstrates survival benefits in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma but exceeds US cost-effectiveness thresholds at current pricing, with extended dosing intervals or price reductions needed for economic viability.
Feb 27, 2026
A multi-institutional study found that pairing an investigational immunotherapy with hormone therapy before surgery reduced regulatory T cells in prostate tumors and improved cancer-free outcomes in high-risk patients.
