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Feb 27, 2026
A clinical trial combining laser interstitial thermal therapy with pembrolizumab shows nearly half of patients with recurrent high-grade astrocytoma alive at 18 months, compared to zero in the control group.
Feb 21, 2026
ImmunityBio receives conditional EU marketing authorization for Anktiva combination therapy in bladder cancer, covering 33 countries, while establishing distribution partnerships in Saudi Arabia for bladder and lung cancer patients.
Feb 20, 2026
The European Commission granted conditional marketing authorization for ImmunityBio's Anktiva for bladder cancer treatment across 27 EU countries. The company partnered with Accord Healthcare to deploy an 85-person sales force across 30 European countries.
Feb 19, 2026
A comprehensive market report reveals over 180 companies are developing more than 200 PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitor drugs, with recent fast-track designations and successful Phase III trial results driving expansion in cancer immunotherapy.
Feb 26, 2026
Northwestern Medicine researchers identified a potent immunotherapy approach targeting the STING pathway for meningiomas, the most common primary brain tumor. The experimental drug STING agonist 8803 triggered tumor cell death and immune responses in human samples and mouse models.
Feb 24, 2026
Moderna and Merck are recruiting patients for a Phase 2 trial testing V940, an mRNA-based cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 24, 2026
The global oncology precision medicine market is projected to grow from $190.50 billion in 2026 to $366.53 billion by 2033 at a 9.8% CAGR, while the cancer biomarker testing market is expected to reach $96.53 billion by 2033 at a 12.6% CAGR.
Feb 24, 2026
Researchers at Stony Brook University developed an oral vaccine using modified Listeria monocytogenes that generates anti-tumor immune responses in the gut and significantly improves colorectal cancer control when combined with checkpoint inhibitors.
Feb 24, 2026
ImmunityBio announced $113 million in net product revenue for Anktiva in 2025, a 700% year-over-year increase, while expanding regulatory authorization to 33 countries and securing first approval for lung cancer treatment in Saudi Arabia.
Feb 19, 2026
Researchers discovered that lipocalin 2 (LCN2), a protein released by stressed cancer cells, helps lung and pancreatic tumors evade the immune system by manipulating macrophages and blocking T cell infiltration.
Feb 19, 2026
Moderna and Merck have begun recruiting for a Phase 2 trial testing V940, an mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 19, 2026
The global oncology market is projected to grow from $280 billion in 2026 to $748 billion by 2035 at 11.54% CAGR, driven by rising cancer incidence, precision medicine expansion, and strong immunotherapy pipelines across multiple tumor types.
Feb 18, 2026
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has developed OncoPRO, a next-generation symptom monitoring program that embeds patient-reported outcomes directly into electronic medical records to detect problems earlier and strengthen patient safety in cancer care.
Feb 18, 2026
A UCLA clinical trial found that adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery is safe for borderline-resectable pancreatic cancer patients, with a subset experiencing deep, durable responses including complete tumor regression.
Feb 18, 2026
The global AI in biotechnology market was valued at USD 1,033 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,971 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.6%. A separate AI in precision medicine market is forecast to reach $38.88 billion by 2034 with a 35.5% CAGR.
Feb 15, 2026
New research shows the nervous system contributes to pancreatic cancer development before tumors fully form, with nerve fibers and support cells creating a self-sustaining loop that promotes cancer growth. Blocking nerve activity reduced tumor growth by nearly 50% in experiments.
Feb 14, 2026
The European Commission granted conditional marketing authorization for ANKTIVA plus BCG to treat BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer with carcinoma in situ, marking the first approved immunotherapy for this indication in Europe.
Feb 13, 2026
A new report from the American Cancer Society shows 70% of cancer patients now survive five years or more, marking the first time this milestone has been reached. Improvements are attributed to advances in immunotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, and expanded screening programs.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab plus paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for PD-L1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer based on phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 trial results showing improved survival outcomes.
Feb 12, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and Keytruda Qlex plus paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adults with PD-L1+ platinum-resistant ovarian carcinoma based on Phase 3 trial data showing improved survival outcomes.
