29/06/2026 Genmab & AbbVie's epcoritamab + lenalidomide combination meets primary endpoint of PFS in Phase 3 DLBCL trial Samsung Bioepis’ Keytruda biosimilar SB27 demonstrates Phase 1 and Phase 3 equivalence in NSCLC trials MHRA validates Eisai and Nuvation Bio's taletrectinib MAA in UK, expanding ROS1+ NSCLC access Genmab & AbbVie's epcoritamab + lenalidomide combination meets primary endpoint of PFS in Phase 3 DLBCL trial (Ref) Genmab announced positive topline results from

24/06/2026 US FDA approved sacituzumab govitecan-hziy as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab for first-line treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) EU approves KEYTRUDA + Padcev as first PD-1 + ADC perioperative regimen for cisplatin-ineligible MIBC IBRANCE secures US FDA approval as the first CDK4/6 inhibitor for HR+, HER2+ metastatic breast cancer maintenance US FDA approved sacituzumab govitecan-hziy as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizu

23/06/2026 EC approves Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan) monotherapy as first-line Tx for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer patients ineligible for PD-(L)1 therapy EC approves Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan) monotherapy as first-line Tx for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer patients ineligible for PD-(L)1 therapy (Ref) Gilead Sciences announced that the European Commission granted marketing authorization for sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy; Trop-2-directed

14/05/2026 Alembic secures USFDA tentative nod for Darolutamide tablets, 300 mg In Ph3 VOLGA trial, durvalumab + enfortumab vedotin significantly improved EFS and OS in MIBC Celcuity expands Phase 3 VIKTORIA-2 trial to include endocrine‑sensitive HR+/HER2‑ breast cancer patients Astellas files sNDA in Japan for PADCEV + Keytruda in cisplatin‑eligible muscle‑invasive bladder cancer, backed by Phase 3 EV‑304 survival benefit Alembic secures USFDA tentative nod for Darolutamide

21/04/2026 Phase 3 LITESPARK-012: Triplet and Doublet Regimens Fail to Surpass KEYTRUDA + LENVIMA in Advanced RCC Phase 3 LITESPARK-012: Triplet and Doublet Regimens Fail to Surpass KEYTRUDA + LENVIMA in Advanced RCC (Ref) Merck & Co. and Eisai announced that their Phase 3 LITESPARK-012 trial did not meet its dual primary endpoints of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) for first-line treatment of advanced clear cell RCC. Both experimental combination re

20/04/2026 Arcus halts Lung Cancer Trial With Gilead After Futility Analysis FDA granted Fast Track designation for Lunresertib + Zedoresertib in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status to Orion’s ODM-212 for Mesothelioma FDA Grants Priority Review for PADCEV + Keytruda in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Arcus halts Lung Cancer Trial With Gilead After Futility Analysis (Ref) Arcus Biosciences has halted its Phase 3 lung cancer trial with Gilead Sciences

07/04/2026 Corbus Gains FDA Alignment on CRB‑701 Registrational Trials in HNSCC and Cervical Cancer Nuvalent Submits NDA for Neladalkib in ALK+ NSCLC NextCure Receives Fast Track Designation for SIM0505 (CDH6 ADC) in Ovarian Cancer Corbus Gains FDA Alignment on CRB‑701 Registrational Trials in HNSCC and Cervical Cancer (Ref) Corbus reached broad agreement with the FDA on the registration path for CRB-701, a next-generation Nectin-4 targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), in

02/04/2026 Merck & Co./MSD's pembrolizumab + paclitaxel ± bevacizumab received the EC approval for Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Ovarian Carcinoma Context Therapeutics' CTIM-76 received the FDA fast track designation for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer AstraZeneca's Phase 3 EMERALD-3 trial met the PFS endpoint in embolisation-eligible unresectable HCC Merck & Co./MSD's pembrolizumab + paclitaxel ± bevacizumab received the EC approval for Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Ovarian

February 2nd Week, 2026 Regulatory Events 🎯 The US FDA approved Merck & Co/MSD's Keytruda (pembrolizumab; anti-PD-1) as well as Keytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph subcutaneous product) in combination with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adult patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS≥1), and who have received one or two prior systemic treatment re

10/02/2026 Abbisko Therapeutics' irpagratinib received the FDA fast track designation for certain patients with HCC Merck's Keytruda/Keytruda Qlex regimen received FDA approval for PD-L1 positive Ovarian Cancer AstraZeneca & Daiichi's Phase 3 TROPION-Lung12 trial in stage I NSCLC has been discontinued Abbisko Therapeutics' irpagratinib received the FDA fast track designation for certain patients with HCC (Ref) The US FDA granted the fast track designation to Abbisko Therapeut

02/02/2026 OS Therapies initiated US FDA BLA filing for OST-HER2 for Osteosarcoma Exelixis' NDA for zanzalintinib + atezolizumab in mCRC has been accepted for review by the US FDA TuHURA Biosciences' IFx-2.0 received the FDA orphan drug designation for cutaneous Melanoma OS Therapies initiated US FDA BLA filing for OST-HER2 for Osteosarcoma (Ref) OS Therapies has initiated a BLA submission to the US FDA for OST-HER2 (HER2-bioengineered form of Listeria monocytogenes) in the p

November 3rd Week, 2025 Regulatory Events 🎯 The EC granted approval to Merck & Co./MSD's subcutaneous formulation of pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA SC, anti-PD-1) for use across all 33 KEYTRUDA indications for adult patients in Europe. (Ref 1) ❓ What are the key pros and cons of this SC formulation? 🎯 The EC granted approval to Regeneron's cemiplimab (anti-PD-1) as an adjuvant treatment for adult patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma at high risk of recurrence after surg

21/11/2025 Pembrolizumab + enfortumab vedotin received the FDA approval for MIBC (Ref) The US FDA granted approval to Merck & Co./MSD pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1; both IV and SC formulations) in combination with Pfizer and Astellas' enfortumab vedotin (Nectin-4 ADC) as a neoadjuvant treatment and then continued after cystectomy as adjuvant treatment, for the treatment of adult patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who are ineligible for cisplatin-based chemotherapy

October 5th Week, 2025 Regulatory Events 🎯 The EC approved Merck & Co./ MSD's pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1) single agent as a neoadjuvant Tx followed by adjuvant pembrolizumab + RT ± cisplatin after surgery, and then as a single agent for adults with resectable LA SCCHN with PD-L1 CPS ≥1. (Ref 1) ❓ How is this approval expected to impact the treatment algorithm of LA SCCHN? Clinical Events 🔬 Merck & Co./MSD and Eisai US reported that the Phase 3 LITESPARK-011 trial of belzuti

29/10/2025 Merck's perioperative Keytruda regimen received approval from the EC for LA SCCHN with PD-L1 CPS ≥1 (Ref) The European Commission (EC) has approved Merck & Co./MSD's pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1) single agent as a neoadjuvant Tx followed by adjuvant pembrolizumab + RT with or without cisplatin after surgery, and then as a single agent for adults with resectable locally advanced SCCHN with PD-L1 CPS ≥1. The approval follows a positive CHMP opinion, and is based on resul

13/10/2025 Bicara Therapeutics' ficerafusp alfa + pembro received the breakthrough therapy designation for PD-L1 CPS ≥1, R/M SCCHN pts excluding HPV+ve OSCC (Ref) The US FDA granted the breakthrough therapy designation to Bicara Therapeutics' ficerafusp alfa (EGFR x TGF-β bifunctional antibody) in combination with pembrolizumab for the first line treatment of patients with R/M HNSCC whose tumors express PD-L1 CPS ≥1, excluding HPV+ve oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. The

19/09/2025 Merck & Co/MSD received positive EU CHMP Opinions for perioperative pembrolizumab regimen in SCCHN, and for subcutaneous administration (Ref) The EMA's CHMP adopted a positive opinion recommending the approval of Merck & Co./MSD's pembro (anti-PD-1) mono as a neoadjuvant Tx followed by adjuvant pembro + RT ± cisplatin after surgery, then pembro mono for resectable locally advanced SCCHN with PD-L1 CPS ≥1. The recommendation is based on results from the Ph3 KEYNOTE

Highlights from the CHMP Sep 2025 Meeting are out! New Biosimilars 💊 Teva Pharmaceuticals' Degevma (RANKL inhibitor; denosumab biosimilar) is indicated for prevention of skeletal related events (pathological fracture, radiation to bone, spinal cord compression or surgery to bone) in adults with advanced cancer involving bone and for the treatment of adults and skeletally mature adolescents with giant cell tumour of bone 💊 Reddy Holding GmbH's Xbonzy (RANKL inhibitor; denosu

04/09/2025 Eli Lilly and Company's olomorasib in combination with Keytruda received the FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for metastatic KRAS G12C-mutant NSCLC (Ref) The US FDA granted the Breakthrough Therapy designation to Eli Lilly and Company's olomorasib (KRAS G12C inhibitor) + Merck & Co/MSD's pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1), for the first-line treatment of unresectable advanced or metastatic NSCLC with a KRAS G12C mutation and PD-L1 expression ≥ 50%. The designation was b

August 3rd Week, 2025 Regulatory Events 🎯 Health Canada granted approval to Merck & Co./MSD's pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1) mono as a neoadjuvant treatment, then continued as adjuvant treatment in combination with RT +/- cisplatin and then as monotherapy for adult patients with resectable locally advanced HNSCC with PD-L1 CPS ≥1. (Ref 1) ❓ What were the clinical outcomes that supported the approval? Clinical Events 🔬 The Phase 3 KEYNOTE-905/EV-303 trial of Merck & Co./MSD's