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Oncology Updates - Key Oncology News
June 4th Week, 2026 Regulatory Updates đŻ Pfizer's palbociclib (Ibrance; CDK4/6 inhibitor) has been approved in the US for use with trastuzumab (anti-HER2) ± pertuzumab (anti-HER2), and endocrine therapy as 1L maintenance Tx for HR+, HER2+ LA/M breast cancer following induction therapy (Ref 1) â How is Ibrance positioned in the BC market landscape? đŻ The US FDA approved Gilead Sciencesâ sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy; TROP2 ADC) for the 1L Tx of unresectable LA/M TNB

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Jul 92 min read
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02/07/2026 Roche's Divarasib demonstrates superiority over approved KRAS G12C Inhibitors in Phase 3 NSCLC trial Roche's Divarasib demonstrates superiority over approved KRAS G12C Inhibitors in Phase 3 NSCLC trial (Ref) Roche's Phase 3 Krascendo 1 study of divarasib (next-generation KRAS G12C inhibitor) demonstrated statistically significant improvements in both progression-free and overall survival vs approved first generation KRAS G12C inhibitors sotorasib or adagrasib in pa

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Jul 71 min read
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29/06/2026 Genmab & AbbVie's epcoritamab + lenalidomide combination meets primary endpoint of PFS in Phase 3 DLBCL trial Samsung Bioepisâ 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

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22/06/2026 Exelixisâ STELLAR-303 trial showed OS benefit in ITT, nonâsignificant trend in NLM in mCRC; FDA decision due Dec 2026 SystImmune secures worldâs first bispecific ADC approval with iza-bren in China CARsgen secures NMPA approval for satri-cel, the worldâs first CAR-T therapy in solid tumors, targeting Claudin18.2-positive advanced gastric cancer Sigvotatug vedotin in metastatic non-squamous NSCLC missed OS in the overall population but showed promising efficacy in s

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Jun 233 min read
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Oncology Updates - Key Oncology News
June 1st Week, 2026 Regulatory Updates đŻ Australiaâs Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has conditionally approved Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.'s lifileucel (AmtagviÂź; tumor infiltrating lymphocytes), making it the first T cell therapy for a solid tumor and the first treatment option in Australia for advanced melanoma in adults, after antiâPDâ1 and targeted therapy (Ref) â Which other regimens have the potential to challenge lifileucel in this setting? đŻ The U

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08/06/2026 Zai Lab secures China NMPA approval for TIVDAKÂź, the first ADC for recurrent/metastatic cervical cancer Merck & Gilead halt Phase 3 KEYNOTE-D46/EVOKE-03 trial as Trodelvy + Keytruda fails to show statistically significant survival benefit in first-line PD-L1âhigh NSCLC Zai Lab secures China NMPA approval for TIVDAKÂź, the first ADC for recurrent/metastatic cervical cancer (Ref) Chinaâs NMPA approved TIVDAKÂź (tisotumab vedotin) for adult patients with recurrent or me

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Jun 101 min read
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03/06/2026 Terremoto Biosciences Secures FDA Fast Track for AKT1âSelective Inhibitor TERâ2013 in HR+/HER2â Breast Cancer FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to Sotioâs LRRC15-targeted ADC SOT106 for osteosarcoma, advancing toward first-in-human trial in 2H26 Lupin & Natco secure FDA approval for Eribulin generic, unlocking $43.7M U.S. market opportunity Verastemâs VS-7375 secures FDA Fast Track for KRAS G12D-mutated NSCLC AmtagviÂź (lifileucel) wins conditional TGA approval as

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Jun 42 min read
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Oncology Updates - Key Oncology News
May 3rd Week, 2026 Regulatory Events đŻ Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co Ltdâs NDA for toripalimab (anti-PD-1) + RemeGen Biosciencesâ disitamab vedotin (HER2 ADC) for patients with HER2-expressing LA/M urothelial carcinoma was approved by the NMPA. (Ref 1) â What are the clinical outcomes that support this approval? Special Designations â The US FDA granted the Priority Review status to Bayerâs sevabertinib (HER2 TKI) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with LA/M

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May 292 min read
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18/05/2026 Sacituzumab tirumotecan (SacâTMT) delivers survival benefit in advanced endometrial cancer, meeting OS and PFS endpoints over chemotherapy FDA grants Priority Review to Bayerâs HYRNUOÂź (sevabertinib) for first-line treatment of HER2-mutated NSCLC Sacituzumab tirumotecan (SacâTMT) delivers survival benefit in advanced endometrial cancer, meeting OS and PFS endpoints over chemotherapy (Ref) The Phase 3 TroFuse-005 study of sacituzumab tirumotecan (SacâTMT), a TROP2-d

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May 191 min read
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May 1st Week, 2026 Regulatory Events đŻ Pierre Fabre Laboratories aligned with the US FDA for resubmission of the BLA for tabelecleucel (allogeneic Tâcell therapy) for R/R EBV+ postâtransplant lymphoproliferative disease who have received at least one prior therapy including an anti-CD20 containing regimen (Ref 1) â How is tabelecleucel positioned in the current Lymphoma market landscape? đŻ Nuvation Bioâs supplemental NDA with updated data for taletrectinib (IBTROZIÂź; TK

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May 132 min read
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08/05/2026 FDA grants RMAT designation to RZ-001, Algenomicsâ RNA-based gene therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma, accelerating U.S. development and global partnership opportunities Sacituzumab tirumotecan + pembrolizumab gains NMPA priority review after landmark Phase III success in firstâline PDâL1+ NSCLC FDA grants RMAT designation to RZ-001, Algenomicsâ RNA-based gene therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma, accelerating U.S. development and global partnership opportunities

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May 131 min read
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Oncology Updates - Key Oncology News
April 5th Week, 2026 Regulatory Events đŻ The EC granted approval to Henliusâ pertuzumab biosimilar (anti-HER2; POHERDY) for HER2+ early and metastatic breast cancer (Ref 1) â Which are the other key pertuzumab biosimilars in the EU market? đŻ The US FDA accepted the sBLA and granted priority review to Jazz Pharmaceuticals, BeOne Medicines and Zymeworks Inc.' zanidatamab (HER2-directed BsAb) + chemotherapy ± BeOne Medicines' tislelizumab (anti-PD-1) for the first-line trea

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May 72 min read
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06/05/2026 FDA grants Fast Track designation to Diakonos Oncologyâs DOC1021 immunotherapy for advanced melanoma, advancing a novel dendritic cell therapy into Phase 1/2 trials Partner Therapeutics secures FDA Priority Voucher for BIZENGRI in NRG1+ cholangiocarcinoma, advancing rapid review of Phase 2 eNRGy data FDA accepts sNDA for IBTROZIÂź with >4âyear median response in ROS1+ NSCLC, reinforcing longâterm efficacy and global standardâofâcare potential FDA grants Fast Track d

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May 72 min read
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April 4th Week, 2026 Regulatory Events đŻ The EC granted conditional marketing authorization to Ipsenâs tovorafenib (Ojemda; type II RAF kinase inhibitor) monotherapy for the treatment of pediatric low-grade-glioma harboring a BRAF fusion or rearrangement, or BRAF V600 mutation, who have progressed after one or more prior systemic therapies (Ref 1) â What is the addressable market for pLGG in EU? đŻ The US FDA accepted a supplemental BLA for Pfizer and Astellas Pharmaâs

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May 42 min read
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28/04/2026 FDA accepts NDA for zipalertinib in EGFR exon 20âmutated NSCLC; PDUFA set for Feb 2027 FDA Grants RMAT Designation to Orca-Q, Advancing Precision Cell Therapy for High-Risk Hematologic Malignancies Scancellâs iSCIB1+ secures FDA Fast Track with 77% PFS, Phase 3 initiation anticipated in H2 2026 for advanced Melanoma Henlius secures EU approval for POHERDYÂź (pertuzumab biosimilar), expanding global oncology footprint FDA accepts NDA for zipalertinib in EGFR exon 20â

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Apr 292 min read
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14/04/2026 FDA Grants Fast Track to Daretabart for HighâRisk Neuroblastoma FDA sBLA Submission & NCCN Guideline Inclusion for BIZENGRI in NRG1 FusionâPositive Cholangiocarcinoma Obsidian Therapeutics and Galera Therapeutics Announce Merger Agreement to advance OBX-115 TIL Therapy FDA Grants Fast Track to Daretabart for HighâRisk Neuroblastoma (Ref) Renaissance Pharma's Daretabart (hu1418K322A), a novel anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody, has received Fast Track status from the U.S.

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Apr 152 min read
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07/04/2026 Corbus Gains FDA Alignment on CRBâ701 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 CRBâ701 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

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Oncology Updates - Key Oncology News
March 4th Week, 2026 Regulatory Events đŻ The US FDA granted approval to Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated's relacorilant (selective glucocorticoid receptor antagonist) + nab-paclitaxel for the treatment of adults with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who have received one to three prior systemic treatment regimens, at least one of which included bevacizumab. (Ref 1) â What are the clinical outcomes that support this approval

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25/03/2026 Corcept's relacorilant + nab-paclitaxel received FDA approval for platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer TRIANA Biomedicines' TRI-611 received the FDA fast track designation for ALK+ NSCLC In a $6.7B deal, Merck & Co acquired Terns Pharmaceuticals to expand its hematology pipeline Corcept's relacorilant + nab-paclitaxel received FDA approval for platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer (Ref) The US FDA granted approval to Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated's Lifyorli (relacori

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Mar 262 min read
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21/03/2026 Dizal's Phase 3 WU-KONG28 trial of ZEGFROVY met its PFS endpoint as a first-line treatment of EGFRexon20ins NSCLC Dizal's Phase 3 WU-KONG28 trial of ZEGFROVY met its PFS endpoint as a first-line treatment of EGFRexon20ins NSCLC (Ref) The multinational Phase 3 WU-KONG28 trial evaluating Dizal's ZEGFROVYÂź (sunvozertinib) monotherapy as first-line treatment in NSCLC with EGFR exon20ins met its primary endpoint of PFS. The WU-KONG28 study evaluated ZEGFROVY versus plat

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Mar 241 min read
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