Updated Efficacy Data of Ivonescimab Plus Chemotherapy as First-Line Treatment for TNBC at ESMO IO 2025

ivonescimab; Yidafan; PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody; triple-negative breast cancer; TNBC; first-line treatment; ESMO IO 2025; Phase II trial; chemotherapy combination; objective response rate; progression-free survival; disease control rate; PD-L1 CPS subgroups; safety profile; Breakthrough Therapy Designation; HARMONi-BC1; AK112-308

AstraZeneca’s dual-targeting CAR-T AZD0120 shows similar response rates in Western and Chinese patients

AstraZeneca; AZD0120; GC012F; dual-targeting CAR-T; BCMAxCD19; multiple myeloma; DURGA-1; China; Western patients; response rate; clinical trial; CAR-T

Nuvalent Shares Positive Phase 1/2 ALK Inhibitor Data Rivaling Pfizer’s Lorbrena in Lung Cancer

Nuvalent; neladalkib; ALK inhibitor; ALKOVE-1 trial; Phase 1/2 data; non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); lorlatinib; Lorbrena; FDA; clinical trial; objective response rate; CNS activity

Cogent Hits Unprecedented Efficacy in Rare Stomach Cancer, Clearing Path to FDA

Cogent Biosciences; bezuclastinib; unprecedented efficacy; rare stomach cancer; gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST); FDA submission; second-line treatment; objective response rate; progression-free survival

Cogent Biosciences Soars on Positive Phase 3 PEAK Results in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Cogent Biosciences; bezuclastinib; sunitinib; GIST; Phase 3; progression-free survival; objective response rate; NDA submission; clinical trial; stock surge; standard of care

Moderna Unveils Promising mRNA-4359 Cancer Antigen Therapy Data in Melanoma Ahead of ESMO 2025

Moderna; mRNA-4359; cancer antigen therapy; melanoma; ESMO 2025; checkpoint inhibitor-resistant; PD-L1; IDO1; objective response rate; disease control rate; immunotherapy; Phase 1/2 trial; pembrolizumab

Daiichi and Merck’s Lung Cancer ADC Achieves 48% Response Rate in Pivotal Trial

Daiichi Sankyo; Merck & Co.; ifinatamab deruxtecan; I-DXd; B7-H3; antibody-drug conjugate; ADC; small cell lung cancer; SCLC; IDeate-Lung01; objective response rate; accelerated approval; progression-free survival; overall survival; FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation

Boehringer Ingelheim breaks into oncology as FDA grants accelerated approval to Hernexeos (zongertinib) for HER2 TKD–mutated NSCLC

Boehringer Ingelheim; Hernexeos; zongertinib; FDA approval; accelerated approval; non-squamous NSCLC; HER2 TKD mutations; Oncomine Dx Target Test; Beamion LUNG-1; objective response rate; first oral targeted therapy for HER2-mutant NSCLC; priority review; breakthrough therapy designation; confirmatory trial requirement; competition with Enhertu

ImmuneOnco and Instil Bio’s PD-L1xVEGF Bispecific Antibody Shows Promising Results in Phase 2 Lung Cancer Trial

ImmuneOnco; Instil Bio; IMM2510/AXN-2510; PD-L1xVEGF bispecific antibody; NSCLC; Phase 2 clinical trial; response rate; safety profile; chemotherapy combination; lung cancer