Oncology

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Split image contrasting the public's perception of peptide drugs as a miracle cure with the complex scientific and practical challenges faced in real-world patient treatment.
Explainers

Peptide craze hype faces scientific and practical hurdles

Only 1 in 12 patients prescribed GLP-1 treatment remain on the medication after three years, according to data from Prime Therapeutics .

David Grossman·June 10, 2026
Futuristic laboratory scene with holographic displays showing CAR-T cell therapy attacking cancer, symbolizing a medical breakthrough.
Health & Medicine

Legend Biotech stock surges on strong Q1 CAR T-cell therapy results

Legend Biotech's stock recently jumped 42% following new data, propelled by early clinical successes in difficult-to-treat cancers and robust sales of its existing CAR-T therapy, CARVYKTI, according t

Aram Sarkisian·June 4, 2026
Microscopic view of cancer cells being targeted by a glowing therapeutic agent, representing Revolution Medicines' experimental drug.
Cosmos & Space

Revolution Medicines' Experimental Pancreatic Cancer Drug Shows Promise

Revolution Medicines' experimental drug daraxonrasib doubled the median overall survival for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer to 13.2 months in its pivotal Phase 3 trial.

David Grossman·May 31, 2026
Scientists in a futuristic lab analyzing holographic data related to bispecific cancer immunotherapies, symbolizing a breakthrough in oncology research.
Cosmos & Space

BioNTech, Pfizer Share Bispecifics Data at ASCO

BioNTech's BNT142 achieved 7 RECIST 1.

Aram Sarkisian·May 31, 2026
A futuristic laboratory setting with a holographic display showcasing positive patient survival data for a new cancer treatment.
Cosmos & Space

Bristol Myers Squibb shows strong multiple myeloma data

In a significant development for multiple myeloma patients, Bristol Myers Squibb's mezigdomide triplet demonstrated a median progression-free survival of 18 months, more than doubling the 8.

David Grossman·May 30, 2026
FDA advisory panel in a hearing room, with a split decision on AstraZeneca's breast cancer drug, casting uncertainty for patients.
Health & Medicine

FDA advisory panel rejects AstraZeneca breast cancer drug

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted 3 to 6 against the benefit-risk profile of AstraZeneca's breast cancer drug camizestrant, according to AstraZeneca . This decision creates

Aram Sarkisian·May 22, 2026