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San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2026

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Health: Natera has partnered with Angiex to evaluate its Signatera blood test in a phase 1 trial of the cancer drug AGX101

Natera partners with Angiex on cancer trial

Natera has partnered with Angiex to evaluate its Signatera blood test in a phase 1 trial of the cancer drug AGX101.

2026-09-01
A personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma from Moderna and Merck has shown clinical success, offering a potential boost...

mRNA cancer vaccine trial succeeds

A personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma from Moderna and Merck has shown clinical success, offering a potential boost for the mRNA field after...

2026-08-31
A Lancet comment published August 21, 2026, discusses rezpegaldesleukin, a novel therapy designed to expand regulatory T...

T Cell Therapy Treats Atopic Dermatitis

A Lancet comment published August 21, 2026, discusses rezpegaldesleukin, a novel therapy designed to expand regulatory T cells for treating

2026-08-30
BioNTech and Genentech ended a trial of their mRNA cancer vaccine after more deaths occurred in the vaccinated group...

BioNTech-Genentech cancer vaccine trial

BioNTech and Genentech ended a trial of their mRNA cancer vaccine after more deaths occurred in the vaccinated group versus the observation group.

2026-08-29
Health: The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax

FDA clears three updated COVID-19 vaccines

The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax. Moderna also raised $2.6 billion for its cancer drug business.

2026-08-28
A Lancet editorial published on August 29, 2026, argues that political focus on COVID-19 origins is hindering...

Lancet warns of new biosecurity risks

A Lancet editorial published on August 29, 2026, argues that political focus on COVID-19 origins is hindering preparedness for emerging biosecurity...

2026-08-28
Health: AstraZeneca halts cancer drug trial in setback

AstraZeneca halts cancer drug trial in setback

AstraZeneca halts cancer drug trial in setback. A target trial emulation of adults with serious mental illness (SMI) found GLP-1 receptor agonists...

2026-08-27
Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer therapy Rasonque cleared FDA approval via priority review voucher, marking a...

Revolution's pancreatic cancer drug Rasonque cleared by FDA

Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer therapy Rasonque cleared FDA approval via priority review voucher, marking a major advance for second-line...

2026-08-27
The FDA has approved Rasonque, a new pancreatic cancer drug by Revolution Medicines, marking the first treatment to...

Revolution Medicines' Rasonque Approved for Pancreatic Cancer

The FDA has approved Rasonque, a new pancreatic cancer drug by Revolution Medicines, marking the first treatment to target a genetic cause of the...

2026-08-27
The FDA has granted approval to the RAS inhibitor daraxonrasib for adults with metastatic pancreatic ductal...

Daraxonrasib Approved for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

The FDA has granted approval to the RAS inhibitor daraxonrasib for adults with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who have progressed on...

2026-08-26
Health: Akeso’s CEO highlights a phase-3 success in biliary tract cancer while defending the drug’s data amid NSCLC concerns

Akeso’s Biliary Tract Win Shows ivonescimab Beyond Lung Cancer

Akeso’s CEO highlights a phase-3 success in biliary tract cancer while defending the drug’s data amid NSCLC concerns.

2026-08-26
Health: Moderna and Merck's individualized cancer vaccine shows promise in Phase 3 trial for melanoma

Moderna-Merck Cancer Vaccine

Moderna and Merck's individualized cancer vaccine shows promise in Phase 3 trial for melanoma

2026-08-24
Focal therapy for prostate cancer has divided physicians, with some considering it a viable alternative to traditional...

Focal Therapy

Focal therapy for prostate cancer has divided physicians, with some considering it a viable alternative to traditional treatments and others viewing...

2026-08-24
A 2026 feasibility study delivering psilocybin-assisted therapy within the NHS reported high adherence and no safety...

UK feasibility trial finds psilocybin therapy safe for resistant depression

A 2026 feasibility study delivering psilocybin-assisted therapy within the NHS reported high adherence and no safety concerns, raising questions...

2026-08-23
Health: The White House is expected to nominate Heidi Overton as the next commissioner of the U.S

FDA Commissioner Nominee Announced, mRNA Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise

The White House is expected to nominate Heidi Overton as the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Meanwhile, a late-stage...

2026-08-20
Health: The American Cancer Society has canceled its upcoming Wine and Spirits Industry’s Gala, a spokesperson confirmed

American Cancer Society Cancels Alcohol Industry Fundraiser

The American Cancer Society has canceled its upcoming Wine and Spirits Industry’s Gala, a spokesperson confirmed.

2026-08-19
AstraZeneca discontinues a late-stage trial for its experimental drug volrustomig, while prescription drug prices in the U.S

AstraZeneca Lung Cancer Trial Setback, Falling U.S. Drug Prices

AstraZeneca discontinues a late-stage trial for its experimental drug volrustomig, while prescription drug prices in the U.S. experience a...

2026-08-17
The U.S. FDA has approved Zenbexus, Bristol Myers Squibb’s oral treatment for advanced multiple myeloma, introducing a...

FDA Approves Bristol Myers Squibb’s Zenbexus for Advanced Multiple Myeloma, Marking Debut of New Drug Class

The U.S. FDA has approved Zenbexus, Bristol Myers Squibb’s oral treatment for advanced multiple myeloma, introducing a new class of blood cancer...

2026-08-16