NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., November 17, 2025 — Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) said today that it has reached a final deal to pay $3.05 billion [Read More…]
Roche announced today that its investigational oral medication, fenebrutinib, has met primary endpoints in two separate, pivotal Phase III studies for both relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). The drug significantly reduced relapse rates in RMS and slowed disability progression in PPMS, positioning it as a potential first-in-class, high-efficacy oral treatment for the two most common forms of the disease.
Gilead Sciences announced its Phase 3 ASCENT-07 trial for Trodelvy® in first-line HR+/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer did not meet its primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS). However, the company reported an “early trend” favoring Trodelvy for the key secondary endpoint of overall survival (OS), and the study will continue to gather more data on this measure.
The FDA has approved GSK’s Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone for adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The decision, backed by the pivotal DREAMM-7 trial, introduces a new, accessible anti-BCMA treatment that significantly improved overall survival and progression-free survival compared to the standard of care. This milestone offers renewed hope for patients who have relapsed after at least two prior lines of therapy.
Results from the ASCENT-03 study reveal that Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) significantly enhances outcomes for patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. The drug lowered the risk of disease progression or death by 38% and provided a longer duration of response compared to chemotherapy. This positions Trodelvy as a potential new standard of care for this aggressive form of breast cancer, offering hope to a patient population with limited treatment options.
A landmark clinical trial reveals a powerful new weapon against aggressive bladder cancer. The combination of PADCEV™ and KEYTRUDA®, administered before and after surgery, has been shown to significantly improve survival rates for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who are ineligible for cisplatin chemotherapy. These groundbreaking results could establish a new standard of care, offering profound hope for a patient population with previously limited options.
Eli Lilly and Company announced major findings from the seven-year monarchE trial. Their CDK4/6 inhibitor, Verzenio® (abemaciclib), is the first in its class to demonstrate a statistically significant overall survival benefit for patients with HR+, HER2-, high-risk early breast cancer when added to endocrine therapy.
New data shows TECVAYLI plus DARZALEX FASPRO significantly improves survival outcomes for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, setting the stage for a new standard of care.
Leading pharmaceutical companies including Roche, Eli Lilly, AbbVie, and Gilead/Kite are set to present significant new data from their oncology pipelines at the ESMO Congress 2025 in Berlin (Oct 17-21). Presentations will highlight advancements in targeted therapies, ADCs, and cell therapy for multiple cancer types, focusing on key drugs like Tecentriq, Verzenio, and Trodelvy.
A landmark study by Ohio State scientists reveals the underlying mechanism of cancer immunotherapy failure: a fatal “proteotoxic shock” or protein quality control collapse (TexPSR) in T-cells. This newly identified stress pathway overwhelms immune cells with misfolded proteins, disabling their tumor-fighting function. Crucially, blocking the TexPSR pathway in preclinical models restored T-cell function and made immunotherapy markedly more effective, offering an entirely new target for cancer treatment development.
