A team of researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a new pathway through which mutations in the tumor suppressor p53 gene—found very frequently in human tumors—hijack DNA ...
Afatinib almost doubled progression-free survival versus chemotherapy in advanced lung cancer with uncommon EGFR mutations. The treatment effect was consistent across major uncommon mutations, ...
The Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher pilot program enabled rolling review, enhanced FDA interaction, and a rapid 44-day decision, alongside breakthrough therapy and priority review ...
In Brazil, the early detection of genetic alterations in lung cancer through liquid biopsies could be a valuable tool for expediting diagnoses and guiding patient treatment. A study supported by ...
The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics, 2026 report highlights a historic milestone: the 5-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70%, up from 49% in the mid-1970s.
Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first blood-based genetic test that can detect gene mutations in non-small cell lung cancer patients. The cobas EGFR Mutation Test v2 is a ...
February 2026 coverage highlighted combination EGFR therapy guidance, chemo-free treatment options, biomarker testing and ...
Subcutaneous (SC) amivantamab reduces administration from hours to minutes, with efficacy and safety consistent with intravenous (IV) amivantamab1,2,3,4,5 SC amivantamab is now authorised across all ...