Daraxonrasib Shows Strong Early Results in RAS-Mutant Pancreatic Cancer

New data showed promising results for daraxonrasib, a new oral drug designed to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer driven by RAS mutations. Researchers described the treatment as a major advance because KRAS mutations, found in more than 90% of pancreatic cancers, were long considered difficult to target with drugs. Daraxonrasib works differently from earlier KRAS inhibitors. […]

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PRIMO Trial Shows Strong Activity of Duvelisib in Relapsed PTCL

Final results from the Phase 2 PRIMO trial showed that duvelisib (Copiktra) produced strong responses in patients with relapsed or refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). The treatment achieved an overall response rate of 48%, higher than the 25% to 30% typically seen with many single-agent therapies. Complete responses were reported in 33.3% of patients. Results

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New Therapies Expand Treatment Options for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

A recent roundtable discussion highlighted the growing number of treatment options for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs), with therapy choices depending on whether the goal is disease control or tumor shrinkage. Targeted therapies such as everolimus and sunitinib are mainly used to stabilize disease. In the RADIANT-3 trial, everolimus improved progression-free survival to 11 months compared

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Fra-2–Driven Resistance Limits KRAS Inhibitor Response in Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, Study Finds Combination Strategy May Restore Efficacy

A study published in PNAS shows how pancreatic cancer cells develop resistance to a targeted therapy in Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Researchers focused on the KRAS inhibitor MRTX-1133, which initially blocks tumor growth by shutting down a key cancer-driving pathway. However, cancer cells quickly adapt by increasing levels of a protein called Fra-2. This triggers a

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Tumor Microenvironment Barriers Drive Treatment Resistance in Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, New Research Explains Immune Failure

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma remains highly resistant to treatment because of a dense and suppressive tumor environment that blocks both drugs and immune cells. Researchers describe this tumor microenvironment as “cold,” meaning it does not naturally support strong immune activity. A major component of this barrier is the tumor stroma, which is made up of several

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ENO2 Mechanism Drives Liver Metastasis in colorectal cancer, Study Identifies Pyrithioxin as Potential Therapy

A study in Nature reports a new mechanism behind liver metastasis in colorectal cancer. Researchers found that Enolase 2 (ENO2) acts beyond metabolism, helping tumors evade immune detection. ENO2 binds to macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), protecting it from degradation and enabling its release. This signals immune cells to become immunosuppressive, creating a tumor-friendly environment

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Simlukafusp Alfa Combinations Show Immune Activity but Limited Benefit in metastatic renal cell carcinoma

A Phase 1b study evaluated the immunotherapy simlukafusp alfa in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. The drug was tested in combination with atezolizumab, with or without bevacizumab. While the treatment showed biological activity, it did not improve outcomes compared to current standard therapies. The triplet combination showed higher response rates than the doublet. The

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Fat Type, Not Amount, Drives Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Risk

New research suggests that the type of fat people eat may matter more than the amount when it comes to cancer risk. The study focuses on Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the most aggressive cancers. In experiments using mice with the same calorie intake, different fats had very different effects. Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat

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Long-term results from the Phase 2b CLOVER WaM trial show that Iopofosine I 131 is highly effective in patients with relapsed or refractory Waldenström macroglobulinemia

In the study of 55 patients, the drug achieved a major response rate of 61.8% and an overall response rate of 83.6%, with disease control in 98.2% of patients. Responses were durable, with a median duration of 17.8 months and median progression-free survival of 13.5 months. The treatment also performed well in high-risk patients, including

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Alpha DaRT Radiation Therapy Shows 100% Local Control in Early Pancreatic Cancer Trials

At Digestive Disease Week 2026, Alpha Tau Medical reported strong early results from two first-in-human trials of Alpha DaRT® (Diffusing Alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy) in pancreatic cancer. In 19 evaluable patients with advanced, heavily pretreated pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the treatment achieved 100% local disease control. Most patients (79%) had stable disease, and 21% showed tumor shrinkage. Side

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