The Latest Breaking News from Cancer

Novartis - BeiGene's Tislelizumab Aces Late-Stage Esophageal Cancer Trial

Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) has announced topline results from an interim analysis of the Phase 3 RATIONALE 306 study of tislelizumab plus chemotherapy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Data showed that tislelizumab plus chemotherapy significantly improved overall survival (OS) compared to chemotherapy in patients with previously untreated unresectable, locally advanced, recurrent, or metastatic…

Benzinga · Apr 27, 2022

Daiichi Sankyo - AstraZeneca's Enhertu Receives Third Breakthrough Therapy Tag In Breast Cancer

The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to Daiichi Sankyo (OTC:DSKYF) and AstraZeneca Plc's (NASDAQ:AZN) Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) for unresectable or metastatic HER2 low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-negative) breast cancer. The designation covers patients who have received a prior systemic therapy in the metastatic setting or developed disease recurrence during or within six months…

Benzinga · Apr 27, 2022

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Molecular Partners Plunges On Double Bad News, Pfizer/BioNTech Seek Nod For COVID-19 Shot In Kids, Pfizer Invests In Zentalis

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours.

Benzinga · Apr 27, 2022

Cruise ship dancer who 'never really worried' about sun diagnosed with cancer at 22

Kassandra Barker is keen to spread the message for people to check themselves

Wales Online · Apr 27, 2022

April design news: cancer jewellery, food furniture, Karl Lagerfeld

April design news: cancer jewellery, food waste furniture, Karl Lagerfeld

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022

‘As a cancer survivor you’re expected to feel grateful’: Laura Fulcher’s campaign for better care

She had agonising symptoms for 15 months before she was finally diagnosed with bowel cancer, then received little support after her treatment. So Fulcher set up a charity to help cancer survivors and to campaign for faster diagnoses

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022

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Benzinga · Apr 27, 2022

Hepatitis outbreak: what do we know about mystery cases in children?

Investigations are under way into an outbreak of acute hepatitis cases in children reported to the World Health Organization

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022

Albury Wodonga Ovarian cancer group calls time on teal undies, fundraising, awareness

After raising $500,000 over 10 years, the Border Ovarian Cancer Awareness Group decides to hang up its teal undies.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

300 sick Hunter kids turned into superheroes

Put a superhero costume on a child and they will transform. One tradie dad has given this a whole new meaning, dressing sick kids in hospital as what they truly are - heroes. That is the message behind NSW charity Supertee's work, who is now turning sick children at John…

Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2022