Lenvima + Keytruda get Breakthrough designation for endometrial carcinoma

The NHS-Galleri trial presented at ASCO was the largest, prospective, randomized trial of a multicancer early detection test (MCED) to date. The study enrolled approximately 143,000 asymptomatic adults (ages 50-77) and was the first of its kind to assess clinical utility of an MCED test for cancer screening.

June 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.24

By Bryan Bassig, Catherine R. Marinac, David M. Routman, Elizabeth K. O'Donnell, Jennifer Keating Litton, Karthik V. Giridhar, Kennedy Ng Yao Yi, Kurt Giles, Nima Nabavizadeh, Ora K. Gordon, Rebecca Kaltman and Shawn Kothari

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FDA clears a way for dramatic reduction in animal toxicology studies in cancer

FDA has issued a draft guidance to reduce unnecessary animal testing in nonclinical safety assessments for some cancer pharmaceuticals.

June 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.24

By Claire Marie Porter

Cancer Policy

OMB proposed rule could end 50% of currently active clinical trials, Stand up for Science analysis finds

An analysis by Stand up for Science found that the White House Office of Management and Budget’s recently proposed rule, “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,” if finalized, could result in termination of nearly 50% of active clinical research studies.

Early-onset cancer bill introduced in Congress

Asal SayasSen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced a bill that requires NIH to develop a national strategy to address the rise of cancer in younger adults.

June 18, 2026

Vol.52 No.24

By Sara Willa Ernst

Lenvima + Keytruda get Breakthrough designation for endometrial carcinoma

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Lenvima + Keytruda get Breakthrough designation for endometrial carcinoma

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Is psilocybin heading to a cancer clinic near you?
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