Tag Archives: oncology research

New RAMPART trial results show combination immunotherapy significantly improves disease-free survival in kidney cancer patients after surgery

(IN BRIEF) The Phase III RAMPART trial has demonstrated that combining the immunotherapy drugs durvalumab and tremelimumab after surgery significantly improves disease-free survival in patients with early-stage renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Led by the Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit … Read the full press release

New monarchE trial data shows long-term survival gains for high-risk early breast cancer patients receiving abemaciclib with hormone therapy

(IN BRIEF) Long-term data from the international monarchE trial has confirmed that patients with HR+ and HER2- node-positive high-risk early breast cancer achieve better survival outcomes when treated with the targeted therapy abemaciclib in combination with standard hormone therapy. Presented … Read the full press release

The Institute of Cancer Research highlights the vital role of statistics in shaping cancer breakthroughs for World Statistics Day 2025

(IN BRIEF) In recognition of World Statistics Day 2025, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London, is spotlighting the essential role of statisticians in advancing cancer research through reliable, transparent, and responsible data analysis. The event, themed “Quality statistics and … Read the full press release

Roche Announces Landmark IMvigor011 Results Showing Tecentriq Significantly Improves Survival in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Using ctDNA-Guided Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Roche reported groundbreaking phase III IMvigor011 results showing that Tecentriq (atezolizumab) significantly improved overall and disease-free survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer using a ctDNA-guided treatment approach. Patients receiving Tecentriq experienced a 41% lower risk of death and a … Read the full press release

Basel Unveils Cutting-Edge R&D Hub Fueling Next-Gen Cancer Therapy Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim, via its subsidiary NBE Therapeutics, has launched a cutting-edge ADC research and development facility in Basel with a CHF 27 million investment. The center is a key part of the company’s strategic efforts to advance next-generation … Read the full press release