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Sep 21, 2026

Ivonescimab extends survival vs pembrolizumab in PD-L1+ advanced NSCLC trial

First-line ivonescimab significantly prolonged overall survival compared with pembrolizumab in patients with PD-L1-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer, according to updated analysis from a clinical trial.

Sep 21, 2026·2 sources
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Aug 1, 2026

Healthy young non-smokers with better diets show higher lung cancer rates, raising pesticide concerns

A study found that young non-smokers with healthier diets had higher rates of lung cancer, raising questions about whether pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce could play a role.

Aug 1, 2026·1 source
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Jul 23, 2026

Advanced Testing Methods Show Promise in Detecting Lung Cancer Biomarkers and Monitoring Disease

New research demonstrates that RNA-based testing can improve detection of MET exon 14 skipping mutations in lung cancer patients, while circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing is increasingly being adopted for early cancer detection and treatment monitoring across oncology.

Jul 23, 2026·2 sources
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May 31, 2026

Akeso and Summit's Lung Cancer Drug Extends Survival by 34% in Late-Stage China Trial

Ivonescimab, an experimental drug combining two immunotherapy mechanisms, reduced the risk of death by 34% compared to standard immunotherapy in patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer in a closely watched Chinese trial. The drug helped patients live 15% longer than BeOne Medicines' Tevimbra.

May 31, 2026·3 sources
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Apr 11, 2026

COVID-19 Spike Protein Linked to Increased Lung Cancer Risk Through Inflammatory Pathway

New study suggests SARS-CoV-2 may slightly increase lung cancer risk by triggering a biological chain reaction driven by the virus's spike protein that promotes inflammation and tumor development.

Apr 11, 2026·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪In the HARMONi-2 trial, patients with high PD-L1 expression of 50% or greater achieved a median overall survival that was not reached with ivonescimab compared to 23.2 months with pembrolizumab
  • ▪Dr. Mariana Brandão cautioned that the control arm of pembrolizumab monotherapy in the phase 3 HARMONi-2 trial of ivonescimab versus pembrolizumab in PD-L1-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer does not reflect global clinical practice, where anti-PD-1 therapy is typically combined with chemotherapy
  • ▪In the phase 3 HARMONi-2 trial comparing ivonescimab with pembrolizumab in PD-L1-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer, in the subgroup with PD-L1 expression of 1% to 49%, median overall survival was 28.5 months with ivonescimab compared to 22.1 months with pembrolizumab

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