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Nov 5, 2026

Novartis reports nine tumor cases possibly linked to Zolgensma gene therapy

Novartis confirmed that nine patients who received its spinal muscular atrophy gene therapy Zolgensma have developed tumors following treatment, with seven cases newly reported, raising serious safety concerns about the widely used pediatric drug.

Nov 5, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪Novartis acknowledged seven previously unknown instances in which tumors were found in children who were treated with its spinal muscular atrophy therapy Zolgensma
  • ▪Reports of tumors in children treated with Zolgensma raised concerns among families, physicians, and patient advocacy groups
  • ▪Advocacy group SMA Europe and a Facebook page publicized the Zolgensma tumor reports on November 5, 2026 after Novartis disclosed the information to neurologists

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