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FDA expands Enhertu use to HR-positive HER2-low and HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer

Research type: Later-stage studies in peopleRegulatory status: FDA Approved
Cancer type
Breast Cancer
Published
August 13, 2026

A specific expanded FDA approval exists for trastuzumab deruxtecan in a defined HR-positive, HER2-low/ultralow metastatic breast cancer population after endocrine therapy, based on a significant progression-free-survival benefit in DESTINY-Breast06.

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FDA approves durvalumab as consolidation therapy for limited-stage small cell lung cancer

Research type: Later-stage studies in peopleRegulatory status: FDA Approved
Cancer type
Lung Cancer
Published
August 13, 2026

In the randomized, placebo-controlled ADRIATIC trial, durvalumab given as consolidation therapy after concurrent chemoradiotherapy meaningfully extended both overall survival and progression-free survival compared with placebo in limited-stage small cell lung…

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FDA approves inavolisib combination for PIK3CA-mutated, endocrine-resistant HR-positive breast cancer

Research type: Later-stage studies in peopleRegulatory status: FDA Approved
Cancer type
Breast Cancer
Published
August 13, 2026

In the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled INAVO120 trial, adding inavolisib to palbociclib and fulvestrant significantly delayed disease progression compared with palbociclib and fulvestrant alone, in a PIK3CA-mutated, endocrine-resistant, first-line metastatic breast…

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