GSK acquires Nuvalent for $10.6B to bolster oncology pipeline with late-stage lung cancer treatments, aiming to offset future revenue drop from losing HIV medicine exclusivity.
New studies presented at a major oncology conference suggest GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could reduce cancer risk by 30%. Research indicates they may lower the likelihood of developing breast cancer, decrease mortality risk in breast cancer patients, and reduce the spread of various cancers.
Um novo medicamento, daraxonrasib, dobrou a sobrevida mediana de pacientes com câncer de pâncreas metastático em estudo de fase 3, reduzindo o risco de morte em 60% e apresentando baixa toxicidade. Os resultados foram apresentados na ASCO e devem levar à aprovação regulatória nos EUA.
Cancer claims 10 million lives annually, with varying deadliness. New drugs show promise for pancreatic and head/neck cancers, and precision medicine is advancing. However, a global shortfall of 100 million healthcare workers by 2050 and treatment delays are critical issues. Worryingly, cancer rates are rising in those under 50, linked to environmental factors.
Nova droga oral, daraxonrasib, dobra sobrevida de pacientes com câncer de pâncreas em estágio avançado. Em ensaio clínico, reduziu risco de morte em 60% e oferece esperança onde antes havia poucas opções.
Deloitte research reveals pharmaceutical R&D returns for top 20 companies reached 7% in 2025, the highest in years, driven almost entirely by GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs. However, excluding these assets, returns plummet to just 2.9%. For the first time in 16 years, obesity treatments have surpassed oncology as the largest contributor to late-stage pipeline value, raising concerns about concentrated risk and a potential bubble effect.
