More than £17bn was wiped off AstraZeneca's market value after reports it is discussing a takeover of US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a potential $400bn deal.
AstraZeneca's shares fell over £17bn after reports of talks to acquire US rival Bristol Myers Squibb, potentially creating a near $400bn pharmaceutical group. Analysts and shareholders question the deal's rationale due to regulatory hurdles and portfolio overlap.
Britain’s AstraZeneca is reportedly in discussions to acquire US rival Bristol Myers Squibb, a deal potentially creating a nearly $400bn pharmaceutical group. The news caused AstraZeneca's shares to drop, while BMS's rose, with analysts questioning the rationale and regulatory hurdles.
China has launched the High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) in Huizhou, Guangdong, a record-breaking particle accelerator capable of producing the world's most intense beams of charged atoms. This 2.6 billion yuan facility will aid research in cancer treatment and spacecraft materials.
Leading Chinese scientist Sun Fanglin, director at Tongji University, has died aged 58 after an undisclosed illness. His work on cell aging and tumor formation, including discovering pathways to reverse drug resistance, significantly contributed to new cancer treatments and cell therapies.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed the National Three Peaks Challenge for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, raising funds and awareness. She reunited with her family, including her children and husband, after the gruelling solo trek.
A San Francisco startup, Coherence Neuro, has begun human trials for its brain implant designed to detect and treat cancer. The coin-sized device was temporarily placed in three patients at Royal Melbourne Hospital, aiming to sense tumor electrical signals and deliver stimulation to prevent growth.
A gene-based Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) test, crucial for personalized cancer treatment, is being made free for lung cancer patients in India through the LuNGS Alliance. This initiative aims to make advanced medical breakthroughs accessible and affordable, with over 6,600 patients already benefiting.
Chinese urological cancer experts are now influencing global treatment models, according to Professor Ye Dingwei. At the 2026 ASCO annual meeting, five studies from China were presented, with Ye's team from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center contributing three oral presentations on bladder and prostate cancer. Their research focuses on optimizing perioperative strategies, first-line treatments for advanced cancers, and salvage therapies for drug-resistant cases, marking a shift from surgical platforms to comprehensive treatment and original research.
SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on June 16 at approximately 4:05 p.m. GMT. It will return to Earth carrying experiment results, including cartilage tissue samples and materials for cancer research, splashing down off the coast of California on June 17.
The Princess of Wales visited The Christie hospital in Manchester to see its holistic cancer care. She congratulated Claire Lorente, 30, on completing chemotherapy and ringing the 'end of treatment' bell, praising her bravery and acknowledging the toll on families.
A new mRNA-based vaccine combined with immunotherapy has shown a 49% reduction in the risk of skin cancer recurrence or death in patients with stage III/IV melanoma. The treatment, a collaboration between Merck and Moderna, analyzes tumor mutations to train the immune system.
Football legend Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, confirmed he is undergoing cancer treatment after an inadvertent social media post. He requested privacy for himself and his family, praising the medical staff.
Football legend Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, is undergoing cancer treatment. He confirmed the diagnosis after an inadvertent social media post, requesting privacy for himself and his family while praising medical staff.
Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish, 75, has revealed he is undergoing cancer treatment. He confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday after an inadvertent social media post, and has requested privacy for himself and his family.
Egypt's health authority warns against using "Acriptega" (50mg/300mg/300mg), batch 3182251, as it's unregistered and illegally circulated. The authority also received an official request to raise prices for 150 drugs, mainly cancer medications.
A new treatment called amivantamab, developed by Johnson & Johnson, has shown unprecedented results in patients with head and neck cancer who did not respond to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. In a study involving 102 patients across 11 countries, tumors completely disappeared in 15 patients, and shrank in 43 others.
UK startup BioOrbit launched its Box-E unit on a SpaceX flight to the ISS on May 15 to grow ultra-pure protein crystals in microgravity. This technology aims to create self-injectable cancer drugs, potentially saving healthcare systems billions and reducing hospital visits.
Four new studies suggest GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro may improve cancer treatment outcomes. Research indicates lower rates of cancer metastasis and improved survival rates in patients taking these medications.
81-year-old Twitch streamer Sue Jacquot, known as GrammaCrackers, was swatted during a 15-day Minecraft livestream fundraiser for her grandson's cancer treatment. Police responded to a fake emergency call, but Jacquot remained positive, even finding the experience "kinda fun."
Reed Jobs' venture capital fund, Yosemite, managing over $1bn, is seeking UK investment for oncology startups. Inspired by his father Steve Jobs' death, the fund focuses on gene therapy, cancer vaccines, and AI to make cancer treatable.
The Princess of Wales made her return to overseas visits in Italy, marking a significant step in her public duties following her recent cancer treatment.
The Princess of Wales, Catherine, received a enthusiastic welcome in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on her first overseas visit since her cancer treatment, focusing on early years education, a cause she's committed to championing.
