Gemcitabine

Also known as Gemzar.

Latest news on gemcitabine

26 October 2026
Hansoh/GSK: Ris‑Rez cuts progression or death risk by 67% vs chemotherapy in relapsed osteosarcoma (China phase III)

Phase III ARTEMIS‑011 showed median PFS 5.5 vs 1.4 months (HR 0.33); safety showed high rates of grade ≥3 TRAEs with Ris‑Rez versus chemotherapy.

23 October 2026
Genmab: Rinatabart Sesutecan (Rina‑S) significantly improves PFS and OS in platinum‑resistant ovarian cancer

Phase 3 RAINFOL‑02 shows statistically significant and clinically meaningful PFS and OS benefits versus investigator’s choice chemotherapy in platinum‑resistant ovarian cancer.

21 October 2026
Merck’s KEYTRUDA plus Padcev approved by European Commission for perioperative treatment of resectable MIBC

EU clears first PD‑1 inhibitor plus ADC regimen for resectable muscle‑invasive bladder cancer regardless of cisplatin eligibility; phase 3 showed EFS HR 0.53 and OS HR 0.65.

18 September 2026
Merck wins CHMP positive opinion for KEYTRUDA plus Padcev in resectable MIBC

CHMP recommends approval after KEYNOTE-B15 showed event-free survival, overall survival and pathologic complete response gains; European Commission decision expected Q4 2026.

23 July 2026
Genmab and AbbVie clarify EPCORE DLBCL-1 US primary endpoint not met

The trial's sole U.S. primary endpoint—overall survival—did not reach statistical significance; additional results will be submitted for peer review.

10 July 2026
Merck: FDA approves KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX with Padcev for perioperative MIBC

FDA clears PD‑1 inhibitor plus antibody‑drug conjugate regimens with enfortumab vedotin as neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy around cystectomy for adults with muscle‑invasive bladder cancer.

29 June 2026
Genmab: EPCORE DLBCL-4 shows PFS benefit for epcoritamab plus lenalidomide

Phase 3 topline: fixed‑duration subcutaneous epcoritamab + lenalidomide significantly reduced progression/death versus R‑GemOx in relapsed/refractory DLBCL; safety consistent with known profiles.

18 June 2026
Roche: FDA accepts sBLA for subcutaneous Lunsumio VELO plus Polivy in relapsed/refractory LBCL

sBLA accepted based on phase III SUNMO showing 59% reduction in progression risk; FDA decision expected by 9 Feb 2027.

17 June 2026
Genentech seeks FDA approval for Lunsumio VELO plus Polivy in relapsed/refractory LBCL

sBLA accepted for subcutaneous bispecific + ADC combo in relapsed/refractory large B‑cell lymphoma; FDA decision expected Feb 9, 2027.

23 March 2026
Chugai obtains MHLW approval for Lunsumio–Polivy combo in relapsed/refractory large B‑cell lymphoma

Japan approves Lunsumio + Polivy for relapsed/refractory large B‑cell lymphoma after Phase III SUNMO: ORR 69.7%, PFS 11.5 vs 3.8 months (59% lower progression/death risk); manageable safety.