Technology integration and access to eligible patients underpin the growth of early-phase trials in Asia Pacific
Global cooperation is needed to improve trial design and expedite new treatments specifically in low- and middle-income countries
Patient-reported outcomes in dose-finding show value in oncology trial inclusion, but shared standards are needed
Findings from studies show that patient-centred evidence can inform decisions in early-phase cancer research
Hortobagyi: “Patient involvement is central to advance research in breast cancer”
The 2025 ESMO Breast Cancer Awardee highlights that participation in clinical trials and the contribution of patient advocates is as relevant as technology to progress cancer care further
Real-world data has become integral to sarcoma research
Researchers’ confidence is growing, but the quality of the data generated may still represent a challenge
Studies show two promising new immune-related targets in cancer
Agents targeting B7-H3 and CEACAM6 pass their initial clinical tests, according to results from first-in-human trials
KRAS and TP53 may have a key role in the development of pancreatic cancer
Studies provide new insights into the driver landscape of these gastrointestinal tumours and show improved prediction of patient-specific outcomes.
Melanoma research continues to lead the way in new immunotherapies
For recipient of the ESMO Lifetime Achievement Award, Prof. John Haanen, melanoma research has provided him with a career full of innovation, but there is always more to explore
Translational research: from bytes to bedside
According to Prof. Serena Nik-Zainal, 2024 ESMO Translational Research Awardee it is important to change the mindset of the cancer community to embrace all the information available through genome research
Tumour-agnostic oncology – time has come to re-think clinical research
Advances in precision oncology are moving the field towards a biology-based cancer care, and ESMO is supporting the change with a series of tailored resources for medical oncologists
New insights into the evolutionary pattern of breast cancer
A more detailed picture of breast cancer establishment may facilitate prevention and detection in women at high risk