On May 21, 2026 Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) reported the presentation of data from its oncology portfolio and pipeline at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting to be held May 29 – June 2 in Chicago, Illinois. Across more than 60 disclosures and 19 oral presentations, the Company will highlight progress from its differentiated oncology pipeline in solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
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"This ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) features the breadth of our oncology pipeline across multiple tumor types and different approaches such as bispecifics, ADCs and targeted therapies, and showcases the potential of our industry-leading CELMoD modality," said Cristian Massacesi, MD, executive vice president, chief medical officer and head of Development, Bristol Myers Squibb. "Throughout the meeting, we will also highlight novel combinations that we believe could offer innovative and meaningful options to people with cancer."
Key data to be presented by Bristol Myers Squibb and its collaborators include:
Delivering on the potential of targeted protein degradation with CELMoD (cereblon E3 ligase modulation) presentations in multiple myeloma and lymphoma
Late-breaking full results from the Phase 3 SUCCESSOR-2 trial of mezigdomide, an investigational, oral CELMoD, in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone (MeziKd) versus carfilzomib and dexamethasone in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma will be shared in an oral presentation
Safety and 12-month efficacy results for golcadomide, a potential first-in-class investigational lymphoma CELMoD, in combination with pola-RCHP in patients with newly diagnosed aggressive B-cell lymphoma
Efficacy and safety of iberdomide, an investigational, oral CELMoD, in combination with daratumumab, bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Exploring novel approaches across breast, gastric and lung cancers
Two Phase 3 studies sponsored by SystImmune’s parent company, Sichuan Biokin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Biokin) in Mainland China:
Late-breaking Phase 3 data for izalontamab brengitecan (iza-bren), a potentially first-in-class EGFRxHER3 bispecific antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), versus physician’s choice chemotherapy in patients with unresectable locally advanced, recurrent, or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
Phase 3 results for iza-bren versus chemotherapy in patients with recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Outside of China, iza-bren is jointly developed by SystImmune and Bristol Myers Squibb
In partnership with BioNTech, the first global data for a PD-1 or PD-(L)1 x VEGF bispecific immunomodulator in previously untreated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): Phase 2 data for pumitamig (PD-L1 x VEGF-A bispecific antibody) in combination with chemotherapy in first-line NSCLC
Expanding the evidence base for cell therapy and elevating real-world impact
Real-world patient characteristics, outcomes, and resource utilization of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy across Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and non-FACT treatment centers in large B-cell lymphoma
First results from the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) showing real-world outcomes of Breyanzi(lisocabtagene maraleucel) in patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia and relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma
More details on these select studies to be presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting by the Company and its collaborators:
Abstract Title
Author
Presentation
Type /
Abstract #
Session Title
Session
Date/Time
(CDT)
Breast Cancer
PANKU-Breast02: izalontamab brengitecan vs physician’s choice chemotherapy in patients with unresectable locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC): A randomized, Phase 3 study (BL-B01D1-307)(LBA)
Wu, J
Oral
#LBA1003
Breast Cancer – Metastatic
June 2,
2026
9:45 AM –
12:45 PM
Gastrointestinal Cancer
PANKU-Esophagus01: izalontamab brengitecan vs chemotherapy in patients with recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), A multicenter, randomized, open-label, Phase 3 study (BL-B01D1-305)
Lu, Z
Oral
#4008
Gastrointestinal Cancer—Gastroesophageal, Pancreatic, and Hepatobiliary
June 1,
2026
9:45 AM –
12:45 PM
Lymphoma
Golcadomide, a potential, first-in-class, oral CELMoD, + pola-RCHP in patients with newly diagnosed aggressive B-cell lymphoma: Safety and 12-month efficacy results
Hoffman, M
Oral
#7011
Hematologic Malignancies – Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
May 29,
2026
1:00 PM –
2:30 PM
Real-world patient characteristics, outcomes, and resource utilization of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy across Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and non-FACT treatment centers in large B-cell lymphoma
Raj, R
Poster
#7023
Hematologic Malignancies – Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
June 1,
2026
9:00 AM –
12:00 PM
Real-world outcomes of lisocabtagene maraleucel in patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia: First results from CIBMTR
Tomasulo, E
Poster
#7024
Hematologic Malignancies – Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
June 1,
2026
9:00 AM –
12:00 PM
Outcomes of lisocabtagene maraleucel in patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma: First real-world data from the CIBMTR
Huang, J
Poster
#7026
Hematologic Malignancies – Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
June 1,
2026
9:00 AM –
12:00 PM
Multiple Myeloma
Efficacy and safety of iberdomide, daratumumab, bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Kapoor, P
Oral
#7514
Hematologic Malignancies – Plasma Cell Dyscrasia
May 31,
2026
9:45 AM –
11:15 AM
Mezigdomide, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone vs carfilzomib and dexamethasone in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: Result from the Phase 3 SUCCESSOR-2 trial (LBA)
Richardson, P
Oral
#LBA7506
Hematologic Malignancies – Plasma Cell Dyscrasia
May 29,
2026
2:45 PM –
5:45 PM
Thoracic Cancer
Phase 2 data from ROSETTA Lung-02, a global randomized Phase 2/3 trial of pumitamig (PD-L1 x VEGF-A bsAB) + chemotherapy in 1L NSCLC
Peters, S
Rapid Oral
#8513
Lung Cancer – Non-Small Cell Metastatic
May 30,
2026
1:15 PM –
2:45 PM
BREYANZI
INDICATIONS
BREYANZI is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of:
adult patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified (including DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma), high-grade B cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma grade 3B, who have:
refractory disease to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapse within 12 months of first-line chemoimmunotherapy; or
refractory disease to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapse after first-line chemoimmunotherapy and are not eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) due to comorbidities or age; or
relapsed or refractory disease after two or more lines of systemic therapy.
Limitations of Use: BREYANZI is not indicated for the treatment of patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma.
adult patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor and a B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) inhibitor. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s).
adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) who have received 2 or more prior lines of systemic therapy.
adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor.
adult patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME, NEUROLOGIC TOXICITIES, AND SECONDARY HEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred in patients receiving BREYANZI. Do not administer BREYANZI to patients with active infection or inflammatory disorders. Treat severe or life-threatening CRS with tocilizumab with or without corticosteroids.
Neurologic toxicities, including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred in patients receiving BREYANZI, including concurrently with CRS, after CRS resolution, or in the absence of CRS. Monitor for neurologic events after treatment with BREYANZI. Provide supportive care and/or corticosteroids as needed.
T cell malignancies have occurred following treatment of hematologic malignancies with BCMA-and CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies, including BREYANZI.
Cytokine Release Syndrome
Cytokine release syndrome (CRS), including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred following treatment with BREYANZI. In clinical trials of BREYANZI, which enrolled a total of 769 patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), CRS occurred in 56% of patients, including ≥ Grade 3 CRS in 3.4% of patients. The median time to onset was 5 days (range: 1 to 63 days). CRS resolved in 99% of patients with a median duration of 5 days (range: 1 to 37 days). One patient had fatal CRS and 5 patients had ongoing CRS at the time of death. The most common manifestations of CRS (≥10%) were fever, hypotension, chills, tachycardia, hypoxia, and headache.
Serious events that may be associated with CRS include cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia), cardiac arrest, cardiac failure, diffuse alveolar damage, renal insufficiency, capillary leak syndrome, hypotension, hypoxia, and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis/macrophage activation syndrome (HLH/MAS).
Ensure that 2 doses of tocilizumab are available prior to infusion of BREYANZI.
Neurologic Toxicities
Neurologic toxicities that were fatal or life-threatening, including immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), occurred following treatment with BREYANZI. Serious events including cerebral edema and seizures occurred with BREYANZI. Fatal and serious cases of leukoencephalopathy, some attributable to fludarabine, also occurred.
In clinical trials of BREYANZI, CAR T cell-associated neurologic toxicities occurred in 32% of patients, including ≥ Grade 3 cases in 10% of patients. The median time to onset of neurotoxicity was 8 days (range: 1 to 63 days). Neurologic toxicities resolved in 88% of patients with a median duration of 7.5 days (range: 1 to 119 days). Of patients developing neurotoxicity, 83% also developed CRS.
The most common neurologic toxicities (≥5%) included encephalopathy, tremor, aphasia, delirium, and headache.
CRS and Neurologic Toxicities Monitoring
Monitor patients daily for at least 7 days following BREYANZI infusion for signs and symptoms of CRS and neurologic toxicities and assess for other causes of neurological symptoms. Continue to monitor patients for signs and symptoms of CRS and neurologic toxicities for at least 2 weeks after infusion and treat promptly. At the first sign of CRS, institute treatment with supportive care, tocilizumab, or tocilizumab and corticosteroids as indicated. Manage neurologic toxicity with supportive care and/or corticosteroid as needed. Advise patients to avoid driving for at least 2 weeks following infusion. Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms of CRS or neurologic toxicity occur at any time.
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Allergic reactions may occur with the infusion of BREYANZI. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may be due to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
Serious Infections
Severe infections, including life-threatening or fatal infections, have occurred in patients after BREYANZI infusion. In clinical trials of BREYANZI, infections of any grade occurred in 33% of patients, with Grade 3 or higher infections occurring in 12% of all patients. Grade 3 or higher infections with an unspecified pathogen occurred in 7%, bacterial infections in 3.5%, viral infections in 2%, and fungal infections in 0.7% of patients. One patient who received 4 prior lines of therapy developed a fatal case of John Cunningham (JC) virus progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy 4 months after treatment with BREYANZI. One patient who received 3 prior lines of therapy developed a fatal case of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis 35 days after treatment with BREYANZI.
Febrile neutropenia developed after BREYANZI infusion in 8% of patients. Febrile neutropenia may be concurrent with CRS. In the event of febrile neutropenia, evaluate for infection and manage with broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluids, and other supportive care as medically indicated.
Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection before and after BREYANZI administration and treat appropriately. Administer prophylactic antimicrobials according to standard institutional guidelines. Avoid administration of BREYANZI in patients with clinically significant, active systemic infections.
Viral reactivation: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death, can occur in patients treated with drugs directed against B cells. In clinical trials of BREYANZI, 35 of 38 patients with a prior history of HBV were treated with concurrent antiviral suppressive therapy. Perform screening for HBV, HCV, and HIV in accordance with clinical guidelines before collection of cells for manufacturing. In patients with prior history of HBV, consider concurrent antiviral suppressive therapy to prevent HBV reactivation per standard guidelines.
Prolonged Cytopenias
Patients may exhibit cytopenias not resolved for several weeks following lymphodepleting chemotherapy and BREYANZI infusion. In clinical trials of BREYANZI, Grade 3 or higher cytopenias persisted at Day 29 following BREYANZI infusion in 35% of patients, and included thrombocytopenia in 25%, neutropenia in 22%, and anemia in 6% of patients. Monitor complete blood counts prior to and after BREYANZI administration.
Hypogammaglobulinemia
B-cell aplasia and hypogammaglobulinemia can occur in patients receiving BREYANZI. In clinical trials of BREYANZI, hypogammaglobulinemia was reported as an adverse reaction in 9% of patients. Hypogammaglobulinemia, either as an adverse reaction or laboratory IgG level below 500 mg/dL after infusion, was reported in 30% of patients. Monitor immunoglobulin levels after treatment with BREYANZI and manage using infection precautions, antibiotic prophylaxis, and immunoglobulin replacement as clinically indicated.
Live vaccines: The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines during or following BREYANZI treatment has not been studied. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks prior to the start of lymphodepleting chemotherapy, during BREYANZI treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment with BREYANZI.
Secondary Malignancies
Patients treated with BREYANZI may develop secondary malignancies. T cell malignancies have occurred following treatment of hematologic malignancies with BCMA- and CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies, including BREYANZI. Mature T cell malignancies, including CAR-positive tumors, may present as soon as weeks following infusion, and may include fatal outcomes. Monitor lifelong for secondary malignancies. In the event that a secondary malignancy occurs, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-888-805-4555 for reporting and to obtain instructions on collection of patient samples for testing.
Immune Effector Cell-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis-Like Syndrome (IEC-HS)
Immune Effector Cell-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis-Like Syndrome (IEC-HS), including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred following treatment with BREYANZI. Seven out of 769 (0.9%) patients with R/R NHL exposed to BREYANZI developed IEC-HS. Time to onset of IEC-HS ranged from 7 to 32 days. Of the 7 patients, 3 patients developed IEC-HS with overlapping occurrence of CRS and neurotoxicity, 2 patients developed IEC-HS with overlapping occurrence of neurotoxicity, and 1 patient developed IEC-HS with overlapping occurrence of CRS. IEC-HS was fatal in 2 of 7 patients. One patient had fatal IEC-HS and one had ongoing IEC-HS at time of death. IEC-HS is a life-threatening condition with a high mortality rate if not recognized and treated early. Treatment of IEC-HS should be administered per current practice guidelines.
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reaction(s) (incidence ≥30%) in:
LBCL are fever, CRS, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and nausea. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities include lymphocyte count decrease, neutrophil count decrease, platelet count decrease, and hemoglobin decrease.
CLL/SLL are CRS, encephalopathy, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, edema, and diarrhea. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities include neutrophil count decrease, white blood cell decrease, hemoglobin decrease, platelet count decrease, and lymphocyte count decrease.
FL is CRS. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities include lymphocyte count decrease, neutrophil count decrease, and white blood cell decrease.
MCL are CRS, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and encephalopathy. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities include neutrophil count decrease, white blood cell decrease, and platelet count decrease.
MZL is CRS. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities include lymphocyte count decrease, neutrophil count decrease, and white blood cell decrease.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS and Medication Guide.
(Press release, Bristol-Myers Squibb, MAY 21, 2026, View Source [SID1234665921])