Lilly to showcase oncology portfolio across tumor types and treatment modalities at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting

On May 21, 2026 Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) reported the details of presentations from across its oncology portfolio at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, taking place May 29 – June 2 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Data at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) include two Plenary Session presentations, featuring primary event-free survival results from the Phase 3 LIBRETTO-432 study of adjuvant Retevmo (selpercatinib) in rearranged during transfection (RET) fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and an investigator-initiated Phase 3 study, SARC041, evaluating Verzenio (abemaciclib) in patients with advanced dedifferentiated liposarcoma. Additional data include an oral presentation of initial results of an investigational antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting Nectin-4 in patients with advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, and data from programs in lung, breast and blood cancers. Updated data from Kelonia Therapeutics’ Phase 1 inMMyCAR study of an anti-B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) targeted in vivo CAR-T therapy in patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma will also be presented in an oral session. Lilly’s proposed acquisition of Kelonia Therapeutics was previously announced and is pending transaction close.

"We continue to grow the breadth and depth of the Lilly Oncology portfolio, with clinical programs in nearly every subspeciality of oncology, utilizing a diverse array of technologies to address patients’ disease," said Jacob Van Naarden, executive vice president and president of Lilly Oncology. "Our presence at this year’s ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) reflects a snapshot of our most recent meaningful advances, including data for both Retevmo and Verzenio that will be presented in the Plenary Session. These data are complemented by initial proof of concept results for our next antibody drug conjugate and new data from the Kelonia in vivo CAR-T program. Collectively, these findings reflect the expanding reach of our pipeline and our commitment to delivering in ways that matter for patients."

Lilly Presentation Highlights:

Retevmo (selpercatinib; RET kinase inhibitor): In a late-breaking presentation in the Plenary Session, Lilly will share primary event-free survival results from the Phase 3 LIBRETTO-432 study of adjuvant selpercatinib in patients with stage IB-IIIA RET fusion-positive NSCLC. Lilly previously announced that selpercatinib met the primary endpoint, demonstrating a highly significant and clinically meaningful improvement in investigator-assessed event free survival. These results were also selected to be highlighted in the ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting press program session on May 30.
Verzenio (abemaciclib; CDK4/6 Inhibitor): In a Plenary Session presentation, results will be shared from the Phase 3 investigator-initiated SARC041 study, evaluating abemaciclib in patients with advanced dedifferentiated liposarcoma.
LY4052031 (investigational ADC targeting Nectin-4): In an oral presentation, initial results will be shared from the Phase 1 NEXUS-01 study evaluating LY4052031, an ADC targeting Nectin-4, in patients with advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
Kelonia Therapeutics Presentation:

KLN-1010 (investigational in vivo CAR-T therapy): In a rapid oral presentation, updated results will be shared from the Phase 1 inMMyCAR study of KLN-1010 in patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.
A full list of abstract titles and viewing details are listed below:

Abstract Title

Author

Presentation
Type/#

Session Title

Session
Date/Time
(CDT)

Retevmo (selpercatinib; RET kinase inhibitor)

Event-free survival with
adjuvant selpercatinib in Stage IB-
IIIA RET fusion-positive NSCLC: Primary
results of the Phase 3 LIBRETTO-432 trial

Jonathan
Goldman

Oral
Presentation
(LBA3)

Plenary Session

Session Date:
Sunday, May 31

Presentation
Time: 1:00 p.m.
– 4:00 p.m.

LY4052031 (investigational ADC targeting Nectin-4)

Initial results from NEXUS-01, a Phase 1
study of LY4052031, an antibody-drug
conjugate targeting Nectin-4, in
participants with advanced or metastatic
urothelial carcinoma

Gopa Iyer

Oral
Presentation
#4508

Genitourinary
Cancer—Kidney and
Bladder

Session Date:
Friday, May 29

Presentation
Time: 2:45 p.m.
– 5:45 p.m.

LY4101174 (investigational ADC targeting Nectin-4)

Initial results from EXCEED, a Phase 1
study of LY4101174, an antibody-drug
conjugate targeting Nectin-4, in
participants with advanced or metastatic
urothelial carcinoma

Xin Gao

Rapid Oral
Presentation
#4517

Genitourinary
Cancer—Kidney and
Bladder

Session Date:
Monday, June 1

Presentation
Time: 8:00 a.m.
– 9:30 a.m.

Verzenio (abemaciclib; CDK4/6 inhibitor) [Investigator-Initiated]

SARC041: A Phase 3 randomized double-
blind study of abemaciclib versus placebo
in patients with advanced
dedifferentiated liposarcoma

Mark
Dickson

Oral
Presentation

Plenary Session

Session Date:
Sunday, May 31

Presentation
Time: 1:00 p.m.
– 4:00 p.m.

Olomorasib (investigational KRAS G12C inhibitor)

First-line (1L) olomorasib +
pembrolizumab in patients with KRAS
G12C-mutant advanced NSCLC, and PD-L1
expression 0-49%, from the dose
optimization cohorts of LOXO-RAS-20001
and SUNRAY-01

Bryan A.
Chan

Poster Board
#418

Lung Cancer—

Non-Small Cell
Metastatic

Session Date:
Sunday, May 31

Presentation
Time: 9:00 a.m.
– 12:00 p.m.

1L olomorasib plus pembrolizumab +/-
chemotherapy in KRAS G12C-Mutant
NSCLC patients +/- a prior cycle of SOC:
Results from LOXO-RAS 20001 and SUNRAY-01

Timothy
Burns

Poster Board
#360

Lung Cancer—

Non-Small Cell
Metastatic

Session Date:
Sunday, May 31

Presentation
Time: 9:00 a.m.
– 12:00 p.m.

Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib; non-covalent BTK inhibitor)

Pirtobrutinib in treatment-naïve patients
with CLL/SLL: Pooled results from BRUIN
CLL-313 and BRUIN CLL-314

William G.
Wierda

Poster Board

#542

Hematologic
Malignancies—

Lymphoma and
Chronic Lymphocytic
Leukemia

Session Date:
Monday, June 1

Presentation
Time: 9:00 a.m.
– 12:00 p.m.

Tersolisib (investigational pan-mutant selective PI3Kα inhibitor)

A Phase 1/2 trial of tersolisib
(LY4064809/STX-478), a pan-mutant-
selective PI3Kα inhibitor (PI3Kαi), in
PIK3CA-mutant advanced solid tumors:
Updated results from PIKALO-1

Komal
Jhaveri

Poster Board
#186

Breast Cancer—
Metastatic

Session Date:
Monday, June 1

Presentation
Time: 1:30 p.m.
– 4:30 p.m.

KLN-1010 (Kelonia Therapeutics’ investigational in vivo CAR-T therapy)

Updated results from inMMyCAR, the
ongoing first-in-human Phase 1 study of
KLN-1010 in patients with relapsed and
refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM)

Phoebe Joy
Ho

Rapid Oral
Presentation
#7509

Hematologic
Malignancies—
Plasma Cell Dyscrasia

Session Date:
Sunday, May 31

Presentation
Time: 9:45 a.m.
– 11:15 a.m.

For more information on Lilly’s oncology pipeline click here.

*Lilly and Kelonia Therapeutics, Inc. remain two separate, independent companies prior to closing. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including customary regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

About Retevmo
Retevmo (selpercatinib, formerly known as LOXO-292) (pronounced reh-TEHV-moh) is a highly selective and potent RET kinase inhibitor with central nervous system (CNS) activity. Retevmo may affect both tumor cells and healthy cells, which can result in side effects. RET-driver alterations are predominantly mutually exclusive from other oncogenic drivers. Retevmo is a U.S. FDA-approved oral prescription medicine, 120 mg or 160 mg dependent on weight (<50 kg or ≥50 kg, respectively), taken twice daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.1

INDICATIONS FOR RETEVMO (selpercatinib)
RETEVMO is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of:

Adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a rearranged during transfection (RET) gene fusion, as detected by an FDA-approved test
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR RETEVMO (selpercatinib)

Hepatotoxicity: Serious hepatic adverse reactions occurred in 3% of patients treated with Retevmo. Increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) occurred in 59% of patients, including Grade 3 or 4 events in 11% and increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) occurred in 55% of patients, including Grade 3 or 4 events in 12%. Monitor ALT and AST prior to initiating Retevmo, every 2 weeks during the first 3 months, then monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue Retevmo based on severity.

Severe, life-threatening, and fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis can occur in patients treated with Retevmo. ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 1.8% of patients who received Retevmo, including 0.3% with Grade 3 or 4 events, and 0.3% with fatal reactions. Monitor for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis. Withhold Retevmo and promptly investigate for ILD in any patient who presents with acute or worsening of respiratory symptoms which may be indicative of ILD (e.g., dyspnea, cough, and fever). Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue Retevmo based on severity of confirmed ILD.

Hypertension occurred in 41% of patients, including Grade 3 hypertension in 20% and Grade 4 in one (0.1%) patient. Overall, 6.3% had their dose interrupted and 1.3% had their dose reduced for hypertension. Treatment-emergent hypertension was most commonly managed with anti-hypertension medications. Do not initiate Retevmo in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Optimize blood pressure prior to initiating Retevmo. Monitor blood pressure after 1 week, at least monthly thereafter, and as clinically indicated. Initiate or adjust anti-hypertensive therapy as appropriate. Withhold, reduce dose, or permanently discontinue Retevmo based on severity.

Retevmo can cause concentration-dependent QT interval prolongation. An increase in QTcF interval to >500 ms was measured in 7% of patients and an increase in the QTcF interval of at least 60 ms over baseline was measured in 20% of patients. Retevmo has not been studied in patients with clinically significant active cardiovascular disease or recent myocardial infarction. Monitor patients who are at significant risk of developing QTc prolongation, including patients with known long QT syndromes, clinically significant bradyarrhythmias, and severe or uncontrolled heart failure. Assess QT interval, electrolytes, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) at baseline and periodically during treatment, adjusting frequency based upon risk factors including diarrhea. Correct hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia prior to initiating Retevmo and during treatment. Monitor the QT interval more frequently when Retevmo is concomitantly administered with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors or drugs known to prolong QTc interval. Withhold and dose reduce or permanently discontinue Retevmo based on the severity.

Serious, including fatal, hemorrhagic events can occur with Retevmo. Grade ≥3 hemorrhagic events occurred in 3.1% of patients treated with Retevmo including 4 (0.5%) patients with fatal hemorrhagic events, including cerebral hemorrhage (n=2), tracheostomy site hemorrhage (n=1), and hemoptysis (n=1). Permanently discontinue Retevmo in patients with severe or life-threatening hemorrhage.

Retevmo can cause hypersensitivity, including severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. All grade hypersensitivity occurred in 6% of patients receiving Retevmo, including Grade 3 in 1.9%. The median time to onset was 1.9 weeks (range: 5 days to 2 years). Signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity included fever, rash and arthralgias or myalgias with concurrent decreased platelets or transaminitis. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome has been observed in the post-marketing setting. Discontinue Retevmo in patients with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. If hypersensitivity occurs, withhold Retevmo and begin corticosteroids at a dose of 1 mg/kg prednisone (or equivalent). Upon resolution of the event, resume Retevmo at a reduced dose and increase the dose of Retevmo by 1 dose level each week as tolerated until reaching the dose taken prior to onset of hypersensitivity. Continue steroids until patient reaches target dose and then taper. Permanently discontinue Retevmo for recurrent hypersensitivity.

Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) occurred in 0.6% of patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma receiving Retevmo. Patients may be at risk of TLS if they have rapidly growing tumors, a high tumor burden, renal dysfunction, or dehydration. Closely monitor patients at risk, consider appropriate prophylaxis including hydration, and treat as clinically indicated.

Impaired wound healing can occur in patients who receive drugs that inhibit the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling pathway. Therefore, Retevmo has the potential to adversely affect wound healing. Withhold Retevmo for at least 7 days prior to elective surgery. Do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of Retevmo after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established.

Retevmo can cause hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurred in 13% of patients treated with Retevmo; all reactions were Grade 1 or 2. Hypothyroidism occurred in 13% of patients (50/373) with thyroid cancer and 13% of patients (53/423) with other solid tumors including NSCLC. Monitor thyroid function before treatment with Retevmo and periodically during treatment. Treat with thyroid hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold Retevmo until clinically stable or permanently discontinue Retevmo based on severity.

Based on data from animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action, Retevmo can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Administration of selpercatinib to pregnant rats during organogenesis at maternal exposures that were approximately equal to those observed at the recommended human dose of 160 mg twice daily resulted in embryolethality and malformations. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential and males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Retevmo and for 1 week after the last dose. There are no data on the presence of selpercatinib or its metabolites in human milk or on their effects on the breastfed child or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with Retevmo and for 1 week after the last dose.

Severe adverse reactions (Grade 3-4) occurring in ≥20% of patients who received Retevmo in LIBRETTO-001, were hypertension (20%), diarrhea (5%), prolonged QT interval (4.8%), dyspnea (3.1%), fatigue (3.1%), hemorrhage (2.6%), abdominal pain (2.5%), vomiting (1.8%), headache (1.4%), nausea (1.1%), constipation (0.8%), edema (0.8%), rash (0.6%), and arthralgia (0.3%).

Severe adverse reactions (Grade 3-4) occurring in ≥15% of patients who received Retevmo or chemotherapy with or without pembrolizumab in LIBRETTO-431 were hypertension (20% vs 3.1%), electrocardiogram QT prolonged (9% vs 0%), fatigue (3.2% vs 5%), edema (2.5% vs 0%), rash (1.9% vs 1.0%), diarrhea (1.3% vs 2.0%), abdominal pain (0.6% vs 2.0%), pyrexia (0.6% vs 0%), COVID19 infection (0.6% vs 0%), constipation (0% vs 1.0%), nausea (0% vs 1.0%), vomiting (0% vs 1.0%), and decreased appetite (0% vs 2.0%).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 44% of patients who received Retevmo in LIBRETTO-001. The most frequently reported serious adverse reactions (in ≥2% of patients) were pneumonia, pleural effusion, abdominal pain, hemorrhage, hypersensitivity, dyspnea, and hyponatremia. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3% of patients in LIBRETTO-001; fatal adverse reactions included sepsis (n=6), respiratory failure (n=5), hemorrhage (n=4), pneumonia (n=3), pneumonitis (n=2), cardiac arrest (n=2), sudden death (n=1), and cardiac failure (n=1).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 35% of patients who received Retevmo in LIBRETTO-431. The most frequently reported serious adverse reactions (≥2% of patients) were pleural effusion and abnormal hepatic function. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 4.4% of patients who received Retevmo in LIBRETTO-431; fatal adverse reactions included myocardial infarction (n=2), respiratory failure (n=2), cardiac arrest, malnutrition, and sudden death (n=1 each).

Common adverse reactions (all grades) occurring in ≥20% of patients who received Retevmo in LIBRETTO-001, were edema (49%), diarrhea (47%), fatigue (46%), dry mouth (43%), hypertension (41%), abdominal pain (34%), rash (33%), constipation (33%), nausea (31%), headache (28%), cough (24%), vomiting (22%), dyspnea (22%), hemorrhage (22%), arthralgia (21%), and prolonged QT interval (21%).

Common adverse reactions (all grades) occurring in ≥15% of patients who received Retevmo or chemotherapy with or without pembrolizumab in LIBRETTO-431 were hypertension (48% vs 7%), diarrhea (44% vs 24%), edema (41% vs 28%), dry mouth (39% vs 6%), rash (33% vs 30%), fatigue (32% vs 50%), abdominal pain (25% vs 19%), musculoskeletal pain (25% vs 28%), constipation (22% vs 40%), electrocardiogram QT prolonged (20% vs 1.0%), COVID19 infection (19% vs 18%), stomatitis (18% vs 16%), decreased appetite (17% vs 34%), nausea (13% vs 44%), vomiting (13% vs 23%), and pyrexia (13% vs 23%).

Laboratory abnormalities (all grades ≥20%; Grade 3-4) worsening from baseline in patients who received Retevmo in LIBRETTO-001, were increased AST (59%; 11%), decreased calcium (59%; 5.7%), increased ALT (56%; 12%), decreased albumin (56%; 2.3%), increased glucose (53%; 2.8%), decreased lymphocytes (52%; 20%), increased creatinine (47%; 2.4%), decreased sodium (42%; 11%), increased alkaline phosphatase (40%; 3.4%), decreased platelets (37%; 3.2%), increased total cholesterol (35%; 1.7%), increased potassium (34%; 2.7%), decreased glucose (34%; 1.0%), decreased magnesium (33%; 0.6%), increased bilirubin (30%; 2.8%), decreased hemoglobin (28%; 3.5%), and decreased neutrophils (25%; 3.2%).

Laboratory abnormalities (all grades ≥20%; Grade 3-4) worsening from baseline in patients who received Retevmo or chemotherapy with or without pembrolizumab in LIBRETTO-431 were increased ALT (81%; 21% vs 63%; 4.1%), increased AST (77%; 10% vs 46%; 0%), decreased calcium (53%; 1.9% vs 24%; 1.0%), decreased platelets (53%; 3.2% vs 39%; 5%), decreased lymphocytes (53%; 8% vs 64%; 15%), decreased neutrophils (53%; 2.0% vs 58%; 11%), increased bilirubin (52%; 1.3% vs 9%; 0%), increased alkaline phosphatase (35%; 1.3% vs 22%; 0%), decreased sodium (31%; 3.2% vs 41%; 2.1%), decreased albumin (25%; 0% vs 5%; 0%), increased blood creatinine (23%; 0% vs 21%; 0%), decreased hemoglobin (21%; 0% vs 91%; 5%), decreased potassium (17%; 1.3% vs 15%; 1.0%), and decreased magnesium (16%; 0.6% vs 8%; 0%).

Concomitant use of acid-reducing agents decreases selpercatinib plasma concentrations which may reduce Retevmo anti-tumor activity. Avoid concomitant use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonists, and locally acting antacids with Retevmo. If coadministration cannot be avoided, take Retevmo with food (with a PPI) or modify its administration time (with a H2 receptor antagonist or a locally acting antacid).

Concomitant use of strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors increases selpercatinib plasma concentrations which may increase the risk of Retevmo adverse reactions including QTc interval prolongation. Avoid concomitant use of strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors with Retevmo. If concomitant use of a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the Retevmo dosage as recommended and monitor the QT interval with ECGs more frequently.

Concomitant use of strong and moderate CYP3A inducers decreases selpercatinib plasma concentrations which may reduce Retevmo anti-tumor activity. Avoid coadministration of Retevmo with strong and moderate CYP3A inducers.

Concomitant use of Retevmo with CYP2C8 and CYP3A substrates increases their plasma concentrations which may increase the risk of adverse reactions related to these substrates. Avoid coadministration of Retevmo with CYP2C8 and CYP3A substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to increased adverse reactions. If coadministration cannot be avoided, follow recommendations for CYP2C8 and CYP3A substrates provided in their approved product labeling.

Retevmo is a P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and BCRP inhibitor. Concomitant use of Retevmo with P-gp or BCRP substrates increases their plasma concentrations, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions related to these substrates. Avoid coadministration of Retevmo with P-gp or BCRP substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to increased adverse reactions. If coadministration cannot be avoided, follow recommendations for P-gp and BCRP substrates provided in their approved product labeling.

No dosage modification is recommended for patients with mild to severe renal impairment (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate [eGFR] ≥15 to 89 mL/min, estimated by Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] equation). A recommended dosage has not been established for patients with end-stage renal disease.

Reduce the dose when administering Retevmo to patients with severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin greater than 3 to 10 times upper limit of normal [ULN] and any AST). No dosage modification is recommended for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. Monitor for Retevmo-related adverse reactions in patients with hepatic impairment.

Retevmo (selpercatinib) is available as 40 mg and 80 mg capsules, and 40 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg, and 160 mg tablets.

SE HCP ISI LA_NOV2025

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Instructions for Use, for Retevmo.

About LY4052031
LY4052031 is an investigational, next-generation anti-Nectin-4 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting Nectin-4, a protein overexpressed in several solid tumor types including urothelial, breast, cervix, lung, and ovarian cancers.2 LY4052031 is composed of a fully human IgG1 Fc-silent monoclonal antibody linked to a novel camptothecin (topoisomerase I inhibitor) payload via a cleavable linker with a homogeneous drug-antibody ratio (DAR) of 8:1, and has demonstrated antitumor activity across a range of Nectin-4 expression levels in preclinical models, including in a Nectin-4 MMAE ADC-resistant model.2,3 LY4052031 is currently being studied in a global, open-label, multicenter, Phase 1a/1b study in patients with advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma and other select solid tumors, NCT06465069.

About LY4101174
LY4101174 is an investigational, next-generation anti-Nectin-4 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting Nectin-4, a protein overexpressed in several solid tumor types including urothelial, breast, cervix, lung, and ovarian cancers.2 LY4101174 is comprised of a humanized IgG1 Fc-silent monoclonal antibody linked to the topoisomerase I inhibitor exatecan via a polysarcosine linker with a homogeneous drug-antibody ratio (DAR) of 8:1, and has demonstrated antitumor activity across a range of Nectin-4 expression levels in preclinical models, including in a Nectin-4 MMAE ADC-resistant model.2,3 LY4101174 is currently being studied in a global, open-label, multicenter, Phase 1a/1b study in patients with advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma and select solid tumors, NCT06238479.

About Verzenio (abemaciclib)
Verzenio (abemaciclib) is approved to treat people with certain HR+, HER2- breast cancers in the adjuvant and advanced or metastatic setting. Verzenio is the first CDK4/6 inhibitor approved to treat node-positive, high-risk early breast cancer (EBC) patients.4 For HR+, HER2- breast cancer, The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends consideration of two years of abemaciclib (Verzenio) added to endocrine therapy as a Category 1 treatment option in the adjuvant setting.5 NCCN also includes Verzenio plus endocrine therapy as a preferred treatment option for HR+, HER2- metastatic breast cancer.5

The collective results of Lilly’s clinical development program continue to differentiate Verzenio as a CDK4/6 inhibitor. In high-risk EBC, Verzenio has shown a persistent and deepening benefit beyond the two-year treatment period in the monarchE trial, an adjuvant study designed specifically to investigate a CDK4/6 inhibitor in a node-positive, high-risk EBC population.6 In metastatic breast cancer, Verzenio has demonstrated statistically significant OS in the Phase 3 MONARCH 2 study.7 Verzenio has shown a consistent and generally manageable safety profile across clinical trials.

Verzenio is an oral tablet taken twice daily and available in strengths of 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg. Discovered and developed by Lilly researchers, Verzenio was first approved in 2017 and is currently authorized for use in more than 90 countries around the world. For full details on indicated uses of Verzenio in HR+, HER2- breast cancer, please see full Prescribing Information, available at www.Verzenio.com.

INDICATIONS FOR VERZENIO
VERZENIO is a kinase inhibitor indicated:

in combination with endocrine therapy (tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor) for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, node-positive, early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence.
in combination with an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following endocrine therapy.
as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following endocrine therapy and prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR VERZENIO (abemaciclib)
Severe diarrhea associated with dehydration and infection occurred in patients treated with Verzenio. Across four clinical trials in 3691 patients, diarrhea occurred in 81 to 90% of patients who received Verzenio. Grade 3 diarrhea occurred in 8 to 20% of patients receiving Verzenio. Most patients experienced diarrhea during the first month of Verzenio treatment. The median time to onset of the first diarrhea event ranged from 6 to 8 days; and the median duration of Grade 2 and Grade 3 diarrhea ranged from 6 to 11 days and 5 to 8 days, respectively. Across trials, 19 to 26% of patients with diarrhea required a Verzenio dose interruption and 13 to 23% required a dose reduction.

Instruct patients to start antidiarrheal therapy, such as loperamide, at the first sign of loose stools, increase oral fluids, and notify their healthcare provider for further instructions and appropriate follow-up. For Grade 3 or 4 diarrhea, or diarrhea that requires hospitalization, discontinue Verzenio until toxicity resolves to ≤Grade 1, and then resume Verzenio at the next lower dose.

Neutropenia, including febrile neutropenia and fatal neutropenic sepsis, occurred in patients treated with Verzenio. Across four clinical trials in 3691 patients, neutropenia occurred in 37 to 46% of patients receiving Verzenio. A Grade ≥3 decrease in neutrophil count (based on laboratory findings) occurred in 19 to 32% of patients receiving Verzenio. Across trials, the median time to first episode of Grade ≥3 neutropenia ranged from 29 to 33 days, and the median duration of Grade ≥3 neutropenia ranged from 11 to 16 days. Febrile neutropenia has been reported in <1% of patients exposed to Verzenio across trials. Two deaths due to neutropenic sepsis were observed in MONARCH 2. Inform patients to promptly report any episodes of fever to their healthcare provider.

Monitor complete blood counts prior to the start of Verzenio therapy, every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, monthly for the next 2 months, and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia.

Severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD) or pneumonitis can occur in patients treated with Verzenio and other CDK4/6 inhibitors. In Verzenio-treated patients in EBC (monarchE), 3% of patients experienced ILD or pneumonitis of any grade: 0.4% were Grade 3 or 4 and there was one fatality (0.1%). In Verzenio-treated patients in MBC (MONARCH 1, MONARCH 2, MONARCH 3), 3.3% of Verzenio-treated patients had ILD or pneumonitis of any grade: 0.6% had Grade 3 or 4, and 0.4% had fatal outcomes. Additional cases of ILD or pneumonitis have been observed in the postmarketing setting, with fatalities reported.

Monitor patients for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD or pneumonitis. Symptoms may include hypoxia, cough, dyspnea, or interstitial infiltrates on radiologic exams. Infectious, neoplastic, and other causes for such symptoms should be excluded by means of appropriate investigations. Dose interruption or dose reduction is recommended in patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2 ILD or pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue Verzenio in all patients with Grade 3 or 4 ILD or pneumonitis.

Grade ≥3 increases in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (2 to 6%) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (2 to 3%) were reported in patients receiving Verzenio. Across three clinical trials in 3559 patients (monarchE, MONARCH 2, MONARCH 3), the median time to onset of Grade ≥3 ALT increases ranged from 57 to 87 days and the median time to resolution to Grade <3 was 13 to 14 days. The median time to onset of Grade ≥3 AST increases ranged from 71 to 185 days and the median time to resolution to Grade <3 ranged from 11 to 15 days.

Monitor liver function tests (LFTs) prior to the start of Verzenio therapy, every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, monthly for the next 2 months, and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, dose discontinuation, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2, or any Grade 3 or 4 hepatic transaminase elevation.

Venous thromboembolic events (VTE) were reported in 2 to 5% of patients across three clinical trials in 3559 patients treated with Verzenio (monarchE, MONARCH 2, MONARCH 3). VTE included deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, pelvic venous thrombosis, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, subclavian and axillary vein thrombosis, and inferior vena cava thrombosis. In clinical trials, deaths due to VTE have been reported in patients treated with Verzenio.

Verzenio has not been studied in patients with early breast cancer who had a history of VTE. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and treat as medically appropriate. Dose interruption is recommended for EBC patients with any grade VTE and for MBC patients with a Grade 3 or 4 VTE.

Verzenio can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman, based on findings from animal studies and the mechanism of action. In animal reproduction studies, administration of abemaciclib to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis caused teratogenicity and decreased fetal weight at maternal exposures that were similar to the human clinical exposure based on area under the curve (AUC) at the maximum recommended human dose. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Verzenio and for 3 weeks after the last dose. Based on findings in animals, Verzenio may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential. There are no data on the presence of Verzenio in human milk or its effects on the breastfed child or on milk production. Advise lactating women not to breastfeed during Verzenio treatment and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants.

The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in monarchE for Verzenio plus tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor vs tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor, with a difference between arms of ≥2%, were diarrhea (84% vs 9%), infections (51% vs 39%), neutropenia (46% vs 6%), fatigue (41% vs 18%), leukopenia (38% vs 7%), nausea (30% vs 9%), anemia (24% vs 4%), headache (20% vs 15%), vomiting (18% vs 4.6%), stomatitis (14% vs 5%), lymphopenia (14% vs 3%), thrombocytopenia (13% vs 2%), decreased appetite (12% vs 2.4%), ALT increased (12% vs 6%), AST increased (12% vs 5%), dizziness (11% vs 7%), rash (11% vs 4.5%), and alopecia (11% vs 2.7%).

The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reaction that occurred in the Verzenio arm vs the tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor arm of monarchE were neutropenia (19.6% vs 1%), leukopenia (11% vs <1%), diarrhea (8% vs 0.2%), and lymphopenia (5% vs <1%).

Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for monarchE in ≥10% for Verzenio plus tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor with a difference between arms of ≥2% were increased serum creatinine (99% vs 91%; 0.5% vs <0.1%), decreased white blood cells (89% vs 28%; 19.1% vs 1.1%), decreased neutrophil count (84% vs 23%; 18.7% vs 1.9%), anemia (68% vs 17%; 1% vs .1%), decreased lymphocyte count (59% vs 24%; 13.2 % vs 2.5%), decreased platelet count (37% vs 10%; .9% vs .2%), increased ALT (37% vs 24%; 2.6% vs 1.2%), increased AST (31% vs 18%; 1.6% vs .9%), and hypokalemia (11% vs 3.8%; 1.3% vs 0.2%).

The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in MONARCH 3 for Verzenio plus anastrozole or letrozole vs anastrozole or letrozole, with a difference between arms of ≥2%, were diarrhea (81% vs 30%), fatigue (40% vs 32%), neutropenia (41% vs 2%), infections (39% vs 29%), nausea (39% vs 20%), abdominal pain (29% vs 12%), vomiting (28% vs 12%), anemia (28% vs 5%), alopecia (27% vs 11%), decreased appetite (24% vs 9%), leukopenia (21% vs 2%), creatinine increased (19% vs 4%), constipation (16% vs 12%), ALT increased (16% vs 7%), AST increased (15% vs 7%), rash (14% vs 5%), pruritus (13% vs 9%), cough (13% vs 9%), dyspnea (12% vs 6%), dizziness (11% vs 9%), weight decreased (10% vs 3.1%), influenza-like illness (10% vs 8%), and thrombocytopenia (10% vs 2%).

The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions that occurred in the Verzenio arm vs the placebo arm of MONARCH 3 were neutropenia (22% vs 1%), diarrhea (9% vs 1.2%), leukopenia (7% vs <1%), increased ALT (6% vs 2%), and anemia (6% vs 1%).

Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for MONARCH 3 in ≥10% for Verzenio plus anastrozole or letrozole with a difference between arms of ≥2% were increased serum creatinine (98% vs 84%; 2.2% vs 0%), decreased white blood cells (82% vs 27%; 13% vs 0.6%), anemia (82% vs 28%; 1.6% vs 0%), decreased neutrophil count (80% vs 21%; 21.9% vs 2.6%), decreased lymphocyte count (53% vs 26%; 7.6% vs 1.9%), decreased platelet count (36% vs 12%; 1.9% vs 0.6%), increased ALT (48% vs 25%; 6.6% vs 1.9%), and increased AST (37% vs 23%; 3.8% vs 0.6%).

The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in MONARCH 2 for Verzenio plus fulvestrant vs fulvestrant, with a difference between arms of ≥2%, were diarrhea (86% vs 25%), neutropenia (46% vs 4%), fatigue (46% vs 32%), nausea (45% vs 23%), infections (43% vs 25%), abdominal pain (35% vs 16%), anemia (29% vs 4%), leukopenia (28% vs 2%), decreased appetite (27% vs 12%), vomiting (26% vs 10%), headache (20% vs 15%), dysgeusia (18% vs 2.7%), thrombocytopenia (16% vs 3%), alopecia (16% vs 1.8%), stomatitis (15% vs 10%), ALT increased (13% vs 5%), pruritus (13% vs 6%), cough (13% vs 11%), dizziness (12% vs 6%), AST increased (12% vs 7%), peripheral edema (12% vs 7%), creatinine increased (12% vs <1%), rash (11% vs 4.5%), pyrexia (11% vs 6%), and weight decreased (10% vs 2.2%).

The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions that occurred in the Verzenio arm vs the placebo arm of MONARCH 2 were neutropenia (25% vs 1%), diarrhea (13% vs 0.4%), leukopenia (9% vs 0%), anemia (7% vs 1%), and infections (5.7% vs 3.5%).

Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for MONARCH 2 in ≥10% for Verzenio plus fulvestrant with a difference between arms of ≥2% were increased serum creatinine (98% vs 74%; 1.2% vs 0%), decreased white blood cells (90% vs 33%; 23.7% vs .9%), decreased neutrophil count (87% vs 30%; 32.5% vs 4.2%), anemia (84% vs 34%; 2.6% vs .5%), decreased lymphocyte count (63% vs 32%; 12.2% vs 1.8%), decreased platelet count (53% vs 15%; 2.1% vs 0%), increased ALT (41% vs 32%; 4.6% vs 1.4%), and increased AST (37% vs 25%; 3.9% vs 4.2%).

The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in MONARCH 1 with Verzenio were diarrhea (90%), fatigue (65%), nausea (64%), decreased appetite (45%), abdominal pain (39%), neutropenia (37%), vomiting (35%), infections (31%), anemia (25%), thrombocytopenia (20%), headache (20%), cough (19%), constipation (17%), leukopenia (17%), arthralgia (15%), dry mouth (14%), weight decreased (14%), stomatitis (14%), creatinine increased (13%), alopecia (12%), dysgeusia (12%), pyrexia (11%), dizziness (11%), and dehydration (10%).

The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions from MONARCH 1 with Verzenio were diarrhea (20%), neutropenia (24%), fatigue (13%), and leukopenia (5%).

Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for MONARCH 1 with Verzenio were increased serum creatinine (99%; .8%), decreased white blood cells (91%; 28%), decreased neutrophil count (88%; 26.6%), anemia (69%; 0%), decreased lymphocyte count (42%; 13.8%), decreased platelet count (41%; 2.3%), increased ALT (31%; 3.1%), and increased AST (30%; 3.8%).

Strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased the exposure of abemaciclib plus its active metabolites to a clinically meaningful extent and may lead to increased toxicity. Avoid concomitant use of ketoconazole. Ketoconazole is predicted to increase the AUC of abemaciclib by up to 16-fold. In patients with recommended starting doses of 200 mg twice daily or 150 mg twice daily, reduce the Verzenio dose to 100 mg twice daily with concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors other than ketoconazole. In patients who have had a dose reduction to 100 mg twice daily due to adverse reactions, further reduce the Verzenio dose to 50 mg twice daily with concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors. If a patient taking Verzenio discontinues a strong CYP3A inhibitor, increase the Verzenio dose (after 3 to 5 half-lives of the inhibitor) to the dose that was used before starting the inhibitor. With concomitant use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors, monitor for adverse reactions and consider reducing the Verzenio dose in 50 mg decrements. Patients should avoid grapefruit products.

Avoid concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A inducers and consider alternative agents. Coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A inducers decreased the plasma concentrations of abemaciclib plus its active metabolites and may lead to reduced activity.

With severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C), reduce the Verzenio dosing frequency to once daily. The pharmacokinetics of Verzenio in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr <30 mL/min), end stage renal disease, or in patients on dialysis is unknown. No dosage adjustments are necessary in patients with mild or moderate hepatic (Child-Pugh A or B) and/or renal impairment (CLcr ≥30-89 mL/min).

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About Olomorasib
Olomorasib (LY3537982) is an investigational, oral, potent, and highly selective second-generation inhibitor of the KRAS G12C protein. KRAS is the most common oncogene across all tumor types, and KRAS G12C mutations occur in 13% of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and 1-3% of patients with other solid tumors.8 Olomorasib is a highly potent covalent inhibitor with potential for greater than 90% target occupancy, which may allow for safer combinations with less toxicity.9

Olomorasib is currently being studied in KRAS G12C-mutated cancers in combination with pembrolizumab with or without chemotherapy for first-line treatment of advanced NSCLC, in combination with immunotherapy for the treatment of resected and unresectable NSCLC, and as monotherapy and in combinations in other advanced solid tumors, including: NCT06119581, NCT06890598, and NCT04956640.

About Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib)
Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib) (pronounced jay-pihr-kaa) is a highly selective (300 times more selective for BTK versus 98% of other kinases tested in preclinical studies), non-covalent inhibitor of the enzyme BTK.10 BTK is a validated molecular target found across numerous B-cell leukemias and lymphomas including mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).11,12 Jaypirca is a U.S. FDA-approved oral prescription medicine, 100 mg or 50 mg tablets taken as a once-daily 200 mg dose with or without food until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

INDICATIONS FOR JAYPIRCA (pirtobrutinib)
Jaypirca is indicated for the treatment of

Adult patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have previously been treated with a covalent BTK inhibitor.
Adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after at least two lines of systemic therapy, including a BTK inhibitor. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical trial benefit in a confirmatory trial.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR JAYPIRCA (pirtobrutinib)

Infections: Fatal and serious infections (including bacterial, viral, fungal) and opportunistic infections occurred in Jaypirca-treated patients. Across clinical trials, Grade ≥3 infections occurred (25%), most commonly pneumonia (20%); fatal infections (5%), sepsis (6%), and febrile neutropenia (3.8%) occurred. In patients with CLL/SLL, Grade ≥3 infections occurred (32%), with fatal infections occurring in 8%. Opportunistic infections included Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia and fungal infection. Consider prophylaxis, including vaccinations and antimicrobial prophylaxis, in patients at increased risk for infection, including opportunistic infections. Monitor for signs and symptoms, evaluate, and treat. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca.

Hemorrhage: Fatal and serious hemorrhage has occurred with Jaypirca. Across clinical trials, major hemorrhage (Grade ≥3 bleeding or any central nervous system bleeding) occurred (2.6%), including gastrointestinal hemorrhage; fatal hemorrhage occurred (0.3%). Bleeding of any grade, excluding bruising and petechiae, occurred (16%). Major hemorrhage occurred when taking Jaypirca with (2.0%) and without (0.6%) antithrombotic agents. Consider risks/benefits of co-administering antithrombotic agents with Jaypirca. Monitor for signs of bleeding. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca. Consider withholding Jaypirca 3-7 days pre- and post-surgery based on surgery type and bleeding risk.

Cytopenias: Jaypirca can cause cytopenias, including neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. Across clinical trials, Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias, including decreased neutrophils (27%), decreased platelets (13%), and decreased hemoglobin (11%), developed. Grade 4 decreased neutrophils (15%) and Grade 4 decreased platelets (6%) developed. Monitor complete blood counts regularly. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca.

Cardiac Arrhythmias: Cardiac arrhythmias occurred in patients taking Jaypirca. Across clinical trials, atrial fibrillation or flutter were reported in 3.4% of Jaypirca treated patients, with Grade 3 or 4 atrial fibrillation or flutter in 1.6%. Other serious cardiac arrhythmias such as supraventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest occurred (0.4%). Cardiac risk factors such as hypertension or previous arrhythmias may increase risk. Monitor and manage signs and symptoms of arrhythmias (e.g., palpitations, dizziness, syncope, dyspnea). Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca.

Second Primary Malignancies: Across clinical trials, second primary malignancies, including non-skin carcinomas, developed in 9% of Jaypirca-treated patients, most frequently non-melanoma skin cancer (4.4%). Other second primary malignancies included solid tumors (including genitourinary and breast cancers) and melanoma. Advise patients to use sun protection and monitor for development of second primary malignancies.

Hepatotoxicity, Including Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI): Hepatotoxicity, including severe, life-threatening, and potentially fatal cases of DILI, has occurred in patients treated with BTK inhibitors, including Jaypirca. Evaluate bilirubin and transaminases at baseline and throughout Jaypirca treatment. For patients who develop abnormal liver tests after Jaypirca, monitor more frequently for liver test abnormalities and clinical signs and symptoms of hepatic toxicity. If DILI is suspected, withhold Jaypirca. If DILI is confirmed, discontinue Jaypirca.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Jaypirca can cause fetal harm. Administration of pirtobrutinib to pregnant rats caused embryo-fetal toxicity, including embryo-fetal mortality and malformations at maternal exposures (AUC) approximately 3-times the recommended 200 mg/day dose. Advise pregnant women of fetal risk and females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for one week after last dose.

Adverse Reactions (ARs) in Patients Who Received Jaypirca

The most common (≥30%) ARs in the pooled safety population of patients with hematologic malignancies (n=704) were decreased neutrophil count (54%), decreased hemoglobin (43%), decreased leukocytes (32%), fatigue (31%), decreased platelets (31%), decreased lymphocyte count (31%), calcium decreased (30%).

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Serious ARs occurred in 38% of patients, with pneumonia (14%), COVID-19 (4.7%), musculoskeletal pain (3.9%), hemorrhage (2.3%), pleural effusion (2.3%), and sepsis (2.3%) occurring in ≥2% of patients. Fatal ARs within 28 days of last dose occurred in 7% of patients, most commonly due to infections (4.7%), including COVID-19 (3.1% of all patients).

Dose Modifications and Discontinuations Due to ARs: Dose reductions in 4.7%, treatment interruption in 32%, and permanent discontinuation of Jaypirca in 9% of patients. Permanent discontinuation in >1% of patients included pneumonia.

Most common ARs (≥15%) and Select Laboratory Abnormalities (≥10%) (all Grades %; Grade 3-4 %): hemoglobin decreased (42; 9), platelet count decreased (39; 14), neutrophil count decreased (36; 16), lymphocyte count decreased (32; 15), creatinine increased (30; 1.6), fatigue (29; 1.6), musculoskeletal pain (27; 3.9), calcium decreased (19; 1.6), diarrhea (19; -), edema (18; 0.8), dyspnea (17; 2.3), AST increased (17; 1.6), pneumonia (16; 14), bruising (16; -), potassium decreased (13; 1.6), sodium decreased (13; -), lipase increased (12; 4.4), ALT increased (11; 1.6), potassium increased (11; 0.8), alkaline phosphatase increased (11; -). Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in >5% of patients included neutrophils decreased (10), platelets decreased (7), lymphocytes decreased (6).

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma from Single-Arm and Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials

Serious ARs occurred in 47-56% of patients across clinical trials. Serious ARs in ≥5% of patients in the single-arm trial were pneumonia (18%), COVID-19 (9%), sepsis (7%), febrile neutropenia (7%). Serious ARs in ≥3% of patients in the randomized controlled trial were pneumonia (21%), COVID-19 (5%), sepsis (3.4%). Fatal ARs within 28-30 days of last Jaypirca dose occurred in 8-11% of patients, most commonly due to infections (7-10%), including sepsis (5%), COVID-19 (2.7-5%), and pneumonia (3.4%).

Dose Modifications and Discontinuations Due to ARs: Dose reductions in 3.6-10%, treatment interruption in 42-51%, and permanent discontinuation of Jaypirca in 9-17% of patients. Permanent discontinuation in >1% of patients included second primary malignancy, pneumonia, COVID-19, neutropenia, sepsis, anemia, and cardiac arrythmias.

Most common ARs and Select Laboratory Abnormalities (≥20%) (all Grades %, Grade 3-4 %)–in a randomized controlled trial: neutrophil count decreased (54; 26), hemoglobin decreased (45; 10), platelet count decreased (37; 17), pneumonia (28; 16), ALT increased (25; 1.8), creatinine increased (25; -), calcium decreased (23; 0.9), sodium decreased (22; 0.9), bilirubin increased (21; 0.9), upper respiratory tract infections (21; 0.9); in a single-arm trial: neutrophil count decreased (63; 45), hemoglobin decreased (48; 19), calcium decreased (40; 2.8), fatigue (36; 2.7), bruising (36; -), cough (33; -), musculoskeletal pain (32; 0.9), platelet count decreased (30; 15), sodium decreased (30; -), COVID-19 (28; 7), pneumonia (27; 16), diarrhea (26; -), abdominal pain (25; 2.7), lymphocyte count decreased (23; 8), ALT increased (23; 2.8), AST increased (23; 1.9), creatinine increased (23; -), dyspnea (22; 2.7), hemorrhage (22; 2.7), lipase increased (21; 7), alkaline phosphatase increased (21; -), edema (21; -), nausea (21; -), pyrexia (20; 2.7), headache (20; 0.9). Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in >5% of patients included neutrophils decreased (23).

Drug Interactions

Strong CYP3A Inhibitors: Concomitant use increased pirtobrutinib systemic exposure, which may increase risk of Jaypirca ARs. Avoid using strong CYP3A inhibitors with Jaypirca. If concomitant use is unavoidable, reduce Jaypirca dose according to approved labeling.

Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers: Concomitant use decreased pirtobrutinib systemic exposure, which may reduce Jaypirca efficacy. Avoid using Jaypirca with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. If concomitant use with moderate CYP3A inducers is unavoidable, increase Jaypirca dose according to approved labeling.

Sensitive CYP2C8, CYP2C19, CYP3A, P-gp, or BCRP Substrates: Use with Jaypirca increased their plasma concentrations, which may increase risk of ARs related to these substrates for drugs sensitive to minimal concentration changes. Follow recommendations for these sensitive substrates in their approved labeling.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy and Lactation: Due to potential for Jaypirca to cause fetal harm, verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to starting Jaypirca. Presence of pirtobrutinib in human milk is unknown. Advise women to use effective contraception and to not breastfeed while taking Jaypirca and for one week after last dose.

Geriatric Use: In the pooled safety population of patients with hematologic malignancies, patients aged ≥65 years experienced higher rates of Grade ≥3 ARs and serious ARs compared to patients <65 years of age.

Renal Impairment: Because severe renal impairment increases pirtobrutinib exposure, reduce Jaypirca dose in these patients according to approved labeling.

PT HCP ISI MCL_CLL Q42025

Please see Prescribing Information and Patient Information for Jaypirca.

About Tersolisib
Tersolisib (LY4064809/STX-478) is an investigational, oral, next-generation phosphoinositide 3-kinase alpha (PI3Kα) inhibitor designed to selectively target tumors with PIK3CA mutations while sparing wild-type PI3Kα. Activating mutations in the PIK3CA gene (which encodes PI3Kα enzyme) are oncogenic drivers present in approximately 40% of hormone receptor positive (HR+)/HER2- breast cancers and occur at lower frequencies in many other cancers.13,14 Tersolisib is currently being studied in patients with HR+ breast cancer and other solid tumors with PIK3CA mutations in the Phase 1/2 PIKALO-1 study (NCT05768139) and is currently being studied in the Phase 3 PIKALO-2 trial (NCT07174336) in patients with HR+/HER2‑advanced breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation.

(Press release, Eli Lilly, MAY 21, 2026, View Source [SID1234665941])

Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health to Highlight Advances Shaping the Future of Cancer Research at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting

On May 21, 2026 Physician-scientists from Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health reported that it will present practice-changing research and emerging treatment approaches across a range of cancer types at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, taking place May 29–June 2 in Chicago and online. Highlights include findings from a late-breaking abstract, Neo-adjuvant rilvegostomig (R) + trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in high-risk HER2-negative breast cancer: Results from the I-SPY 2.2 trial, scheduled for presentation on June 1 at 10:45 a.m. CDT.

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Rutgers Cancer Institute, New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, together with RWJBarnabas Health, will have a significant presence at this year’s meeting with 39 accepted peer-reviewed scientific abstracts, including one late-breaking session and a combination of oral and poster presentations, a clinical science symposium, an education session and panel Q&A.

"Advances in cancer care are increasingly defined by how effectively we can translate scientific discovery into meaningful impact for patients," said Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, William N. Hait Director, Rutgers Cancer Institute and Senior Vice President, Oncology Services, RWJBarnabas Health. "The research being presented at the 2026 ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting reflects the expertise and leadership of our world-class physician-scientists and multidisciplinary teams, whose work continues to advance innovation in cancer care. From early detection to novel therapies and clinical insights, we are leveraging data, technology and collaboration to deliver more personalized and accessible care for patients. Building on the capabilities of the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, New Jersey’s only freestanding cancer hospital, we are creating greater opportunities for patients to access the latest treatments, clinical trials and specialized cancer care closer to home."

The research accepted for presentation at the 2026 ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting exemplifies the breadth and impact of our oncology program and includes studies across breast, colorectal, pancreatic, and other cancer types.

Key scientific contributions from Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) 2026:

ABSTRACT 7009: Researchers reported results from Part 1B of the Phase 3 OLYMPIA-3 study evaluating odronextamab (ODRO) plus Chemotherapy (CHOP) in patients with previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with high-risk features. Among 40 patients randomized to two dosing regimens, the safety profile was generally manageable and similar across groups. Findings show encouraging preliminary efficacy with no meaningful differences between regimens, and the less frequent dosing schedule was selected as the recommended Phase 3 dose for the next stage of the study.

EDUCATION SESSION: Researchers reviewed the evidence and rationale for the early integration of palliative care (EPC) alongside disease-directed treatment in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. EPC is delivered by an interdisciplinary team and focuses on symptom management, psychosocial support, communication and shared decision-making, and future planning, including advance care planning. The review highlights evidence showing that early palliative care can improve quality of life, reduce symptom burden, improve mood, and reduce aggressive end-of-life care. The authors also note that prostate cancer’s long disease trajectory and cumulative treatment-related morbidity make it especially suited to early palliative involvement.
ABSTRACT 7093: A multivariable analysis of overall survival was conducted from the Phase 3 SUNMO, STARGLO, and POLARGO trials in patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma and evaluated combination therapies versus rituximab plus chemotherapy. The analyses showed that after adjusting for baseline differences, all three studies demonstrated favorable overall survival with adjusted hazard ratios ≤0.65 versus rituximab plus chemotherapy. The pooled analysis further supported the overall survival benefit of mosunetuzumab plus polatuzumab vedotin compared with the control treatment.

ABSTRACT 12038: The HERO trial evaluated Tai Chi Qigong (TCQ) for its effects on fatigue-related gene expression profiles compared with an exercise-intensity matched intervention and usual care. Among the 113 participants, TCQ favorably regulated genes involved in inflammation, metabolite sensing, and energy activation pathways at 3 months. These findings suggest that TCQ produced meaningful changes in inflammatory, adrenergic, energy and metabolic pathways, supporting potential biological mechanisms behind its effects on cancer-related fatigue.
The full list of presentations from Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health at this year’s 2026 ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting can be found here.

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City of Hope Researchers Present Advances in Targeted Therapies, Microbiome Science and Blood Cancers at ASCO 2026

On May 21, 2026 Researchers from City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States with its National Medical Center ranked among the nation’s top cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, reported it will present new findings at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, where the cancer center will showcase 49 abstracts spanning solid tumors and blood cancers.

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This year’s research, to be presented in Chicago from May 29 to June 2, reflects growing efforts to tailor cancer treatment based on tumor biology, prior therapies and patient-specific factors that influence response.

"Cancer care is entering a new phase where understanding the biology of each patient’s disease is just as important as the treatment itself," said Marcel van den Brink, M.D., Ph.D., City of Hope chief physician executive. "The research we are presenting at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) demonstrates how precision medicine is becoming a reality across cancer types, and how we can use that insight to deliver smarter therapies, improve outcomes and move the field forward."

City of Hope featured oral presentations

4519: Gut microbiome patterns linked to response to immunotherapy in advanced kidney cancer
7007: Targeted antibody combination shows improved outcomes in patients with relapsed large B-cell lymphoma (SUNMO study subgroup analysis)
4015: Experimental therapy targeting a key cancer growth pathway in advanced liver cancer
5014: First-in-human study of a novel targeted therapy for advanced prostate cancer
Microbiome insights may help predict immunotherapy benefit in kidney cancer

City of Hope researchers report that gut microbiome composition may influence how patients respond to immunotherapy combinations in metastatic renal cell carcinoma, pointing to a potential biomarker that could help guide treatment selection in the future.

The microbiome is a rising focus at City of Hope, highlighted by a recent symposium that convened federal health leaders and top cancer centers to accelerate progress in the field.

The study findings come from a combined analysis of two randomized phase 1 trials evaluating standard-of-care immune checkpoint inhibitor regimens with or without the addition of CBM5881, a live biotherapeutic designed to modulate the gut microbiome. The trials enrolled treatment-naïve patients with metastatic disease who received either nivolumab plus ipilimumab or nivolumab plus cabozantinib, reflecting commonly used immunotherapy-based frontline options.

Across the combined dataset, patients who received CBM588 in addition to immunotherapy achieved an objective response rate of 66.7%, compared with 20% among those receiving standard therapy alone. Median progression-free survival improved to 32.1 months with the combination versus 3.7 months with standard treatment.

Researchers also used a metagenomic measure called TOPOSCORE to assess gut imbalance and found that patients with a more disrupted microbiome saw the greatest benefit. In this subgroup, progression-free survival increased from 2.8 months to 24.9 months with the addition of CBM588. The association between microbiome profile and treatment response was particularly evident in patients who received nivolumab plus ipilimumab, suggesting that the microbiome may interact differently depending on the immunotherapy backbone.

The new data support a growing body of research linking the gut microbiome to immune response.

"These findings suggest the microbiome may play a direct role in shaping immunotherapy outcomes," said Rahul Winayak, M.D., postdoctoral fellow at City of Hope. "If validated in larger studies, this approach could help guide treatment decisions and improve outcomes for patients with kidney cancer."

A randomized phase 3 trial is underway to further evaluate this strategy.

Bispecific antibody combination improves outcomes for patients with lymphoma, including in earlier lines of therapy

Updated data from the phase 3 SUNMO trial continue to show that the combination of mosunetuzumab, a bispecific antibody, and polatuzumab vedotin, an antibody-drug conjugate, improves outcomes for patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant.

The study randomized patients to receive the combination regimen or standard chemotherapy with rituximab, gemcitabine and oxaliplatin. With a median follow-up of more than two years, the combination demonstrated an objective response rate of 70.3%, compared with 40.0% for standard therapy, along with a significant reduction in the risk of disease progression.

A key focus of this updated analysis was outcomes by line of therapy. Among patients who received treatment in the second-line setting, the combination produced higher response rates, deeper remissions and longer durations of response compared with both later-line patients and those who received chemotherapy. Median progression-free survival and duration of complete response were not reached in several subgroups, underscoring the durability of benefit.

The safety profile remained stable with longer follow-up, with low rates of higher-grade cytokine release syndrome and no observed neurotoxicity. These findings support use of this novel regimen in patients who are unable to tolerate aggressive chemotherapy.

"These results support the growing role of bispecific antibody-based combinations as an alternative to traditional chemotherapy," said Elizabeth Budde2, M.D., Ph.D., executive medical director of the Enterprise Immune Effector Cell Program at City of Hope. "We are especially encouraged by the durability of responses in earlier lines of therapy, where improving long-term outcomes is critical for every patient."

New therapy targeting a key cancer growth pathway shows promise in advanced liver cancer

City of Hope investigators are evaluating tegavivint, a first-in-class small-molecule inhibitor that targets the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, a key driver in many liver cancers that have historically been difficult to treat.

The ongoing phase 1/2 study includes patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma who have received at least one prior line of systemic therapy and have disease that cannot be treated with surgery or localized therapies.

Among patients with Wnt pathway mutations detected with molecular profiling and treated within the recommended dose range, the therapy demonstrated clinical activity, with an objective response rate of 22%, disease control rate of 89% and median progression-free survival of eight months in patients treated earlier in their disease course.

Importantly, the study showed evidence of target engagement, including reductions in alpha-fetoprotein levels and changes in Wnt pathway circulating tumor DNA allele frequency. These findings suggest that the drug is affecting the intended biological pathway, a key challenge in prior efforts to target Wnt signaling.

"Targeting the Wnt pathway has long been a major challenge in oncology, but these data suggest we may finally be making progress," said Daneng Li, M.D., gastrointestinal medical oncologist at City of Hope. "With further validation, this approach could meaningfully expand treatment options and provide a potential targeted therapy approach to improve outcomes for patients with advanced liver cancer."

First-in-human study shows early activity for novel prostate cancer therapy

City of Hope researchers are presenting early results from a first-in-human study of ABBV-969, a dual-targeting antibody-drug conjugate that binds PSMA and STEAP1, two proteins commonly found in advanced prostate cancer. The therapy is designed to deliver a potent anti-cancer agent directly to tumor cells expressing PSMA and/or STEAP1 antigens.

The phase 1 study enrolled patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who had received multiple prior lines of therapy, including androgen receptor pathway inhibitors and taxane-based chemotherapy to stop cell division. Patients were treated across a range of dose levels to evaluate safety, pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy.

Among patients with measurable disease, the therapy achieved an objective response rate of 45%, with responses observed across multiple dose levels starting at 3 mg/kg. Reductions in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels were also common, with 67% of patients achieving a PSA50 response and 28% achieving deeper PSA declines of 90% or greater.

The study assessed a range of doses and dose optimization is ongoing. The study also demonstrated a manageable safety profile. The most common higher-grade adverse events were hematologic, including anemia, which were generally reversible and consistent with the drug’s mechanism of action.

"We are seeing early signals that this targeted approach can deliver meaningful responses, even in heavily pretreated patients," said Tanya Dorff3, M.D., F.A.S.C.O., genitourinary medical oncologist at City of Hope. "The next step will be to better understand how to position this therapy to further improve outcomes."

(Press release, City of Hope, MAY 21, 2026, View Source [SID1234665973])

Asher Biotherapeutics Announces Two Presentations at the ASCO 2026 Annual Meeting Highlighting Clinical Progress Across Its CD8-Targeted Cytokine Pipeline

On May 21, 2026 Asher Biotherapeutics (Asher Bio), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precisely-targeted immunotherapies for cancer, reported two upcoming presentations at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting from May 29 – June 2, 2026 in Chicago.

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The presentations will include updated clinical data from the phase 1A/B study of AB248, Asher Bio’s investigational CD8+ T cell targeted interleukin-2 (IL-2) immunotherapy, alone and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumor malignancies, as well as a trials-in-progress report from the ongoing phase 1 study of AB821, Asher Bio’s CD8-targeted interleukin-21(IL-21) immunotherapy candidate, in patients with locally advanced or metastatic melanoma and other solid tumor malignancies.

"AB248 and AB821 were each designed to address historical limitations of cytokine therapy by selectively activating CD8+ T cells while avoiding the broader immune activation associated with conventional cytokines," said Ivana Djuretic, Ph.D., chief executive officer and co-founder of Asher Bio. "Together, these programs are designed to selectively deliver complementary IL-2 and IL-21 biology to CD8+ T cells, with the goal of providing the proliferative and functional signals needed to drive potent antitumor immunity. Updated data to be presented at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) continue to support the differentiated profile of AB248, with robust and selective CD8+ T-cell expansion, encouraging antitumor activity in a heavily pretreated melanoma population and a tolerability profile that supports further evaluation. In addition, the evaluation and trial design for AB821 highlight the broader potential of our CD8-targeted cytokine platform, including the potential to use these drugs in combination with each other."

AB248 (Etakafusp alfa)

As of the most recent data cutoff, AB248 demonstrates robust and dose-dependent pharmacologic activity, including preferential CD8+ T cell expansion of approximately 20-fold at higher dose levels. Importantly, this magnitude of CD8+ T cell expansion was achieved without vascular leak or a capillary leak-driven toxicity pattern, a key distinction from high-dose systemic IL-2, where capillary leak syndrome is a recognized dose-limiting toxicity. Across the phase 1A/B study, the most common treatment-emergent adverse events were predominantly grade 1 or 2 and self-limited.

Additionally, AB248 demonstrates anti-tumor activity in patients with immune checkpoint inhibitor-refractory melanoma. In the monotherapy arm, deep and durable responses were observed in two out of 11 patients with cutaneous melanoma treated at higher dose levels (0.3 – 0.5 mg/kg), representing an 18% objective response rate (ORR). In the combination arm with pembrolizumab, seven of 30 patients with IO doublet-refractory melanoma treated with 0.15 – 0.3 mg/kg AB248 achieved an objective response, including 30% of patients treated at 0.3 mg/kg. Activity was observed across melanoma subtypes, including cutaneous melanoma and more difficult-to-treat forms of the disease, such as mucosal and acral melanoma. A maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was not reached with step-up dosing, supporting further evaluation of dose optimization, including the potential to evaluate higher doses.

"These data are particularly encouraging given that patients enrolled in the melanoma cohorts had received extensive prior immunotherapy, including prior checkpoint inhibitor doublets," said Harriet Kluger, M.D., Harvey and Kate Cushing Professor of Medicine (Oncology) and of Dermatology at Yale School of Medicine and chief of the Skin and Kidney Cancer Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. "The observation of responses across cutaneous, mucosal and acral melanoma supports continued development of AB248 in combination with anti-PD-1 therapy, including additional dose optimization and expansion."

AB821

Asher Bio will also present the trial design from the ongoing phase 1 study of AB821, an investigational CD8-targeted IL-21 immunotherapy candidate designed to selectively deliver IL-21 activity to CD8+ T cells. The ongoing study is evaluating AB821 as monotherapy in patients with recurrent locally advanced or metastatic melanoma and other immune-responsive solid tumors. Preliminary findings from approximately 10 patients enrolled to date suggest promising pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, tolerability and clinical activity. Emerging results are consistent with preclinical data, including evidence of cis-targeting and pharmacodynamic effects on CD8+ T cells. An amendment evaluating AB821 in combination with AB248 is in development.

"Together, these presentations highlight an important step in advancing our CD8-targeted cytokine portfolio from platform biology into clinical translation," said Edward Garmey, M.D., interim chief medical officer of Asher Bio. "The AB248 data continue to inform dose optimization and combination strategies for CD8-targeted IL-2, while the initial AB821 findings provide an early clinical view of CD8-targeted IL-21. Looking ahead, we are particularly interested in exploring how these complementary cytokine signals may be used individually and potentially together to deepen and extend antitumor responses while maintaining tolerability."

ASCO 2026 Presentation Details

Title: Phase 1A/B study of AB248, a CD8+ selective IL-2 mutein fusion protein, alone or in combination with pembrolizumab, in patients with advanced solid tumor malignancies
Abstract Number: 2616
Poster Session: Developmental Therapeutics – Immunotherapy
Poster Board: 406
Date and Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. CDT

Title: Phase 1 clinical trial investigating the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and antitumor activity of AB821 in adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic melanoma and other solid tumor malignancies
Abstract Number: TPS2687
Poster Session: Developmental Therapeutics – Immunotherapy
Poster Board: 466a
Date and Time: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. CDT

For more information on these and other abstracts, please visit the ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) 2026 Annual Meeting website.

About AB248
AB248 is a novel CD8+ T cell selective IL-2, generated by fusing a reduced potency IL-2 mutein to an anti-CD8β antibody. It was specifically engineered to selectively and potently activate CD8+ T cells, which are the immune cells that drive antitumor efficacy, while avoiding natural killer cells, which can act as a pharmacological sink and contribute to toxicity, and regulatory T cells, which are immunosuppressive. Asher Bio is evaluating AB248 in a phase 1A/B clinical trial, AB248-101. The trial consists of a dose escalation and expansion phase to investigate the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and antitumor activity of AB248 alone and in combination with pembrolizumab in subjects with locally advanced/metastatic solid tumors who failed prior therapies. AB248 is also being evaluated in combination with IMDELLTRA (tarlatamab), Amgen’s DLL3-targeting Bispecific T-cell Engager (BiTE) therapy, in an Amgen-sponsored phase 1b trial in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). Please refer to ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05653882 and NCT07037758, for additional details related to these clinical trials.

About AB821
AB821 is a CD8-targeted IL-21 immunotherapy candidate designed to selectively activate CD8+ T cells, the immune cell type driving antitumor response. AB821 is a fusion protein combining a CD8+ T-cell targeting antibody with a modified IL-21 cytokine designed to prevent binding to other cell types that may drive toxicity or act as a pharmacological sink. In preclinical studies, AB821 enhanced CD8+ T-cell cytotoxicity and memory formation, with potential to reinvigorate exhausted immune responses and generate new antitumor activity, both as monotherapy and in combination with checkpoint inhibitors. AB821 is being evaluated in an ongoing phase 1 clinical trial in patients with recurrent locally advanced or metastatic melanoma and other immune-responsive solid tumors.

(Press release, Asher Biotherapeutics, MAY 21, 2026, View Source [SID1234665989])

Immuneering Reports 17.3 Months Median Overall Survival in First-Line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Patients Treated with Atebimetinib Plus Chemotherapy

On May 21, 2026 Immuneering Corporation (Nasdaq: IMRX), a late-stage clinical oncology company focused on keeping cancer patients alive and helping them thrive, reported a 17.3-month median overall survival (OS) in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer patients treated in its Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating atebimetinib (IMM-1-104) plus modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (mGnP), as of the April 24, 2026 data cutoff date. The only treatment-related adverse events observed at Grade 3 or higher in ≥10% of patients were anemia (16%) and neutropenia (18%), both chemotherapy-related. The full data (N=55) including details on OS, progression free survival (PFS), response, safety, weight stability/gain, and other relevant information will be shared in an oral presentation at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting by Peter Vu, MD, MHA of UC San Diego Health, on June 1, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. CDT.

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"In my own patients on this trial, I have seen meaningful benefit without the functional decline I am accustomed to seeing in this disease — patients holding their weight, their energy, and their sense of themselves across many months of treatment," said Daniel Ahn, D.O., Mayo Clinic Arizona, an investigator on the Phase 2a trial of atebimetinib. "When the field has more than one effective first-line option, the deciding factor at the bedside will be tolerability."

"A 17.3-month median overall survival is a meaningful result for first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer patients," said Ben Zeskind, Ph.D., CEO of Immuneering. "Importantly, only two categories of Grade 3 or higher treatment-related adverse events were observed in 10% or more of patients, both chemotherapy-related. These findings support our randomized Phase 3 clinical trial, MAPKeeper 301, which is now recruiting. We look forward to Dr. Vu’s presentation of the full data at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) on June 1."

The company will share data from the expanded cohort totaling 55 first-line patients at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) on June 1, 2026, which includes an initial cohort of 34 patients that the company previously reported, plus an additional 21 patients. The company’s pivotal Phase 3 MAPKeeper 301 (NCT07562152) trial of atebimetinib + mGnP in patients with first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer is currently recruiting, and the company is on track to dose the first patient in mid-2026.

Oral Presentation Details:

Title: Results from a phase 2a study of atebimetinib in combination with mGnP in advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer
Session Type/Title: Rapid Oral Abstract Session – Gastrointestinal Cancer – Gastroesophageal, Pancreatic, and Hepatobiliary
Abstract Number: 4013
Date and Time: June 1, 2026, 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. CDT
Presenter: Peter Vu, M.D., MHA (UCSD)

Authors: Vincent Chung (City of Hope), Peter Vu (UCSD), Vincent Ma (University of Wisconsin), Nataliya Uboha (University of Wisconsin), Umair Majeed (Mayo Clinic), Su Chandra (Northwestern), Devalingam Mahalingam (Northwestern), Melissa Johnson (Sarah Cannon), Meredith Pelster (Sarah Cannon), Anna Pavlick (Weill Cornell), Allyson Ocean (Weill Cornell), Barbara Ma (Weill Cornell), Alex Spira (NEXT Oncology), Steven Duffy (HOACNY), Jason Henry (Sarah Cannon), Gregory Botta (UCSD), Alexander Philipovskiy (Sarah Cannon), Shubham Pant (MD Anderson), Sant Chawla (Sarcoma Oncology), Jenny Zhang (Immuneering), Jason Kim (Immuneering), Sarah Kolitz (Immuneering), Jason Funt (Immuneering), Vinny Hayreh (Immuneering), Brett Hall (Immuneering), Ben Zeskind (Immuneering), Igor Matushansky (Immuneering), Daniel Ahn (Mayo Clinic)

Conference Call

Immuneering will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. CT on June 1, 2026, to discuss the data. Individuals interested in listening to the live conference call may do so by dialing (800) 715-9871 for U.S callers and (646) 307-1963 for other locations and reference conference ID 7597768, or from the webcast link in the "investors" section of the company’s website at www.immuneering.com. A webcast replay will be available in the investor relations section on the company’s website for 90 days following the completion of the call.

(Press release, Immuneering, MAY 21, 2026, View Source [SID1234665942])