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An ASCO preview: What to watch for at cancer research’s big meeting

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  • Adam Feuerstein

  • May 28, 2026

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Clinical Report: Key Highlights to Anticipate at ASCO 2025

Overview

The upcoming ASCO meeting will feature pivotal data on daraxonrasib for advanced pancreatic cancer and ivonescimab for squamous non-small cell lung cancer. These presentations are expected to provide insights into overall survival outcomes.

Background

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting is a significant event for cancer research, showcasing advancements in cancer therapies.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial results are provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • Daraxonrasib demonstrated a median overall survival of 13.2 months in advanced pancreatic cancer, compared to 6.7 months with standard chemotherapy.
  • The drug reduced the risk of death by 60% compared to chemotherapy.
  • Results from the Phase 3 HARMONi-6 study of ivonescimab are anticipated, with expectations of a 20%-30% reduction in the risk of death compared to tislelizumab.
  • Analysts predict a clinically meaningful improvement in median overall survival for ivonescimab, with estimates around 25 months versus 19 months for the control arm.
  • Safety and tolerability data for daraxonrasib, particularly regarding drug-related rash, will be key components of the presentation.

Clinical Implications

The findings from ASCO may lead to the establishment of new standards of care for advanced pancreatic and lung cancers. Clinicians should prepare to integrate these emerging therapies into practice as data becomes available.

Conclusion

The ASCO meeting promises to deliver critical insights into novel cancer therapies that could significantly impact treatment strategies for advanced malignancies.

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