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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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Objective:

To highlight key presentations and studies expected at the upcoming ASCO annual meeting.

Key Findings:
  • Daraxonrasib showed a median overall survival of 13.2 months compared to 6.7 months for standard chemotherapy.
  • Daraxonrasib reduced the risk of death by 60% compared to chemotherapy.
  • Expectations for ivonescimab include a hazard ratio of 0.70 to 0.80, indicating a 20%-30% reduction in risk of death.
Interpretation:

The results from these studies could have significant implications for treatment standards in pancreatic cancer and lung cancer.

Limitations:
  • Details on subpopulations and safety of daraxonrasib are still pending.
  • The HARMONi-6 study was conducted entirely in China, which may affect generalizability.
Conclusion:

The ASCO meeting is anticipated to provide critical insights into new cancer therapies and their potential impact on treatment standards.

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