Immunotherapy

ESMO 2026 presented new data across multiple myeloma, lymphoma and myeloid malignancies, exploring investigational bispecific antibodies, ADCs and targeted therapies. The studies selected for this round-up examine investigational approaches in relapsed/refractory disease and newly diagnosed settings, including combinations designed to deepen responses and emerging targets in patients with limited treatment options.

At European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026, new data from VOLGA, KEYNOTE-B15, ENERGIZE, KEYNOTE-866 and POTOMAC examine perioperative treatment combinations, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and bladder-preserving strategies across muscle-invasive and non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Can advances in antibody-drug conjugate design translate into meaningful survival benefits across more tumor types and earlier treatment settings, without unacceptable toxicity? Having transformed treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer, ADCs are now taking center stage in Madrid, featuring in one-third of the Presidential Symposium late-breaking abstracts. These studies illustrate a shift from established HER2-directed approaches, toward a broader landscape of targets, payloads and clinical applications. In this article, we examine the key trials to watch and the clinical questions they aim to address.

With the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026 fast approaching, attention is turning to Madrid, where the meeting is held from 23–27th October. Whether you are joining onsite or via the virtual platform, the three Presidential Symposia are the sessions not to miss. This year they carry 12 late-breaking abstracts (LBAs) spanning melanoma, lung, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, gynecological and rare cancers. With close to 300 scientific and educational sessions to choose from, we know the programme can feel overwhelming. So we have put together a quick guide to the headline sessions: when and where they run, who is presenting, and links to explore each one in the programme planner, so you can decide which to prioritize.

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026 promises a compelling program of clinical data, spanning personalized cancer vaccines, next-generation antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) and novel approaches to targeted therapy and immunotherapy. With several studies already generating excitement following positive topline announcements, all eyes will be on the full results and their potential implications for clinical practice. Below, we highlight the 12 presidential abstracts to watch, the key findings to look out for and the questions these studies could help answer.

Expert insights on the use of ICIs in R/M NPC, including treatment individualization and latest evidence.

For almost two decades, R-CHOP has remained the established frontline standard for DLBCL, yet approximately 40% of patients are not cured with first-line therapy. At EHA 2026, Prof Georg Lenz presented new phase 3 data from the frontMIND study suggesting that this long-standing backbone may now be open to improvement. The study showed that adding tafasitamab and lenalidomide to R-CHOP significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) in previously untreated patients with high-risk DLBCL and high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL), marking one of the first positive frontline intensification trials in this setting in recent years.

Join us as leading experts discuss key data from the Plenary, Late-breaking and top oral sessions across each major disease area at ASCO 2026 touchONCOLOGY coverage of ASCO 2026 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting brought together the global oncology ...