Overall Survival

Bicara Therapeutics presented positive Phase 1/1b trial data for ficerafusp alfa, a bifunctional antibody, combined with pembrolizumab in first-line recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer. The results, particularly in HPV-negative patients, showed significant antitumor activity, including a median duration of response of 21.7 months, median overall survival of 21.3 months, and a two-year overall survival rate of 46%. The data supports the advancement of the FORTIFI-HN01 pivotal trial.

Actuate Therapeutics announced positive Phase 2 results for elraglusib in previously untreated metastatic pancreatic cancer. The combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel significantly improved overall survival to 10.1 months, compared to 7.2 months for the control, with a 37% reduction in death risk. The 12-month survival rate also doubled. Actuate plans to discuss product registration with the FDA.

A Phase 3 trial (PANOVA-3) showed that Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy combined with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel improved overall survival in patients with unresectable, locally advanced pancreatic cancer and reduced pain duration compared to chemotherapy alone. The results are published in the *Journal of Clinical Oncology* and will be presented at ASCO. Novocure plans to submit the data to the FDA for approval.

Genentech announced positive overall survival data from the Phase III INAVO120 study, showing that the Itovebi regimen reduced death risk by over 30% in advanced breast cancer patients with PIK3CA mutations. Compared to palbociclib and fulvestrant alone, this Itovebi combination with palbociclib and fulvestrant significantly improved overall survival. The findings will be presented at the 2025 ASCO meeting.