UPLIFT Trial: Abemaciclib Safely Boosts PSMA for Better Radioligand Therapy in Advanced Prostate Cancer

The UPLIFT trial is a phase 1/2 study testing a new combo for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, designed this trial to boost the power of 177Lu-PSMA-617, a targeted radiation drug called a radioligand therapy. That drug latches onto PSMA, a protein stamped all over prostate cancer cells, […]

Early Results From a Phase 1 Trial for MRT-2359 Plus Enzalutamide in mCRPC

MRT-2359 is a daily pill that destroys certain cancer-driving proteins, including the androgen receptor (AR), MYC, and Cyclin D1, by blocking a key step in how cells read genetic instructions. This approach targets metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), where AR mutations in the ligand-binding domain (LBD) allow tumors to grow despite hormone-blocking drugs like enzalutamide. […]

Phase 1 PAnTHa Trial: mCRPC First Data

²²⁵Ac‑PSMA‑Trillium (BAY3563254) is an experimental treatment that delivers targeted alpha radiation to prostate cancer cells. It combines a highly selective PSMA‑binding molecule with an albumin‑binding domain that helps it stay in the bloodstream longer and reach tumors more effectively. The radioactive component, actinium‑225, is attached using a stable Macropa chelator to increase safety and stability. […]

UPDATE: VIR-5500 Results From Phase 1 Trial Look Very Promising

Recent clinical data from a Phase 1 dose-escalation trial highlight VIR-5500 as a highly promising therapeutic candidate for patients with heavily pre-treated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). VIR-5500 is a dual-masked, bispecific T-cell engager designed to selectively target the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) while minimizing systemic toxicity. The therapy employs a specialized PRO-XTEN masking technology […]

A New Frontier: Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia for Solid Tumors

In November 2025, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota installed the first magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia system in the United States for cancer research. The first patient was treated in December 2025, marking a major step toward bringing a long‑overlooked concept into the modern, heavily pretreated cancer landscape. Hyperthermia, the therapeutic use of heat, has been studied […]

SHR-4394: Phase 1/2 Trial Explores CDK4/6 Inhibition in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Combinations

A promising Phase 1/2 clinical trial  is investigating SHR-4394, a selective CDK4/6 inhibitor, combined with anti-tumor therapies such as rezvilutamide, HRS-5041, or tazemetostat in men with metastatic prostate cancer. CDK4/6 inhibitors like SHR-4394 block a key pathway that makes prostate cancer cells grow out of control. This pathway uses proteins called cyclin D, CDK4/6, and […]

BG-C0979: Pioneering Phase 1 Trial Targets ADAM9 in Advanced Solid Tumors, Including CRPC

A first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial is underway to evaluate BG-C0979, a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed for adults with advanced solid tumors. This open-label study focuses on assessing the drug’s safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and early signs of antitumor activity through dose escalation and potential expansion phases. BG-C0979 targets ADAM9, a disintegrin and metalloproteinase enzyme […]

Phase 1/2 ACRES Trial: Pioneering 225Ac-rhPSMA-10.1 for Post-Lutetium mCRPC

The ACRES trial represents a promising step forward in targeted alpha therapy for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), focusing on Actinium-225-labeled radiohybrid PSMA-10.1 (225Ac-rhPSMA-10.1) in patients who have largely progressed after Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy. This multi-site, open-label Phase 1/2 study addresses an urgent need in advanced prostate cancer, where effective post-Lu-PSMA options remain limited despite […]

EBNK-001: Pioneering Off-the-Shelf NK Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors

EBNK-001 represents a promising advancement in cancer immunotherapy as an “off-the-shelf” allogeneic natural killer (NK) cell product designed for multi-dose administration in patients with advanced solid tumors. Unlike autologous therapies that require individual patient cell harvesting and processing, EBNK-001 leverages healthy donor-derived NK cells, enabling immediate availability without lengthy manufacturing delays. This off-the-shelf approach addresses […]

SPR1020: a Promising PARP1-Selective Inhibitor in Advanced Solid Tumors (Including mCRPC)

A  first-in-human Phase 1/2 trial of SPR1020, a highly selective PARP1 inhibitor, dosed its inaugural patient, igniting hope for patients with advanced solid tumors harboring DNA repair deficiencies. This open-label, multicenter study employs a classic 3+3 dose-escalation design to pinpoint the recommended Phase II dose or maximum tolerated dose, transitioning seamlessly into expansion cohorts tailored […]