June 3, 2026
Cancer researchers highlighted several treatment breakthroughs during their annual summit in Chicago that concluded Tuesday, including preliminary but encouraging data on potential benefits of weight loss medications.
Here is an overview of the latest developments from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) annual meeting:
Among the more than 7,000 studies presented, one on pancreatic cancer gained particular acclaim.
Focused on one of the deadliest forms of cancer, the clinical trial represented the first significant breakthrough against the disease in decades.
