Bellevue flags Merck-Kelun Sac-TMT Phase III OptiTROP-Lung05 data as top ASCO 2026 lung cancer catalyst

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  • Bellevue Group flagged ASCO 2026 results already presented showing chemotherapy-sparing lung cancer regimens gaining momentum in frontline treatment.
  • New targeted approaches outperformed established chemo-immunotherapy benchmarks, strengthening the investment case for companies spanning both ADC and PD-1/VEGF platforms.
  • Revolution Medicines’ daraxonrasib posted Phase III results in previously treated pancreatic cancer that beat standard chemotherapy, supporting a potential shift in second-line care.
  • Investor focus moved from proof of efficacy to speed of adoption and broader read-through for RAS-targeted oncology programs.


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