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ASCO: Akeso's ivonescimab bests PD-1 inhibitor in lung cancer chemo combos, slashing death risk by 34%

Although the first-in-class PD-1xVEGF bispecific didn't disappoint on its overall survival headline message, detailed results from ivonescimab's chemo-combo readout in first-line lung cancer are being picked apart by a critical pair of eyes.

By FiercePharma · Jun 1, 2026 · via FiercePharma
ASCO: Akeso's ivonescimab bests PD-1 inhibitor in lung cancer chemo combos, slashing death risk by 34%

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