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In a Merck Litespark shocker, Welireg triplet misses the mark in first-line kidney cancer

After prevailing in two kidney cancer trials in the refractory and early-stage settings, Merck & Co.’s blockbuster prospect Welireg surprisingly failed to ignite hope as a first-line treatment.

By FiercePharma · Apr 22, 2026 · via FiercePharma
In a Merck Litespark shocker, Welireg triplet misses the mark in first-line kidney cancer

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