Nazim Demircan: An Encouraging Step Forward in Osteosarcoma at ESMO 2026
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Nazim Demircan: An Encouraging Step Forward in Osteosarcoma at ESMO 2026

Nazim Demircan, Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Marmara university, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“An Encouraging Step Forward in Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma has seen limited progress in systemic treatment for decades.

At the ESMO 2026 Presidential Symposium, the phase III ARTEMIS-011 trial demonstrated a substantial improvement in progression-free survival with the B7-H3-directed ADC risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez) versus gemcitabine plus docetaxel in relapsed/refractory osteosarcoma.

Median PFS: 5.5 vs 1.4 months
HR 0.33 (95% CI 0.20–0.55); p<0.0001

Key Takeaway

A potentially important advance in a disease with substantial unmet need. Mature overall survival data and careful assessment of toxicity will be essential.”

Nazim Demircan: An Encouraging Step Forward in Osteosarcoma at ESMO 2026

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Nazim Demircan: An Encouraging Step Forward in Osteosarcoma at ESMO 2026