HUTCHMED Initiates Phase III Trial for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 05 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Trial Initiation: HUTCHMED has commenced the Phase III trial for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, evaluating the efficacy of a combination of surufatinib, camrelizumab, nab-paclitaxel, and gemcitabine, aiming to provide new treatment options for patients.
- Patient Recruitment Progress: The first patient received the initial dose on December 30, 2025, marking the official start of the trial, which is expected to bring hope to the 511,000 global pancreatic cancer patients, particularly as PDAC accounts for 90% of cases.
- Efficacy Assessment Metrics: The primary endpoint of the trial is overall survival, with secondary endpoints including progression-free survival and objective response rate, aiming to comprehensively evaluate the safety and efficacy of the new regimen, thereby accelerating the drug's market entry.
- Market Potential Analysis: With approximately 467,000 deaths attributed to pancreatic cancer in 2022 and a five-year survival rate of less than 10%, this underscores the market demand and potential economic benefits of the new therapy, positioning HUTCHMED to play a significant role in this field.
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About HCM
HUTCHMED (China) Ltd is an investment holding company principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals. The Company operates its business through two segments. Oncology Immunology segment is engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of targeted therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases. Among it, research and development (R&D) includes research and development activities covering drug discovery, development, manufacturing and regulatory functions, out-licensing of in-house developed drugs, as well as administrative activities to support research and development operations, marketed products comprises the invoiced sales, marketing, manufacture and distribution of drugs developed from research and development activities. Other Ventures segment is engaged in the other commercial businesses which include the sales, marketing, manufacture and distribution of other prescription drugs and healthcare products.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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