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Moderna and Revolution Medicines' ultra-risky cancer bets pay off with breakthrough drugs in 2026

Moderna's personalized melanoma vaccine and Revolution Medicines' RAS-targeting pill both delivered breakthrough results in 2026 after years of high-risk, high-cost development.

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On 2026-08-19, Moderna announced positive late-stage results from its melanoma trial, and the company's stock surged 177% to $174 per share on the promise of a first personalized cancer vaccine. [1] On 2026-08-26, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a pill from Revolution Medicines intended to help treat late-stage prostate cancer, a new type of molecular 'glue' drug. [2] Parts of a drone were found washed ashore on the beach at Modern in Constanta, Romania. [3] Romanian authorities confirmed that the drone fragment found on the beach did not contain an explosive charge. [4] Moderna's melanoma vaccine worked in phase 2 testing, almost cutting in half the risk of skin cancer recurring, but it is not yet FDA-approved and may not be widely available until around 2027. [5] Tal Zaks, former chief medical officer at Moderna, helped secure a $450 million co-development deal with Keytruda-maker Merck for Moderna's cancer vaccine technology. [6] Several other drone fragments have been found on the Romanian coastline in recent weeks. [7]
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  1. On 2026-08-19, Moderna announced positive late-stage results from its melanoma trial, and the company's stock surged 177% to $174 per share on the promise of a first personalized cancer vaccine. · businessinsider.comUnited States
  2. On 2026-08-26, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a pill from Revolution Medicines intended to help treat late-stage prostate cancer, a new type of molecular 'glue' drug. · businessinsider.comUnited States
  3. Parts of a drone were found washed ashore on the beach at Modern in Constanta, Romania. · www.24chasa.bg
  4. Romanian authorities confirmed that the drone fragment found on the beach did not contain an explosive charge. · www.24chasa.bg
  5. Moderna's melanoma vaccine worked in phase 2 testing, almost cutting in half the risk of skin cancer recurring, but it is not yet FDA-approved and may not be widely available until around 2027. · businessinsider.comUnited States
  6. Tal Zaks, former chief medical officer at Moderna, helped secure a $450 million co-development deal with Keytruda-maker Merck for Moderna's cancer vaccine technology. · businessinsider.comUnited States
  7. Several other drone fragments have been found on the Romanian coastline in recent weeks. · www.24chasa.bg
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