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Phase II study shows Vilamakitug improves 12-month survival in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer.

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19 Oct 2026
Xbiotech Inc.
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Phase II study shows Vilamakitug improves 12-month survival in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer.

XBiotech announced positive final results from the Phase II TASKIN study, showing that adding Vilamakitug (XB2001) to standard chemotherapy improved 12-month overall survival to 61.3% in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer, surpassing the pre-set efficacy threshold. The study, funded by the French National Cancer Institute, also found a significant survival benefit in patients with right-sided tumors, a subgroup with poor prognosis. Vilamakitug demonstrated good safety and treatment adherence, supporting further clinical development towards approval.

XBiotech's Phase II TASKIN study showed a 12-month overall survival rate of 61.3% for refractory metastatic colorectal cancer patients. For readers following the health sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 20, 2026 05:21 WIB: out of 150 priced US health stocks, 81 rose and 67 fell. Notable movers include XRAY at USD 8.84 (+4.74%), MRNA at USD 227.72 (+4.45%) with 66% buy order activity, and IOVA at USD 14.20 (+4.26%).

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