
Mid-Year Oncology Review 2025: History Informs the Future
What are the promises and limitations of different therapeutic modalities in solid tumors? As we approach the mid-year point, we reflect on the advancements in Oncology in recent years. Ipsos explores challenges and opportunities in the development of emerging therapeutic modalities aimed at addressing solid tumors as well as prominent topics in the field. These include: the dominance of small molecules as a time-tested and well-established modality that nonetheless continues to lead in FDA approval numbers each year; the potential of cancer vaccines to break through to the forefront owing to the opportunities created by mRNA-based neoantigens; and the journey of cell therapies as they start to penetrate solid tumor applications. In this white paper, underpinned by oncology expert views gathered through Ipsos’ recent surveys, we reveal 5 key themes in oncology and how past lessons inform innovations of today. Contacts: Joel Sandler, PhD and Eric Blouin.
