ESMO GI 2026: BOT+BAL Data Showing 33% Three-Year OS in Refractory MSS Metastatic CRC Without Active Liver Metastases
“BOT+BAL is not simply another checkpoint combination; it was designed to activate antitumor immunity in tumors that have been difficult to reach with conventional immunotherapy,” said Steven O’Day, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Agenus. “With longer follow-up, we are seeing the elements that matter for a potentially differentiated immunotherapy regimen: durable survival, sustained responses, treatment-free intervals, and a manageable safety profile. These findings strengthen the foundation for BATTMAN and our broader development strategy in MSS colorectal cancer.”
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