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FDA Approves Lyrfigtu for FGFR2+ Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FDA has approved Lyrfigtu (lirafugratinib), an oral FGFR2 inhibitor, for adults with previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma harboring FGFR2 gene fusions or rearrangements, following positive phase 1/2 trial results showing a 46.5% objective response rate.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 10 sources have reported it between 16 Sep 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.
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Precision oncology founders must align pipelines to emerging irreversible FGFR2 inhibitors that show better selectivity and efficacy. Your next move is to evaluate repositioning assets or partnerships that can fill gaps left by earlier pan-FGFR agents.
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10 sources · first reported 16 Sep 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026
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