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Lirafugratinib Receives NCCN Category 2A Recommendation Following FDA Approval in ...

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5 November 2026

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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Following FDA approval, lirafugratinib has been recommended as a Category 2A preferred subsequent-line treatment by the NCCN for cholangiocarcinoma patients with FGFR2 fusions or rearrangements, based on strong clinical trial results showing significant response rates and manageable safety profiles.

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You can now use lirafugratinib as a validated treatment for cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 alterations, so start patient molecular testing to access this new pathway and avoid being left behind in targeted therapy.

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