Novartis Kisqali cuts death risk 19.1% in six-year early breast cancer trial analysis

• Novartis reported improved overall survival with Kisqali combined with endocrine therapy in the six-year analysis of its Phase III NATALEE trial.
• The trial covered patients with stage II and III HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence.
• Benefits continued to deepen following treatment completion, with patients off Kisqali for a median of three years.
• Longer follow-up showed no new safety signals.
• The results will be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology Annual Meeting 2026.

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