Oncology
Redefining the treatment paradigm to eliminate cancer as a cause of death
Our approach
Even as research and development continues to break boundaries in how we understand and fight cancer, there are still more than eight million lives lost every year to the disease.
At AstraZeneca, we are committed to advancing the science of oncology to deliver life-changing medicines to patients most in need. With a combination-focused pipeline that exploits the power of four scientific platforms to help address unmet clinical needs in a host of cancers, we are motivated by a dedication to the scientific discovery and collaboration that will one day help eliminate cancer as a cause of death.
Our scientific platforms
We've decided to concentrate on four scientific platforms that we believe give us the best chance in finding routes to effective medicines in the most efficient way.
Immuno-oncology
Using the body's immune system to help fight cancer
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Tumour drivers and resistance
Developing therapies that target specific mutations to attack cancer cells
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DNA damage response
Targeting the DNA repair process to block tumour cells' ability to reproduce
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Antibody-drug conjugates
Arming antibodies with cancer-killing agents for specific tumour targeting
Four key disease areas
There are many types of cancer disease. For us to be most effective, we've chosen to concentrate on four key diseases.
What we're working on
As part of our commitment to oncology, we're constantly working on new and exciting streams of work. Here are just a few of what we're up to at the moment.
Collaboration in Oncology
To eradicate cancer as a cause of death, we understand that we cannot work alone. Improving patient outcomes requires a collaborative approach to research and development.
Harnessing the code of life to develop new treatments
Genomics is the foundation of what science can do to understand the causes of disease and develop new medicines.

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Our Oncology pipeline
Our robust pipeline includes investigational therapies in varied stages of clinical development, from recently approved products to earlier-stage molecules in clinical trials. We aspire to transform the lives of cancer patients, working to eliminate cancer as a cause of death in the future.
Phase 3/LCM Projects: refers to assets that are pivotal in Phase II/III, or that have been submitted for regulatory approval, and may include assets that are now launched in one or more major markets (removed when launched in all applicable major markets).
Oncology (as at 14 February 2019)
Phase 1
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 3
LCM Projects
LCM Projects
Our Oncology medicines
Our medicines are approved in individual countries for specific uses and the information we provide for patients is governed by local regulations.
You should visit your local AstraZeneca site to find out more about our medicines in your country. In some countries we are not allowed to provide very much, or sometimes any, information on our prescription medicines so you should seek alternative trustworthy sources. Always ask a healthcare professional for advice about medicines.
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Veeva ID: Z4-12940
Date of next review: September 2020