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Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @mindset.therapy --- Caption/Description --- A new cancer treatment developed by Patrick Soon Shiong is gaining attention for how it works with the body instead of against it. The approach, called Anktiva, activates natural killer cells, a type of immune cell that identifies and destroys abnormal cells including cancer. Natural killer cell based therapies are part of a broader field called immunotherapy. Research shows these cells can detect and attack cancer without prior exposure, making them a powerful early defense. Anktiva is currently approved in the United States for a specific type of bladder cancer. In January 2026, Saudi Arabia became the first country in the world to approve it for lung cancer as well, going further than the U.S. FDA. Ongoing trials will determine its long term impact, but it reflects a growing shift toward treatments that support the body’s own immune system. #cancerresearch #immunotherapy #healthinnovation #medicalscience #awareness --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- PATRICK SOON SHIONG HAS DEVELOPED A TREATMENT THAT TURNS ON THE BODY'S NATURAL KILLER CELLS TO TARGET CANCER CELLS. IT IS APPROVED IN THE U.S., AND SAUDI ARABIA HAS NOW CLEARED IT FOR PUBLIC USE. Published: 2026-04-20T22:56:02.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @mindset.therapy --- Caption/Description --- A new cancer treatment developed by Patrick Soon Shiong is gaining attention for how it works with the body instead of against it. The approach, called Anktiva, activates natural killer cells, a type of immune cell that identifies and destroys abnormal cells including cancer. Natural killer cell based therapies are part of a broader field called immunotherapy. Research shows these cells can detect and attack cancer without prior exposure, making them a powerful early defense. Anktiva is currently approved in the United States for a specific type of bladder cancer. In January 2026, Saudi Arabia became the first c

Claims analyzed (4)

1. verified: Patrick Soon-Shiong developed a cancer treatment called Anktiva.
   Patrick Soon-Shiong is the founder and Executive Chairman of ImmunityBio, the company that developed and manufactures Anktiva (N-803).
2. verified: Anktiva activates natural killer (NK) cells to target cancer.
   Anktiva is an IL-15 receptor agonist designed to proliferate and activate NK cells and CD8+ killer T cells.
3. verified: Anktiva is approved in the U.S. for a specific type of bladder cancer.
   The FDA approved Anktiva in April 2024 for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
4. verified: In January 2026, Saudi Arabia became the first country to approve Anktiva for lung cancer.
   The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) granted accelerated approval for Anktiva for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer on January 14, 2026, marking a global first for this indication.

Sources consulted (8)

• oncodaily.com — oncodaily.com
• ImmunityBio Announces FDA Approval of ANKTIVA — ImmunityBio
• Patrick Soon-Shiong's cancer drug Anktiva approved by Saudi Arabia FDA — NewsNation (CUOMO)
• Anktiva as a lymphocyte rescue molecule: Unlocking the power of NK cells and T cells — Urology Times
• Mechanisms of natural killer cell-mediated cellular cytotoxicity — PubMed (NIH)
• Saudi FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to ImmunityBio's ANKTIVA for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer — ImmunityBio
• SFDA Approves Registration of 'Anktiva' for Treatment of Bladder and Lung Cancer — Saudi Press Agency
• Natural killer cells in clinical development — PMC (NIH)

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