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IMFINZI® (durvalumab) and tremelimumab with chemotherapy demonstrated sustained survival benefit in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, nearly doubling the number of patients alive after three years vs. chemotherapy

Exploratory analysis from POSEIDON Phase III trial also showed trends for overall survival benefit with a limited course of tremelimumab added to IMFINZI and chemotherapy in subgroups with high unmet need WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Updated results after approximately four years of follow-up of the POSEIDON Phase III trial showed a limited course of tremelimumab when added … [Read more…]

TAGRISSO® (osimertinib) demonstrated 5.5-year median disease-free survival in the adjuvant treatment of patients with EGFR-mutated lung cancer

Nearly three in four patients treated with adjuvant TAGRISSO were alive and disease-free at four years Exploratory results showed TAGRISSO also reduced the risk of disease recurrence in the brain or spinal cord by 76% in patients with Stage II-IIIA disease WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Updated results from the pivotal ADAURA Phase III trial showed that AstraZeneca’s … [Read more…]

BiomX To Present at H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference

NESS ZIONA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BiomX Inc. (NYSE American: PHGE) (“BiomX” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage microbiome company advancing novel natural and engineered phage therapies that target specific pathogenic bacteria, today announced that Jonathan Solomon, Chief Executive Officer of BiomX, will present at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference on September 12, 2022.   H.C … [Read more…]

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Presents Updated Phase 1/2 Data for Vimseltinib in TGCT at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022

– Updated Results for Vimseltinib Showed Objective Response Rate of 69% in Phase 1, 53% in Phase 2 Cohort A, and 46% in Phase 2 Cohort B; Demonstrated a Clinical Benefit Rate of 100% Across All Phase 1/2 Patients – – Preliminary Patient-Reported Outcome Data in Phase 2 Demonstrate Clinically Meaningful Improvements in Pain and … [Read more…]

ImmunoGen Presents Additional Analyses Evaluating Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in Ovarian Cancer at ESMO

Patient-Reported Outcomes with Mirvetuximab Versus Chemotherapy in FORWARD I Study Reinforces Differentiated Tolerability Profile WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ImmunoGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGN), a leader in the expanding field of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of cancer, today announced findings from an analysis of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) with mirvetuximab soravtansine (mirvetuximab) versus chemotherapy in the randomized Phase … [Read more…]

Puma Biotechnology Presents Updated Findings from the Phase II SUMMIT Basket Trial of Neratinib for HER2-Mutant, Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer at the ESMO Congress 2022

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBYI), a biopharmaceutical company, announced the presentation of updated findings from the Phase II SUMMIT basket trial of neratinib for HER2 (ERBB2)-mutant, metastatic cervical cancer at the 2022 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, currently taking place in Paris, France. The poster (#559P) entitled, “Neratinib in HER2-mutant, recurrent/metastatic … [Read more…]

ENHERTU® Continues to Demonstrate Clinically Meaningful Tumor Response in Patients with HER2 Mutant Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

DESTINY-Lung02 phase 2 trial shows clinically meaningful efficacy and favorable safety at 5.4 mg/kg dose versus 6.4 mg/kg dose of Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca’s ENHERTU in HER2 mutant disease Updated results from DESTINY-Lung01 phase 2 trial demonstrate continued durable activity across patient subtypes TOKYO & BASKING RIDGE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Detailed positive results from an interim analysis … [Read more…]

Five-Year Data for Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) Plus Chemotherapy Showed Sustained Survival Benefit Versus Chemotherapy Alone in Two Studies for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Five-year overall survival rate of 19.4% and 18.4% for KEYTRUDA plus chemotherapy in KEYNOTE-189 and KEYNOTE-407, respectively In first-line metastatic NSCLC, KEYTRUDA-based regimens have now shown a five-year survival benefit in four trials RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced KEYTRUDA, Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, plus … [Read more…]

New Data Presented at ESMO 2022 Show Veracyte’s Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifier May Help Inform Personalized Treatment Decisions in Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer

Findings from ancillary study of Phase 3 STAMPEDE trial reveal Decipher Prostate test is prognostic for clinical outcomes in men with high-risk non-metastatic and metastatic prostate cancer Data support Veracyte’s plan to expand test availability in the U.S. and offer test globally as an in vitro diagnostic SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT) … [Read more…]

CORRECTING and REPLACING James Johnston named to Greyledge Technologies Board of Directors

The seasoned executive will support and further the biotech company’s cell therapeutics growth by facilitating company expansion, capitalization and strategic development. DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$GLTI #biotech–Second paragraph, second sentence of release dated September 6, 2022, should read: Jim is a seasoned leader, and as Greyledge continues to accelerate efforts to scale our novel cellular therapeutics platform in … [Read more…]