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Moderna
Moderna chief expects melanoma shot to treat other cancers
The biotech executive stated that the current melanoma vaccine is anticipated to show efficacy against additional types of malignancy.
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Cancer Vaccine
Moderna and Merck share final stage data for cancer shot
The two companies disclosed late-stage clinical findings for their mRNA therapy, intismeran autogene, after an information leak occurred.
Pfizer
Fda clears Pfizer's talazoparib for prostate cancer treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer's TALZENNA in combination with XTANDI for specific prostate cancer patients.
Keytruda
Merck's Keytruda trial hits goal in endometrial cancer
Merck reported that its Phase 3 study achieved its main objective. Keytruda alone cut the chance of disease worsening or patient mortality by 43 percent relative to standard chemotherapy for specific advanced cases.
Eikon Therapeutics
Eikon reports positive data for lung cancer therapy
Eikon Therapeutics stated that EIK1001, used with standard treatments, showed lasting results in advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The company said the side effect profile allows for outpatient care.
Lung Cancer
Hutchmed reports Safron trial results for lung cancer drug combo
Hutchmed announced that its Safron Phase III study showed a 45 percent reduction in disease progression or death risk for patients with specific lung cancer mutations when using Orpathys with Tagrisso instead of chemotherapy.
AstraZeneca ADCs
AstraZeneca plans cancer drug filing after trial results
AstraZeneca will seek approval for sonesitatug vedotin after a trial showed a 42 percent reduction in death risk for gastric cancer patients. The company projects peak annual sales of $3 billion to $5 billion for the drug.
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