Data To Be Presented at ASCO Supports Potential of Peregrine's Cotara(R) for the Treatment of Brain Cancer
... as a potential
new treatment for glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM), a deadly form of brain
cancer. Cotara ... designation for the treatment of
glioblastoma
multiforme and anaplastic astrocytoma by the U.S. Food ... B MAB for the treatment of recurrent
glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM)." Sunday, June 1, 2008 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM ...
Long-Term Data from a Landmark Phase III Trial Show Survival Benefit at Three- and Four-Years in Patients with Glioblastoma multiforme
... prolonged
survival in patients with glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM) versus radiation
treatment alone and that a ... in favor of the TEMODAR arm. About Glioblastoma
multiforme Glioblastoma
multiforme is a rapidly growing tumor of the central
nervous ...
Cytopia Commences Second Phase II Study in Brain Cancer
... Carboplatin and Etoposide in Relapsed Glioblastoma
multiforme (CCL08001).
Primary endpoints Assess safety and tolerability of ... patients.
Subject selection Eligible patients must have glioblastoma
multiforme criteria that has progressed after surgery, radiation ...
Bradmer reports progression free survival data from previous Phase II glioblastoma multiforme trials
... two previously conducted Phase II trials of
Neuradiab(TM) in glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM) patients. As an exploratory
endpoint of the single arm Phase II ... antibody, conjugated to radioactive iodine,
used to treat glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM), the most common and most
advanced form of brain cancer. ...
Eisai's Commitment to Oncology Demonstrated by Clinical Data to be Presented at ASCO Annual Meeting
... Diagnosed Glioblastoma publication with carmustine
multiforme or Anaplastic only. implant) Astrocytoma with ... Gliadel is also indicated in patients with recurrent
glioblastoma
multiforme as an adjunct to surgery.
Gliadel should not be given to individuals who ...
Lixte Biotechnology Holdings Announces That Anti-Cancer Activity Against Glioblastoma in an Animal Model Was Reported at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research
... series of agents, has anti-cancer activity against human
glioblastoma
multiforme cells in a mouse model of cancer. Glioblastoma
multiforme is the most ... brain. "We are pursuing both strategies for the treatment of
glioblastoma
multiforme in a rat model in which the cancer is growing in
the brain," said Dr. ...
Sangamo BioSciences Announces Presentation of Data on ZFP Therapeutic for Glioblastoma at American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Meeting
... from its ZFP Therapeutic(TM) program for the treatment of
glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM), a progressive and usually fatal brain
cancer. The data were ... glioma-related deaths occur annually in the United
States. Glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM), a type of glioma, is rapidly
progressive and nearly uniformly ...
Celldex Therapeutics Receives Fast-Track Designation for CDX-110, a Novel EGFRvIII Vaccine for Glioblastoma
... to Celldex's CDX-110 for the treatment of
EGFRvIII expressing Glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM). GBM is the most common
and aggressive form of primary brain cancer ... particular variant, EGFRvIII occurs in
about 40 percent of Glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM) patients. It was
discovered in a collaborative effort between Dr. ...
Celldex Therapeutics Announces Orphan Drug Designation for CDX-110, a Novel EGFRvIII Vaccine for Glioblastoma Multiforme
... Celldex's CDX-110 for the treatment of
EGFRvIII expressing Glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM). GBM is the most common
and aggressive form of brain cancer. CDX-110 ... particular variant, EGFRvIII occurs in
about 40 percent of Glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM) patients. It was
discovered in a collaborative effort between Dr. ...
Video: Data on More Than 15 Novartis Oncology Compounds at ASCO Highlight Progress Toward Targeted Therapies for Diverse Tumor Types
... mg/kg) for 1-2 weeks concomitantly with imatinib should be considered at the initiation of therapy.
Bullous dermatologic reactions (eg, erythema
multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome) have also been reported. In some cases, the reaction recurred upon rechallenge. Several postmarketing reports describe ...
Ascenta Therapeutics Announces Multiple Presentations on AT-101 at 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting
... General Poster Session, May 31, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Glioma
Fiveash J, et al. NABT-0702: A phase II study of AT-101 in recurrent glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM). Abstract #2010; Poster Board #2; Poster Discussion, May 30, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Lung Cancer
Heist R, et al. A phase I/II study of ...
Ground-Breaking Combination of All-Oral Agents Demonstrates Potential as Hepatitis C Treatment Regimen
... use of PEGASYS therapy, with and without ribavirin, include hearing impairment, hearing loss, serious skin reactions, including erythema
multiforme major, and infections (bacterial, viral and fungal).
About Roche
Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche), based in Nutley, N.J., is the U.S. ...
Roche and Pharmasset Initiate Phase IIb Clinical Trial of R7128, Most Advanced Nucleoside Polymerase Inhibitor in Development for Chronic Hepatitis C
... use of PEGASYS therapy, with and without ribavirin, include hearing impairment, hearing loss, serious skin reactions, including erythema
multiforme major, and infections (bacterial, viral and fungal).
About Roche
Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche), based in Nutley, N.J., is the U.S. ...
Video: Tasigna(R) Demonstrates Rapid Response as Initial Therapy in Life-Threatening Form of Leukemia
... of cardiac tamponade, cerebral edema, acute respiratory failure, and GI perforation.
Bullous dermatologic reactions (e.g., erythema
multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome) have also been reported. In some cases, the reaction recurred upon re-challenge. Several post marketing reports ...
CHMP Recommends Approval in the European Union (EU) for New Options for Patients With Certain Primary Brain Tumors
... and flexibility.
TEMODAL Capsules are a chemotherapy agent approved in the EU for treatment of patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM) concomitantly with radiotherapy and subsequently as monotherapy, and for patients with malignant gliomas, such as GBM or anaplastic astrocytoma ...
More Than 200 Abstracts at ASH and SABCS Reveal Potential Compelling Patient Benefits From Novartis Oncology Current and Pipeline Therapies
... of cardiac tamponade, cerebral edema, acute respiratory failure and GI perforation.
Bullous dermatologic reactions (e.g., erythema
multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome) have also been reported. In some cases, the reaction recurred upon re-challenge. Several post-marketing reports ...
New Study Shows that PEGASYS(R) Regimen Provides Higher Sustained Virological Response Rates for Hepatitis C Patients
... use of PEGASYS therapy, with and without ribavirin, include
hearing impairment, hearing loss, serious skin reactions, including
erythema
multiforme major, and infections (bacterial, viral and fungal).
About Roche
Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche), based in Nutley, N.J., is the ...
Early Data Show Potential for Imatinib Mesylate Tablets to Treat Life-Threatening Form of Pulmonary Artery Disease
... mg/kg) for 1-2 weeks
concomitantly with Gleevec should be considered at the initiation of
therapy.
Bullous dermatologic reactions (eg, erythema
multiforme and
Stevens-Johnson syndrome) have also been reported. In some cases, the
reaction recurred upon re-challenge. Several postmarketing reports ...
Light Sciences Oncology Raises $40.1 Million in Series C Financing
... Phase III clinical
trials in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic colorectal
cancer, a planned Phase III trial in glioblastoma
multiforme (brain
cancer), and early stage clinical trials in benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH).
"We are approaching exciting milestones in the development ...
Arno Therapeutics, Inc. Completes $18 Million Financing and Reverse Merger with Laurier International, Inc.
... solid tumors is currently ongoing.
Multiple Phase II studies are planned for initiation in 2008 in a variety
of cancers, including glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM), a highly aggressive
form of brain cancer.
AR-12 is a PDK-1 inhibitor that targets the Akt pathway while also
possessing activity in the ...
Exelixis Reports Encouraging Phase 1 Data for XL184 at ASCO
... XL184 in patients with MTC is
planned to begin in the summer of 2008. Phase 1/2 and 2 studies of XL184 in
non-small cell lung cancer and glioblastoma
multiforme are ongoing.
About Medullary Thyroid Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that MTC accounts for 5% of all
thyroid cancers. MTC occurs in ...
PEGASYS(R)/COPEGUS(R) Show Benefit in Hard-to-Treat Latino Population with Hepatitis C
... use of PEGASYS therapy, with and without
ribavirin, include hearing impairment, hearing loss, serious skin
reactions, including erythema
multiforme major, and infections (bacterial,
viral and fungal).
About Roche
Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche), based in Nutley, N.J., is the ...
BiPar Sciences Expands Clinical Program for BSI-201, a Novel DNA Repair Inhibitor, in Brain Cancer
... -- BiPar Sciences, Inc. today
announced the expansion of the clinical program for the company's lead
product candidate, BSI-201, into glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM), the most
common glioma in adults. BSI-201, the first poly ADP-ribose polymerase
(PARP) inhibitor in BiPar's DNA repair portfolio, crosses the ...
Anti-Cancer Drug CYT997 Update
... a range of development benefits including
extended patent protection and increased regulatory consultation.
2. Phase Ib/II trial in glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM)
Cytopia is on schedule to commence a Phase II study for CYT997 in GBM
during the second quarter of 2008. CYT997 will be administered ...
Phase I and Phase I/II DCVax(R)-Brain Data Continues to Show Significantly Improved Survival Rates for Brain Cancer Patients
... progression and overall
survival in patients taking part in its Phase I and Phase I/II clinical
trials for newly diagnosed patients with Glioblastoma
multiforme ("GBM"),
the most aggressive form of brain cancer. The additional data covers the
period from April 2007 through year-end 2007. During this time, ...
Roche responds to announcement of 'IDEAL' hepatitis C trial results
... use of PEGASYS therapy, with and without ribavirin, include
hearing impairment, hearing loss, serious skin reactions, including
erythema
multiforme major, and infections (bacterial, viral and fungal).
About Roche
Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche), based in Nutley, N.J., is the ...
Supplemental New Drug Application for PREZISTA(TM) Submitted to U.S. Food and Drug Administration
... Please
refer to ritonavir prescribing information for additional information on
precautionary measures.
Severe skin rash, including erythema
multiforme and Stevens-Johnson
Syndrome, has been reported in subjects receiving PREZISTA during the
clinical development program. In some cases, fever and ...
Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. Announces Completion of Private Placement
... on the discovery of a new biomarker for
brain cancers by collaborators at NIH, the Company is developing new drugs
for the treatment of glioblastoma
multiforme (GMB), the most common and
most aggressive type of primary brain cancer in adults and, to a much
lesser extent, in children.
About Westpark ...
Treatment with PEGASYS(R)/COPEGUS(TM) Provides Hope for Hepatitis C Patients Whose Infection Did Not Initially Respond to Peg-Intron(R)/Ribavirin
... use of PEGASYS therapy, with and without ribavirin, include
hearing impairment, hearing loss, serious skin reactions, including
erythema
multiforme major, and infections (bacterial, viral and fungal). About Roche Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche), based in Nutley, N.J., is the U.S.
pharmaceuticals ...
Roche's Investigational Polymerase Inhibitor, Combined with PEGASYS(R) and COPEGUS(TM), Shows Potent Antiviral Activity in Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C at Four Weeks
... use of PEGASYS therapy, with and without ribavirin, include
hearing impairment, hearing loss, serious skin reactions, including
erythema
multiforme major, and infections (bacterial, viral and fungal). About Roche Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. (Roche), based in Nutley, N.J., is the U.S.
pharmaceuticals ...
Tapestry Pharmaceuticals Presents Data on TPI 287 at the AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics
... 287 has demonstrated tumor growth inhibition when delivered orally in
subcutaneous mouse xenograft models of both pancreatic cancer and
glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM). Tapestry has Phase 2 studies underway for
TPI 287 in pancreatic and prostate cancer. The Company plans to evaluate
TPI 287 in a Phase 2 study ...
New Phase 3 Study in Treatment-Naive Adults with HIV Evaluates Efficacy and Safety of Once-Daily PREZISTA(TM)/ritonavir vs. KALETRA(R) as Part of HIV Combination Therapy
... effect. Please
refer to ritonavir prescribing information for additional information on
precautionary measures. Severe skin rash, including erythema
multiforme and Stevens-Johnson
Syndrome, has been reported in subjects receiving PREZISTA during the
clinical development program. In some cases, fever and ...
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Doses First Patient in Cotara(R) Phase II Brain Cancer Trial In India
... clinical trial designed to
evaluate the safety and efficacy of this novel tumor necrosis therapy being
developed for the treatment of glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM), a deadly form
of brain cancer. "We are delighted that patient treatment has begun in this important
Phase II clinical trial that was designed ...
Tapestry Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
... to build on this momentum in the second half of the year as
we initiate our second and third Phase 2 trials in pancreatic cancer and in
glioblastoma
multiforme and our first oral Phase 1b/2 PK study in man. By
early 2008, we expect to have preliminary results from the first arm of our
Phase 2 trial in ...
Positive Results Prompt US National Cancer Institute to Make
Gleevec Available To Patients in Post-Surgical Gist Study
... and any patient with signs
or symptoms consistent with cardiac failure should be evaluated and
treated
Bullous dermatologic reactions (eg, erythema
multiforme and
Stevens- Johnson syndrome) have also been reported. In some cases,
the reaction recurred upon rechallenge. Several postmarketing
reports describe ...
MGI Pharma, Inc. Summarizes Data Presented at the 2007 American
Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
... chemotherapy together with Gliadel
Wafer were presented in a poster discussion on Monday June 4, 2007.
Eighty-five patients with primary glioblastoma
multiforme received
surgery with (n=36) or without (n=49) Gliadel implantation followed
by radiotherapy and concurrent temozolomide (TMZ) plus one year ...
MGI Pharma Summarizes Data Presented at the 2007 American Society
of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
... chemotherapy together with Gliadel
Wafer were presented in a poster discussion on Monday June 4, 2007.
Eighty-five patients with primary glioblastoma
multiforme received
surgery with
(n=36) or without (n=49) Gliadel implantation followed by
radiotherapy and concurrent temozolomide (TMZ) plus one year ...
New Phase 3 Study Published in The Lancet Evaluates Efficacy and
Safety of Prezista/Ritonavir vs. Kaletra as Part of HIV Combination
Therapy in Treatment-Experienced Adults With HIV
... Please refer to ritonavir prescribing
information for additional information on precautionary
measures.
Severe skin rash, including erythema
multiforme and
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, has been reported in subjects receiving
PREZISTA during the clinical development program. In some cases,
fever and ...
Molecular Target of Bradmer's Neuradiab Further Validated by
Independent Findings
... clinical trial of Neuradiab.
About Neuradiab
Neuradiab is a monoclonal antibody, conjugated to radioactive
iodine, used to treat glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM), the most
common and most advanced form of brain cancer. Neuradiab delivers
tumor-killing radiation specifically to residual brain tumor ...