Astellas Pharma gets US regulator’s nod for its gastric cancer drug
Astellas Pharma Inc.’s therapy to treat a form of gastric cancer got approval from the US drug regulator, according to a company statement.
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Illumina’s DNA sequencing cancer tests to check 500 genes get US nod
The US Federal Drug Administration approved Illumina Inc.’s DNA sequencing cancer tests that check more than 500 genes in a tumour to help.
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US regulator allows GSK’s endometrial cancer therapy for expanded use
The US drug regulator has granted permission for expanded use of British pharmaceutical company, GSK Plc’s endometrial cancer drug.
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BioNTech, OncoC4 in pact to develop drug for solid tumours
BioNTech, a German immunotherapy company, announced a strategic pact with OncoC4, a private firm, to develop and commercialise a drug to treat solid tumours.
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Pfizer to buy Seagen for $43 billion to fortify cancer portfolio
Pfizer will acquire Seagen for $43 billion to beef up its cancer portfolio, with COVID-19 vaccine sales forecast to plummet.