Category: Glioblastoma
An investigator-led trial of Jazz Pharma’s cannabis extract-based drug Sativex in glioblastoma – an aggressive form of brain cancer – will get underway in the UK next year. The three-year phase 2 trial will be carried out by researchers at Leeds University led by professor of clinical oncology and neuro-oncology Susan Short, and see if […]
Daiichi Sankyo has made a little bit of pharma industry history, becoming the first drugmaker to win approval in Japan for a therapy for cancer based on a virus that selectively kills malignant cells. Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has granted a conditional approval to the company’s Delytact (teserpaturev) for the treatment […]
Shots: The US FDA has granted FTD for GLR2007 for the treatment of patients with glioblastoma and application is eligible for Rolling Review and for Accelerated Approval and Priority Review The Designation evaluate to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs to treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need GLR2007 is […]
What is Glioblastoma Multiforme? Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) (also called glioblastoma) is a fast-growing type of gliomas, which are the most common form of primary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS). These develop from star-shaped glial cells (astrocytes and oligodendrocytes) responsible for providing nourishment to the nerve cells within the brain. Often referred to as […]
In a recent interview with PharmaShots, William F. Doyle, Executive Chairman at Novocure shared information about the company’s activities in the field of glioblastoma and mesothelioma. He also discussed the company’s technology, Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields), and its potential for broad applicability across solid tumors. Shots: Novocure is a global oncology company working to extend […]