New Rituxan Results as FDA Decision Nears for Lymphoma
May 17th 2017There were nearly identical response rates and toxicity with subcutaneous administration of Rituxan (rituximab) and IV administration of the drug to treat follicular lymphoma in the first-line setting, according to results from the phase 3 SABRINA trial that were published in The Lancet Haematology.
With Immunotherapy, Longer Survival May Come With a Cost in Melanoma
April 12th 2017Immunotherapy showed improved survival benefits for stage 3 and 4 melanoma, but it came at a price of greater toxicity, according to a randomized, double-blind phase 3 study that compared 10 mg/kg Yervoy (ipilimumab) or a lower dose of the anti-CTLA-4 anticlonal antibody.