NovoCure Limited develops and commercializes Tumor Treating Fields therapy for solid tumors through wearable medical devices including Optune Gio, Optune Lua and Optune Pax. News about NVCR centers on product approvals, reimbursement decisions, launch activity and the use of TTFields in glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma.
Company updates also cover clinical programs such as PANOVA, LUNAR and KEYNOTE studies, quarterly financial results, research and clinical-study spending, and commercialization across the United States, Europe, Japan and other markets where the company has approved products.
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Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) has announced that the results of its LUNAR phase 3 clinical trial in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) will be unveiled at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago from June 2 to June 6. This randomized, open-label study evaluates the safety and efficacy of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) combined with immunotherapies for patients progressing after platinum-based treatments. The trial has shown a statistically significant improvement in overall survival with the addition of TTFields. The data will be presented on June 6 at 11:09 a.m. CDT by Ticiana Leal, M.D., and includes among ten abstracts focused on TTFields therapy at the ASCO meeting. An investor event will also be hosted on the same day to discuss these findings.
Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) announced that 27 presentations on Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) will be showcased at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023 from April 14 to 19 in Orlando, Florida. Research highlights include a comprehensive safety dataset of over 25,000 patients with glioblastoma, demonstrating the broad applicability and safety of TTFields therapy. A systematic review indicated improved overall survival in newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients treated with TTFields. Preclinical studies suggest that TTFields enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and may offer new treatment avenues for spinal metastasis and ovarian cancer. These findings underscore the potential of TTFields across various solid tumors, reinforcing Novocure's commitment to advancing cancer treatment.
Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) will announce its first quarter 2023 financial results on May 4, 2023, before U.S. market opening. A conference call is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET the same day to discuss the results for the three months ending March 31, 2023. Investors can access the call via a registration link. Novocure focuses on innovative therapies for aggressive cancers and has multiple ongoing clinical studies.
Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) has elected Kristin Stafford to its Board of Directors. Her extensive finance experience in the life sciences sector and role at Royalty Pharma are expected to support Novocure’s growth ambitions. Stafford, who has been with Royalty Pharma since December 2018, expressed excitement about joining Novocure during a pivotal time with key clinical trial readouts imminent. The company focuses on innovative therapies to extend survival for patients with aggressive cancers, with products approved for glioblastoma and pleural mesothelioma.
Virtual Incision Corporation has appointed Piet Hinoul as the new Chief Medical Officer, while Dmitry Oleynikov transitions to Chief Surgeon. Hinoul, with over 30 years in healthcare, previously headed medical affairs at Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) and has experience in surgical robotics at Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). This leadership change aims to bolster Virtual Incision's efforts as it develops the MIRA Surgical System, the first miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery system designed for improved surgical efficiency. The company is focused on making every operating room RAS-ready, enhancing accessibility to advanced surgical technology.