A clinical-stage immunotherapy company today announced positive phase 2 results in its metastatic pancreatic cancer clinical study in third-line or greater subjects showing that the overall survival (OS) rate for patients continues to be double compared to historical survival rates after two or more prior lines of therapy.
This news from ImmunityBio, Inc. is essential since pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death (8.2%), with the five-year survival rate for late-stage cases being just 3%.
Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Study Subjects Survival Rate Doubles
Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Study Survival Rate Doubles
A clinical-stage immunotherapy company today announced positive phase 2 results in its metastatic pancreatic cancer clinical study in third-line or greater subjects showing that the overall survival (OS) rate for patients continues to be double compared to historical survival rates after two or more prior lines of therapy.
This news from ImmunityBio, Inc. is essential since pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death (8.2%), with the five-year survival rate for late-stage cases being just 3%.
More Bears Infected with Bird Flu
The Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) recently confirmed three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus during the fall of 2022.
These were the first documented cases of HPAI in grizzly bears in Montana.
The three bears were observed to be in poor condition and exhibited disorientation and partial blindness, among other neurological issues.
They were euthanized due to their sickness and poor condition.
More Bears Infected with Bird Flu
The Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) recently confirmed three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus during the fall of 2022.
These were the first documented cases of HPAI in grizzly bears in Montana.
The three bears were observed to be in poor condition and exhibited disorientation and partial blindness, among other neurological issues.
They were euthanized due to their sickness and poor condition.
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