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AstraZeneca’s Calquence Gains FDA Approval for First-Line Mantle Cell Lymphoma Treatment
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AstraZeneca’s Calquence Gains FDA Approval for First-Line Mantle Cell Lymphoma Treatment

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The latest update is out from AstraZeneca ( (GB:AZN) ).

AstraZeneca announced the US FDA approval of Calquence in combination with bendamustine and rituximab for previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) patients, marking the first BTK inhibitor approved for first-line MCL treatment. This approval, based on ECHO Phase III trial results, enhances AstraZeneca’s position in oncology by offering a new treatment option for a rare and aggressive cancer, thus potentially transforming MCL patient care and reinforcing Calquence as a key therapy in blood cancers.

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AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca’s innovative medicines are sold in more than 125 countries and used by millions of patients worldwide.

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