Live Breaking News & Updates on அலுவலகம் ஆஃப் புற்றுநோயியல் நோய்கள்

Stay updated with breaking news from அலுவலகம் ஆஃப் புற்றுநோயியல் நோய்கள். Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

FDA approves first drug that targets common lung cancer mutation

The Food and Drug Administration approved Amgen's Lumakras drug as the first treatment for adult patients with a common form of lung cancer. Why it matters: Non-small cell lung cancer with a specific mutation in a gene known as KRAS has been considered to be resistant to any sort of drug treatment, per the FDA. Lumakras was able to shrink the tumors of between 36% and 58% of patients studied.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeWhat they're saying: "Today’s approval represents a significant step towards a future where more patients will have a personalized treatment approach," said Richard Pazdur, director of the FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence and acting director of the FDA's Office of Oncologic Diseases.Details: The drug will target specifically KRAS G12C mutations, which comprise approximately 13% of mutations in non-small cell lung cancers, which is the most common type of lung ....

Richard Pazdur , Amgen Lumakras , Oncology Center , Drug Administration , Office Of Oncologic Diseases , Lung Cancer , Food And Drug Administration , Drug Treatment , Richard Pazdur , புற்றுநோயியல் மையம் , அலுவலகம் ஆஃப் புற்றுநோயியல் நோய்கள் , நுரையீரல் புற்றுநோய் ,