Novocure Receives the US FDA Approval of Optune Pax with CT for Pancreatic Cancer

Shots: Approval was based on the P-III (PANOVA-3) trial assessing Optune Pax, a TTFields device used concomitantly with gemcitabine & nab-paclitaxel (n=285), vs CT alone (n=286) in 571 adults with locally advanced pancreatic cancer Trial improved mOS to 16.2 vs 14.2mos. in ITT, with 1yr. survival of 68.1% vs 60.2%. In mPP (198 received Optune…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 12, 2026

Novocure Reports Final P-III (METIS) Trial Data on Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Therapy for Brain Metastases from NSCLC

Shots: The P-III (METIS) trial assessed TTFields therapy + best supportive care (BSC) (n=149) vs BSC (n=149) in 298 adults with 1-10 newly diagnosed brain metastases from NSCLC following stereotactic radiosurgery; median TTFields use was 67% over 16wks. Trial met its 1EP, with a 28% lower risk of intracranial progression, extending median time to 15…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 30, 2025

Novocure Reports MHLW’s Approval of Optune Lua for NSCLC

Shots: Approval of Optune Lua for adults with unresectable advanced/recurrent NSCLC who progressed on Pt-based regimen, was based on P-III (LUNAR) trial assessing it with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel (n=145) vs PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel alone (n=146) Trial showed an mOS (1EP) of 13.2 vs 9.9mos. in the overall population, 19 vs 10.8mos. with Optune Lua +…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 16, 2025

Novocure Receives the US FDA Approval of Optune Pax with CT for Pancreatic Cancer

Novocure Reports Final P-III (METIS) Trial Data on Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Therapy for Brain Metastases from NSCLC

Novocure Reports MHLW’s Approval of Optune Lua for NSCLC

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