OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals Inc has announced that it has reached an agreement with regulators in the US to amend its late-stage prostate cancer trial. The agreement to amend the trial was reached through the special protocol assessment (SPA) process.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that it agreed to modify the study population in the trial. Initially the trial was monitoring the success of second-line of chemotherapy drugs, but the focus will now be on the first line of drugs.
Prostate Cancer | Cancer of Prostate - Incidence, Prevention, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
This cancer affects men over the age of 50 years and screening with rectal examination and PSA can help both in early detection and effective treatment
This cancer affects men over the age of 50 years and screening with rectal examination and PSA can help both in early detection and effective treatment
OncoGenex shares were trading up by 17 percent at $22.80 on Nasdaq.
Prostate Biopsy-Preparations-Risks-Complications-Procedure-FAQ
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about prostate gland
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about prostate gland
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Advantages of Eating Fish Foods - Health Benefits
Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly is good for health. Regular consumption of fish may reduce the risk of diseases such as asthma, prostate cancer and eyesight.
Researchers worldwide have discovered that eating fish regularly is good for health. Regular consumption of fish may reduce the risk of diseases such as asthma, prostate cancer and eyesight.
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