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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

AstraZeneca-Merck Lynparza positive effect in late-stage ovarian cancer study

AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) and collaboration partner Merck (NYSE:MRKannounce the successful outcome of a Phase 3 clinical trial, PAOLA-1, evaluating PARP inhibitor Lynparza (olaparib), added to standard of care bevacizumab [Roche’s (OTCQX:RHHBY) Avastin] compared to bevacizumab alone, in women with advanced ovarian cancer with or without BRCA mutations in a first-line maintenance setting.
The study met the primary endpoint of a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) compared to bevacizumab alone.
Detailed results will be presented at an upcoming medical conference.

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