Positive CLL Data For AstraZeneca's BTK Inhibitor Prompts Early ASCEND Trial End
Executive Summary
The Calquence Phase III ASCEND trial met its primary endpoint at interim analysis in relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia and thus will stop early.
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