G1’s Cosela Could Show Promise In Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Despite Colorectal Cancer Fail
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The US biotech’s myeloprotective drug saw worse responses in a late-stage colorectal cancer trial when compared with placebo but some analysts say other label expansion efforts could fare better.
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