Roche Causes Stir With Tecentriq/Avastin/Chemo Lung Cancer Win
Executive Summary
There are no actual data yet but the news that the closely-watched IMpower 150 study met a goal of progression-free survival and showed 'encouraging' signs on the overall survival endpoint has made IO rivals sit up, especially Merck & Co.
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