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Amgen's cancer drug combo cut death risk by 58% in lung cancer trial

Cris Tolomia
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A clinical trial for Amgen's Imdelltra combined with AstraZeneca's Imfinzi showed a significant increase in survival rates for lung cancer patients. The combination therapy extended median survival to 21.1 months compared to 12.7 months for the monotherapy.

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This represents a major advancement in oncology treatment options for lung cancer patients.

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Median survival reached 21.1 months with Imdelltra plus…

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