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Novocure’s tumor treating fields land FDA approval for lung cancer

Oct. 16, 2024
By Annette Boyle
Novocure GmbH secured U.S. FDA approval for Optune Lua, a wearable device that delivers alternating electric fields or tumor treating fields that kill cancer cells. Indicated for use with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel in the second or subsequent line for the treatment of metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer following the failure of platinum-based regimens, the approval was driven by the significant improvement in overall survival rates seen in the LUNAR pivotal study for Optune Lua.
Medical technology Regulatory Cancer Oncology Europe U.S. 510(k) FDA

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