ASCO 2014 kicks off with news on lenvatinib, Cyramza, olaparib and Recentin

1 June 2014

The 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) began on Friday in Chicago, providing a platform for the release of thousands of scientific abstracts and highly anticipated cancer research news. The meeting continues through Monday June 2, but here are some highlights from the earlier sessions.

Eisai’s lenvatinib shows promise in differentiated radioiodine-resistant thyroid cancer

Results from a recent study show that the drug lenvatinib could become a new, effective treatment option for patients with differentiated thyroid cancer that is resistant to standard radioiodine (RAI) therapy. Lenvatinib (E7080), produced by Japanese drug major Eisai (TYO: 4523) is a multi-kinase inhibitor being investigated for the treatment of various types of cancer.

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