Fruquintinib reduces risk of death in metastatic colorectal cancer, says Hutchmed

8 September 2022

Chinese biotech Hutchmed (Nasdaq: HCM) today announces summary results of the 691-patient, multi-regional clinical trial (MRCT) of fruquintinib.

These results have been shared in an abstract of the upcoming presentation at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022 on September 12.

Dr Arvind Dasari, Associate Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center commented: “These results are exciting and encouraging for patients and healthcare providers alike since they address a huge unmet need in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer. Fruquintinib provides a possible new treatment option with a meaningful survival benefit and manageable toxicity profile. These results also offer opportunities for further development of fruquintinib in other settings and combinations.”

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