Janssen's daratumumab combo for multiple myeloma reduces risk of disease progression by 61%

5 June 2016

CHICAGO: A Phase III trial of Johnson and Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) subsidiary Janssen’s Darzalex (daratumumab) in combination with Velcade (bortezomib) and dexamethasone (Dvd) in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma patients has shown a 61% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death.

The data, from the MMY3004 (CASTOR) trial, was presented at the 52nd annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) today (Sunday 5th June).

Scientists from the university of Torino in Italy, who led the study, have said the combination therapy should now become the new standard of care for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma patients.

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