|Articles|June 1, 2006

Oncology NEWS International

Oncology NEWS International Vol 15 No 6
Volume 15
Issue 6

GVAX Receives Fast-Track Status

The FDA has granted Cell Genesys' GVAX immunotherapy fast track designation for prostate cancer. Two independent phase II trials in patients with hormone-refractory metastatic prostate cancer showed that median survival with GVAX compared favorably with that of patients treated with standard docetaxel (Taxotere)/prednisone in previous studies, the company said. Two phase III trials of GVAX have been initiated, VITAL-1 and VITAL-2. Each will enroll approximately 600 patients.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CalifThe FDA has granted Cell Genesys' GVAX immunotherapy fast track designation for prostate cancer. Two independent phase II trials in patients with hormone-refractory metastatic prostate cancer showed that median survival with GVAX compared favorably with that of patients treated with standard docetaxel (Taxotere)/prednisone in previous studies, the company said. Two phase III trials of GVAX have been initiated, VITAL-1 and VITAL-2. Each will enroll approximately 600 patients.

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