Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) today touted the results of a retrospective sub-group analysis of its EF-14 Phase III pivotal trial in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The analysis, which was published in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology, demonstrated that more time on Novocure’s Optune device predicted increased survival in people who received Optune plus temozolomide compared to those who received […]
NovoCure slides on Q3 sales miss
NovoCure (NSDQ:NVCR) shares took a hit today, despite lower-than-forecast losses, after the company reported financial results that missed expectations for third-quarter sales. NVCR shares were down-12.7% to $36.23 today in late-morning trading on the news. Get the full story on our sister site, MassDevice.com.
Novocure touts Phase II pancreatic cancer pilot study
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) today touted the results of a Phase II pilot trial designed to test the feasibility, safety and efficacy of its Tumor Treating Fields therapy in patients with unresectable, advanced pancreatic cancer. The St. Helier, N.J.-based company’s Optune device uses electric fields, called Tumor Treating Fields, to disrupt cell division, inhibit tumor growth and trigger […]
Novocure inks Chinese collaborative deal with Zai Lab
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) said today it inked a $15 million licensing agreement with Shanghai-based biopharma company Zai Lab to offer its Optune technology on the Chinese market and accelerate clinical trial enrollment in the region. The Optune device delivers low-intensity, intermediate frequency, alternating electric fields, called “Tumor Treating Fields,” to inhibit cancer cell replication. Through the agreement, Novocure granted […]
Novocure touts combined TTF, chemotherapy mesothelioma study data
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) today released results from the Stellar phase 2 registration trial exploring the use of its Tumor Treating Fields and standard of care chemotherapy to chemotherapy alone in treating mesothelioma, touting a significant extension in median overall survival. Patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma who received TTF treatment alongside pemetrexed and cisplatin or carboplatin experienced a […]
Novocure inks collaboration for pivotal pancreatic cancer trial
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) and US Oncology Research said today that the groups are collaborating on a phase III pivotal trial designed to test Novocure’s Tumor Treating Fields with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine in patients with unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Using a network of community-based oncology practices, US Oncology Research plans to open 10 clinical trial sites to […]
NovoCure’s Q2 sales top forecast, earnings miss
NovoCure (NSDQ:NVCR) shares are under pressure this morning after the company reported second-quarter losses that exceeded estimates. The British firm’s losses fell -26.7% to -$15.5 million, or -17¢ per share, on sales growth of 60.3% to $61.5 million for the three months ended June 30. Analysts on Wall Street were looking for losses of -16¢ per […]
Novocure misses sales, EPS estimates in Q1
Shares in Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) fell today after the medical device maker missed expectations on Wall Street with its first-quarter results. The St. Helier, N.J.-based company posted a net loss of -$20.7 million, or -23¢ per share, on sales of $52.1 million for the 3 months ended March 31, for bottom-line loss of -14.8% on sales growth […]
Novocure touts top-line data from Ph2 mesothelioma trial
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) today touted positive top-line data from its Phase II pilot mesothelioma trial and revealed that it plans to submit a humanitarian device exemption application to the FDA for approval. The St. Helier, N.J.-based company reported that patients who received treatment with its “Tumor Treating Fields” system plus chemotherapy experienced clinically meaningful improvements in overall […]
Novocure misses Q4 EPS by a penny, tops sales estimates
Shares in Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) rose slightly today in premarket activity after the medical device maker met sales expectations, but missed earnings estimates on Wall Street with its fourth quarter and full-year financial results. The St. Helier, N.J.-based company reeled in losses this quarter, posting -$10.9 million on sales of $53.7 million for the 3 months ended […]
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