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NASDAQ launch for biotech

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s BioCanCell which is developing treatments for bladder, ovarian and pancreatic cancers. It has changed its name to Anchiano and plans to list on NASDAQ. In December, Anchiano began a pivotal trial of its … Continue reading

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Positive trials of bladder cancer treatment

Israel’s Biocancell Therapeutics has reported a successful clinical trial on high-risk bladder cancer patients.  It will allow the company to proceed to a Phase III trial of its BC-819 product, which is administered together with BCG, the standard treatment. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-biocancell-share-jumps-on-positive-cancer-trial-results-1000974326

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Bladder cancer treatment success

Israel’s Biocancell Therapeutics Ltd has reported success in the Phase IIb clinical trial of BC-819 for the treatment of bladder cancer in patients for whom chemotherapy or standard treatment using Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) failed. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000830282

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Good results for ovarian cancer drug

Israel’s Biocancell Therapeutics announced that phase 1/II(a) trials have proved BC-819 to be safe and effective in treating ovarian cancer. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000733108&fid=1725

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Pancreatic cancer drug is fast-tracked

The US Food and Drugs Administration has given priority approval to new treatment BC819 from Israel’s Biocancell Therapeutics. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000687932&fid=1725

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Israel funds ‘wonder drug’ trial

Israel is giving 2.2 million shekels for trials by Israeli bio-tech Biocancell into the effectiveness of its BC-819 drug in treating pancreatic cancer. BC-819 may also treat other cancers. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000672742&fid=1725

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