FDA granted Fast Track Designation to APG-157 for the neoadjuvant treatment of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC)
“There is an urgent need for new treatments for head and neck cancer patients, many of whom face poor survival odds and considerable morbidities following current standard-of-care treatments, including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy/targeted treatments. The rare grant of Fast Track Designation for neoadjuvant treatment in Head and Neck Cancer underscores the FDA’s recognition of the potential role of APG-157 in providing meaningful treatment benefits to these patients,” said Parag Mehta, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Aveta Biomics.
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