Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Bioenvision receives European approval for Evoltra

Published in Clinical Oncology Week, June 26th, 2006

Bioenvision, Inc., (BIVN) announced the European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Evoltra (clofarabine) for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in pediatric patients who have relapsed or are refractory to at least two prior regimens and where there is no other treatment option anticipated to result in a durable response.

The licensed indication includes patients who were less than 21 years at the time of initial diagnosis of their leukemia.

"This is a momentous day for children suffering from ALL and the doctors who treat them," said Hugh Griffith, Bioenvision's chief operating officer. "By approving Evoltra in...

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Source: Clinical Oncology Week (2006-06-26)

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