First Therapy for Advanced Head & Neck Cancer in 10 Years: Johnson & Johnson Secures Accelerated FDA Nod
Johnson & Johnson wins FDA accelerated approval for RYBREVANT FASPRO to treat recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer.
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Johnson & Johnson wins FDA accelerated approval for RYBREVANT FASPRO to treat recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval for RYBREVANT FASPRO as a single agent for the treatment of adults with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
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