Mesothelioma

Clovis Oncology Highlights Ongoing Phase 1/2 LuMIERE Clinical Study and Multi-Tumor Imaging Investigator-Initiated Trial of FAP-2286 Fibroblast Activation Protein-Targeted Radiotherapy Candidate at an Upcoming Nuclear Medicine Meeting

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Approximately 50 patients will be enrolled in the Phase 1 portion of the multicenter, open-label LuMIERE trial, which is currently enrolling patients with advanced solid tumors ( NCT04939610 ).

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  • Approximately 50 patients will be enrolled in the Phase 1 portion of the multicenter, open-label LuMIERE trial, which is currently enrolling patients with advanced solid tumors ( NCT04939610 ).
  • Once the Phase 2 therapeutic dose is determined, Phase 2 expansion cohorts in multiple tumor types are planned for later in 2022.
  • LuMIERE is a Phase 1/2 study evaluating FAP-2286 as a peptide-targeted radionuclide therapy (PTRT) targeting fibroblast activation protein, or FAP, in patients with advanced solid tumors.
  • FAP-2286 is a clinical candidate under investigation as a peptide-targeted radionuclide therapy (PTRT) and imaging agent targeting fibroblast activation protein (FAP).

Novocure’s General Counsel Resigns After 10 Years of Service

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Mr. Longsworths last day as General Counsel will be March 31.

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  • Mr. Longsworths last day as General Counsel will be March 31.
  • He also played a lead role in the financing that was completed in 2020, which was essential to Novocures future growth plans.
  • Todds work was foundational in Novocure becoming the company we are today, said Novocures CEO Asaf Danziger.
  • Barak Ben Arye, currently Novocures Vice President, EMEA Counsel, has been appointed to General Counsel, effective April 1.

Novocure Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results and Provides Company Update

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

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  • Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.
  • Financial updates for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021:
    Total net revenues for the year were $535.0 million, an increase of 8% year-over-year.
  • This compares to $11 million received from the successful appeal of previously denied Medicare claims in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Novocure will host a conference call and webcast to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results at 8 a.m. EST today, Thursday, February 24, 2022.

New Data Finds Tumor Treating Fields Initiates Downstream Anti-Tumor Response

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

TTFields ability to activate a downstream immune response, effectively turning a cold tumor hot, is a unique element of TTFields therapy, said Uri Weinberg, Novocures Chief Science Officer.

Key Points: 
  • TTFields ability to activate a downstream immune response, effectively turning a cold tumor hot, is a unique element of TTFields therapy, said Uri Weinberg, Novocures Chief Science Officer.
  • Preclinical data demonstrated that treatment with TTFields directly disrupted the nuclear envelope of glioblastoma (GBM) tumor cells.
  • Tumor Treating Fields, or TTFields, are electric fields that disrupt cancer cell division.
  • Novocure has ongoing or completed clinical trials investigating Tumor Treating Fields in brain metastases, gastric cancer, glioblastoma, liver cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and ovarian cancer.

Dallas-Based Baron & Budd Announces Historic $48.5 Million Settlement in Whistleblower Case Alleging Small Business Fraud by TriMark USA

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The recovery eclipses the previous record settlement involving small business fraud$37 million against Atlantic Diving Supply and related entitieswhich also resulted from a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Baron & Budd.

Key Points: 
  • The recovery eclipses the previous record settlement involving small business fraud$37 million against Atlantic Diving Supply and related entitieswhich also resulted from a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Baron & Budd.
  • As a large business, TriMark is ineligible to participate in valuable government contracts set aside for small businesses.
  • Todays historic $48.5 million settlement surpasses the previous record-high settlement involving small business fraud under the FCA.
  • The whistleblowers in the ADS matter, which was at the time the largest small business fraud case in FCA history, were also represented by the qui tam team at Baron & Budd.

Baron & Budd Announces Historic $48.5 Million Settlement in Whistleblower Case Alleging Small Business Fraud by TriMark USA

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The recovery eclipses the previous record settlement involving small business fraud$37 million against Atlantic Diving Supply and related entitieswhich also resulted from a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Baron & Budd.

Key Points: 
  • The recovery eclipses the previous record settlement involving small business fraud$37 million against Atlantic Diving Supply and related entitieswhich also resulted from a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Baron & Budd.
  • As a large business, TriMark is ineligible to participate in valuable government contracts set aside for small businesses.
  • Todays historic $48.5 million settlement surpasses the previous record-high settlement involving small business fraud under the FCA.
  • The whistleblowers in the ADS matter, which was at the time the largest small business fraud case in FCA history, were also represented by the qui tam team at Baron & Budd.

Clovis Oncology Announces 2021 Operating Results and Anticipated 2022 Development Milestones

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Clovis Oncology , Inc. (NASDAQ:CLVS) reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, and provided an update on the Companys clinical development programs and regulatory and commercial outlook.

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  • Clovis Oncology , Inc. (NASDAQ:CLVS) reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, and provided an update on the Companys clinical development programs and regulatory and commercial outlook.
  • Clovis reported a net loss for Q4 2021 of $64.4 million, or ($0.50) per share, and a net loss of $264.5 million, or ($2.29) per share, for FY 2021.
  • Similarly, net cash used in operating activities for FY 2021 was $196.1 million, compared with $252.7 million for FY 2020.
  • The accompanying condensed consolidated financial results have been prepared on a basis which assumes that Clovis will continue as a going concern.

Atara Biotherapeutics Provides Update on ATA2271 Autologous CAR T Trial

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Friday, February 18, 2022

ATA2271 is a next-generation, autologous chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy targeting mesothelin currently under clinical investigation in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Key Points: 
  • ATA2271 is a next-generation, autologous chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy targeting mesothelin currently under clinical investigation in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
  • The single case involved a patient with a history of multiple malignancies and other comorbidities undergoing treatment for advanced recurrent mesothelioma.
  • MSK is in the process of further evaluating the occurrence, including the extent of the relationship of the event to ATA2271.
  • We anticipate providing a further update in the coming weeks following further discussion and consultation with MSK.

Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Former Welder Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with Mesothelioma to Make it a Priority to Call Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste About Compensation That Could Be Millions

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Financial compensation for a welder with mesothelioma will be based on the specifics of how, where and when they were exposed to asbestos as Erik Karst is always more than happy to discuss.

Key Points: 
  • Financial compensation for a welder with mesothelioma will be based on the specifics of how, where and when they were exposed to asbestos as Erik Karst is always more than happy to discuss.
  • Prior to 1982 welders are the only work group that wore a helmet, apron-vest, and gloves that all contained asbestos.
  • US Navy Veterans make up about one-third of all US Citizens who are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year.
  • https://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
    For more information about mesothelioma please refer to the National Institutes of Health's web site related to this rare form of cancer: https://www.cancer.gov/types/mesothelioma .

US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Appeals to A Navy Veteran with Lung Cancer Who Spent Time at a Shipyard Before 1982 to Call Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste About Compensation That Might Exceed $100,000

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

For a career Navy Veteran-they may have spent a significant part of their career at a shipyard repairing numerous ships or submarines.

Key Points: 
  • For a career Navy Veteran-they may have spent a significant part of their career at a shipyard repairing numerous ships or submarines.
  • Individuals like this might have had extreme exposure to asbestos.
  • With lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure the lung cancer may not show up until decades after the exposure.
  • However, a US Navy Veteran or person with mesothelioma or asbestos exposure lung cancer could live in any state includingNew York,Florida,California,Massachusetts, Pennsylvania,New Jersey,Maryland,Illinois,Wisconsin,Minnesota,Oklahoma, Texas,Iowa,Georgia,Kansas,Nebraska,North Dakota,Wyoming,Colorado,New Mexico,Utah,Nevada,Arizona,Idaho,Washington,OregonorAlaska.