Core Viewpoint - AstraZeneca announced that Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China for the treatment of adult patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) who have not progressed after platinum-based chemoradiotherapy [1] Group 1: Approval and Clinical Trial Results - The approval is based on positive results from the ADRIATIC Phase III clinical trial, which showed that durvalumab reduced the risk of death by 27% compared to placebo [1] - The ADRIATIC trial demonstrated a three-year overall survival rate of 57% for patients receiving durvalumab treatment [1] Group 2: Impact on Patients and Treatment Landscape - Limited-stage small cell lung cancer is a highly aggressive type of lung cancer, with only 15-30% of patients surviving beyond five years after diagnosis [1] - The approval marks durvalumab as the first and only immunotherapy option for limited-stage small cell lung cancer in China, providing more treatment choices for patients [1] - AstraZeneca aims to innovate treatment options and improve patient outcomes through strong R&D capabilities and external collaborations [1]
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