Basel, announced that new data from its extensive haematology portfolio will be presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition from 11-14 December 2021. Roche molecules will be featured in more than 90 abstracts, including 17 oral presentations, showcasing new immunotherapies, unique treatment combinations, the application of novel endpoints, and fixed-duration regimens.
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Results from three pivotal studies will be featured:
First presentation of efficacy and safety data from the phase III POLARIX study as a late-breaking abstract and in the ASH press programme. POLARIX met its primary endpoint of improving progression-free survival, showing Polivy® (polatuzumab vedotin) plus MabThera®/Rituxan® (rituximab), cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (R-CHP) reduced the likelihood of disease worsening or death, versus the standard-of-care, MabThera/Rituxan plus cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone (R-CHOP), for people with newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The safety profile was comparable for Polivy plus R-CHP versus R-CHOP.1 POLARIX is being conducted in collaboration with The Lymphoma Study Association (LYSA) and The Lymphoma Academic Research Organisation (LYSARC).
Pivotal results from the phase I/II GO29781 study, presented for the first time and featured in the ASH press programme, showing mosunetuzumab, a CD20xCD3 T-cell engaging bispecific antibody immunotherapy, achieved high response rates with a manageable safety profile. These data suggest that it could be a new treatment option for people with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) who have received two or more prior therapies.2 FL is the most common indolent (slow growing) form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, which often returns after initial therapy.
Interim data from the phase III HAVEN 6 study, which demonstrated the favourable safety and efficacy profile of Hemlibra® (emicizumab) in people with moderate or mild haemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors.
For 20 years, we have remained committed to deepening our understanding of many benign and malignant blood disorders in order to better meet the urgent needs of patients with these diseases,” said Levi Garraway, M.D., Ph.D., Roche’s Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Product Development.