Ariceum's SSTR2-Targeting SCLC Therapy Gets FDA Orphan Status

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A promising new lung cancer treatment has earned special recognition from the FDA.

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Ariceum Therapeutics developed this treatment to target SSTR2 receptors on cancer cells.

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The FDA granted it "Orphan Drug" status, supporting treatments for rare diseases– which speeds up development and offers exclusive market protection for seven years.

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The treatment aims to help patients with Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), a hard-to-treat cancer.

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SCLC often spreads before diagnosis in two-thirds of cases, with only 5-10% surviving five years.

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The therapy uses a theranostic approach — combining diagnosis and treatment in one method.

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The diagnostic tool identifies patients likely to benefit, enabling personalized care.

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Clinical trials, named SANTANA-225, are set to begin in early 2025.

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FDA recognition highlights the treatment's potential for patients with limited options.

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This development brings new hope to families affected by aggressive lung cancer.

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