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The FDA expanded approval of Novartis' Kisqali for early-stage breast cancer, reducing recurrence risk by 25% after 3 years and 28.5% after 4 years. Available for HR-positive, HER2-negative cases, it broadens treatment options beyond high-risk patients. However, the cost is high, potentially $300,000-$400,000 over 3 years.

FDA approves Novartis’ Kisqali for earlier stages of HR-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer, doubling eligible patient population. Kisqali, in combination with an aromatase inhibitor, reduces recurrence risk by 28.5% in NATALEE trial.

Novartis’ Kisqali (ribociclib) approved by FDA for early breast cancer treatment in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for HR-positive/HER2-negative stage 2 and 3 patients at high risk of recurrence. Supported by NATALEE trial results showing reduced recurrence risk by 25.1% with Kisqali plus endocrine therapy versus endocrine therapy alone, with benefits extending beyond three years.

FDA expands Kisqali use for early-stage breast cancer, reducing recurrence risk by 25% after 3 years and 28.5% after 4 years in HR-positive, HER2-negative cases. Available for broader patient groups, it complements endocrine therapy, though costs up to $400,000 over 3 years.

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FDA approves ribociclib (Kisqali) with endocrine therapy as adjuvant treatment for early high-risk HR-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer, expanding eligible patients for CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. NATALEE trial results show 25% reduction in disease recurrence risk with ribociclib plus aromatase inhibitor, with consistent subgroup benefits. Adverse events consistent with known safety profile.

FDA approves Kisqali (ribociclib) for HR+/HER2- stage II and III early breast cancer, reducing recurrence risk by 25% with endocrine therapy. NATALEE trial results show consistent benefits and well-tolerated safety profile across subgroups, including node-negative patients. Kisqali is under regulatory review worldwide.

FDA approves Kisqali, a CDK4/6 inhibitor by Novartis, for early-stage breast cancer, expanding its use to include stage 2 and 3 HR positive, HER2 negative patients without positive lymph nodes. Kisqali, combined with hormone therapy, aims to reduce recurrence risk by 28.5% over endocrine therapy alone, as shown in the NATALEE trial. Common side effects include low white blood cell counts and joint pain, and it is administered for three years post-surgery.

Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan stated the company won't join the weight loss drug competition, focusing instead on unique treatments for weight loss's secondary effects, avoiding direct rivalry with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.

The FDA approved adjuvant ribociclib (Kisqali) plus an aromatase inhibitor for HR-positive, HER2-negative stage II and III early breast cancer with high recurrence risk, based on NATALEE trial data showing improved invasive disease-free survival. The combination achieved 3-year iDFS rates of 90.4% vs 87.1% with endocrine therapy alone, with benefits sustained over 44.2 months of follow-up.