Exelixis CEO Eyes Expanded Indications For Cabozantinib

In a video interview at the Biotech Showcase, Exelixis CEO Michael Morrissey discusses the recent launch of cabozantinib in first-line renal cell carcinoma and looks ahead to filing soon in liver cancer.

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With the recent launch of Exelixis Inc.'s multi-kinase inhibitor Cabometyx (cabozantinib) in first-line renal cell carcinoma on track, CEO Michael Morrissey is looking forward to expanding into hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as other tumor types.

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