Roche Gives The Stage To A New Generation Of Cancer Drugs

With big oncology losses largely in the rearview mirror, Roche is trying to sell investors on its next wave of cancer drugs; R&D overview pushes message of pipeline renewal.

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Roche put a spotlight on its oncology growth opportunities • Source: Alamy

Roche Holding AG hopes to maintain long-term leadership in oncology as it shores up its cancer portfolio and pipeline. After losing market exclusivity on three top-selling oncology franchises – Avastin (bevacizumab), Rituxan (rituximab) and Herceptin (trastuzumab) – Roche is enthusiastic about rebuilding its portfolio and is ready to showcase its next generation of potential blockbuster cancer drugs.

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