Rutherford Health Plc
28 October 2021: A patient at a Rutherford Cancer Centre has become the first in the
It is the first multisite oncology trial to be undertaken by the independent sector in the
Clinicians are hoping the new drug therapy - which is also the first trial to take place at a Rutherford Cancer Centre - could increase survival benefits for patients with an advanced form of prostate cancer, known as metastatic castration-resistant cancer (mCRPC). It is believed that about 20% of patients with mCRPC possess the biomarker to be eligible for this new form of treatment, with current treatment options offering a limited duration of clinical and survival benefits.
The trial is part of a phase II study which will focus on determining the optimal dose of treatment for this potential new drug therapy. Phase one studies have been successfully carried out in countries outside of the
Professor Karol Sikora, chief medical officer of Rutherford Health and consultant oncologist, said:
"We are absolutely delighted to be hosting our very first trial here at our centre in the North East.
"It is very important that the
There are more than 75,000 oncology related trials underway across the world with the number growing rapidly.
A 71-year-old patient from
Over the course of 12 months or more, the patient will receive treatment at the Rutherford Cancer Centre North East in Bedlington,
Stuart Young, CEO of Panthera, commented:
"This partnership with Rutherford is creating enormous interest with pharma and CROs involved in cancer trials from across the world. The combination of our expertise in running trials and Rutherford's state of the art facilities, links to more than 170 oncologists covering all types of cancer and access to their cutting-edge technologies which include MRI, CT and proton beam is very compelling."
The phase II open label, non-randomised, prostate cancer trial which is investigating a new treatment for an advanced form of prostate cancer, known as metastatic castration-resistant cancer (mCRPC), is being run at two of the four Rutherford Cancer Centres across the
The collaboration between Rutherford Health and Panthera, known as Panthera@theRutherford and first announced on 24 June 2020, combines Panthera's expertise in managing and delivering commercial clinical trials with Rutherford's network of centres and leading oncologists. Rutherford's network consists of four centres in
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About Rutherford Health plc
Rutherford Health plc is a leading
The Group is listed on the Apex segment of the AQSE Growth Market under the symbol: RUTH. For more information, visit the Group's website: www.rutherfordhealth.com
About the Rutherford Cancer Centres
The Rutherford Cancer Centres are at the forefront of providing advanced cancer care and creating a better future for cancer patients. The centres provide an all-encompassing cancer service, delivering world-class imaging, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy and proton beam therapy treatment.
The Rutherford Cancer Centres feature the most advanced technologies and Rutherford Health Plc has formed a partnership with IBA (Ion Beam Applications), the world's leading provider of proton beam therapy solutions and Philips, a leader in health technology.
All centres offer proton beam therapy to medically-insured private patients, self-paying patients and NHS patients where the Rutherford is commissioned to provide these services.
For more information on the Rutherford Cancer Centres, please visit: http://www.therutherford.com
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About Panthera Biopartners
Panthera Biopartners was founded by Dr Ian Smith - founder of Synexus - and Professor John Lyon - previously senior executive in Covance and serial entrepreneur - in July 2019 to provide CROs and pharma clients with services relating to the recruitment and running of clinical trials at customised clinical trial sites by GCP trained healthcare professionals.
The first Panthera site was opened in
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