NetworkNewsBreaks – Delcath Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCTH) Investigating Novel Therapy for the Treatment of Certain Unresectable Liver Cancers
With an initial potential market opportunity in ocular melanoma liver metastases of between $104 million and $260 million at stake, Delcath Systems (NASDAQ: DCTH) is working with the U.S. FDA toward approval of the company’s Melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System (Melphalan/HDS) chemotherapy system for treatment of certain unresectable liver cancers. The Melphalan/HDS system facilitates the delivery of melphalan directly to the liver and, consequently, allows the administration of higher doses. The blood is then filtered to reduce the level of melphalan and returned to the patient, thereby potentially reducing hematologic side effects. In 2016, Delcath initiated its global FOCUS phase 3 trial in hepatic dominant ocular…







