Sirtex to be Featured on CNN's "The Economic Report" for Medical Innovations in Liver Cancer

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As part of CNN's Medical Innovations for the 21st Century series, Sirtex, a leading developer of targeted cancer therapies, will be featured on an episode of "The Economic Report" entitled "Leading Developments in Liver Cancer Technologies." The segment will focus on the challenges of treating metastatic liver tumors and the role of SIR-Spheres microspheres in providing patients with a treatment option. The five-minute episode will feature expert commentary from physicians, as well as cancer survivors who were successfully treated with microsphere therapy and have become advocates for other patients with liver metastases.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sirtex, the developer of SIR-Spheres microspheres, will be featured on an episode of CNN's "The Economic Report" as part of the Medical Innovations for the 21st Century series.
  • The segment will focus on the challenges of treating metastatic liver tumors and the role of SIR-Spheres microspheres in providing patients with a treatment option.
  • SIR-Spheres microspheres are the only FDA-approved microsphere therapy for colorectal liver metastases.
  • The episode will feature expert commentary from physicians and success stories of cancer survivors who were treated with microsphere therapy.
  • Microsphere therapy is available to patients in New York, and a full list of treating sites can be found at sirtex.com.
  • Education and increased awareness of existing treatment options are critical in improving patient survival rates and quality of life.
  • Sirtex believes this opportunity will further raise awareness of treatment options for metastatic liver tumors from colon cancer.
  • The segment will be available to view on YouTube.

Statistics:

  • SIR-Spheres microspheres are the only FDA-approved microsphere therapy for colorectal liver metastases.
  • 5 minutes is the length of the titled segment on "The Economic Report" featuring SIR-Spheres microspheres.
  • Sirtex manufactures SIR-Spheres microspheres for treating colorectal liver metastases.

Sources:

  • A press release from Sirtex regarding their appearance on CNN's "The Economic Report."
  • The company's official website, sirtex.com, where patients can find information on treating sites for microsphere therapy.