Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Seeking Alpha: Is There Room For One More Advanced Melanoma Treatment?

Investors should know in about three to six months if Vical's (VICL) Allovectin has the clinical credentials to get FDA approval for treating advanced melanoma. As another cancer immunotherapy company, Dendreon (DNDN), has ably demonstrated though, approval from the FDA is no guarantee of attaining commercially viable market share or retaining investor enthusiasm. So with all of the attention that Roche (RHHBY.OB) and Bristol-Myers (BMY) have gotten for their melanoma drugs Zelboraf and Yervoy, is there enough opportunity left in advanced melanoma for Vical?

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Is There Room For One More Advanced Melanoma Treatment?

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