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Dr. Reddy's gets DCGI nod for esophageal cancer drug
Published Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Updated October 21
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- In 2024, esophageal cancer was the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in India, accounting for approximately 8.1% of all cancer deaths.
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- The Hindu
The article emphasizes the importance of this approval in expanding access to first-line immunotherapy for advanced ESCC patients in India, highlighting the drug's potential to address a significant cause of cancer-related deaths in the country.
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