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FDA Approves New Brain Cancer Imaging Tool | Perth News
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FDA approves Telix Pharmaceuticals’ Pixclara, a groundbreaking radioactive infusion that lights up brain cancer cells on PET scans—offering doctors critical clarity to distinguish real tumor growth from treatment side effects like pseudoprogression. This leap forward could transform care for glioma patients, the most common malignant brain tumors in adults, with nearly 24,000 new cases annually in the U.S. After initial FDA pushback in April 2025, Telix rebounded with stronger data, building on their proven track record with two prostate cancer imaging agents. The company’s financials are soaring—$490 million in sales in just six months—with stock surging as investors bet big on their innovation. This approval isn’t just a milestone—it’s a step toward smarter, more confident cancer treatment decisions.
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