NEW YORK, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delcath Systems, Inc., a medical technology company testing its proprietary treatment method for primary and metastatic cancers to the liver, recently sponsored a Satellite Symposium at the World Meeting of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Centers in Berlin, Germany. The session, titled "Regional Therapeutic Options for Metastatic Melanoma," was held on Friday, November 20 and featured updates and observations on a variety of current therapies by clinical leaders in the field.
"The World Meeting of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Centers was an exciting opportunity to contribute to the discussion of regional metastatic melanoma therapies with clinical leaders from around the world," said Jason Rifkin, Delcath's Senior Vice President, Clinical Affairs. "The robust attendance at our Symposium suggests substantial, global anticipation for the PHP System(TM), as clinicians worldwide look for promising therapeutic options for hepatic disease."
The Company announced on October 21, 2009 that the pivotal Phase III Metastatic Melanoma Trial met its goal of 92 patients and is fully enrolled. This clinical study is evaluating the Delcath PHP System(TM) for the regional delivery of melphalan to the liver to treat patients with metastatic cutaneous and ocular melanoma who have unresectable tumors in the liver.
About Delcath Systems, Inc.
Delcath Systems Inc. is a medical device company specializing in cancer treatment. The Company is testing a proprietary, patented drug delivery system for the treatment of liver cancers. Delcath's novel drug delivery platform is testing the delivery of ultra-high doses of anti-cancer drugs to the liver while preventing these high doses of drug from entering the patient's bloodstream. The Company maintains a broad intellectual property portfolio on a worldwide basis including the U.S., Europe, Asia and Canada. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.delcath.com.
Delcath Systems, Inc.
