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Novocure Provides Regulatory Update on U.S. FDA Premarket Approval Application for Optune Mya® for Brain Metastases from Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Key Takeaway: Novocure announced it received a Not Approvable Letter from the FDA regarding its Premarket Approval application for Optune Mya® aimed at treating brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer. The FDA's decision was based on uncertainties about the clinical benefits of the treatment following stereotactic radiation.

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  • Received Not Approvable Letter from FDA.
  • Uncertainty around clinical benefit of Optune Mya®.

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BAAR, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Novocure (Nasdaq: NVCR) announced today that it has received a Not Approvable Letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to its Premarket Approval (PMA) application for Optune Mya® for the treatment of adult patients with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer following stereotactic radiation. The Not Approvable Letter indicates that the FDA determined that uncertainty around the degree of clinical benefit provided by Optune

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Novocure announce regarding Optune Mya®?

Novocure announced it received a Not Approvable Letter from the FDA.

What is the indication for Optune Mya®?

Optune Mya® is intended for treating brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer.

Why did the FDA issue a Not Approvable Letter?

The FDA cited uncertainty about the clinical benefits of Optune Mya®.

What application did Novocure submit to the FDA?

Novocure submitted a Premarket Approval application for Optune Mya®.

Last updated: Nov 9, 2026