Johnson & Johnson's prostate cancer drug shrinks tumors in early-stage trial

Johnson & Johnson reported results from an early-stage trial of their prostate cancer drug JNJ-6143. The trial involved patients with advanced prostate cancer who had undergone multiple treatments. Results showed 77% of patients experienced a significant drop in PSA levels after treatment. Additionally, 69% of patients demonstrated confirmed partial or complete tumor response through imaging. Common side effects included nausea and elevated cholesterol levels, with one patient discontinuing treatment.