ERAS Stock Slumps Nearly 40% After-Hours: Fine Print In 'Positive' Cancer Trial Reveals Treatment-Related Death
Erasca, Inc. (ERAS) shares dropped nearly 40% after-hours following a treatment-related death in a Phase 1 study of its cancer therapy ERAS-0015, despite positive early tumor response rates. The patient, a 66-year-old with pancreatic cancer, died after developing pneumonitis. The company reported strong response rates in lung and pancreatic cancers and plans to advance to expansion studies. Additionally, Erasca faces patent infringement allegations from Revolution Medicines regarding ERAS-0015.


