Augmenix, Inc., a medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells proprietary absorbable hydrogels that separate and protect organs at risk during radiotherapy, today announced a preview of clinical data that will be presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO 2017), which will take place September 24-27 in San Diego. The presentations will provide new insights on the clinical and quality of life benefits of the company's novel absorbable hydrogel spacing technology in providing protection during radiation therapy.

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SpaceOAR® hydrogel, Augmenix's lead product, is FDA cleared and is designed to protect the rectum in men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

"While significant improvements have been made in the delivery of radiation therapy, the need to reliably target cancerous tissues while minimizing injury to healthy surrounding organs remains of critical importance. Augmenix is dedicated to bringing meaningful solutions that meet this ever-present need," said John Pedersen, CEO, Augmenix. "We look forward to several presentations at ASTRO 2017 which demonstrate the benefits of hydrogel technology to improve the lives of patients receiving radiation therapy."

Augmenix will have a significant presence at ASTRO 2017. Most notably, results from the first prospective study evaluating the efficacy of SpaceOAR hydrogel in patients undergoing high-dose stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer will be presented as a late-breaking clinical trial on Tuesday, September 26. Additionally, the first 5-year quality of life data results in prostate cancer patients treated with SpaceOAR hydrogel will also be unveiled on Tuesday in an oral presentation, demonstrating significant bowel and sexual function benefits. A didactic industry-sponsored panel discussion on the present and future role of hydrogel spacing in the treatment of prostate cancer – led by renowned radiation oncologists from around the world – will occur on Monday, September 25.

Following is a detailed schedule of the company's events in chronological order, all of which will take place at the San Diego Convention and Exhibition Center (times are U.S. Pacific Daylight Time).

Sunday, September 24

The following poster presentations will take place from 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. in the Poster Hall:

Monday, September 25

Tuesday, September 26

Augmenix will be exhibiting in the Main Exhibit Hall B2-G at booth 2917 throughout the duration of the conference.

All clinical data results are embargoed until the time of each scientific presentation.

ABOUT SPACEOAR® HYDROGEL Radiation therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer can cause unintended radiation injury to adjacent healthy tissue (organs at risk). This injury can lead to a range of bowel, urinary and sexual symptoms that can affect patient health and quality of life during prostate radiotherapy, and for years afterward. In recent years, radiation oncologists have considered use of "spacing" techniques to reduce the risk of radiation injury to surrounding tissue during radiotherapy. SpaceOAR hydrogel is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR hydrogel to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. The SpaceOAR hydrogel is injected as a liquid into the space between the prostate and rectum where it pushes the structures apart and then solidifies into a soft hydrogel. The hydrogel remains stable for three months during radiation therapy then liquefies and is completely absorbed by the body. See the Instructions for Use for complete information on potential risks, warnings and precautions.

ABOUT AUGMENIX, INC. Augmenix, Inc. is a privately held U.S. company based in the Boston, Massachusetts area focused on the development and commercialization of radiation oncology products using its proprietary hydrogel technology. Focusing initially on protection during prostate radiation therapy, Augmenix next-generation products will address spacing and marking applications throughout the body to improve radiotherapy and interventional oncology procedure outcomes. The company's lead product, SpaceOAR System, is FDA cleared and is currently being used in the majority of leading cancer centers in the United States. It is also CE marked, approved in Australia and Japan, and licensed in Canada. SpaceOAR is a registered trademark of Augmenix, Inc. More information about Augmenix and the SpaceOAR hydrogel can be found at http://www.Augmenix.com.

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Media Contact: AUGMENIX, INC. EILEEN GARDNER, RN, 781-902-1625 EGARDNER@AUGMENIX.COM