** Shares of Prescient Therapeutics PTX.AX rise as much as 29.2% to A$0.062, their highest level since December 23, 2024
** Clinical-stage oncology company heading for best day since December 2024, if gains hold
** Co says European Medicines Agency grants orphan drug designation to PTX-100 for treating cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
** About 4.4 million shares change hand, 3.9x 30-day average
** Stock up 10% this year, including the day's move
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru)
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