Noladex Gets Expanded Indications

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Oncology NEWS InternationalOncology NEWS International Vol 7 No 12
Volume 7
Issue 12

ROCKVILLE, Md-The FDA has approved two new indications for Zeneca’s tamoxifen (Nolvadex): For reducing the incidence of breast cancer in high-risk women, and for the reduction of contralateral breast cancer. In addition, data from clinical trials that support 5 years of adjuvant Nolvadex for breast cancer patients were added to the Nolvadex label.

ROCKVILLE, Md—The FDA has approved two new indications for Zeneca’s tamoxifen (Nolvadex): For reducing the incidence of breast cancer in high-risk women, and for the reduction of contralateral breast cancer. In addition, data from clinical trials that support 5 years of adjuvant Nolvadex for breast cancer patients were added to the Nolvadex label.

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Long-Term Adjuvant Tamoxifen Urged for Low-Risk Breast Cancer
EORTC DCIS Study Confirms Recurrence Reduction With RT
James Cancer Center Joins NCCN Outcomes Database
Managed Care Sees Need for National Guidelines, Accreditation
Advisory Panel Recommends Approval of Vysis HER2 Test
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Tobacco Industry Settles With States
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Full FDA Approval for Camptosar
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