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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