The Accelerated Approval Program for Cancer Drugs—Finding the Right Balance

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Summary:

FDA should further improve the accelerated approval program for cancer drugs to ensure meaningful patient benefit. Key elements of trial design and endpoint selection, if appropriately defined, can improve the program’s aim to advance access to effective, safe cancer therapies.

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