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FDA Approves New Drug For The Most Common Type Of Lung Cancer

19 years, 5 months ago

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Posted on Nov 27, 2004, 6 a.m. By Bill Freeman

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Tarceva (erlotinib) tablets as a single agent treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form of lung cancer in the U.S. Tarceva is being approved as a treatment for patients whose cancer has continued to progress despite other treatments, including at least one prior chemotherapy regimen.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Tarceva (erlotinib) tablets as a single agent treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form of lung cancer in the U.S. Tarceva is being approved as a treatment for patients whose cancer has continued to progress despite other treatments, including at least one prior chemotherapy regimen.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041124160558.htm

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