Cervical Cancer
Hycamtin indication expanded to include cervical cancer treatment in combination with cisplatin
Published in Drug Week, January 5th, 2007
The indication also includes the following qualifying statement that "patients with prior exposure to cisplatin require a sustained treatment free interval to justify treatment with the combination." The expanded indication is based on phase III results that demonstrate a survival advantage by using Hycamtin (0.75 mg/m2 days 1-3) in combination with cisplatin (50...
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Source: Drug Week (2007-01-05)
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