Patient Experience Is Key Element For Oncology Dose Optimization
• By Michael McCaughan
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The push for dose optimization in oncology should incorporate patient experience data, a Friends of Cancer Research White Paper recommends. ‘Tolerability’ is a key element to define in early development, and patient-reported outcomes can help.
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Oncology drug developers should gather patient-reported outcomes (PROs) as part of their efforts to optimize dosing in early development, a Friends of Cancer Research white paper recommends.
FOCR released the white paper in conjunction with its annual meeting this month. It was developed by a group...
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