Schering Temodal Tumor Response Supports Astrocytoma, Not Glioblastoma
Executive Summary
Schering-Plough's Temodal (temozolomide) should be granted accelerated approval based on tumor response rates for treatment of anaplastic astrocytoma in patients who relapse following treatment with a nitrosourea (BCNU or CCNU) and procarbazine, the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee recommended Jan. 12.