Patient-Reported Outcomes In Pediatric Cancer Trials Endorsed By US FDA Advisory Committee
Executive Summary
Incorporation of the Ped-PRO-CTCAE instrument would help inform short-term tolerability and long-term effects of treatment, particularly newer immunotherapy agents, but there are logistical and operational challenges to overcome, advisory committee members said.
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Recent And Upcoming FDA Advisory Committee Meetings
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