Patients with advanced-stage cancer seek treatments that prolong survival and improve quality of life. We analysed new anticancer drug indications approved by the FDA and EMA between 2020 and 2023 using the European Society for Medical Oncology-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale quality-of-life checklist. Our findings highlight critical gaps in the availability and reliability of quality-of-life outcomes from the pivotal trials that support these approvals.
- Ariadna Tibau
- Alejandra Romano
- Aaron S. Kesselheim