title: Phase III trials of toremifene vs tamoxifen.
abstract: Three pivotal phase III trials conducted in North America and Europe served as the basis for the application for approval of toremifene (Fareston) by the FDA. These trials demonstrated that 60 mg/d of toremifene is safe and effective in the treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The studies also indicated that, on the basis of antitumor efficacy, as well as safety, toremifene is at least equivalent to tamoxifen and may have some long-term advantages.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology/Oncology Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gams
mesh_terms: D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017321:Clinical Trials, Phase I as Topic; D017322:Clinical Trials, Phase II as Topic; D017326:Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D013629:Tamoxifen / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017312:Toremifene / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D018931:Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal; D013629:Tamoxifen; D017312:Toremifene