title: [Introduction: "The scope of this forum" and "the necessity of introduction of compassionate use system in Japan"].
abstract: The primary aim of this forum is to encourage oncology clinical development in Japan by discussing by all concerned industry-government-academia participants. The lead-off session of this first Forum will address the necessity of introduction of compassionate use system in Japan.
authors.affiliation: National Cancer Center Hospital.
authors.forename: Yasuhiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Fujiwara
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000639:trends; D017277:Drug Approval / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006076:Government; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008495:Medical Oncology; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical