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References:

#1: SEER Program Code Man, 3rd Ed, 140

#2: 2004 SEER Manual, 200-201

Question:

Other Therapy: How do we classify "thalidomide" when it is given as cancer directed therapy?

Discussion:

Answer:

Code to the appropriate code (1, 2 or 3) under Other Therapy, depending on whether the drug was given as part of a clinical trial. If not part of a clinical trial, assign code 1 [Other cancer-directed therapy].

Thalidomide is not FDA approved for treating cancer. It is under investigation for anti-angiogenesis effects in different cancers.

Cancer Site Category:

N/A

Data Item Category:

Other therapy

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2003