Among 46 approvals between 2013-2017, forty one percent,... did Not demonstrate a benefit in Overal Survival within 5 years of getting accelerated approval...No results were available for an additional 15%.
Makary asked this question:
"What do you think,... may potentially look amazing"
Under cursory review the agencys Oncology Division was "enthusiastic"
Sounds to me,...the FDA is looking for reasons to approve.