The present invention relates to methods of inhibiting angiogenesis in mammals. The present invention includes administering polymeric prodrugs of 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin to the mammals in need thereof. The present invention also relates to methods of treating a disease associated with angiogenesis in mammals by administering polymeric prodrugs of 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin to the mammals in need thereof.