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      • November 3, 2010 at 1:45 pm
      bill58
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        Well,

        As long as compassionate use ipi is available for the duration I will be happy.

        Bill

        • November 3, 2010 at 1:45 pm
        bill58
        Participant

          Well,

          As long as compassionate use ipi is available for the duration I will be happy.

          Bill

          • November 3, 2010 at 11:09 pm
          Jim in Denver
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            Given recent issues regarding cricisms that the FDA has been more lapdog than watchdog in recent years, it is not really surprising that they are more wary avbout giving "fast track" approval to new drug or new indications for already approved ones.  Recent examples like Avastin and breast cancer have apparently  helped push the agency into a more cautious and defensive posture.  In the meantime, Compassionate Use is at least helpful to those who may need it most, and the cost element is not a factor, which it definitely will be once approval is granted.

            • November 3, 2010 at 11:09 pm
            Jim in Denver
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              Given recent issues regarding cricisms that the FDA has been more lapdog than watchdog in recent years, it is not really surprising that they are more wary avbout giving "fast track" approval to new drug or new indications for already approved ones.  Recent examples like Avastin and breast cancer have apparently  helped push the agency into a more cautious and defensive posture.  In the meantime, Compassionate Use is at least helpful to those who may need it most, and the cost element is not a factor, which it definitely will be once approval is granted.

              • November 3, 2010 at 11:57 pm
              glewis923
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                My sentiments:  SCREW the FDA .       Also, while i rant, SCREW trial lawyers .   and last , but not least, SCREW @&#$*&# Melanoma !!!!!!!!!

                 

                …..now i feel better!   

                  • November 4, 2010 at 2:39 am
                  fliberdy
                  Participant

                    HaHa! Like your attitude glewis!!!

                    • November 4, 2010 at 2:39 am
                    fliberdy
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                      HaHa! Like your attitude glewis!!!

                      • November 4, 2010 at 1:44 pm
                      Linda/Kentucky
                      Participant

                        Could have not said it better myself……….   "I*******HATE********THIS*******DISEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                         

                        Linda/Kentucky

                        • November 4, 2010 at 1:44 pm
                        Linda/Kentucky
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                          Could have not said it better myself……….   "I*******HATE********THIS*******DISEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                           

                          Linda/Kentucky

                        • November 3, 2010 at 11:57 pm
                        glewis923
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                          My sentiments:  SCREW the FDA .       Also, while i rant, SCREW trial lawyers .   and last , but not least, SCREW @&#$*&# Melanoma !!!!!!!!!

                           

                          …..now i feel better!   

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