FDA approval of two colon cancer therapies triggers discussion among researchers, clinicians about best treatment and clinical trial designs. CMS reimbursement pending; costs to U.S. of the new drugs could be billions per year, but some predict dramatic increases in survival.
Also in this 8-page issue: Tony Hunter, Raymond DuBois win AACR Landon prizes.
Funding opportunities: ASCO breast cancer research award; Lustgarten Foundation prostate cancer research award; NCI program announcements available.
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