FDA Approval of Abraxane Sets Stage for Competition Between Taxane Drugs. Abraxane a Nanotechnology Drug? Sponsor Says Yes, FDA Says.
Also in This 8-page Issue: NCI Seeks $6.17 Billion in “Bypass” Budget Request, But Faces Shortfall In Its Actual Budget.
NCI Names 15 to Director’s Consumer Liaison Group.
SAIC-Frederick Makes Awards To Proteomics Research Teams.
Latest State Cancer Statistics Released.
Smokers May Get Cessation Help From Medicare.
Funding Opportunities Listed.
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