New drug for pancreatic cancer

[blingman]

This is good news for people who have pancreatic cancer, not that having any cancer is good news if you get my point. My grandpa died of pancreatic cancer so it is a something I follow when I see news about it.

"A new drug regimen for certain types of pancreatic cancer recently received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — the first new medication in nearly a decade.

Onivyde (irinotecan liposome), an injectable medication made by Ipsen, has been approved for use along with oxaliplatin, fluorouracil and leucovorin as a regimen for patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma (mPDAC).

This type of cancer is an aggressive malignancy with an average life expectancy of between eight and 11 months, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)."


https://www.foxnews.com/health/newly-ap ... ly-disease

[TheButcher]

Pancreatic cancer is one of those that usually means a death sentence, I hope this medication and treatment works.

[vblogger]

If we had spent 1% of the money we give out in a year to other countries we could have had a vaccine and cure for cancer by now

[24alex]

If you have pancreatic or any cancer might as well try new drugs, you know what the final out come is if you do not give it your best shot.

[jag]

If you have pancreatic or any cancer might as well try new drugs, you know what the final out come is if you do not give it your best shot.

I know if I was going to die any drug that gives me a chance to survive the cancer I would take.

[trafficseller]

If you have pancreatic or any cancer might as well try new drugs, you know what the final out come is if you do not give it your best shot.

I know if I was going to die any drug that gives me a chance to survive the cancer I would take.

Sad reality but I agree

[alsporn]

how much will it cost and will insurance companies cover the costs.

[Hosting Fred]

Pancreatic cancer is what killed Steve Jobs, it is one of the worst cancers known to man.

[calista]

Let's hope it works and saves lives