New Drug

[silver&gold]

Just wondered if anyone had heard of this new drug that is being used for Ovarian cancer. Angie


http://ovariancancer.about.com/b/2008/09/15/yondelis-a-new-effective-drug-in-ovarian-cancer.htm

[silver&gold]

Thanks Ronni , I had never heard of it before , its been around for several months by the look of it too.  Oh well Im behind with the times sorry .

Angie

[marie3B]

It should be approved in the US some time in 2009.  Used in combination with Doxil it has increased progression-free survival time.  I get frustrated with how long it takes to get FDA approval for these drugs that show promise. Marie

[vegas2cr]

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/102757.php  The drug is approved in several countries.... check out this news article

Ronni