The Cancer Letter Archives
The Cancer Letter was founded in 1973, two years after Congress passed the National Cancer Act of 1971. These archives represent the first 40 years of The Cancer Letter, which is published weekly.
TCL
Vol.
29
No.
21
May 23, 2003
- CMS Allows Medicare Payment for Eloxatin, But Says Review of New Agents Likely
- Gleevec Approved For Pediatric CML
- Peter Boyle Elected IARC Director
- Blackburn Wins BMS Award
- ASCO Recognizes 15 for Leadership in Clinical Oncology, Updates Genetic Testing Recommendations
- Funding Opportunities (8-page issue).
CCL
Vol.
26
No.
5
May 30, 2003
- FDA Approves Velcade For Treatment Of Refractory Multiple Myeloma
- Smaller Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Needle Safe, Effective, For Suspected Breast Cancer
- Gleevec First Pediatric Cancer Approval By FDA In 13 Years
- FDA Clears Rapid Test For Aspergillus Infection
- New Agent Targets Glioma Tumor Cells Prior To Surgery
- Fruits, Vegetables Protective Against Cancer, IARC Says
- Heavy Smokers And Drinkers Have Different Brain Chemistry
- NCI-Approved Clinical Trials
TCL
Vol.
29
No.
23
June 06, 2003
- Accelerated Approval Will No Longer Block Competitors, FDA Commissioner Says
- ASCO Seeks “Nothing Less Than A Smoke-Free World”
- Bunn Says ASCO Is “Strong, Diverse, Respected, Growing”
- Tempero, Johnson Take ASCO Offices
- Society Recognizes Community Oncologists (8-page issue).
- Includes May Business & Regulatory Report (8-page issue).
TCL
Vol.
29
No.
25
June 20, 2003
- NCI Chips In $2 Million For AACR Meeting; Advisors, Senior Staff Not Consulted.
- In Brief: Hendrix To Head Children’s Memorial Institute
- DOD Funds 17 Ovarian Cancer Research Grants.
- AACR To Screen Attendees From SARS-Affected Areas.
- FDA News: Rule Limits Drug Pioneers To 30-Month Patent Extension
- Roswell Park Researchers Win $1.6M For Tobacco Studies.
- Institute Of Medicine: External Experts Should Vet Large Projects, Report Says.
- Letter To The Editor: Prevention Research Requires Rigor And Collaboration.
- Funding Opportunities: Lustgarten Foundation Request For Proposals; RFAs Available; NCI Grant Supplements.
TCL
Vol.
29
No.
26
June 27, 2003
- Finasteride Cut Risk Of Prostate Cancer In Large Trial, But Value In Clinic Unclear.
- NCI Provides $40 Million To Four Centers For Cancer Communications Research.
- Talpin To Join NCI
- Pat Barr, Early NBCC Activist, Dead.
- Cancer Groups Criticize Prescription Drug Bills.
- AstraZeneca To Pay $335M In Illegal Pricing Penalties.
- GAO Report: Taxol CRADA “Successful,” But Not Great Financial Deal.
- Letter to the Editors: AACR Defends Policy Paper And Work Of Barker, Sigal.
CCL
Vol.
26
No.
6
June 27, 2003
