Arizona Voters " Overwhelmingly " pass Right To Try
 

Arizona becomes the first State where the voters directly approved Right To Try - they didn't listen to the un-informed " scare tactics " of the opposition . We praise our friend Tracy - whose mothers' struggle to try for TDM-1 is told here :
http://www.kvoa.com/news/voters-may-...pproved-drugs/
The drugs have gone through basic safety tests , and now with RTR will not face FDA red -tape delays . The companies often pick up the costs of " compassionate use " - they know they have a responsibility to provide potentially life - saving medicines to pts waiting up to 10 yrs for Slow FDA approval. Especially for those drugs like palbociclib that are on a so -called " fast track " ( since last Spring , 2013 - some " fast ' track ) . This drug and many others are not available to most citizens of this country , who live far from the small, slow trials .
Can't wait to testify for the next State Right To Try !

Re: Arizona Voters " Overwhelmingly " pass Right To Try
 

Thats " RTT " ! not RTR

Re: Arizona Voters " Overwhelmingly " pass Right To Try
 

That's wonderful news, Phil! Thank you so much for all you do!

Carol Ann

Re: Arizona Voters " Overwhelmingly " pass Right To Try
 

Phil

Wonderful news. Im with you on this subject. A drug called Movantik was recently approved. It is used to treat opiate use induced constipation. This is a big problem with cancer patients who need chronic opiate therapy. The approval specifically reads "Movantik is approved for non cancer opiate induced constipation. In other words if you are a cancer patient on narcotics and develop intractable constipation, the insurance companies wont pay for it. Because of the wording of the approval using Movantil to treat opiate constipation in cancer patients becomes"experimental." What sheer nonsense. Saving insurance companies money to please their lobby should not play any part in the drug approval process. What should be science has degenerated into politics.

Paul

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Phil,
Once again, you and your team, especially Lorraine, have awed me with your dedication and time and effort to move us all forward in this community.
Thanks just doesn't seem to be enough, but I know your rewards are coming in different ways.
Warmly, and proud to call you friend,
Karen

Re: Arizona Voters " Overwhelmingly " pass Right To Try
 

A big thank you for sharing this wonderful news and for all you do for our community.

Re: Arizona Voters " Overwhelmingly " pass Right To Try
 

Phil, Arizona voters considered this issue a "no brainer". Now it would be nice if this logic could "immediately" be implemented in the policies and directions coming from the FDA.

Re: Arizona Voters " Overwhelmingly " pass Right To Try
 

Oh Phil, this is the most amazing news! Truly a huge step forward for cancer patients.

Thank you so much for all your efforts.