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CLTann · 04-15-2008, 08:46 AM

For many of us who are not experts on cancer cell structures and their complete characteristic, we really should let the experts do their things. Of course, we all can speculate and put our 2 cents worth of opinion on any subject we choose.

As to the funding, if the various phase trials for any new drug are models, we are looking at at least 1 billion dollars for a start. Drug and device for FDA approval are very time consuming and expensive undertakings.

Nevertheless, I am hopeful that any worthy ideas will get support. If not by drug companies, people like Bill Gates may step in. As a group, we can spread the news and get public attention and support. This will be a worthy political support project.

04-15-2008, 08:46 AM	#8
CLTann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 476	For many of us who are not experts on cancer cell structures and their complete characteristic, we really should let the experts do their things. Of course, we all can speculate and put our 2 cents worth of opinion on any subject we choose. As to the funding, if the various phase trials for any new drug are models, we are looking at at least 1 billion dollars for a start. Drug and device for FDA approval are very time consuming and expensive undertakings. Nevertheless, I am hopeful that any worthy ideas will get support. If not by drug companies, people like Bill Gates may step in. As a group, we can spread the news and get public attention and support. This will be a worthy political support project. __________________ Ann Stage 1 dx Sept 05 ER/PR positive HER2 +++ Grade 3 Invasive carcinoma 1 cm, no node involvement Mastec Sept 05 Annual scans all negative, Oct 06 Postmenopause. Arimidex only since Sept 06, bone or muscle ache after 3 month Off Arimidex, change to Femara 1/12-07, ache stopped Sept 07 all tests negative, pass 2 year mark Feb 08 continue doing well. Sep 09 four year NED still on Femara.