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Old 07-08-2012, 07:00 AM   #1
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another must read---this is the wave of the future in cancer treatment if money can

be found for research and the individualization of treatment

Money invested to determine the best treatment for the individual can come from saving money by not giving treatment that won't work and that can lead to health-endangering side effects to those who won't benefit from it

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/08/he...uture.html?hpw
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Old 07-08-2012, 06:51 PM   #2
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Re: another must read---this is the wave of the future in cancer treatment if money c

I do think this is our future, it can't get here soon enough. Thanks for posting this Lani!
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Old 07-08-2012, 07:41 PM   #3
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Re: another must read---this is the wave of the future in cancer treatment if money c

Amazing story, Individualized treatment would be such a blessing.
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Old 07-08-2012, 10:27 PM   #4
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Incredible story. Thanks.
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