In today’s Wall Street Journal there is a fantastic opinion piece written by Dr. Mark Thornton, Black Wednesday at the FDA. Dr. Thornton points out that not only did the FDA not approve Provenge last Wednesday, but also it failed to approve Junovan, a immunological drug designed to treat young children with a rare bone [...]
Today is Mother's Day. Today is a day we remember and honor our own mother and our spouses. These are the very same women who have been our loving caretakers, a job that gets little gratitude and no pay. Often, we are guilty of not paying attention to them and of responding to their comments [...]
The Wall Street Journal's health blog has exploded with comments about the recent article about the FDA and Provenge. Their piece along with the comments are a must read. You can see the blog at: The Wall Street Journal Health Blog Please don't forget to www.malecare.com and sign our letter to the FDA. Our letter [...]
There is a sign on action letter to the FDA regarding it's CR letter on Provenge, at www.malecare.com Please take a look and if you agree, sign on. Also, please help get the word out about this, as we will mail this letter and its signatories on May 18, 2007.
I woke this morning feeling very angry and much stressed. One of the principles in cancer management is to reduce, ideally remove stress from ones life. Now the FDA is adding stress, major stress to my life. When I heard about the FDA action I was disappointed, but not angry. As the evening went on [...]