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Gleevec's 25-year legacy in transforming cancer treatment

The approval of the drug Gleevec 25 years ago for a form of leukemia is highlighted as a pivotal moment that ushered in a new era of cancer care.

10 May, 11:00 — 10 May, 11:00
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How a pill approved 25 years ago transformed cancer treatment

When the Food and Drug Administration approved Gleevec to treat a form of leukemia in 2001, it ushered in a new era in cancer care.

By Sydney Lupkin

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