New directions. Fight against cancer
Description
This program illustrates the excitement and frustration inherent in cancer research, and outlines the steps by which drugs are tested for safety and effectiveness. Dr. Randy Noelle, professor of microbiology and immunology at Dartmouth Medical School, and Dr. Richard Stone of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute focus on the recruitment of patients for clinical trials and the procedures in place to maximize their safety. Highlighting promising new treatments and the FDA's fast-track approval process, New Directions offers a revealing look at the present and future of cancer treatment. A Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Production.
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57 min
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Date of Publication
[2006], c2004
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