A revolutionary new cancer treatment is on the market and available for Canadians, but provinces have been advised not to cover it unless the price comes down.
Tag: immunotherapy
Hay fever symptoms – is this the cure for pollen allergy? How to get immunotherapy jabs
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen – a fine powder that comes from plants, according to the NHS. Patients usually have a reaction to pollen if it comes into contact with their mouth, nose, eyes or throat. Hay fever symptoms can include watery eyes, loss of smell, headaches, and a blocked nose. The […]
‘This is not experimental anymore’: How immunotherapy is being used for some lung cancer and melanoma patients
Toronto cancer experts reveal how much of the immune therapy hype has translated into real change for Canadian cancer patients.
Gilead just bought a cancer immunotherapy company for $12 billion (GILD, KITE)
Reuters Gilead is acquiring cancer immunotherapy biotech Kite Pharma for $ 11.9 billion. Gilead, known for its HIV and hepatitis C drugs, has been growing a cash pile over the past few years since the approval of its hepatitis C drug, leading investors to speculate what company it might buy. Gilead’s purchase of Kite is […]
New buzz about immunotherapy
Why is everyone so excited about CAR-T cancer therapy? And how long does it take to list a hazardous chemical in Canada? CBC | Health News
