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That's just ridiculous. Your statement is what I think is wrong with politics today. You think that because other people have a different viewpoint than you, that they must be up to an evil plot. I'm so sick of the far right and the far left.
No the left left left liberals are what is wrong with politics today
This is not rationing. The FDA always had the option of disapproving this drug for breast cancer treatment. They are, in fact, following the recommendations of those who actually know a little bit about this sort of thing:
"The FDA approved Avastin for breast cancer in 2008 based on one study suggesting it halted the spread of breast cancer for more than five months when combined with chemotherapy. But follow-up studies showed that the delay lasted no more than three months, and patients suffered dangerous side effects."
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announced yesterday that it would ration the late-stage cancer drug Avastin for breast cancer patients.
Susan B. Komen Foundation for a Cure: Komen for the Cure’s president, Elizabeth Thompson said that the organization is concerned about the potential impact on women who are benefitting from Avastin if the FDA ultimately removes its approval for the drug for breast cancer treatment. “We want to be sure that women who are using Avastin, and for whom it is working, can continue to have access to it, that their insurers will continue to pay for it and that the drug’s manufacturer, Genentech/Roche, continues making the drug available to women through its patient support programs and considers an expanded access program.”
Sally Pipes, Pacific Research Institute: “The FDA claims its decision had nothing to do with Avastin’s cost and was based solely on the drug’s medical effectiveness. This isn’t believable. Every year about 40,000 American women die from breast cancer. Avastin is the last hope for many not to meet that fate. While the drug is costly, it often provides immense benefits to patients.”
No the left left left liberals are what is wrong with politics today
No, it's childish to think that someone who disagrees with you is part of some evil conspiracy to kill old and sick people. That's actually sick thinking. People get into politics people they care and want to make a difference.
Are the far left liberals right on most things? No I don't think so, but I also don't think they are trying to kill off old people and sick people.
Try learning to debate ideas instead of just spewing out some junk. It makes your arguments look weak.
No, it's childish to think that someone who disagrees with you is part of some evil conspiracy to kill old and sick people. That's actually sick thinking. People get into politics people they care and want to make a difference.
Are the far left liberals right on most things? No I don't think so, but I also don't think they are trying to kill off old people and sick people.
Try learning to debate ideas instead of just spewing out some junk. It makes your arguments look weak.
I think, given that the member of Congress who drafted H.R. 3200 read and take seriously people like Klien, Yglesias, and Singer, we should be very troubled by Section 1233 of H.R. 3200. The section, titled “Advanced Care Planning Consultation” requires senior citizens to meet at least every 5 years with a doctor or nurse practitioner to discuss dying with dignity. Democrats Want to Teach You to Die With Dignity | RedState
I think, given that the member of Congress who drafted H.R. 3200 read and take seriously people like Klien, Yglesias, and Singer, we should be very troubled by Section 1233 of H.R. 3200. The section, titled “Advanced Care Planning Consultation” requires senior citizens to meet at least every 5 years with a doctor or nurse practitioner to discuss dying with dignity. Democrats Want to Teach You to Die With Dignity | RedState
[quote=Miborn;17039396] Every year about 40,000 American women die from breast cancer. Avastin is the last hope for many not to meet that fate. While the drug is costly, it often provides immense benefits to patients.”
As usual, chemo drugs is ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. If it worked, then 40,000 people would not be dying from breast cancer....how obvious is that?
In breast cancer,the drug hasn’t extended patients’ lives at all in several studies.
… some researchers are wondering if after Avastin is stopped, cancer cells spread more aggressively than before, dulling the drug’s effect. Such a “rebound effect” could explain why Avastin therapy is not resulting in bigger survival gains even as the drug makes pictures on imaging scans look better.
Every year about 40,000 American women die from breast cancer. Avastin is the last hope for many not to meet that fate. While the drug is costly, it often provides immense benefits to patients.”
As usual, chemo drugs is ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. If it worked, then 40,000 people would not be dying from breast cancer....how obvious is that?
In breast cancer,the drug hasn’t extended patients’ lives at all in several studies.
… some researchers are wondering if after Avastin is stopped, cancer cells spread more aggressively than before, dulling the drug’s effect. Such a “rebound effect” could explain why Avastin therapy is not resulting in bigger survival gains even as the drug makes pictures on imaging scans look better.
Well if you actually read the whole quote it says:
Sally Pipes, Pacific Research Institute: “The FDA claims its decision had nothing to do with Avastin’s cost and was based solely on the drug’s medical effectiveness. This isn’t believable. Every year about 40,000 American women die from breast cancer. Avastin is the last hope for many not to meet that fate. While the drug is costly, it often provides immense benefits to patients.”
So many more would die! 40,000 is still to many women. If it was something that affected men would the thought process be different! Women with cancer dont care about the politics of a drug only if it works or not!
Susan B Koman know a bit about this sort of thing as it is what they do!
The Commie left loves this. They want to kill off the "undesirables" so they can get access to more free stuff and resources for themselves.
LOL.... so those who want to collect welfare , UE, or food stamps are responsible because they want sick people to die so they can collect MORE on social programs?
Sour are you starting your x-mas partying this soon?
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