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Editorials Discuss Reform, Taxation Of Health Benefits
USA Today: It is "gratifying" that Republicans last week introduced a health care proposal because "the simple fact that it exists might improve chances" for bipartisan negotiations, a USA Today editorial states. According to the editorial, the plan -- which would replace the current tax exemption of employer-provided insurance with a refundable tax credit for all families and individuals, regardless of their employment status -- is "no cure-all," but is a "serious proposal that merits serious consideration." The editorial states, "For all those who say the Republican Party is out of ideas, on the issue of health coverage, at least, its proposal is bolder than what the Democrats have offered." However, the editorial notes that both Republicans and Democrats "have identified more groundbreaking ideas, and they are not entirely incompatible." The editorial concludes, "[L]et the debate begin. The only unacceptable approach is the status quo" (USA Today, 5/29).
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Vaporized Viral Vector Shows Promise In Anti-Cancer Gene Therapy
A new lung cancer therapy employing a vaporized viral vector to deliver a cancer-inhibiting molecule directly to lung tissue shows early promise in mouse trials, according to researchers at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Korea.
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New Clinical Data For Tesetaxel, A Leading Oral Taxane, Show Anticancer Activity And Acceptable Safety In Ongoing Study
Genta Incorporated (OTCBB: GNTA.OB) announced preliminary results from its ongoing clinical study of tesetaxel, a leading oral taxane in the Company"s investigational drug portfolio. The new data show a favorable safety profile with a low incidence of serious adverse events, along with objective responses that have been observed at less than the maximally tolerated dose (MTD). The data are featured in a presentation today at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Orlando, FL.
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Breast Cancer On The Latest Cancer Waiting Times Stats, Released Today

Dr Alexis Willett, Head of Policy & Involvement at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, says: "Women tell us that waiting for a diagnosis is extremely distressing regardless of the outcome. Breakthrough is pleased that almost all breast units are seeing patients who are "urgently" referred within two weeks, however, by the end of 2009, both urgent and routine referrals should be seen by a specialist within this timescale. We would also like to know how long patients are currently waiting for "routine" referrals and be reassured that this deadline will be met." Breakthrough Breast Cancer


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