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FDA looks at pulling speedy approvals for three cancer drugs

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Briefing documents published by the FDA ahead of the meeting suggest that discussion will focus on ongoing trials that may serve as alternative confirmatory studies. In 2016, the agency was criticised by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) for not gathering enough post-marketing data on drugs granted expedited approvals.

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Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs

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Personal Protective Equipment Wearing chemotherapy gloves ( ASTM D6978-tested gloves ) Use powder-free gloves because the powder can contaminate the work area and might adsorb and retain hazardous drugs. Oral hazardous drugs No crushing or compounding may be done in an unprotected environment.

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A history of blood cancer treatment

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The first well-documented case of multiple myeloma was reported in 1844 by renowned British surgeon Samuel Solly. 1942 – Chemotherapy moves from trenches to treatment . Before the birth of bone marrow transplants, patients were often treated using chemotherapy, which could be used to kill cancer cells.