People with metastatic melanoma often live six to ten months; new drug prolonged life expectancy to 16 months
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Two new drug studies offer options for women with advanced breast cancer. Betty Nguyen reports.
Read More »Targeted breast cancer drugs show promise
A pair of new drug combinations have been successful in trials on women with advanced breast cancer
Read More »Video: Drug promises to raise good cholesterol
Researchers have released results on a new drug that dramatically elevates good cholesterol at the same time as lowering bad cholesterol. Dr. Jon LaPook reports
Read More »Video: Breakthrough in cystic fibrosis treatment
The new drug Kalydeco is being hailed as a breakthrough in the treatment of cystic fibrosis, targeting the underlying genetic cause of the disease decreasing the symptoms. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Read More »Video: Study shows new melanoma drug prolongs survival
The FDA has approved a new drug for melanoma that has proven effective in fighting the cancer and prolonging survival rates. Jeff Glor reports.
Read More »Video: Breakthroughs for melanoma and breast cancer
CBS News correspondent Cynthia Bowers reports on a new drug treatment for melanoma that is being called breakthrough in the battle against cancer. Then, "Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton talks to Chris Wragge about a new advance in the fight against breast cancer
Read More »Benlysta wins FDA approval as lupus treatment
Scientists spent 15 years developing injection, which is the 1st new drug to treat immune disorder in 50 years
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