FDA approves new treatment for a type of late-stage skin cancer

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FDA approves new treatment for a type of late-stage skin cancer

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Yervoy (ipilimumab) to treat patients with late-stage (metastatic) melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.

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FDA Approves New Melanoma Treatment Yervoy

webmd.com — “The FDA has approved Bristol-Myers' Yervoy for the treatment of late-stage, metastatic melanoma, a deadly skin cancer. The drug extends survival but does not cure the disease.View full resource at webmd.com

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FDA approves new treatment for a type of late-stage skin cancer

fda.gov — “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Yervoy (ipilimumab) to treat patients with late-stage (metastatic) melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.View full resource at fda.gov

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FDA Approves New Treatment for a Type of Late-Stage Skin Cancer -- SILVER SPRING, Md., March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

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