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April 17, 2002

Pharmacyclics: New Phase III Sharpens Cancer Drug’s Focus

Pharmacyclics Inc. is planning a new Phase III trial of its cancer cell disrupter, Xcytrin, in the sector of patients for whom the drug seems to do the most good those with lung cancer that has metastasized to the brain. (BioWorld Today) Read More

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