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The new CLL drug

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It was reported today a new Cll drug Venetoclax in trials cured 78% of trial personell in trial. The drug was given to terminal cases with the drug leaving no trace of cancer in blood.

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Yes, great news that has been recognised as such given the coverage on radio and TV in Australia today, e.g.

healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

Now if only it could be approved on the PBS in Australia so it was more readily available to us here:

healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

Neil

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