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06/16/2026

Top StoryJun 16

Gleevec Marked a Turning Point in Cancer Treatment 23 Years Ago

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gleevec for leukemia treatment in 2001, marking a new phase in cancer care. The drug offered a targeted treatment, improving survival rates and quality of life for patients.

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