FDA Approves Drug to Fight Melanoma

Friday, March 25, 2011

FDA Approves New Drug
to Fight Deadly Skin Cancer
The FDA has approved Yervoy for the treatment of late-stage melanoma,
the most dangerous form of skin cancer. While not a cure, this drug is
the first of its kind to help late-stage melanoma patients live longer.

• Details on Yervoy approval and its side effects

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