Geron Corp (GERN)

[Joda]

I think this is interesting and has got me thinking...

posts from yahoo board,

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Shhhhhhh...don't tell anyone. The good doctor will speak of compassionate use.
And not in 2015...THIS YEAR! Look out above!

Medical professionals use the term “compassionate use” to refer to the treatment of a seriously ill patient using a new, unapproved drug when no other treatments are available. Drugs that are being tested but have not yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are called investigational drugs. These drugs are generally available only to people who are taking part in a clinical trial (a research study that is testing the drug). Being able to use one of these drugs when you are not in a clinical trial has many names, but is most commonly referred to as compassionate use.

I believe 'compassionate use' will be legally allowed for under 'off-label' prescriptions/treatments once Imetelstat gains FDA approval for at least one indication (MF, AML, MDS, etc).

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...so can they allow people who have no other relief..?

as compassionate use..?

That would be interesting and show the market a huge amount of confidence...interesting,