Gleevec (imatinib) transformed cancer treatment when approved 25 years ago as one of the first targeted therapies. Dr.
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Gleevec (Imatinib) Drug
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cancer treated
2001 Approved
Targeted Cancer Therapy Pioneered
100% trial response rate
25 years since approval