Comments on: Provenge Group Files Lawsuit Against FDA http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/ News, Comment and Conversation Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:35:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Ralph A. McMahon http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-253607 Ralph A. McMahon Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:24:11 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-253607 My letters to the Senators from Ohio urging approval of Provenge resulted in a letter from our Democratic Senator giving some details about the Provenge situation and advising that there had been a law suit filed but no specifics on it. I received a letter from our Republican Senator, George Voinovich, today that was entirely unrelated to the issue I inquired about. With people like this running Congress it is no wonder our Government is so screwed up. My letters to the Senators from Ohio urging approval of Provenge resulted in a letter from our Democratic Senator giving some details about the Provenge situation and advising that there had been a law suit filed but no specifics on it. I received a letter from our Republican
Senator, George Voinovich, today that was entirely unrelated to the issue I inquired about. With people like this running Congress it is no wonder our Government is so screwed up.

]]> By: VentureBeat » Weekend update: That cold, cold artificial heart, Dendreon-related skulduggery, congressional earmarks, and more http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16875 VentureBeat » Weekend update: That cold, cold artificial heart, Dendreon-related skulduggery, congressional earmarks, and more Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:45:02 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16875 [...] representatives for patients who want the FDA to reverse its Provenge decision — are now suing FDA officials and one of the two advisory-panel member whose critical letters ended up in Cancer [...] [...] representatives for patients who want the FDA to reverse its Provenge decision — are now suing FDA officials and one of the two advisory-panel member whose critical letters ended up in Cancer [...]

]]> By: Ciao http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16401 Ciao Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:10:07 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16401 If you have prostate cancer, how do you become a plantiff in this case. If you have prostate cancer, how do you become a plantiff in this case.

]]> By: Paul Haider http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16072 Paul Haider Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:35:20 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16072 Thank you very much for your continued reporting of what many consider a miscarriage of public duty and responsibility by the FDA. Dr. Howard Scher's participation in the Provenge advisory panel is akin to a defendant's own sibling participating on a jury resulting in a hung jury decision. Knowing of Dr. Scher's close professional relationship to ProQuest Investments, how is the public to believe that the FDA made the correct decision? Surely you can see the travesty of his participation in this matter. Such conflicts of public and personal interest jeopardize the legitimacy of one proclaiming to act on behalf of the public's best interests. As you may be aware, September 16th - 22nd is Prostate Cancer Awareness Week. Please join us September 18th to rally against the FDA's decision regarding Provenge for the treatment of prostate cancer. Every voice counts. You can find out more at http://www.arighttolive.com Very Best Regards, PH Thank you very much for your continued reporting of what many consider a miscarriage of public duty and responsibility by the FDA. Dr. Howard Scher’s participation in the Provenge advisory panel is akin to a defendant’s own sibling participating on a jury resulting in a hung jury decision. Knowing of Dr. Scher’s close professional relationship to ProQuest Investments, how is the public to believe that the FDA made the correct decision? Surely you can see the travesty of his participation in this matter. Such conflicts of public and personal interest jeopardize the legitimacy of one proclaiming to act on behalf of the public’s best interests.

As you may be aware, September 16th - 22nd is Prostate Cancer Awareness Week. Please join us September 18th to rally against the FDA’s decision regarding Provenge for the treatment of prostate cancer. Every voice counts. You can find out more at http://www.arighttolive.com

Very Best Regards,

PH

]]> By: Rollo22 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16056 Rollo22 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:08:07 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16056 Mr. Ed Silverman, thank you for the clean interest and exposure you give to this mess, writing about it and publishing information regarding the law suit against the FDA. Best regards Mr. Ed Silverman,

thank you for the clean interest and exposure you give to this mess, writing about it and publishing information regarding the law suit against the FDA.

Best regards

]]> By: b long http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16054 b long Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:00:21 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16054 Thank you for your work on the provenge story. Thank you for your work on the provenge story.

]]> By: L Larsen http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16048 L Larsen Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:03:11 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16048 Ed, as a prostate cancer patient I am most interested in, and thank you for, your article on Provenge. The most disturbing issue to me is the incredible lists of conflicts of interest the FDA people apparently have. Ed, I'm sure you and members of your family have or will have medical issues causing a need for medications. Don't you agree that it is wrong that the treatments you will receive will be determined by individuals who have more positions in financial arrangements than they do in charitable or humanitarian arrangements? It seems the FDA is just filled with egos and ties to paid advisory positions. Why isn't any major newspaper or member of congress looking into this issue of blatant conflicts of interest? Looks like we will have to rely on you, Ed, to delve into this and keep us informed. These are my and your and everyone else's medical needs some members of the FDA are using for personal gain. Thank you for your work. Ed, as a prostate cancer patient I am most interested in, and thank you for, your article on Provenge. The most disturbing issue to me is the incredible lists of conflicts of interest the FDA people apparently have. Ed, I’m sure you and members of your family have or will have medical issues causing a need for medications. Don’t you agree that it is wrong that the treatments you will receive will be determined by individuals who have more positions in financial arrangements than they do in charitable or humanitarian arrangements? It seems the FDA is just filled with egos and ties to paid advisory positions. Why isn’t any major newspaper or member of congress looking into this issue of blatant conflicts of interest? Looks like we will have to rely on you, Ed, to delve into this and keep us informed. These are my and your and everyone else’s medical needs some members of the FDA are using for personal gain.

Thank you for your work.

]]> By: Ray Vestal http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16045 Ray Vestal Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:44:14 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16045 Thank you Mr. Silverman for your prompt coverage of this vital story of concern to all the PC patients. Seems the rest of the press, excluding CNBC’s Mike Huckman, are more worried about covering these young Hollywood drama queens! The Provenge saga is sad unto itself because so many hopes will be cut short and fears realized because the FDA’s game against Provenge was rigged! Seems nobody wants to help these dying men, not the FDA, not Big Pharma and certainly not the SEC. This fight had been left to the patient advocates and stockholders turned PC activists. Something is sorely wrong with the FDA concerning Provenge and I hope this lawsuit brings forth the ugly truth so that the American public can see that their fathers, brother, uncles and friends died in vain at the hands of a few at the FDA….. Thank you Mr. Silverman for your prompt coverage of this vital story of concern to all the PC patients. Seems the rest of the press, excluding CNBC’s Mike Huckman, are more worried about covering these young Hollywood drama queens! The Provenge saga is sad unto itself because so many hopes will be cut short and fears realized because the FDA’s game against Provenge was rigged!

Seems nobody wants to help these dying men, not the FDA, not Big Pharma and certainly not the SEC. This fight had been left to the patient advocates and stockholders turned PC activists. Something is sorely wrong with the FDA concerning Provenge and I hope this lawsuit brings forth the ugly truth so that the American public can see that their fathers, brother, uncles and friends died in vain at the hands of a few at the FDA…..

]]> By: Tom Smith http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16041 Tom Smith Tue, 31 Jul 2007 01:35:21 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16041 Jim 4097 You are correct with the 17-0 and 14-3 vote by the Advisory Panel. The FDA should have at least given Provenge a CONDITIONAL LETTER! These men are in the last stages of the disease and most will die within ~12-18 months. I hope this suit brings to light the obvious misdoings of the FDA! MONEY, POWER, BIG CHEMO PHARMA,THE BIG BOYS(HF's) on Wall-Street run Washington DC! Great article Ed! Please keep us posted on this most important story! Jim 4097 You are correct with the 17-0 and 14-3 vote by the Advisory Panel. The FDA should have at least given Provenge a CONDITIONAL LETTER! These men are in the last stages of the disease and most will die within ~12-18 months. I hope this suit brings to light the obvious misdoings of the FDA! MONEY, POWER, BIG CHEMO PHARMA,THE BIG BOYS(HF’s) on Wall-Street run Washington DC! Great article Ed! Please keep us posted on this most important story!

]]> By: Monica (MDS) http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16040 Monica (MDS) Tue, 31 Jul 2007 01:33:56 +0000 http://www.pharmalot.com/2007/07/provenge-group-files-lawsuit-against-fda/#comment-16040 Mr. Ed Silverman, Thank you for reporting the facts, and providing a copy of the lawsuit to PC patients and their families. I applaud you. Mr. Ed Silverman,

Thank you for reporting the facts, and providing a copy of the lawsuit to PC patients and their families.

I applaud you.

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