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It took 23 years from Abraxane being conceived to us…

“It took 23 years from Abraxane being conceived to us showing now with conclusiveness that it works in pancreatic cancer. We cannot afford as a society to wait another 23 years to make sure that the patients get the right care, at the right time, at the right place.” quote by Patrick Soon-Shiong
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“It took 23 years from Abraxane being conceived to us showing now with conclusiveness that it works in pancreatic cancer. We cannot afford as a society to wait another 23 years to make sure that the patients get the right care, at the right time, at the right place.”

Patrick Soon-Shiong

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Long development timelines delay life‑saving treatments; society must accelerate medical progress.

In simple terms: Delay harms patients.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for faster medical innovation.

Themes

healthcare innovation patient advocacy research funding urgency

Mood

urgent concerned

Type

advocacy policy

When to use this quote

  • personal health decisions
  • policy advocacy
  • fundraising events

Key Concepts

clinical trials regulatory reform public‑private partnership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance speed with safety in drug development?
  • What policies could reduce unnecessary delays?
A Different Perspective

Accelerating may compromise safety or thoroughness.

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