There's been some interesting controversy about this research at
NCI.  NCI has poured a lot of money into nanotechnology.  The
article says 143 million in the last five years, but I'm under
the impression that that isn't all of it.  There haven't yet been
any practical treatments coming out of this research.

Some scientists think that the word "nanotechnology" is "sexy",
meaning that it has a lot of glitter, glitz, and public relations
potential - but not so much scientific/medical potential.  Others
think it's great stuff.

As with everything else, there's lots of politics, fashion,
and jockeying for funds and reputation, as well as hard science,
in cancer research.  It's hard for everyone, even the experts, to
separate hype from solid achievement.

But, like you Ron, I'm hoping this pans out.

   Alan

Thanks Ron,

I'll add that to the list on my fridge,  PROVENGE, GVAX, and now Gold
Nanoparticles.

Just gotta hang on and keep sucking oxygen.

-kh "Doing a lot better today."