I think the researcher has a point though. There are so many variables that go along with a new drug, and it should be thoroughly tested to make sure there are no surprise side effects. Introducing mass amounts of a drug into the general population isn't something that should be taken lightly, no matter how exciting it may be. Imagine how much money it would cost the drug companies and researchers if they went ahead and released this drug, only to find out that, say, in adults over 45 it causes brain tumors. Something like that, where they have to do a major recall, would be very detrimental. Not to mention, think about all of the innocent lives who had their hopes up thinking their cancer was going to be cured, only to find out they have to deal with something just as bad if not worse.

I dunno, just my opinion. I don't think we should jump to conclusions or be in too big of a hurry.