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12-16-2010, 10:20 PM
Breast cancer indication should be removed from the Avastin (bevacizumab) label because it hasn't been demonstrated to be safe and effective for that use, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is recommending. According to four clinical studies, Avastin does not prolong the life of breast cancer patients, neither does it slow down the progression of the disease, the FDA added...

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