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News 12-20-2010 05:13 AM

FDA To Revoke Approval Of Avastin For Breast Cancer
 
On Thursday, FDA announced it will revoke approval of the drug Avastin to treat metastatic breast cancer after several studies suggested the drug does not extend women's lives and carries significant risks, the Washington Post reports. The agency said Genentech, the maker of Avastin and a subsidiary of Roche, has 15 days to request a hearing to review the decision...

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