FDA Clears Avastin for Breast Cancer

February 23, 2008 By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Business Writer

(AP) -- A Genentech drug received federal approval on Friday to treat breast cancer, a surprise decision that could represent a shift in standards for assessing the effectiveness of cancer medicines.



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  • SDMike - Feb 24, 2008
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    Screw the patients. Drugs must meet some artificial standard.

    I think the NBCC needs a new president. "...progression-free survival..." is pretty d**n important when you have cancer.

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