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FDA Clears Avastin for Breast Cancer

By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Business Writer, Medicine & Health / Cancer
(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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Posted by SDMike 02/24/08 21:37
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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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