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FDA Revokes Approval of Avastin as Breast Cancer DrugThe commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration on Friday revoked the approval of the drug Avastin as a treatment for breast cancer, ruling in an emotional issue that pitted the hopes of some desperate patients against the ... read more
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The FDA says the blockbuster drug Avastin should no longer be used in advanced breast cancer patients. The government says there's no proof that it extends their lives or even provides enough temporary benefit to outweigh its ... read more
Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Statement on US Food and Drug Administration's ...
"As a patient advocacy organization, we want to ensure that women who are successfully using Avastin today continue to have access to the drug, and that their treatment be covered by third-party payers. "This decision underscores the need for ... read more
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