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The F.D.A. is rightly preparing to withdraw its approval for Avastin, a breast cancer drug that has failed to extend lives in clinical trials.

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Tags: Cancer, Cancer Medication, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Medication, Colorectal Cancer Medication, Women's Health, FDA, Avastin

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